APAC Steam Autoclave Market

APAC Steam Autoclave Market Size (2023 to 2028)

The size of the Asia-Pacific Steam Autoclave Market has been calculated at USD 0.35 billion in 2023. It is estimated to be growing at a CAGR of 8.62% and worth USD 0.59 billion by 2028.

An autoclave is a pressure chamber where different processes are carried, requiring elevated temperature and pressure different from the normal air pressure. It plays an important role in the sterilization of healthcare waste in hospitals and dental clinics. Medical devices have to autoclave after usage because they may contaminate.

The Asia Pacific steam autoclave market is being driven by rising medical and biohazardous waste generated by hospitals, the introduction of portable steam autoclaves, and rising nosocomial infections associated with a surge in surgical procedures. Also, a high prevalence of infectious diseases, rising surgeries and healthcare spending, and rising demand for high-quality healthcare services are fueling the market growth. 

The APAC steam autoclave market is expected to witness significant growth due to rising applications in the healthcare, dental, and pharmaceutical sectors and the implementation of tight regulatory standards. 

The use of portable steam autoclaves to control the cleaning of various therapeutic and laboratory equipment contributes to the institutionalization of the approach for each type of device, driving up demand for portable steam autoclaves. Throughout the forecast period, growth in demand for portable devices will drive the steam autoclaves market.

The rise in healthcare costs is fueling the growth of the Asia Pacific steam autoclave market. In addition, severe government requirements on healthy and sanitized policies in healthcare and medicines are fueling the business. The autoclave is also used in the vulcanization of rubber, which has resulted in a fast-growing APAC steam autoclave market. 

The Asia Pacific steam autoclave market is continuously growing. Steam autoclaves are increasingly being used as heat treatment processing units to eradicate microorganisms in medical waste before they are disposable for further treatment in the region, which is driving up demand for them. The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) has established guidelines for using steam autoclaves in the treatment of regulated medical waste.

However, the rising usage of disposable equipment and a scarcity of experienced personnel hamper the market growth.

This research report on the APAC Steam Autoclave Market has been segmented and sub-segmented into the following categories:

By Configuration: 

• Table Top

• Vertical

• Horizontal

• High Pressure

• Floor Standing

By Technology: 

• Gravity Displacement

• Steam Flush

• Pre-vacuum

By End-user: 

• Medical

• Laboratory

• Dental Clinics

• Health Care Organizations

• Academics

By Country: 

• India

• China

• Japan

• South Korea

• Australia

• New Zealand

• Thailand

• Malaysia

• Vietnam

• Philippines

• Indonesia

• Singapore

• Rest of APAC

The Asia Pacific steam autoclave market is one of the fastest-growing markets. However, the market is anticipated to account a significant growth during the forecast period. The regional market growth is driven by the rapidly improving medical infrastructure, rising healthcare awareness, increased medical tourism, and emerging economies in developing countries such as China and India. The emerging countries in the region, such as China, India, Japan, South Korea, Australia, and the rest of Asia Pacific, are expanding the APAC  steam autoclave market.

India, China, and Japan are the three most significant contributors to the market.

The world’s second-largest economy, China, is expected to reach a projected market size by 2027, representing a CAGR of 7.1 percent from 2020 to 2027. China held the largest share of the APAC Steam autoclave market, and it is projected to account for a predominant share during the forecast period. Medical tourism is growing in popularity, and healthcare professionals are becoming more aware of its benefits. Furthermore, the Asia Pacific steam autoclave market is driven by rapidly increasing medical infrastructure and favorable reimbursement policies. 

Another notable geographic market includes Japan, which is expected to increase at a rate of 2.5 percent between 2020 to 2027. The Japanese steam autoclave market is being propelled by rising medical and biohazardous waste generated by hospitals, the introduction of portable steam autoclaves, increasing surgeries and healthcare spending. 

On the other hand, the Indian steam autoclave market is projected to grow at a promising rate during the forecast period. Rising nosocomial infections coupled with the soaring number of surgical procedures, high prevalence of infectious diseases, and rising demand for high-quality healthcare services are expected to propel the growth APAC steam autoclave market. 

Companies playing a leading role in the Asia pacific Steam Autoclave Market profiled in this report are Steris, Belimed Deutschland, Priorclave, Getinge Infection Control, 3M Health Care, Panasonic Healthcare, LTE Scientific, Medisafe International, Belimed Group, and Melag.