North America Steam Autoclave Market

North America Steam Autoclave Market Size (2023 to 2028)

The size of the North American Steam Autoclave Market was worth USD 0.82 billion in 2023. It is estimated to be growing at a CAGR of 7.56% and worth USD 1.19 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.

Sterilization of autoclaves is widely used in medicine, microbiology, and dentistry. In most medical industries, autoclaves are regulated medical devices. Many medical-grade autoclaves are limited to running regulator-approved cycles. Sterilizing equipment is the standard and mandatory practice in the healthcare industry to avoid and reduce infection risk.

The introduction of portable steam autoclaves, rising nosocomial infections coupled with the soaring number of surgical procedures, high prevalence of infectious diseases, increasing surgeries and healthcare spending, and rising demand for high-quality healthcare services are driving the North American steam autoclave market. 

In addition, the rising number of patients with hospital-acquired infections, the increasing adoption of central sterile supply department healthcare facility design, and the growing need to manage medical waste and biohazardous waste are all predicted to boost the growth rate of the North America steam autoclave market.

Increasing applications from the healthcare, dental, and pharmaceutical sectors and adopting strict regulatory standards will present North America steam autoclave market with substantial growth opportunities. Furthermore, portable steam autoclaves to regulate the cleaning of various therapeutic and laboratory equipment adds to the institutionalization of the technique for each type of device, increasing the demand for portable steam autoclaves. Therefore, the North America steam autoclave market will be driven by increased demand for portable devices throughout the forecast time period.

The rise in healthcare expenses is a major driver of the steam autoclave market’s expansion. The industry is being fueled by severe government rules on healthy and sanitized policies in healthcare and pharmaceuticals. Furthermore, the autoclave is employed in the vulcanization of rubber, resulting in a increase in North American steam autoclave market. As a result, the market for portable steam autoclaves is rapidly expanding.

However, The market’s expansion is hampered by the rising usage of disposable equipment and a scarcity of experienced personnel.

This research report on the North American 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: 

• The United States

• Canada

• Rest of North America

Geographically, The  North America steam autoclave market dominates globally, and it is anticipated to record a predominant share during the forecast period. The regional market growth is attributed to its high-quality healthcare infrastructure, a growing number of surgeries, and high healthcare expenses. 

The rising senior population was likely to suffer from several chronic conditions; The United States and Canada are North America’s main market contributors. The market is boosted by the rise in rare and infectious diseases and the increased acceptance of the CSSD framework region. Furthermore, the market is fueled by high-quality healthcare infrastructure, high healthcare spending, and an increasing number of procedures. Another cause for the rise of North America steam autoclave market is the presence of multiple important players.

The United States dominates the North American steam autoclave market which is due to the increased prevalence of uncommon and infectious diseases, the expanding number of research and organizations, and increasing research and development investments for novel drug development. The market for steam autoclaves in the United States is expected to grow at an annual rate of 8.6% from 2022 to 2027, owing to the rising medical waste in the country. Sterilization, disinfection, and regulatory guidelines are only a few primary causes driving up demand for autoclaves in the country. In addition, the rising worry about hospital-acquired infections (HAI) is expected to influence autoclave demand.

On the other hand, the Canadian steam Autoclave market is projected to witness a promising share during the forecast period. The senior population is growing, putting them at risk for a variety of chronic conditions. Also, the increased prevalence of chronic diseases is likely to increase demand for biopharmaceuticals, leading to rapid expansion in the North America steam autoclaves market in the coming future.

Companies playing a dominant role in the North America 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.