-13 % change
Extra-EU imports of CN 84192000 were down 13% in 2025 compared with 2020 (€78.7 million), calculated from Eurostat values.
Eurostat368.7 EUR million
EU exports of CN 84192000 to countries outside the EU were worth €368.7 million in 2025.
Eurostat220.9 EUR million
Trade between EU member states in CN 84192000 (intra-EU arrivals) came to €220.9 million in 2025.
EurostatSource: Eurostat
Why this market is moving now
- Extra-EU import value moved -13% from 2020 to 2025, a direct read on EU demand for sourced supply.
- Supply is concentrated: one country provided a large share of extra-EU imports in 2025.
What this market covers
Pressure vessels that use steam and heat to sterilize instruments or to cure composite parts. Hospitals, labs, dental clinics and aerospace plants buy them.
Typical segments
- Medical sterilizing autoclaves
- Laboratory autoclaves
- Composite curing autoclaves
- Tabletop autoclaves
Who buys
- Hospitals
- Laboratories
- Aerospace manufacturers
Largest non-EU suppliers to the EU
| Country | Import value |
|---|---|
| United States from 1995 -> 2000) | 17.4 EUR million |
| China | 16.9 EUR million |
| Switzerland | 15.4 EUR million |
| United Kingdom | 4.1 EUR million |
| Mexico | 3.6 EUR million |
| Türkiye | 2.8 EUR million |
Key figures
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| Figure | Value | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| The EU imported €68.3 million of products under CN code 84192000 (Medical, surgical or laboratory sterilizers) from outside the EU in 2025. | 68.3 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Extra-EU imports of CN 84192000 were down 13% in 2025 compared with 2020 (€78.7 million), calculated from Eurostat values. | -13 % change | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 84192000 to countries outside the EU were worth €368.7 million in 2025. | 368.7 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Trade between EU member states in CN 84192000 (intra-EU arrivals) came to €220.9 million in 2025. | 220.9 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| United States from 1995 -> 2000) was the largest non-EU supplier of CN 84192000 to the EU in 2025, with €17.4 million, or 26% of extra-EU imports. | 17.4 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 84192000 to the United States were €65.6 million in 2025. | 65.6 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The average value of extra-EU imports of CN 84192000 was €36.19 per kilogram in 2025, calculated from Eurostat value and weight. | 36.19 EUR per kg | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Italy was the largest EU exporter of CN 84192000 to non-EU countries in 2025, at €123.3 million. | 123.3 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The EU had 14,754 enterprises in NACE class C2829 (Manufacture of other general-purpose machinery n.e.c.) in 2023. | 14,754 enterprises | 2023 | Eurostat |
| EU enterprises in NACE class C2829 had net turnover of €90.00 billion in 2023. | 90.00 EUR billion | 2023 | Eurostat |
| NACE class C2829 employed 383,177 people across the EU in 2023. | 383,177 persons employed | 2023 | Eurostat |
| The FDA has recorded 80 510(k) clearances for devices named "steam sterilizer". | 80 510(k) clearances | 2026 | U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA) |
| 10 of those clearances were issued from 2021 to 2025. | 10 510(k) clearances | 2025 | U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA) |
| Steris Corporation holds 18 510(k) clearances for devices named "steam sterilizer". | 18 510(k) clearances | 2026 | U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA) |
| Getinge Sourcing, Llc holds 6 510(k) clearances for devices named "steam sterilizer". | 6 510(k) clearances | 2026 | U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA) |
| Midmark Corp. holds 5 510(k) clearances for devices named "steam sterilizer". | 5 510(k) clearances | 2026 | U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA) |
| Sauter Ag holds 5 510(k) clearances for devices named "steam sterilizer". | 5 510(k) clearances | 2026 | U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA) |
| Getinge/Castle, Inc. holds 4 510(k) clearances for devices named "steam sterilizer". | 4 510(k) clearances | 2026 | U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA) |
| Ars Enterprises, Inc. holds 3 510(k) clearances for devices named "steam sterilizer". | 3 510(k) clearances | 2026 | U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA) |
Companies to watch
Steris Corporation
18 FDA 510(k) clearances for devices named "steam sterilizer".
Getinge Sourcing, Llc
6 FDA 510(k) clearances for devices named "steam sterilizer".
Midmark Corp.
