Global Growth Unpacked: Regional Insights in the Sterilization Equipment Market
The global sterilization equipment market was estimated at USD 8.45 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 10.8% from 2025 to 2030. The primary driver of this market is the increasing incidence of healthcare-acquired infections (HAIs). According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 1 in 10 patients experiences a healthcare-associated infection, with rates significantly higher in low- and middle-income countries, particularly in high-risk areas such as intensive care units (ICUs). A 2023 study by Balasubramanian et al. estimated that 136 million cases of healthcare-associated antibiotic-resistant infections occur globally every year. Moreover, this study revealed that in acute-care hospitals, 7 out of every 100 patients in high-income countries and 15 out of every 100 patients in low- and middle-income countries are likely to acquire at least one...