Germany Sterilization Equipment Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Product type (Heat Sterilizers, Low-temperature Sterilizers, Sterile Membrane Filters, and Radiation Sterilization Devices), By End User (Hospitals and Clinics, Medical Device Companies, Pharmaceutical Companies, Food and Beverages Industry, and Others), and Germany Sterilization Equipment Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

Germany Sterilization Equipment Market Forecasts to 2035

• The Germany Sterilization Equipment Market Size Was Estimated at USD 408.2 Million in 2024
• The Germany Sterilization Equipment Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 10.45% from 2025 to 2035
• The Germany Sterilization Equipment Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 1218.5 Million by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, the Germany Sterilization Equipment Market is anticipated to reach USD 1218.5 million by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 10.45% from 2025 to 2035. Demand for sterilisation equipment is increasing as hospitals, clinics, and ambulatory centres become more aware of the need for sterilisation. As technology advanced, industry companies saw an increase in revenue from their steriliser product portfolios. 

 Market Overview

The Germany sterilization equipment market refers to the manufacture and sale of devices and technology employed to remove microorganisms and provide sterility. Sterilisation equipment is utilised for decontaminating the devices and consumables utilised in hospitals, biopharmaceutical firms, research centres, and other healthcare institutions. The sterilisation equipment market in Germany is expanding rapidly, owing to continued expenditures in healthcare infrastructure and technical developments. The country's emphasis on modernising hospitals and clinics is driving up demand for innovative, environmentally friendly, and automated sterilisation systems that boost efficiency while meeting stringent cleanliness standards. Rising awareness of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) has emphasised the significance of proper sterilisation techniques, encouraging healthcare practitioners to implement stringent infection-prevention measures. Furthermore, the rising pharmaceutical and biotech industries are driving market expansion through the increased use of disposable medical devices. Increased patient safety and decreased cross-contamination, these devices require reliable sterilization solutions. As the demand for sterile disposable devices has centred on product development, sterilization equipment has focused specifically on compliance and safety. Companies are responding by investing in new sterilization technologies; this is establishing a foundation for continued growth in the sterilization equipment sector due to changing needs, demands and regulations in Germany's healthcare and life sciences sectors.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the Germany sterilization equipment market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyses trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the Germany sterilization equipment market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the Germany sterilization equipment market.

Driving Factors

The sterilisation equipment market in Germany is growing as healthcare services develop rapidly and healthcare-associated illnesses rise. Advanced sterilisation technologies, such as ethylene oxide and hydrogen peroxide plasma, are highly efficient, increasing their utilisation. Furthermore, the growing research and approval of biologics necessitate sterile conditions, which drives demand. Strict government health and safety standards encourage the use of modern sterilisation technology in medical and industrial sectors to ensure compliance and safety.

Restraining Factors

Inappropriate sterilisation can result from several circumstances, including a lack of qualified professionals. In most sterilisation cases, the medical device's Instructions for Use (IFU) are not followed, which results in improper sterilisation. Patients receiving treatment with these devices may get hospital-associated infections as a result of all of them. Furthermore, sterilising equipment setup might be highly costly. These factors can hamper the Germany sterilization equipment market during the forecast period.

Market Segmentation

The Germany sterilization equipment market share is classified into product type and end user.

• The low-temperature sterilizers segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The Germany sterilization equipment market is segmented by product type into heat sterilizers, low-temperature sterilizers, sterile membrane filters, and radiation sterilization devices. Among these, the low-temperature sterilizers segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Low-temperature sterilization, including vaporised hydrogen peroxide (VHP), ethylene oxide (EO), and peracetic acid processes, has become the preferred sterilization for heat-sensitive tools such as plastic instruments and delicate instruments. The introduction of more minimally invasive procedures and the need to reduce healthcare-acquired infections (HAIs) have contributed to their increased utilization in healthcare settings.

• The hospitals and clinics segment held the highest revenue market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The Germany sterilization equipment market is segmented by end user into hospitals and clinics, medical device companies, pharmaceutical companies, the food and beverages industry, and others. Among these, the hospitals and clinics segment held the highest revenue market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Hospitals and clinics spend extensively in modern sterilisation technologies because they place a high emphasis on infection control and patient safety, making them key purchasers of sterilisation equipment. Sterilisation equipment is becoming more and more in demand as healthcare facilities embrace infection prevention strategies due to the ongoing expansion of healthcare facilities, including new hospitals and clinics, especially in emerging nations.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the Germany sterilization equipment market and a with comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborate analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Systec GmbH & Co. KG
• MMM Group
• MELAG Medizintechnik GmbH & Co. KG
• Getinge AB
• 3M
• Steris Plc
• Tuttnauer
• Belimed
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Investors
• Market players
• End-users
• Government Authorities
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at Germany, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the Germany sterilization equipment market based on the below-mentioned segments:

Germany Sterilization Equipment Market, By Product Type

• Heat Sterilizers
• Low-temperature Sterilizers
• Sterile Membrane Filters
• Radiation Sterilization Devices

Germany Sterilization Equipment Market, By End User

• Hospitals and Clinics
• Medical Device Companies
• Pharmaceutical Companies
• Food and Beverages Industry
• Others