5 FDA 510(k) clearances for devices named "steam sterilizer".
Sauter Ag
5 FDA 510(k) clearances for devices named "steam sterilizer".
Getinge/Castle, Inc.
4 FDA 510(k) clearances for devices named "steam sterilizer".
Ars Enterprises, Inc.
3 FDA 510(k) clearances for devices named "steam sterilizer".
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Frequently asked questions
How big is the EU autoclave market?
There is no single official market total. Eurostat trade data shows the EU imported €68.3 million of goods under CN 84192000 from outside the EU in 2025 and exported €368.7 million.
Where does the EU import autoclave from?
United States from 1995 -> 2000) was the largest non-EU supplier in 2025. The next largest were China, Switzerland, United Kingdom.
What is the average import price of autoclave in the EU?
Dividing Eurostat import value by weight gives about €36.19 per kilogram for CN 84192000 in 2025.
Which EU countries export the most autoclave?
Italy led EU exports to non-EU countries in 2025, followed by Germany, Poland.
How many autoclave devices are cleared by the FDA?
openFDA lists 80 510(k) clearances for devices named steam sterilizer.
Which companies hold the most FDA clearances for autoclave?
By 510(k) count: Steris Corporation, Getinge Sourcing, Llc, Midmark Corp., Sauter Ag.
Sources and method
The figures on this page come from the public sources listed below. Read how we work.
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 84192000, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 68255434
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 84192000, flow import, 2020 VALUE_IN_EUROS 78740236; 2025 VALUE_IN_EUROS 68255434
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 84192000, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 368742724
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 84192000, partner INT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 220926079
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 84192000, partner US, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 17429699
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 84192000, partner US, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 65600294
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 84192000, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 68255434, QUANTITY_IN_100KG 18863
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter IT, product 84192000, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 123343922
- Eurostat: Enterprises by detailed NACE Rev. 2 activity and special aggregates (sbs_ovw_act) (2026-11-04)
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C2829, indic_sbs ENT_NR, 2023, 14754
- Eurostat: Enterprises by detailed NACE Rev. 2 activity and special aggregates (sbs_ovw_act) (2026-11-04)
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C2829, indic_sbs NETTUR_MEUR, 2023, 90000
- Eurostat: Enterprises by detailed NACE Rev. 2 activity and special aggregates (sbs_ovw_act) (2026-11-04)
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C2829, indic_sbs EMP_NR, 2023, 383177
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA): openFDA 510(k) clearances, device_name "steam sterilizer" (2026-11-04)
openFDA device/510k device_name:"steam sterilizer", sum of counts by decision_date = 80
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA): openFDA 510(k) clearances, device_name "steam sterilizer" (2026-11-04)
openFDA device/510k decision_date 2021-2025 count = 10
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA): openFDA 510(k) clearances by applicant, device_name "steam sterilizer" (2026-11-04)
applicant.exact "STERIS Corporation" count 18
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA): openFDA 510(k) clearances by applicant, device_name "steam sterilizer" (2026-11-04)
applicant.exact "Getinge Sourcing, LLC" count 6
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA): openFDA 510(k) clearances by applicant, device_name "steam sterilizer" (2026-11-04)
applicant.exact "Midmark Corp." count 5
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA): openFDA 510(k) clearances by applicant, device_name "steam sterilizer" (2026-11-04)
applicant.exact "Sauter AG" count 5
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA): openFDA 510(k) clearances by applicant, device_name "steam sterilizer" (2026-11-04)
applicant.exact "Getinge/Castle, Inc." count 4
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA): openFDA 510(k) clearances by applicant, device_name "steam sterilizer" (2026-11-04)
applicant.exact "Ars Enterprises, Inc." count 3
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