Medical Device Cleaning Market Size, Share, Growth Analysis, By Process(Disinfection [High-level Disinfectants, Intermediate-level Disinfectant, Low-level Disinfectant], Automatic Cleaning [Enzymatic Detergents for Automatic Cleaning), By Application(Surgical Instruments, Endoscopes, Ultrasound Probes, Dental Instruments), By Device Type(Critical Devices, Semi-critical Devices, Non-critical Devices), By End-User(Hospitals and Clinics, Diagnostic Centres, Dental Clinics and Hospitals, Ambulatory Surgical Centers), By Region - Industry Forecast 2024-2031

Global Medical Device Cleaning Market size was valued at USD 18.65 billion in 2022 and is poised to grow from USD 20.63 billion in 2023 to USD 46.18 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 10.6% in the forecast period (2024-2031).

There are various market players vying for a considerable market share of the global medical device cleaning market. The market players primarily focus on developing and launching advanced cleaning and disinfection solutions to satisfy the needs of evolving healthcare facilities. Apart from product development, market players frequently use strategic collaborations, partnerships, mergers, and acquisitions to gain more market share. In addition, companies are funding R&D programs on cleaning agents so that their products can perform effectively and efficiently with all legal compliances. '3M Company (US) ', 'Ecolab Inc. (US) ', 'Getinge AB (Sweden) ', 'MMM Group (Germany) ', 'Belimed AG (Switzerland) ', 'Sakura Global Holding Company Ltd. (Japan) ', 'Tuttnauer Company Ltd. (Israel) ', 'Ruhof Corporation (US) ', 'Borer Chemie AG (Switzerland) ', 'Fortive Corporation (US) ', 'CISA Group (Italy) ', 'Cardinal Health, Inc. (US) ', 'Olympus Corporation (Japan) ', 'PAUL HARTMANN AG (Germany) ', 'B. Braun Melsungen AG (Germany) ', 'Case Medical, Inc. (US) ', 'Certol International, LLC (US) ', 'Oro Clean Chemie AG (Switzerland) ', 'Tristel Solutions Ltd. (UK) ', 'Amity International (UK) ', 'Dr. Weigert GmbH & Co. KG (Germany) ', 'Sklar Instruments (US) ', 'Zep Inc. (US) ', 'Hoffmann GmbH (Germany)'

The medical device cleaning market is highly driven by increasing awareness of infection control and prevention strategies in healthcare sectors. To minimize hospital-acquired infections, stringent cleaning is required, such as with the recent COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, it is expected that demand for effective cleaning and disinfection solutions will increase as healthcare institutions focus on patient safety and adhere to legal requirements, thus fueling the market. 

Shift Toward Automation: The medical device cleaning market is following an automation trend. The reason behind their implementation in healthcare centers is to promote uniformity and improve the efficiency of the cleaning process. Automated cleaning devices such as robotic vacuums and ultrasonic cleaners are being installed in healthcare facilities. This transition towards automation is strongly supported to minimize the scope of human error, improve infection control procedures, and standardize practices. In the future, automation should spread through health institutions as this technology matures. 

North America maintained its leadership position in the medical device cleaning market with a share of more than 33.52%, in 2023. The reason for the higher market share in the regional market is believed to be owing to the consistent application of strategic alliances by the prominent market players for widening the product portfolios and improving the infection control capabilities. Attractive reimbursement policies and strict government regulations on cleaning and disinfecting medical equipment are expected to propel the regional market. Some of the primary drivers responsible for the rising utilization of sterile procedures include the increasing use of non-disposable medical equipment and the need to minimize costs of hospital-acquired infections.