Sterilizers for medical, surgical or laboratory use market in Spain

Earlier Report Observations

The market for sterilizers in Spain experienced robust growth from 2018 to 2021, with market size increasing from 16,9 млн долл. to 50,0 млн долл., a near tripling in value. Production volumes also rose significantly after a dip in 2019, reaching 70,3 млн долл. in 2021, while exports recovered from a sharp decline in 2019 to surpass pre‑2019 levels by 2021.

Growth moderated in 2022 to just 2,2%, but accelerated again in 2023 to 9,2%, lifting the market to 55,9 млн долл. This rebound coincided with the introduction of Royal Decree 192/2023, which established stricter manufacturing, sterilization and import licensing rules for medical devices, driving demand for compliant sterilization equipment.

In 2024 the market contracted by 13,4% to 48,4 млн долл., even as the global sterilization sector saw rising automation, a 28% increase in advanced ethylene‑oxide sterilizers with IoT monitoring, and the sale of Ecolab’s surgical solutions unit to Medline for $950 million. In Spain, the Spanish Medicines Agency (AEMPS) maintained its oversight of sterilization licensing, and a new decree on in‑vitro diagnostic devices was published, shaping the regulatory landscape.

Production sterilizers for medical, surgical or laboratory use in Spain

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

After two years of decline, Spain's production of sterilizers for medical, surgical, or laboratory use rebounded. In 2019, output hit its lowest point at 40 981 thousand US dollars. The following year, 2020, production surged to 50 347 thousand US dollars, marking a robust 22.9% increase. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 9.5%, averaging 3.1% annually. The most significant drop occurred in 2018, with a 5.8% decline.

Annual dynamics of production in Spain in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports sterilizers for medical, surgical or laboratory use from Spain

Exports in kind, t

Spain's exports of sterilizers for medical, surgical, or laboratory use fell for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 714 tonnes, down 5.7% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports dropped by 45.3%, with an average annual decline of 18.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Spain in kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, Spain traded sterilizers for medical, surgical, or laboratory use with numerous countries. Even the top destinations—Mexico, France, and Germany—combined accounted for just 39.5% of total export volume.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Spain in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

The value of sterilizers for medical, surgical, or laboratory use exported from Spain declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 30 027 thousand US dollars, a gradual 4.6% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value fell by 34.5%, with an average annual decline of 13.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Spain in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Spain's export value structure was balanced rather than concentrated. Mexico accounted for 16.1% of export value, France for 8.5%, and Germany for 7.7%, together making up 32.3% of total flows. Many other countries contributed the remaining 67.7%.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Spain in value, 2017-2020

Imports sterilizers for medical, surgical or laboratory use to Spain

Imports in kind, t

Spain's imports of sterilizers for medical, surgical, or laboratory use rose for the third straight year. In 2020, imports reached 427 tonnes, a modest 4.1% increase year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, import volume grew by 85.3%, averaging 22.8% annually.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Spain in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, China, Italy, and Germany led as suppliers of sterilizers for medical, surgical, or laboratory use to Spain. China contributed 27.6% of import volume, Italy 26.6%, and Germany 12.9%, together accounting for 67.0% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Spain in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Spain's imports of foreign sterilizers for medical, surgical, or laboratory use declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 13 980 thousand US dollars, a slight 1.8% reduction from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value decreased by 4.2%, with an average annual decline of 1.4%. The peak value was in 2018 at 15 714 thousand US dollars, which saw a 7.6% increase. The largest drop occurred in 2019, with a 9.4% decline.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Spain in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, Italy, China, and the United States were the top suppliers of sterilizers for medical, surgical, or laboratory use to Spain in value terms. Italy accounted for 34.9% of import value, China for 12.7%, and the United States for 10.7%, together making up 58.3% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Spain in value, 2017-2020