Global Bio-Decontamination Market Insights Forecasts to 2033

• The Global Bio-Decontamination Market Size was Valued at USD 227 Million in 2023.
• The Market Size is Growing at a CAGR of 7.2% from 2023 to 2033.
• The Worldwide Bio-Decontamination Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 455 Million by 2033.
• Europe is expected to grow the fastest during the forecast period.

The Global Bio-Decontamination Market Size is Anticipated to Exceed USD 455 Million by 2033, Growing at a CAGR of 7.2% from 2023 to 2033.  

Market Overview

The process of eliminating the presence of biological contaminants, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or other microorganisms, from a particular environment, surface, or material. This can be done through various methods including chemical disinfection, physical methods like heat or radiation, or biological means such as using bacteriophages or enzymes to target specific pathogens is known as bio-decontamination. Bio-decontamination is crucial in environments such as hospitals, laboratories, food processing facilities, and cleanrooms to prevent the spread of infections and maintain a safe and sterile environment. Pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers, research groups, and hospitals are all actively supporting these processes to ensure clean end products. The procedure is an unavoidable step used in a variety of healthcare sectors and manufacturing facilities to prevent the spread of microorganisms and infection. Thus, increased need from various drug and medical device companies is driving up sales of these products. Based on a report released by NCBI in March 2022, hydrogen peroxide-based decontamination procedures are widely used. When combined with innovations in delivery technologies, it displayed efficacy comparable to that of older approaches. The usage of hydrogen peroxide decontamination techniques in laboratories has been investigated and compared. It demonstrated the effectiveness of high-concentration hydrogen peroxide in disinfection utilizing a variety of delivery methods. The decontamination device, together with the pulsed 7% hydrogen peroxide solution, was effective regardless of laboratory area or building design.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the global bio-decontamination market based on various segments and regions forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the global bio-decontamination market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the global bio-decontamination market.

Driving Factors

According to the data given by the World Health Organization (WHO), hospital-acquired illnesses afflict approximately 24% of patients globally. To address the increased number of hospital-acquired infections, hospitals are raising their investment in bio-cleaning services. They are collaborating with key manufacturers, which is expected to boost market growth. The growing concern about hospital-acquired infections, as well as the rising incidence of these diseases, are two main factors driving up demand for sterilizing products in healthcare institutions. Governments and regulatory organizations around the world have implemented stricter laws and recommendations for bio-decontamination procedures, particularly in food production, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and healthcare institutions. Modern bio-decontamination technologies are largely used by these limits.

Restraining Factors

Bio-decontamination systems usually require research and development, as well as facilities and machinery procurement, which require a significant initial investment. However, excessive initial expenses possess the potential to hamper end-user acceptance and hinder new market participants. Moreover, concerns concerning the efficacy and safety of bio-decontamination procedures, especially in sensitive environments such as healthcare organizations and food processing plants, might have an impact on market demand. Market acceptance is dependent on maintaining the safety of people, products, and the environment.

Market Segmentation

The global bio-decontamination market share is classified into agent type, product type, and end-users.

• The hydrogen peroxide segment is expected to grow at the fastest pace in the global bio-decontamination market during the forecast period. 

Based on the agent type, the global bio-decontamination market is divided into chlorine dioxide, peracetic acid, hydrogen peroxide, and nitrogen dioxide. Among these, the hydrogen peroxide segment is expected to grow at the fastest pace in the global bio-decontamination market during the forecast period. Low concentrations of hydrogen peroxide vapor are effective decontaminants for a variety of bacteria. VHP can penetrate a wide range of materials while also eliminating germs present in gaps and joints. One of the most evident benefits of applying this chemical as a decontamination agent is that it is regarded as safe because of its breakdown into water and oxygen. Furthermore, governments in many nations are also promoting the use of this chemical for decontamination, boosting the segment's growth.

• The equipment segment is expected to grow at the fastest pace in the global bio-decontamination market during the forecast period.  

