Bio-Decontamination Market Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Global Industry Analysis: By Product (Equipment (Steam Sterilizers, Temperature Sterilizers, H2O2 Vapour Systems, Other Equipment}, Services, Consumables), By Agent Type (Hydrogen Peroxide, Chlorine Dioxide, Peracetic Acid, Nitrogen Dioxide), By Type (Chamber Decontamination, Room Decontamination, Facility Decontamination, Equipment Decontamination (Biosafety Cabinets, Isolators, Incubators, Cold Rooms, Walk in Chambers, Others), Routine and Emergency Remediation, Other Type), By End User (Pharmaceutical Companies, Medical Device Manufacturing Companies, Veterinary/Animal Labs, CDMOs, Research Institutions, Food & Beverages, Biotechnology Companies, Hospital & Healthcare Facilities) and Region Forecast 2019-2030  

The bio-decontamination market size was valued at US$ 231.7 million in 2023 and is poised to grow at a significant CAGR of 7.4% from 2024-2030. In an era where the safety of healthcare facilities, laboratories, processing plants, and even military equipment is paramount, hydrogen peroxide generators emerge as indispensable tools in the battle against infectious agents. As regulatory authorities and patients alike demand safer environments, infection control procedures, including bio-decontamination processes, have become top priorities for healthcare personnel and industry professionals across various sectors.

Hydrogen peroxide generators offer a versatile and effective solution for bio-decontaminating critical areas such as intensive care units, operation rooms, laboratories, and processing facilities. These generators play a crucial role in reducing the risk of patients and visitors acquiring infections from healthcare facilities by eliminating infectious agents from environmental surfaces and air.

In healthcare settings, vaporized hydrogen peroxide generators are deployed to decontaminate a wide range of areas, including patient rooms, waiting areas, tissue culture labs, and ambulances. In addition to their widespread use, ensuring the effectiveness of bio-decontamination processes is essential for quality control. Here, advanced measurement solutions like the Vaisala PEROXCAP® Hydrogen Peroxide, Humidity, and Temperature Probe HPP270 series play a vital role. By accurately measuring parameters such as ppm (H2 O2), relative saturation (RS%), relative humidity (RH%), and temperature (T), these probes provide critical insights to optimize bio-decontamination processes and ensure the safety of environments.

The global bio-decontamination market is projected to reach US$ 353.8 Million by 2029 due to continuous advancements in biodecontamination technology that have led to the development of more efficient, effective, and automated systems for decontaminating surfaces, equipment, and environments. Innovations such as vaporized hydrogen peroxide (VHP) systems, UV-C disinfection devices, and ozone generators offer enhanced efficacy and convenience in biodecontamination processes.

Key Developments

• In September 2023, TOMI Environmental Solutions, Inc.® revealed a significant milestone in its growth strategy by expanding its distribution channels through a partnership with Avantor®. Avantor®, a Fortune 500 company known for its leading position in supplying mission-critical products and services, will now serve as a distributor for TOMI's innovative solutions.
• In June 2023, TKSAGE (Shenzhen) Technology Group Co., Ltd., specializing in cleaning and sterilization technology for life science and healthcare sectors, faced heightened challenges. Cleanliness and sterilization became critical in hospitals, labs, and bio-pharmaceutical settings. To enhance their bio-decontamination systems, TKSAGE selected Vaisala’s HPP270 vaporized hydrogen peroxide probes.
• In September 2021, Steris launched the next generation of its vaporized hydrogen peroxide (VHP) bio-decontamination systems to achieve 6-log bioburden reduction in good-manufacturing-practice pharmaceutical, medical device, and research environments.
• In May 2021, FPS Food and Pharma Systems S.R.L, an Italian company specializing in the design and manufacture of containment & isolation and micronization solutions for the handling and production of active and sterile pharmaceutical ingredients, established a strategic partnership with Amira to meet the new technology request for the bio-decontamination of sterile isolators.