Sterilization Indicator Tape Market Forecasts to 2030 – Global Analysis By Type (Hydrogen Peroxide Tapes and Steam Indicator Tapes), End User (Pharmaceutical & Medical Devices Companies, Healthcare Facilities and Other End Users), and By Geography

Sterilization Indicator Tape Market Forecasts to 2030 – Global Analysis By Type (Hydrogen Peroxide Tapes and Steam Indicator Tapes), End User (Pharmaceutical & Medical Devices Companies, Healthcare Facilities and Other End Users), and By GeographyAccording to Stratistics MRC, the Global Sterilization Indicator Tape Market is accounted for $136.5 million in 2023 and is expected to reach $217.7 million by 2030 growing at a CAGR of 6.9% during the forecast period. Autoclave tape is an adhesive tape used to show the processor that an item has achieved a certain temperature and show if it has undergone the sterilization procedure. The tape features a chemical indicator that, when exposed to temperatures frequently employed in sterilization procedures, will change colour. Workers in medical facilities and research labs use autoclave tape to verify that test tubes and other relevant objects have undergone sterilization.

According to an article published by the University of Minnesota, the Standard Infection Ratio (SIR) for Central Line-associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI) increased by 47.0% in the fourth quarter of 2020 compared to the same period in 2019.

Market Dynamics:

Driver:

Growing product application in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors

Sterilization is one of the most crucial procedures in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors. These companies require a sterile setting and sterilized tools to conduct their research and development. To prove that sterility was attained throughout the design or manufacturing process, a range of sterilization techniques, including chemical and biological markers, are used. For instance, the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) states that in 2021, member businesses' research and development budgets totalled USD 102.3 billion. As a result of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries' rapid growth during the past ten years, there have been more sterilization processes performed.

Restraint:

Low sterilization monitoring uptake in developing nations

In developed nations, industries and healthcare facilities routinely use sterilization indicator items to monitor the sterilizing procedure. Sterilization procedures are still variable in low- and middle-income nations, which restricts the use of sterilizing cassettes and restrains market growth. Sterilization procedures are commonly followed in wealthy countries because to strict regulatory laws and frequent audits of business and healthcare facilities. However, the lack of rigorous mechanisms for sterilization monitoring and routine sterilizer evaluation limits the implementation of regulatory guidelines and sterilization norms in developing nations.

Opportunity:

Increased hospital acquired infection rates

Patients hospitalized to any healthcare facility or organization are at risk of contracting nosocomial infections, also known as hospital-acquired illnesses (HAIs). One of these illnesses can strike a patient receiving inpatient care up to 30 days after being admitted or 48 hours after being discharged. Inadequate sanitation practices or insufficient equipment sterilization methods are the most common causes of these infections. As a result, in an effort to stop the spread of HAIs, healthcare facilities all over the world have begun imposing stringent sterilization guidelines that demand the use of sterilization equipment.

Threat:

High cost

The prohibitive cost of these cassettes and the general ignorance of the benefits of using sterilizing indication tapes. Moreover, with so many small and medium-sized businesses, the market is also tremendously fragmented. As a result, customers find it difficult to choose the best product.

Covid-19 Impact

The COVID-19 pandemic had a positive impact on the demand for sterilization processing. The number of sterilization procedures skyrocketed as the importance of using clean, infection-free medical equipment during surgical and dental procedures to prevent contamination grew. The outbreak led to a rise in the number of patients seen at hospitals. Due to the impact of the growing patient population on the demand for reusable medical equipment, these indicator tapes were also employed. The outbreak has made it clear how crucial it is for hospitals, dental offices, and other healthcare facilities to follow sterilization protocols and maintain control for reusable medical devices.

The hydrogen peroxide tapes segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

The hydrogen peroxide tapes segment is estimated to have a lucrative growth, due to the increasing need for heat-sensitive products to be treated with hydrogen peroxide. Over the forecast period, the demand for hydrogen peroxide indicator tapes is anticipated to be impacted by the rising use of hydrogen peroxide in low-temperature sterilization. Indicator tapes secure sterilizing packs while also instantly identifying processed products. When exposed to steam sterilization, the chemical indicator lines will visually shift from beige to a dark brown or black colour.

The healthcare segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

The healthcare segment is anticipated to witness the highest CAGR growth during the forecast period, due to rising in healthcare institutions including hospitals, clinics, and laboratories for confirming effective sterilization procedures, which is boosting market expansion. Additionally, the market expansion in healthcare facilities is being aided by the rise in incidences of hospital-acquired illnesses, which are pushing the use of sterilization tapes to prevent contamination.

Region with largest share:

North America is projected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period owing to solid regulatory rules for the sterilization of medical devices in the region, higher acceptance of these items, the presence of well-established healthcare infrastructure, an increase in the number of hospitals, and these factors all contribute to the market expansion in this region. Moreover, a rise in the need for sterilization validation goods, such as sterilization indicator tapes, is a result of rising research and development activity in the area.

Region with highest CAGR:

Europe is projected to have the highest CAGR over the forecast period, owing to tight regulatory policies governing the production of pharmaceuticals, stringent sterilization standards to prevent hospital-acquired infections, and a focus on the sterilization procedure to guarantee the sterility and safety of medical equipment and other devices are all examples of such regulations. The specifications and testing for VH2O2 sterilizers, which use a vaporized aqueous solution of hydrogen peroxide as the sterilizing agent, are mentioned in EN 17180, a draft European Standard, according to the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation. These sterilizers should be used to sterilize medical equipment, in particular thermolabile and moisture-sensitive equipment.

Key players in the market

Some of the key players profiled in the Sterilization Indicator TapeMarket include 3M, STERIS plc, Healthmark Industries Company, Inc., ASP, Terragene, Getinge AB, GKE GmbH, Propper Manufacturing Co., Inc., PMS, Kartell S.p.A, Deltalab, Defend by Young Mydent LLC, SHINVA MEDICAL INSTRUMENT Co., LTD., Guangdong New EraNew Material Technology Co., Ltd., BRAND GMBH + CO KG, Excelsior Scientific and 4A Medical

Key Developments:


In April 2022, The U.S. FDA approved 3M Attest Super Rapid Steam Biological Indicator 1592.It is a self-contained biological indicator designed to be used with the 3M Attest Auto-reader 490 having software version 4.0.0 or greater.

In July 2020, 3M launched Attest Mini Auto-reader 490M, a 24-minute in-house sterilization monitoring solution. The new product is part of the company’s existing portfolio of sterilization equipment, broadening its offering across the globe.

In March 2020, The U.S. FDA approved STERIS VHP LTS-V low-temperature sterilizer for a customer application. The sterilizer is designed to support biotechnology, pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing and related industries.

Types Covered:
• Hydrogen Peroxide Tapes
• Steam Indicator Tapes

End Users Covered:
• Pharmaceutical & Medical Devices Companies
• Healthcare Facilities
• Other End Users

Regions Covered:
• North America
US
Canada
Mexico
• Europe
Germany
UK
Italy
France
Spain
Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
Japan
China
India
Australia
New Zealand
South Korea
Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Qatar
South Africa
Rest of Middle East & Africa

What our report offers:
- Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
- Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
- Covers Market data for the years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2026, and 2030
- Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
- Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
- Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
- Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
- Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements