Disc Sterilizer Steam Global Market Report 2025

The disc sterilizer steam market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.53 billion in 2024 to $1.69 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.9%. Growth in the historic period can be attributed to the rise in surgical procedures, expansion of hospital infrastructure, increasing cases of healthcare-associated infections, greater reuse of medical instruments, rising demand from pharmaceutical manufacturing, and strengthened regulatory hygiene standards.

The disc sterilizer steam market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.53 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.5%. Growth in the forecast period can be linked to increasing demand for infection control, rising healthcare expenditure, growing adoption of reusable medical devices, expansion of pharmaceutical and biotechnology production, and a growing number of research and diagnostic laboratories. Major trends expected in the forecast period include technological advancements in sterilizers, innovations in IoT-enabled sterilization, development of energy-efficient steam cycles, continued research and development of compact tabletop sterilizers, integration of cloud-based monitoring systems, and the advancement of eco-friendly, water-saving technologies.

The increasing prevalence of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) is expected to drive the growth of the disc sterilizer steam market going forward. HAIs are infections that patients acquire while receiving treatment for other conditions in healthcare settings. The rise in HAIs is largely driven by the increased use of invasive medical procedures and devices, which raise the risk of pathogen transmission in clinical environments. Disc sterilizer steam systems help reduce HAIs by providing high-temperature sterilization of medical and laboratory instruments, eliminating bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens. They ensure reliable and consistent sterilization cycles, enhancing patient safety and infection control in healthcare facilities. For example, in July 2025, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), a UK-based government agency, reported that the incidence rate of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteremia was 1.8 cases per 100,000 population between January and March 2025, up from 1.7 cases per 100,000 during the same period in 2024. Therefore, the rising prevalence of HAIs is fueling the growth of the disc sterilizer steam market.

Leading companies in the disc sterilizer steam market are developing advanced products, such as automated laboratory sterilizers, to enhance efficiency, safety, and consistency. Automated laboratory sterilizers are autoclaves with digital controls that sterilize equipment with minimal manual intervention. For instance, in May 2024, Getinge, a Sweden-based medical technology company, launched the Lancer LSS. This versatile automated laboratory sterilizer is designed for research and pharmaceutical environments and features a user-friendly interface with a large color touchscreen for easy operation and monitoring. It also offers automated data management and advanced cycle configurations, allowing seamless validation and documentation, while its eco-mode reduces water and energy consumption.

In December 2024, Fedegari Group, an Italy-based sterilization equipment manufacturer, partnered with ACE Technologies to establish the joint venture FACE. This collaboration aims to provide advanced steam sterilization solutions for the Indian pharmaceutical and healthcare market. ACE Technologies is an India-based engineering company specializing in process equipment, packaging solutions, and inspection systems for the pharmaceutical, healthcare, and food industries.

Major companies operating in the disc sterilizer steam market are STERIS plc, Getinge AB, Shinva Medical Instrument Co Ltd, Belimed AG, Midmark Corporation, Antonio Matachana SA, SciCan Ltd, Fedegari Autoclavi S.p.A, Celitron Medical Technologies Kft, MELAG Medizintechnik GmbH & Co KG, Tuttnauer Limited, Astell Scientific Limited, Cistron Systems Pvt. Ltd, Priorclave Ltd, Neelam Industries, Steelco SpA, Hirayama Manufacturing Corporation, Cisa Production, Sakura Seiki Co., Ltd., Antonio Matachana, S.A, Hanshin Medical, Priorclave Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the disc sterilizer steam market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in disc sterilizer steam report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the disc sterilizer steam market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

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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Disc sterilizer steam is a compact, tabletop sterilization device that uses high-pressure saturated steam to disinfect medical or laboratory instruments. Its primary function is to eliminate bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens, ensuring the safe reuse of tools in clinical, dental, or laboratory environments. It works on the principle of moist heat sterilization, delivering quick and reliable sterilization for small instruments.

The primary product types of disc sterilizer steam include automatic disc sterilizers, semi-automatic disc sterilizers, and manual disc sterilizers. Automatic disc sterilizers are fully programmable steam sterilizers that run sterilization cycles with minimal human intervention, often featuring touchscreen controls and IoT connectivity, making them ideal for high-volume medical and laboratory operations. They are available in various capacities - small, medium, and large - and are distributed through direct sales, distributors, online platforms, and other channels. These sterilizers are used in the pharmaceutical industry, food and beverage industry, biotechnology, laboratories, and more, serving end users such as hospitals, research institutes, industrial facilities, and others.

The disc sterilizer steam market consists of sales of tabletop steam sterilizers, portable autoclaves, sterilization pouches, sterilizer maintenance kits, and spare parts for sterilization equipment. 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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