Sterilization Services Market Size, Share, Trends, & Industry Analysis Report: By Type (Contract Sterilization and Validation Services), By Method, By Mode of Delivery, By End Users, and By Region – Market Forecast, 2025–2034

The global sterilization services market size is expected to reach USD 7,352.39 Million by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report “Sterilization Services Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Type (Contract Sterilization and Validation Services), Method, Mode of Delivery, End Users, and Region – Market Forecast, 2025–2034” gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.

The sterilization services market is defined by the provision of specialized processes designed to eliminate or deactivate all forms of viable microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and spores, from medical devices, pharmaceutical products, laboratory instruments, and other items requiring a sterile state. These services are critical in preventing infections, ensuring the safety of healthcare procedures, and maintaining the integrity of pharmaceutical and biological products. By employing various sterilization methods, service providers cater to the diverse needs of healthcare facilities, medical device manufacturers, and pharmaceutical companies, playing a vital role in public health and product quality.

The increasing focus on patient safety and the rising demand for hospital-acquired infections therapeutics are significant drivers of the sterilization services market, as healthcare facilities aim to minimize infection risks. The rising volume of surgical procedures globally and the growing complexity of medical devices that require specialized sterilization techniques further contribute to market demand. Additionally, the trend of outsourcing sterilization processes to specialized service providers allows healthcare and life sciences companies to focus on their core competencies while ensuring compliance with stringent regulatory requirements. Technological advancements in sterilization methods and the increasing focus on environmental sustainability are also shaping the market outlook.

Sterilization Services Market Report Highlights:

By type, the contract sterilization segment currently holds the largest market share, primarily due to the increasing trend of outsourcing sterilization processes by medical device manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, and healthcare facilities seeking cost-effectiveness and specialized expertise.

By method, steam sterilization currently commands the largest share of the sterilization services market due to its widespread applicability, cost-effectiveness, and long-established reliability, particularly for heat- and moisture-stable medical devices and equipment used extensively across North America and Europe.

By mode of delivery, the off-site sterilization segment accounts for the largest market share, as many medical device companies, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and healthcare institutions prefer to outsource these processes to specialized facilities that offer economies of scale and regulatory expertise, particularly in well-established healthcare markets.

By end users, the hospitals & clinics segment represents the largest share of the sterilization services market globally, driven by the high volume of surgical procedures and the continuous need for sterile environments to ensure patient safety and prevent hospital-acquired infections.

By region, North America currently holds the largest share of the sterilization services market. The Asia Pacific region is anticipated to exhibit the highest growth rate in the sterilization services market over the forecast period.

The major players actively operating in the sterilization services market, who have not been acquired, include STERIS plc, Sotera Health Company (which includes Sterigenics U.S., LLC), E-BEAM Services, Inc., BGS Beta-Gamma-Service GmbH & Co. KG, Medistri SA, MMM Group, Noxilizer, Inc., B. Braun Medical Ltd., Cantel Medical Corporation (part of STERIS since 2021 but still recognized as a brand), and Fortive Corporation (which includes Advanced Sterilization Products - ASP).

Polaris Market Research has segmented the Sterilization Services market report based on type, method, mode of delivery, end users, and region:

By Type Outlook (Revenue – USD Million, 2020–2034)

Contract Sterilization

Validation Services

By Method Outlook (Revenue – USD Million, 2020–2034)

Electron beam Sterilization

Ethylene Oxide (EtO) Sterilization

Steam Sterilization

Gamma Sterilization

X-Ray Sterilization

Hydrogen Peroxide Sterilization

Others

By Mode of Delivery Outlook (Revenue – USD Million, 2020–2034)

Off-Site

On-Site

By End Users Outlook (Revenue – USD Million, 2020–2034)

Medical Device Companies

Hospitals & Clinics

Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Companies

Others

By Regional Outlook (Revenue – USD Million, 2020–2034)

North America

US

Canada

Mexico

Europe

Germany

France

UK

Italy

Spain

Netherlands

Russia

Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific

China

Japan

India

Malaysia

South Korea

Indonesia

Australia

Vietnam

Rest of Asia Pacific

Middle East & Africa

Saudi Arabia

UAE

Israel

South Africa

Rest of Middle East & Africa

Latin America

Brazil

Argentina

Rest of Latin America