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Endoscopy sterilization is the process of eliminating all forms of microbial life from endoscopic instruments to ensure patient safety. This involves thorough cleaning followed by chemical or thermal disinfection to prevent infection transmission. Sterilization is essential due to the complex design and reusability of endoscopic devices.
The primary product types of endoscopy sterilization include devices, consumables, and accessories. Endoscopy sterilization devices are specialized equipment designed to clean, disinfect, and sterilize endoscopic instruments, ensuring they are safe and free from harmful microorganisms before reuse. Sterilization methods include hydrogen peroxide sterilization, ethylene oxide (EtO) sterilization, liquid chemical sterilization, and others. Key end users include hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, and other healthcare facilities.
Tariffs are impacting the endoscopy sterilization market by increasing the cost of imported sterilization equipment, consumables, and accessories, particularly hydrogen peroxide sterilizers and automated endoscope reprocessors. Regions like Asia-Pacific, including China and India, are most affected due to import duties, leading to higher production and operational costs. However, tariffs have also encouraged local manufacturing, innovation in low-cost alternatives, and investment in domestic production capabilities, which may strengthen regional supply chains.
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The endoscopy sterilization market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.25 billion in 2025 to $1.36 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to limited automation in endoscope sterilization, reliance on manual cleaning procedures, growing hospital and surgical centers, rising awareness of nosocomial infections, conventional sterilization methods dominance.
The endoscopy sterilization market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.87 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to development of automated sterilization systems, expansion of minimally invasive procedures, increasing use of hydrogen peroxide and etoh sterilization, rising demand for consumables and accessories, integration of smart monitoring and compliance tracking. Major trends in the forecast period include rising adoption of automated endoscope reprocessors (aer), increased focus on low-temperature sterilization methods, growing use of enzymatic detergents and disinfectant solutions, expansion of sterilization accessories and consumables, enhanced regulatory compliance and patient safety measures.
The increasing prevalence of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) is expected to drive the expansion of the endoscopy sterilization market in the coming years. Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) are infections that patients contract during their stay in a healthcare facility, generally after 48 hours of admission, which were neither present nor incubating upon arrival. The rise in hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) is primarily linked to the overuse of broad-spectrum antibiotics, which fosters antimicrobial resistance and allows drug-resistant pathogens to proliferate in healthcare environments. Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) have heightened the demand for dependable endoscopy sterilization solutions, as inadequately reprocessed endoscopic devices can act as significant transmission sources for multidrug-resistant pathogens during diagnostic and surgical procedures. For example, in March 2025, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), a UK-based national public health agency, reported that healthcare-associated infections affected 7.6% of hospital patients in 2023. Consequently, the growing incidence of hospital-acquired infections is fueling the development of the endoscopy sterilization market.
Leading companies in the endoscopy sterilization market are focusing on technological advancements such as fully integrated endoscope washer-disinfectors that offer automated washing, disinfection, and documentation to improve reprocessing efficiency and safety. These washer-disinfector systems combine cleaning, disinfecting, and data tracking within a closed-loop unit to reduce human error and maintain consistent hygiene standards. For instance, in June 2023, Olympus Corporation, a Japan-based optics and reprography manufacturer, launched the EndoThermo Disinfector (ETD) Endoscope Washer Disinfector, available in both basic and premium models. This system features faster cycle times, real-time digital monitoring, and energy-efficient operations to enhance workflow and patient safety. The ETD is designed to comply with current infection control standards while supporting staff through intuitive automation and simplified maintenance.
In November 2023, HOYA Corporation, a Japan-based medical technology firm, acquired WASSENBURG Medical B.V. for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition strengthens HOYA's infection prevention capabilities by incorporating WASSENBURG's expertise in washer-disinfectors, drying cabinets, consumables, and traceability systems into its PENTAX Medical division. WASSENBURG Medical B.V. is a Netherlands-based provider specializing in comprehensive endoscope reprocessing solutions, including endoscopic sterilization.
Major companies operating in the endoscopy sterilization market are 3M Company, Ecolab Inc., Olympus Corporation, STERIS plc, Getinge AB, Shinva Medical Instrument Co. Ltd., Belimed AG, ARC Group of Companies Inc., AURORA Cold Plasma Sterilisation (Aurora Sterilisation), Matachana S.A., Bionics Scientific, Tuttnauer Europe B.V., Life Science Outsourcing Inc., H.W. Andersen Products Ltd., MMM Group, Cistron Systems, MDD Company Gmbh, UV Smart Technologies B.V., HUMAN MEDITEK GmbH, Sharkclave Systems
North America was the largest region in the endoscopy sterilization market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the endoscopy sterilization market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the endoscopy sterilization market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain
The endoscopy sterilization market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as endoscope cleaning, high-level disinfection, sterilization, drying, storage, and quality assurance monitoring. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The endoscopy sterilization market includes sales of automated preprocessors, sterilization equipment, chemical disinfectants, drying cabinets, and tracking systems. 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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