Sterilization Agents Market: Expansion and Outlook from 2025 to 2035

Published: May 2025
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SKU: LMR125275

Overview:

The global sterilants market is projected to experience consistent growth in the coming years. In 2025, the market is anticipated to reach a valuation of approximately USD 2.75 billion, driven by increasing demand for effective sterilization solutions across various sectors. A compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.0% is expected between 2025 and 2035, leading to a projected market size of USD 5.43 billion by 2035. This expansion is fueled by stringent regulatory standards and heightened awareness of infection control in healthcare settings.

Factors such as the rising incidence of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) and the growing geriatric population contribute significantly to the demand for sterilants. Technological advancements in sterilization methods and the development of innovative sterilant formulations are also fostering market growth. The market includes various product types, such as hydrogen peroxide, peracetic acid, glutaraldehyde, and ethylene oxide, each catering to specific sterilization needs.

Regional market dynamics indicate strong growth in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa (MEA). Countries like the United States, China, Germany, and Japan are key contributors to market revenue. Key industry players are focusing on strategic collaborations, product innovations, and geographical expansion to strengthen their market position.

The liquid sterilants segment accounts for a significant share of the market, owing to their ease of use and wide range of applications. However, gas sterilants are also gaining traction, particularly for heat-sensitive medical devices. End-users such as hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, and medical device manufacturers are the primary consumers of sterilants.

Government initiatives promoting infection prevention and control, along with increasing investments in healthcare infrastructure, are expected to drive market growth further. Additionally, the growing emphasis on single-use medical devices and the need for effective sterilization processes will continue to shape the sterilants market landscape.

The increasing focus on environmentally friendly sterilant options and the development of advanced sterilization technologies are expected to create new opportunities for market players. These trends collectively contribute to the positive outlook for the global sterilants market in the forecast period.

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Report Attribute Details
Market Size in 2025 USD 2,750 million
Revenue Forecast for 2035 USD 5,430 million
Growth Rate (CAGR) 6.0% from 2025 to 2035
Base Year for Estimation 2024
Historical Data 2020 – 2024
Forecast Period 2025 – 2035
Quantitative Units Revenue in USD million/billion and CAGR from 2025 to 2035
Report Coverage Revenue forecast, company market share, competitive landscape, growth factors, and trends
Covered Segments Type, form, and region
Regional Scope North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, MEA
Country Scope U.S., Canada, Mexico, U.K., Germany, Italy, Poland, China, India, Japan, Australia, South Korea, Brazil, UAE, KSA, South Africa
Key Companies Analyzed STERIS plc; 3M Company; Ecolab Inc.; Getinge AB; ASP (Advanced Sterilization Products); Belimed AG; Tuttnauer; Cantel Medical Corp.
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Detailed Market Segmentation

  • By Product Type
    • Hydrogen Peroxide
    • Peracetic Acid
    • Glutaraldehyde
    • Ethylene Oxide
    • Other Types
  • By Form
    • Liquid Sterilants
    • Gas Sterilants
  • By End-User
    • Hospitals & Clinics
    • Pharmaceutical Companies
    • Medical Device Companies
    • Other End-Users
  • By Region
    • North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico)
    • Europe (U.K., Germany, France, Italy)
    • Asia-Pacific (China, India, Japan, South Korea)
    • Latin America (Brazil, Argentina)
    • Middle East & Africa (UAE, Saudi Arabia, South Africa)

Table of Content

  • Executive Summary
  • Market Overview
  • Key Market Dynamics
  • Market Drivers
  • Market Restraints
  • Market Opportunities
  • Market Trends
  • Sterilants Market Analysis 2024-2034, by Product Type
    • Hydrogen Peroxide
    • Peracetic Acid
    • Glutaraldehyde
    • Ethylene Oxide
    • Other Types
  • Sterilants Market Analysis 2024-2034, by Form
    • Liquid Sterilants
    • Gas Sterilants
  • Sterilants Market Analysis 2024-2034, by End-User
    • Hospitals & Clinics
    • Pharmaceutical Companies
    • Medical Device Companies
    • Other End-Users
  • Sterilants Market Analysis 2024-2034, by Region
    • North America
    • Europe
    • Asia-Pacific
    • Latin America
    • Middle East & Africa
  • North America Sterilants Market Analysis 2024-2034
  • Europe Sterilants Market Analysis 2024-2034
  • Asia-Pacific Sterilants Market Analysis 2024-2034
  • Latin America Sterilants Market Analysis 2024-2034
  • Middle East & Africa Sterilants Market Analysis 2024-2034
  • Competitive Landscape
  • Key Company Profiles
  • Market Challenges
  • Future Outlook
  • Research Methodology
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