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The bio decontamination market comprises equipment and services used for deactivating biological hazards such as bacteria, viruses, and spores. Bio decontamination equipment includes chamber/room decontamination and accessories offered by key players to decontaminate medical equipment and pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities. These services help prevent the spread of hospital acquired infections (HAIs) by neutralizing harmful microbes on medical equipment and environmental surfaces.
The Global bio decontamination market is estimated to be valued at US$ 268.5 Mn in 2024 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 9.6% over the forecast period 2024 to 2031.
Key Takeaways
Key players operating in the bio decontamination market are STERIS Corporation, Ecolab, Inc., TOMI Environmental Solutions, Inc., JCE Biotechnology, Fedegari Autoclavi SpA, Howorth Air Technology Ltd., Noxilizer, Inc., ClorDiSys Solutions, Inc., Wales Group, and Wenzhou Weike Biological Laboratory Equipment Co., Ltd. The rising incidence of HAIs and stringent regulatory guidelines for decontamination are fueling the demand for bio decontamination equipment and services. Global players are expanding their offerings and geographical presence through partnerships and mergers & acquisitions to leverage growth opportunities.
Key opportunities in the market include increasing outsourcing of decontamination services by healthcare facilities and expanding applications in non-healthcare sectors such as pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. The rising awareness about preventing infection transmission and requirement of certified decontamination processes are catalyzing the demand globally. North America dominates the market currently owing to stringent regulations and increasing healthcare expenditure. However, Asia Pacific is expected to witness highest growth due to growing healthcare infrastructure and patient pool in developing nations.
Market drivers
The growing adoption for preventing hospital acquired infections (HAIs) is a major market driver. Decontamination services and equipment help neutralize harmful bacteria and viruses on medical equipment, devices, and facility surfaces, thereby preventing the spread of infections to patients and medical staff. According to the CDC, over 2 million patients contract HAIs each year in the US alone, leading to nearly 100,000 deaths. This has propelled healthcare providers to optimize decontamination and disinfection processes using bio decontamination solutions.
PEST Analysis
Political: The government regulations regarding sterilization and safety standards in hospitals and the pharmaceutical industry have a significant impact on the bio decontamination market. Stringent regulations boost demand for equipment and services that ensure compliance.
Economic: Factors such as GDP growth, expenditure on healthcare infrastructure development, and investments in R&D are important determinants of growth in the bio decontamination industry. The market is driven by growing healthcare spending globally.
Social: Increased public awareness about hospital-acquired infections and the need for proper sterilization is a major factor spurring demand. There is growing focus on quality of care and patient safety.
Technological: Advancements in decontamination equipment, techniques and monitoring systems help improve efficacy and provide real-time process validation. Development of innovative technologies such as vaporized hydrogen peroxide further enhance sterilization.
The bio decontamination market sees maximum concentration of value in North America and Europe due to stringent regulations and well-established healthcare systems in countries like the US, Germany, the UK and France. Both regions have a high number of major industry players and account for over 65% of the global market value combined.
The Asia Pacific region is growing at the fastest rate led by China, India and other Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Increased healthcare infrastructure development, rising medical tourism and growing incidence of hospital-acquired infections are driving the APAC market. The favorable government policies and investment in this sector also contribute to market expansion. Countries in Latin America and Middle East & Africa also present lucrative opportunities for future growth.
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1. Source: Coherent Market Insights, Public sources, Desk research
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