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Automated medical washer disinfector Market 2026: trade data and key figures

The EU imported €68.3 million of automated medical washer disinfector and related goods (CN 84192000) from outside the EU in 2025. That was 13% less than in 2020. United States from 1995 -> 2000) was the largest outside supplier.

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Edited by the Stratum Market Research editorial team. Updated 4 Nov 2026.

Headline figure

68.3EUR million

EU imports from outside the EU, 2025

Extra-EU imports of CN 84192000, EUR million20202025 Eurostat, 4 Nov 2026

-13 % change

Extra-EU imports of CN 84192000 were down 13% in 2025 compared with 2020 (€78.7 million), calculated from Eurostat values.

Eurostat

368.7 EUR million

EU exports of CN 84192000 to countries outside the EU were worth €368.7 million in 2025.

Eurostat

220.9 EUR million

Trade between EU member states in CN 84192000 (intra-EU arrivals) came to €220.9 million in 2025.

Eurostat
ChartExtra-EU imports of CN 84192000, EUR million
Extra-EU imports of CN 84192000, EUR million02550751002020: 78.7 EUR million78.720202021: 89.1 EUR million20212022: 78 EUR million20222023: 73.7 EUR million20232024: 70.8 EUR million20242025: 68.3 EUR million68.32025

Source: 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.
  • US employment in the core industry shifted +4% since 2020.

What this market covers

Machines that wash and thermally disinfect surgical tools and reusable medical items. Hospital sterile processing departments use them before sterilization.

Typical segments

  • Instrument washers
  • Utensil washers
  • Cart washers
  • Ultrasonic cleaning units

Who buys

  • Hospitals
  • Surgery centres
  • Dental clinics

Largest non-EU suppliers to the EU

CountryImport value
United States from 1995 -> 2000)17.4 EUR million
China16.9 EUR million
Switzerland15.4 EUR million
United Kingdom4.1 EUR million
Mexico3.6 EUR million
Türkiye2.8 EUR million

Key figures

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FigureValueYearSource
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 million2025Eurostat
Extra-EU imports of CN 84192000 were down 13% in 2025 compared with 2020 (€78.7 million), calculated from Eurostat values.-13 % change2025Eurostat
EU exports of CN 84192000 to countries outside the EU were worth €368.7 million in 2025.368.7 EUR million2025Eurostat
Trade between EU member states in CN 84192000 (intra-EU arrivals) came to €220.9 million in 2025.220.9 EUR million2025Eurostat
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 million2025Eurostat
EU exports of CN 84192000 to the United States were €65.6 million in 2025.65.6 EUR million2025Eurostat
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 kg2025Eurostat
Italy was the largest EU exporter of CN 84192000 to non-EU countries in 2025, at €123.3 million.123.3 EUR million2025Eurostat
The EU had 63,227 enterprises in NACE class C3250 (Manufacture of medical and dental instruments and supplies) in 2023.63,227 enterprises2023Eurostat
EU enterprises in NACE class C3250 had net turnover of €105.31 billion in 2021.105.31 EUR billion2021Eurostat
NACE class C3250 employed 600,000 people across the EU in 2023.600,000 persons employed2023Eurostat
The US had 4,547 private establishments in NAICS 339112 (Surgical and medical instrument manufacturing) in 2025.4,547 establishments2025U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
NAICS 339112 employed an average of 140,413 people in US private industry in 2025.140,413 jobs2025U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
US employment in NAICS 339112 changed by +4% between 2020 (135,655 jobs) and 2025, calculated from BLS figures.+4 % change2025U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Average annual pay in US NAICS 339112 was $109,475 in 2025.109,475 USD per year2025U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
The FDA has recorded 10 510(k) clearances for devices named "washer disinfector".10 510(k) clearances2026U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA)
3 of those clearances were issued from 2021 to 2025.3 510(k) clearances2025U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA)
Steris Corporation holds 3 510(k) clearances for devices named "washer disinfector".3 510(k) clearances2026U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA)
Steris holds 2 510(k) clearances for devices named "washer disinfector".2 510(k) clearances2026U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA)
Custom Ultrasonics holds 1 510(k) clearances for devices named "washer disinfector".1 510(k) clearances2026U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA)
Custom Ultrasonics, Inc. holds 1 510(k) clearances for devices named "washer disinfector".1 510(k) clearances2026U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA)
Mdt Biologic Co. holds 1 510(k) clearances for devices named "washer disinfector".1 510(k) clearances2026U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA)
Miele Appliances, Inc. holds 1 510(k) clearances for devices named "washer disinfector".1 510(k) clearances2026U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA)
PubMed indexed 7 papers mentioning "washer disinfector" in the title or abstract in 2025.7 papers2025U.S. National Library of Medicine (PubMed)

