Dublin, Sept. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “European Infection Control Market by Product (Sterilization Equipment (Hydrogen Peroxide, Ethylene) Indicators), Service (ETO, Gamma), Disinfectants (Wipes, Sprays), Gown, Drapes, Endoscope Reprocessing, End User (Hospitals, Pharma) – Forecast to 2030” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.
The European infection control market is projected to reach USD 20.58 billion by 2030 from USD 14.99 billion in 2025, at a CAGR of 6.6% during the forecast period.
The European infection control market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.6% during the forecast period. The growth of the market is fuelled by the growing number of surgeries, advancements in reprocessing technologies, the increasing emphasis on sterilization & disinfection of food, advancements in sterilization equipment technology, and the rising trend of outsourcing services among pharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers, and hospitals.
By product & service, the cleaning & disinfection products segment accounted for the largest share of the market in 2024.
By product & service, the European infection control market is segmented into sterilization products & services, cleaning & disinfection products, protective barriers, endoscope reprocessing products, and other infection control products. In 2024, the cleaning & disinfection products segment accounted for the largest share of the European infection control market. The large share of this segment is attributed to the rising incidence of chronic diseases, stringent regulatory standards, advancements in sterilization technologies, and the favourable government support for healthcare procedures.
By end user, the hospitals & clinics segment accounted for the largest share of the market in 2024.
Based on end users, the European infection control market is segmented into hospitals & clinics, medical device companies, pharmaceutical companies, the life sciences industry, the food industry, and other end users. The hospitals & clinics segment accounted for the largest share of the European infection control market in 2024. The increasing number of surgical procedures and government initiatives to improve infection prevention and control have prompted greater awareness and implementation of rigorous standards.
By country, Germany is expected to dominate the European infection control market during the forecast period.
The European infection control market is segmented into 13 countries: Germany, the UK, France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Poland, Austria, Romania, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Portugal, and the rest of Europe. Germany is projected to dominate the market during the forecast period, owing to several reinforcing factors such as strong regulatory backing through national public health initiatives and infection control programs; high healthcare expenditure; and adoption of technologically advanced infection control products, including automated disinfection systems and professional training protocols.
Competitive Landscape
The major players operating in the European infection control market are STERIS plc. (US), Getinge AB (Sweden), Ecolab, Inc. (US), Solventum Corporation (US), Advanced Sterilization Products (US), Kimberly Clark Corporation (US), B. Braun Group (Germany), Olympus Corporation (Japan), Paul Hartmann AG (Germany), Reckitt Benckiser (UK), Cardinal Health (US), Miele Group (Germany), MMM Group (Germany), MATACHANA GROUP (Spain), and Medline Industries, LP (US), among others.
Research Coverage
This report studies the European infection control market based on product & service, end user, and countries. The report also studies factors (such as drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges) affecting market growth and provides details of the competitive landscape for market leaders. Additionally, the report analyzes micro markets concerning their growth trends. It forecasts the revenue of the market segments in 13 countries.
This report provides insights into the following:
- Analysis of key drivers (Rising prevalence of HAIs in Europe, growing number of surgeries, advancement in reprocessing technologies, rising emphasis on sterilization and disinfection of food, advancements in sterilization equipment technology, and the growing trend of outsourcing services among pharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers, and hospitals), restraints (growing concerns about safety of reprocessed instruments, consequences associated with use of chemical disinfectants, and the high cost associated with endoscopy reprocessing coupled with limited reimbursements in emerging economies), opportunities (implementation of stringent eu guidelines and mdr compliance and growing utilization of e-beam sterilization), challenges (sterilization of advanced medical devices, alternative methods for surface disinfection, and increasing adoption of single-use medical nonwovens and devices).
- Market Penetration: Comprehensive information on the product portfolios offered by the top players in the European infection control market
- Product Development/Innovation: Detailed insights into the upcoming trends, R&D activities, and product launches in the European infection control market
- Market Development: Comprehensive information on lucrative countries
- Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about new products and recent developments in the European infection control market
- Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market segments, growth strategies, revenue analysis, and products of the leading market player
Key Attributes:
| Report Attribute | Details |
| No. of Pages | 477 |
| Forecast Period | 2025 – 2030 |
| Estimated Market Value (USD) in 2025 | $14.99 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value (USD) by 2030 | $20.58 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 6.6% |
| Regions Covered | Europe |
Key Topics Covered:
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- European Infection Control Market Overview
- European Infection Control Market, by Product & Service and Country (2024)
- European Infection Control Market, by Country, 2025 vs. 2030
- European Infection Control Market: Country Mix, 2025 vs. 2030
Market Dynamics
- Drivers
- Rising Prevalence of HAIs
- Increasing Number of Surgical Procedures
- Advancements in Reprocessing Technologies
- Increasing Emphasis on Sterilization & Disinfection of Food
- Advancements in Sterilization Equipment Technology
- Restraints
- Growing Concerns About Safety of Reprocessed Instruments
- Consequences Associated with Chemical Disinfectant Use
- High Cost of Endoscopy Reprocessing and Limited Reimbursements
- Opportunities
- Implementation of Stringent EU Guidelines and Mdr Compliance
- Growing Trend of Outsourcing Services Among Pharmaceutical Companies, Medical Device Manufacturers, and Hospitals
- Growing Utilization of E-Beam Sterilization
- Challenges
- Sterilization of Advanced Medical Devices
- Alternative Methods for Surface Disinfection
- Increasing Adoption of Single-Use Medical Devices
Competitive Landscape
- Key Player Strategies/Right to Win
- Revenue Analysis, 2020-2024
- Market Share Analysis, 2024
- Company Evaluation Matrix: Key Players, 2024
- Company Evaluation Matrix: Startups/SMEs, 2024
- Company Valuation and Financial Metrics
- Brand/Product Comparison
- Competitive Scenario
Company Profiles
Key Players
- Steris
- Reckitt Benckiser
- Paul Hartmann
- Ecolab, Inc.
- B. Braun SE
- Getinge Ab
- Advanced Sterilization Products (Subsidiary of Fortive Corporation)
- Solventum Corporation
- Kimberly-Clark Corporation
- Olympus Corporation
- Cardinal Health
- The Miele Group (Joint Venture with Steelcobelimed AG)
- MMM Group
- Matachana Group
- Medline Industries, LP
Other Players
- Contec, Inc.
- De Lama Spa
- Systec GmbH & Co. KG
- Pal International
- Melag Medizintechnik GmbH & Co. KG
- Medalkan
- C.B.M. S.R.L. Medical Equipment
- Dr. Schumacher GmbH
- Acto GmbH
- Ultrawave
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