U.S.: Medical Steriliser Market 2024

Medical Steriliser Market Size in the U.S.

The U.S. medical steriliser market fell slightly to $X in 2022, shrinking by -4.6% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. Medical steriliser consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Medical Steriliser Production in the U.S.

In value terms, medical steriliser production contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, production saw a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the production volume increased by 42%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Medical Steriliser Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2022, approx. X units of medical, surgical or laboratory sterilisers were exported from the United States; waning by -10.4% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 8.3%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, medical steriliser exports declined to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 12%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

China (X units), the Netherlands (X units) and Canada (X units) were the main destinations of medical steriliser exports from the United States, with a combined 37% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Belgium, Denmark, Japan, Germany, Australia, Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, the UK and the Dominican Republic, which together accounted for a further 38%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Denmark (with a CAGR of +36.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Canada ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest markets for medical steriliser exported from the United States worldwide, together comprising 37% of total exports. Japan, Mexico, Germany, Australia, Brazil, Colombia, Belgium, the UK, Denmark and the Dominican Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 32%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Denmark, with a CAGR of +18.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average medical steriliser export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, which is down by -2.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a mild contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price increased by 9.6%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Denmark ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Japan (+2.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Medical Steriliser Imports

Imports into the U.S.

For the fourth consecutive year, the United States recorded growth in overseas purchases of medical, surgical or laboratory sterilisers, which increased by 2.3% to X units in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 50%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, medical steriliser imports amounted to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +18.7% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 21%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Mexico (X units), Finland (X units) and Italy (X units) were the main suppliers of medical steriliser imports to the United States, together comprising 47% of total imports. China, Canada, Slovenia, Australia, Spain, Japan, Poland, Switzerland, Argentina and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 45%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Slovenia (with a CAGR of +153.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mexico ($X) constituted the largest supplier of medical, surgical or laboratory sterilisers to the United States, comprising 38% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Australia ($X), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with an 8.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Mexico amounted to +4.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Australia (+152.1% per year) and Poland (+4.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average medical steriliser import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, reducing by -2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 5.5% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per unit), while the price for Argentina ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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