Companies to watch

Steris Corporation

3 FDA 510(k) clearances for devices named "washer disinfector".

Steris

2 FDA 510(k) clearances for devices named "washer disinfector".

Custom Ultrasonics

1 FDA 510(k) clearances for devices named "washer disinfector".

Custom Ultrasonics, Inc.

1 FDA 510(k) clearances for devices named "washer disinfector".

Mdt Biologic Co.

1 FDA 510(k) clearances for devices named "washer disinfector".

Miele Appliances, Inc.

1 FDA 510(k) clearances for devices named "washer disinfector".

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Frequently asked questions

How big is the EU automated medical washer disinfector 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 automated medical washer disinfector 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 automated medical washer disinfector 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 automated medical washer disinfector?

Italy led EU exports to non-EU countries in 2025, followed by Germany, Poland.

How many automated medical washer disinfector devices are cleared by the FDA?

openFDA lists 10 510(k) clearances for devices named washer disinfector.

Which companies hold the most FDA clearances for automated medical washer disinfector?

By 510(k) count: Steris Corporation, Steris, Custom Ultrasonics, Custom Ultrasonics, Inc..

Sources and method

The figures on this page come from the public sources listed below. Read how we work.

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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 C3250, indic_sbs ENT_NR, 2023, 63227
  10. 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 C3250, indic_sbs NETTUR_MEUR, 2021, 105308
  11. 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 C3250, indic_sbs EMP_NR, 2023, 600000
  12. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 339112, 2025 (2026-11-04)QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 339112, annual_avg_estabs 4547
  13. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 339112, 2025 (2026-11-04)QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 339112, annual_avg_emplvl 140413
  14. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 339112, 2025 (2026-11-04)QCEW 2020 annual_avg_emplvl 135655; 2025 annual_avg_emplvl 140413
  15. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 339112, 2025 (2026-11-04)QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 339112, avg_annual_pay 109475
  16. U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA): openFDA 510(k) clearances, device_name "washer disinfector" (2026-11-04)openFDA device/510k device_name:"washer disinfector", sum of counts by decision_date = 10
  17. U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA): openFDA 510(k) clearances, device_name "washer disinfector" (2026-11-04)openFDA device/510k decision_date 2021-2025 count = 3
  18. U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA): openFDA 510(k) clearances by applicant, device_name "washer disinfector" (2026-11-04)applicant.exact "STERIS Corporation" count 3
  19. U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA): openFDA 510(k) clearances by applicant, device_name "washer disinfector" (2026-11-04)applicant.exact "Steris" count 2
  20. U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA): openFDA 510(k) clearances by applicant, device_name "washer disinfector" (2026-11-04)applicant.exact "Custom Ultrasonics" count 1
  21. U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA): openFDA 510(k) clearances by applicant, device_name "washer disinfector" (2026-11-04)applicant.exact "Custom Ultrasonics, Inc." count 1
  22. U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA): openFDA 510(k) clearances by applicant, device_name "washer disinfector" (2026-11-04)applicant.exact "Mdt Biologic Co." count 1
  23. U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA): openFDA 510(k) clearances by applicant, device_name "washer disinfector" (2026-11-04)applicant.exact "Miele Appliances, Inc." count 1
  24. U.S. National Library of Medicine (PubMed): PubMed search "washer disinfector"[tiab] AND 2025[dp] (2026-11-04)esearch count 7

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