Ethylene Oxide Segment to Lead Sterilization Technologies Market Based on Method During 2025–2031
According to our new research study on “Sterilization Technologies Market Forecast to 2031 – Global Analysis – by Method and End User,” the market is expected to grow from US$ 6,459.28 million in 2024 to US$ 10,425.38 million by 2031; it is anticipated to register a CAGR of 6.9% during 2025–2031. Major factors driving the sterilization technologies market growth include the rising prevalence of chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease, preference for home?based and patient?centric care, and supportive reimbursement policies.
Sterilization technologies encompass a range of methods designed to eliminate microorganisms from medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and other products. These processes ensure product safety and help prevent infections. These technologies are crucial in the healthcare, biotechnology, and food sectors to maintain hygiene and ensure product quality. Future innovations aim to develop sterilization methods that are more environmentally friendly, efficient, and compatible with various materials, thereby enhancing global safety, sustainability, and operational efficiency.
Sterilization Technologies Market, by region, 2024 (%)
Sterilization Technologies Market Size and Forecast (2021 - 2031), Global and Regional Share, Trend, and Growth Opportunity Analysis Report Coverage: By Method (Ethylene Oxide, Chlorine Dioxide, Gamma Ray, Electron Beam, Autoclave Steam, and Others), End User (Medical Device Companies, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Companies, Hospital and Clinics, Laboratories, and Others), and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and South and Central America)
Sterilization Technologies Market Trends & Forecast 2031
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Sterilization Technologies Market Analysis Based on Segmental Evaluation:
Based on method, the global sterilization technologies market is divided into ethylene oxide, chlorine dioxide, gamma ray, electron beam, autoclave steam, and others. The ethylene oxide accounted for the most significant sterilization technologies market share in 2024. Ethylene?????? oxide (EO) sterilization is steadily becoming popular as it is the most effective method for the sterilization of complex medical devices that are sensitive to heat and moisture. The primary factors driving the growth of this market are the global rise in demand for single-use medical instruments, the increasing number of surgical procedures, and the expansion of healthcare infrastructure. Incompatibility with other sterilization methods makes EO necessary despite environmental and regulatory challenges. The market expansion is also facilitated by innovations in technology that enhance safety and reduce emissions, as well as by the trend of outsourcing sterilization service providers to the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors ??????worldwide.
The scope of the sterilization technologies market report includes an assessment of the market performance in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South and Central America, and the Middle East and Africa. Regarding revenue, North America dominated the sterilization technologies market in 2024.
The sterilization technologies market in North America is segmented into the US, Canada, and Mexico. In 2024, North America remained a significant player in the global market for sterilization technologies, accounting for nearly half of the total global share. Ethylene?????? oxide (EtO) is a vital sterilizer in the US. It is the most used gas for sterilization in roughly half of all medical devices that require gas sterilization. Simultaneously, the industry faces heightened regulatory scrutiny. On March 14, 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a rule mandating nearly 90 commercial sterilization facilities to cut ethylene oxide (EtO) emissions by over 90%. Compliance requires implementing advanced controls, continuous monitoring, and detailed reporting. In January 2025, the EPA issued an interim decision under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) to limit EtO concentrations further and establish lower worker-exposure limits. These regulatory changes require sterilization service providers and device manufacturers to make substantial capital investments in abatement equipment, alternative sterilization methods, and enhanced compliance capabilities. On the other hand, concerns about the resilience of the supply chain for sterile devices are also raised as the industry watches for potential bottlenecks if EtO capacity is reduced or if alternatives cannot fully scale.
STERIS plc, Getinge AB, 3M Company, Belimed AG, Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP), Sotera Health, and Matachana Group are among the leading companies profiled in the sterilization technologies market report.
Based on method, the sterilization technologies market is segmented into ethylene oxide, chlorine dioxide, gamma ray, electron beam, autoclave steam, and others. The growth of the ethylene oxide market is driven by the rising demand for sterilizing complex medical devices and the increasing outsourcing of sterilization services globally. In terms of end user, the sterilization technologies market is categorized into medical device companies, pharmaceutical & biotechnology companies, hospital and clinics, laboratories, and others. The medical device companies segment held the largest sterilization technologies market share in 2024. Based on geography, the market is categorized into North America (the US, Canada, and Mexico), Europe (France, Germany, the UK, Spain, Italy, and the Rest of Europe), Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, and the Rest of Asia Pacific), Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, South Africa, the UAE, and the Rest of Middle East & Africa), and South & Central America (Brazil, Argentina, and the Rest of South & Central America).
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