Hydrogen Peroxide Vapor Sterilization Global Market Report 2025

The hydrogen peroxide vapor sterilization market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.39 billion in 2024 to $1.52 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.1%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to the rising adoption of sterilization in healthcare facilities, increasing demand for infection control, growing awareness of hospital-acquired infections, expansion of pharmaceutical manufacturing, and greater use in laboratory and research environments.

The hydrogen peroxide vapor sterilization market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.12 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the rising adoption of automated sterilization systems, increasing demand for rapid sterilization solutions, heightened focus on patient safety, expansion of biopharmaceutical manufacturing, and growing investments in healthcare infrastructure. Key trends during the forecast period include technological advancements in vaporized hydrogen peroxide systems, innovations in compact and portable sterilizers, development of multi-chamber sterilization units, research on faster sterilization cycles, and improvements in monitoring and validation tools.

The rising volume of surgical procedures is expected to drive the growth of the hydrogen peroxide vapor sterilization market in the coming years. Surgical procedures involve medical interventions using instruments to diagnose, treat, or repair conditions or injuries through operative techniques. The increase in surgical procedures is largely due to expanding healthcare access among aging populations, as older individuals require more interventions for chronic and age-related health issues. Hydrogen peroxide vapor sterilization supports surgical care by offering a rapid, low-temperature, and residue-free method for sterilizing medical instruments and equipment, ensuring a sterile operating environment, minimizing infection risk, preserving instrument integrity, and enhancing overall patient safety and surgical efficiency. For example, in May 2025, according to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, hospitalizations involving surgery increased by 3.8%, rising from 3 million in 2022-23 to 3.1 million in 2023-24. Consequently, the growing number of surgical procedures is fueling the hydrogen peroxide vapor sterilization market.

Leading companies in the hydrogen peroxide vapor sterilization market are developing advanced low-temperature systems to improve material compatibility and dimensional stability of medical devices. Low-temperature sterilization uses vaporized hydrogen peroxide to generate highly reactive hydroxyl radicals that destroy microbial cells while preserving delicate device structures. For instance, in August 2023, Steris plc, an Ireland-based medical device company, received FDA clearance for its V-PRO low-temperature sterilizers to process hospital-manufactured 3D-printed surgical guides and anatomical models. The system is validated for over 43 materials, including Formlabs’ BioMed Amber and BioMed Clear Resins, and features specialized cycles, quick manual cleaning, and immediate usability of devices post-sterilization. This enables hospital sterile processing departments to safely sterilize patient-specific surgical guides and anatomical models while maintaining their mechanical properties and precision.

In November 2024, Vance Street Capital, a US-based private equity firm, partnered with Prince Sterilization Services LLC to support the company’s expansion in the pharmaceutical and medical device sterilization markets. The partnership aims to enhance Prince’s capabilities and offerings, allowing the company to continue delivering innovative and reliable hydrogen peroxide vapor sterilization solutions. Prince Sterilization Services LLC is a US-based contract sterilization provider specializing in VH₂O₂ sterilization.

Major players in the hydrogen peroxide vapor sterilization market are Ecolab Inc., Solventum GmbH, STERIS plc, Getinge AB, Shinva Medical Instrument Co. Ltd., Sotera Health Company, Shibuya Corporation, Vaisala Oyj, Advanced Sterilization Products Inc., Laoken Medical Technology Co. Ltd., Fedegari Autoclavi S.p.A., Cisa Production Srl, Tuttnauer USA Co. Ltd., MMM Group Limited, TOMI Environmental Solutions Inc., Human Meditek Co. Ltd., Steelco S.p.A., Sterilucent Inc., Vanderstahl Scientific Inc., and Zhejiang Tailin Bioengineering Co. Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the hydrogen peroxide vapor sterilization market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in hydrogen peroxide vapor sterilization report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

The fast surge in U.S. tariffs and the trade tensions that followed in spring 2025 are heavily affecting the medical equipment sector, particularly for imported imaging machine components, surgical-grade stainless steel, and plastic disposables. Hospitals and clinics resist price hikes, pressuring manufacturers’ margins. Regulatory hurdles compound the problem, as tariff-related supplier changes often require re-certification of devices, delaying time-to-market. Companies are mitigating risks by dual-sourcing critical parts, expanding domestic production of commoditized items, and accelerating R&D in cost-efficient materials.

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Hydrogen peroxide vapor sterilization is a low-temperature method that uses vaporized hydrogen peroxide to remove microorganisms from equipment and surfaces. It provides fast and highly effective sterilization by generating reactive oxygen species that destroy microbial cells. This technique ensures residue-free decontamination and promotes environmentally safe sterilization processes. Hydrogen peroxide vapor sterilization serves as an efficient and non-toxic alternative to conventional sterilization methods.

The primary product types of hydrogen peroxide vapor sterilization systems include standalone sterilizers, portable sterilizers, and integrated sterilization systems. Standalone sterilizers operate independently, performing hydrogen peroxide vapor sterilization without requiring additional equipment, and provide precise, controlled sterilization cycles. These systems are distributed via direct sales, distributors, and online channels, and are utilized by healthcare facilities, pharmaceutical companies, research institutes, and other end-users.

The countries covered in the hydrogen peroxide vapor sterilization market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The hydrogen peroxide vapor sterilization market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as installation and setup, equipment maintenance, validation and certification, training and technical support, and consulting on sterilization protocols. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The hydrogen peroxide vapor sterilization market also includes sales of hydrogen peroxide vapor generators, sterilization chambers, decontamination units, monitoring sensors, and control panels. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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