Based on the product type, the global bio-decontamination market is divided into consumables and equipment. Among these, the equipment segment is expected to grow at the fastest pace in the global bio-decontamination market during the forecast period. The enforcing of strict rules by government officials to reduce the number of illnesses in hospitals has also aided the widespread use of these objects. This is primarily due to the availability of various equipment and the advantages that come with them. In the pharmaceutical and medical sectors, washer disinfectors are widely used to clean objects before use or to prepare reusable goods (such as surgical tools) for further sterilization. before packaging and sterilization, this machine is used to clean the equipment of contaminants and stains. This is expected to boost the segment's growth in the coming years.

• The pharmaceutical & medical devices manufacturers are expected to hold the largest share of the global bio-decontamination market during the forecast period. 

Based on end-users, the global bio-decontamination market is divided into contract manufacturing and research organizations, pharmaceutical & medical devices manufacturers, hospital & healthcare facilities, and others. Among these, the pharmaceutical & medical devices manufacturers are expected to hold the largest share of the global bio-decontamination market during the forecast period. The prominence is due to regulatory agencies enforcing mandatory requirements that accelerate the decontamination and sterilizing processes to prevent contamination. Many pharmaceuticals and equipment are being recalled due to risk issues raised by contaminated products. Furthermore, increased cooperation between pharmaceutical and medical device businesses and decontamination product producers and suppliers to improve product quality, combined with rising product recalls, are driving the segment's growth.

Regional Segment Analysis of the Global Bio-Decontamination Market

• North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico) 
• Europe (Germany, France, U.K., Italy, Spain, Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, Rest of APAC)
• South America (Brazil and the Rest of South America) 
• The Middle East and Africa (UAE, South Africa, Rest of MEA)

North America is anticipated to hold the largest share of the global bio-decontamination market over the predicted timeframe.

North America is anticipated to hold the largest share of the global bio-decontamination market over the predicted timeframe. The region's lead is due to several factors, including an increase in hospital admissions, a rise in surgical procedures, an increase in hospital-acquired infections, and a growing focus on decontamination methods by healthcare institutions, medical devices, and pharmaceutical companies. The primary reason for higher surgical operations is the rising prevalence of cancer. In Canada and the United States, cancer is the second biggest cause of death, after only heart disease. While lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in both sexes, prostate and breast cancer are the most commonly reported cancers in men and women, respectively.

Europe is expected to grow at the fastest pace in the global bio-decontamination market during the forecast period. The rising prevalence of illnesses among the desired population, a growing variety of healthcare and medical device companies in the region, the introduction of new products, and the increasing focus of major businesses on growing their reach in the region are all factors contributing to the regional market's expansion.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved in the global bio-decontamination along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• TOMI Environmental Solutions, Inc.
• Amira Srl Unipersonale
• Zhejiang Tailin Bioengineering Co., Ltd.
• Noxilizer, Inc.
• ClorDisys Solutions Inc.
• Steris 
• Bioquell (Ecolab) 
• JCE Biotechnology 
• Fedegari Autoclavi S.p.A. 
• Ecolab
• Cleamix
• DIOP GmbH & Co. KG
• Howorth Air Technology Ltd.
• Solidfog Technologies
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting And Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Recent Developments

• In February 2024, TOMI Environmental Solutions, Inc. a worldwide company that specializes in disinfection and decontamination solutions, revealed the approval of a new agreement for the installation of a SteraMist iHP Custom Engineered System (CES) with a life sciences company based in California. The iHP Custom Engineered System (CES) contract is worth around $600,000. The system, which includes six applicators, will be incorporated into a clinical suite and should be completely set up by the close of the third quarter in 2024.

• In July 2022, Ecolab's (US) Bioquell HPV-AQ has been approved for use in all EU and EA territories.

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at global, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2033. Spherical Insights has segmented the global bio-decontamination market based on the below-mentioned segments:

Global Bio-Decontamination Market, By Agent Type

• Chlorine dioxide
• Peracetic acid
• Hydrogen peroxide
• Nitrogen dioxide

Global Bio-Decontamination Market, By Product Type

• Consumables
• Equipment

Global Bio-Decontamination Market, By End-users

• Contract manufacturing and research organizations
• Pharmaceutical & medical devices manufacturers
• Hospital & healthcare facilities
• Others

Global Bio-Decontamination Market, By Region

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico

• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Qatar
  • South Africa
  • Rest of the Middle East & Africa