India sterilization equipment market to reach $170 million in 2033, forecasts GlobalData

New Delhi: Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, India’s sterilization market witnessed a remarkable transformation, where sterilization devices emerged as unwavering defenders of healthcare, safeguarding countless lives.

As the demand for sterilization methods continue to increase owing to the growing awareness of disinfection and sterilization among healthcare personnel and general population, the sterilization equipment market in India is expected to reach $170 million in 2033, forecasts GlobalData, a leading data, and analytics company.

GlobalData’s report, “Sterilization Equipment Market Size (Value, Volume, ASP) by Segments, Share, Trend and SWOT Analysis, Regulatory and Reimbursement Landscape, Procedures and Forecast to 2033,” reveals that autoclaves are the major revenue contributors within the physical sterilizers market, accounting for around 35% of the total sterilization equipment market in 2023 in India, owing to their effectiveness and reliability.

Jyoti Sharma, Medical Devices Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “The increasing emphasis on the exploration and adoption of advanced sterilization methods is gaining momentum, reshaping the sterilization processes across the diverse industries, particularly in healthcare. These advancements are making it possible to sterilize a wider range of items, including delicate medical devices and heat-sensitive materials.”

Recently, Enbio AG announced plans to introduce Swiss-designed autoclaves in India. As the demand for advanced sterilization technologies continues to grow, it is likely to expect more innovations in this space in future.

Sharma concludes: “The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed India’s approach to infection control. Medical practitioners are now prioritizing safety measures more than ever before. The continuously evolving healthcare infrastructure, mounting requirement for medical devices, and rising emphasis on hygiene have rendered India an attractive destination for companies planning to invest in the sterilization equipment market.”