Endoscopy sterilization market seen reaching $1.87B by 2030

The endoscopy sterilization market reached $1.25 billion in 2025 and is forecast to rise to $1.87 billion by 2030, according to The Business Research Company. Growth is being driven by infection-control pressure, more minimally invasive procedures, and wider adoption of automated and low-temperature sterilization systems.

Why it matters: - Endoscopy sterilization sits at the center of patient safety because reusable endoscopic tools can spread pathogens if cleaning and disinfection fail. - The market’s growth reflects higher infection-control spending across hospitals, surgical centers, and outpatient care. - Rising hospital-acquired infections are increasing demand for more reliable sterilization systems and consumables.

What happened: - The endoscopy sterilization market reached $1.25 billion in 2025. - The market is projected to rise to $1.36 billion in 2026. - The market is forecast to reach $1.87 billion by 2030. - The projected 2026-2030 CAGR is 8.3%. - The historical 2025-2026 CAGR was 8.8%. - The Business Research Company released the report on Aug. 6, 2026. - The full market report is available online. - A free sample of the report is also available.

The details: - Limited automation, manual cleaning, hospital expansion, infection awareness, and continued use of traditional sterilization methods supported recent growth. - Automated sterilization technologies, minimally invasive surgeries, hydrogen peroxide and ethanol sterilization, and smart compliance systems are expected to drive future expansion. - Broader use of automated endoscope reprocessors, low-temperature sterilization, enzymatic detergents, and sterilization-related consumables are expected to shape the market through 2030. - North America held the largest market share in 2025. - Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region during the forecast period. - The report covers Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. - The report also includes market attractiveness scoring, TAM analysis, company scoring matrix graphics and tables, Excel-based forecasting dashboards, market hotspots infographics, and updated graphics and tables.

Between the lines: - The forecast points to a shift from manual reprocessing toward automated and lower-temperature technologies as healthcare systems try to reduce infection risk and improve consistency. - The regional outlook suggests mature markets will keep spending on compliance and upgrading equipment, while faster healthcare expansion in Asia-Pacific creates more room for volume growth. - The report’s emphasis on smart monitoring and regulatory standards signals that sterilization is becoming both a clinical and compliance priority. - In March 2025, the UK Health Security Agency reported that healthcare-associated infections affected 7.6% of hospital patients in 2023. - That figure underscores why hospitals are paying closer attention to reusable-device sterilization.

What's next: - Adoption of automated endoscope reprocessors is expected to broaden. - Demand should rise for low-temperature sterilization systems and related consumables. - Regulatory pressure and patient-safety standards are likely to keep pushing hospitals toward more monitored and standardized workflows. - The Business Research Company is positioning the report as a forecasting tool for market sizing, trend tracking, and regional opportunity analysis.

The bottom line: - Endoscopy sterilization is moving from a back-office hygiene function to a fast-growing technology market shaped by infection control, automation, and regulatory scrutiny.