Bulgaria Infection Control Market Size, Share, Opportunities, COVID-19 Impact, And Trends By Product (Disinfectants, Sterilization (Low-Temperature Sterilization, Heat Sterilization, Contract Sterilization)), By End User Industry (Healthcare, Food And Beverage, Chemical) - Forecasts From 2022 To 2027

The Bulgaria infection control market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 2.26% over the forecast period to attain a market size of US$18.226 million in 2027, from US$ 15.203 million in 2020. The research that is now available points to contamination of surfaces, equipment, patient settings, and possessions as the primary factors in the spread of the major diseases involved with healthcare. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MSRA) causes meningitis, pneumonia, and toxic shock, among other diseases; vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) causes.  Additionally, Mycobacterium TB, Legionella pneumophilia, a non-tuberculous mycobacterium, and pseudomonas aeruginosa are all linked to the spread of disease through contaminated bronchoscopes (which causes urinary tract infections; UTIs).  Thus, with the presence of pathogens, the probability of hospital-acquired infections increases multifold, thus leading to an increase in the demand for disinfection and sterilization of instruments such as endoscopes, which are among the leading contributors to the transmission of nosocomial infections. Hence, these factors act as augmenting factors in the market’s growth.

Major market players are also enhancing their market positions and contributing to the expanding market by developing fresh, improved strategies, such as new product launches and production plant expansions, to meet the escalating demand and propel the market growth. For instance, Mieko International, one of the top companies with a global presence and expertise in the delivery of technologies and services, provides a broad range of infection control-related products. It offers washer disinfectors as a part of its product portfolio. Products like "TopLine bedpan washer-disinfectors" and "TOPIC bedpan washer" are among them. Another item is designed compactly and can be correctly installed beneath a work surface. They are easy to clean, including a hand washbasin area, and a lop sink, are available in a wall-mount unit and are in complete compliance with the hand hygiene guidelines. A powerful instrument that can effectively and efficiently reduce the possibility of any bacteria remaining on the bedpan is another feature of the first product. It has some additional advanced features, such as being able to provide a faster cleaning and disinfection process as it makes use of short wash cycles and consists of an inbuilt steam generator. It is uniquely created utilising cutting-edge, patented technology and meets with all mandatory hygiene requirements. In addition, it includes an air dryer for facilitating the faster drying of the bedpans, which, in turn, prevents contamination.

Rising levels of disinfection in the healthcare sector

The number of operations and tests people are going for, such as endoscopy, bronchoscopy, and gastro-endoscopy, requires very clean and germ-free equipment as there is the presence of serious disease-causing bacteria, which can cause pneumonia, urinary tract infections, and other serious bacterial infections. Therefore, the demand for alcohol-based disinfectants is rising in order to protect patients from the risk of bacterial infections, and it is leading to an increase in the practice of efficient disinfection.

COVID-19 SCENARIO

With the rise in demand for sterilization and disinfection in hospitals and clinics, pharmaceutical and medical device businesses, the COVID-19 pandemic has favourably influenced market growth. The COVID-19 epidemic significantly positively impacted Bulgaria's infection control market. In particular, hand sanitisers, disinfectants, PPE kits, masks, and gloves saw a spike in demand.

Key Development

• June 2021-To broaden its selection, Steris purchased Cantel Medical in a cash and stock deal of approximately $4.6 billion. The company is a significant supplier of goods and services for infection prevention. The acquisition of Cantel Medical, a global supplier of infection prevention goods and services to endoscopy, dental, dialysis, and life sciences clients, has been finalized.

Bulgaria Infection Control Market Scope:

Segmentation:

• By Product
  • Disinfectant
  • Sterilization
    • Low temperature Sterilization
    • Heat Sterilization
    • Contract Sterilization
• By End User Industry
  • Healthcare
  • Food and Beverage
  • Chemical