UV light disinfection is a method that uses ultraviolet (UV) light to kill or inactivate microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses. It is commonly used to disinfect surfaces, air, and water, as UV light can penetrate the cell walls of microorganisms and damage their DNA, preventing them from reproducing. Its helps to provide a chemical-free and environmentally friendly way to disinfect various items and spaces, reducing the spread of harmful pathogens.
UV Light Disinfection Global Market Report 2024 provides data on the global uv light disinfection market such as market size, growth forecasts, segments and geographies, competitive landscape including leading competitors’ revenues, profiles and market shares. The UV Light Disinfection market report identifies opportunities and strategies based on market trends and leading competitors’ approaches.
The UV light disinfection market has grown significantly, with the size increasing from $4.10 billion in 2023 to $4.50 billion in 2024, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.8%. This growth is attributed to rising demand for portable UV sanitizers, increased use in HVAC systems, adoption across multiple channels, growing preference for non-chemical disinfection methods, and environmental concerns. The market is projected to grow rapidly, reaching $6.66 billion by 2028, with a CAGR of 10.3%. This expected growth is driven by increasing awareness of waterborne diseases, a focus on safe food and beverage processing, a rise in healthcare-associated infections, growing demand for sustainable disinfection solutions, and enhanced air and water quality needs. Major trends anticipated include advanced control and monitoring systems, integration with other disinfection methods, UV-C LED technology, UV dose modeling and optimization, and UV robot technology.
The rising prevalence of healthcare-associated infections is expected to boost the growth of the UV light disinfection market. Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are preventable infections caused by various pathogens acquired during medical care in healthcare facilities. These infections are increasing due to factors such as antibiotic resistance, invasive procedures, longer hospital stays, immunocompromised patients, and insufficient infection control measures. UV light disinfection helps reduce bacteria associated with HAIs by lowering the risk of infections for patients and healthcare workers through its broad-spectrum antimicrobial action, short disinfection times, and non-chemical technique. For instance, in 2024, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control projected over 3.5 million cases of HAIs annually, leading to 90,000 deaths and surpassing the combined burden of other infections like influenza and tuberculosis. Hence, the rising prevalence of HAIs will drive the UV light disinfection market's growth.
Get Your Free Sample of the Global UV Light Disinfection Market ReportThe UV light disinfection market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Ordinary Cathode Low Pressure Mercury UV Disinfection, High-Intensity Ultraviolet Disinfection, Ozone UV Disinfection
2) By Application: Drinking Water And Wastewater, Air And Surface, Food Processing
3) By End Use: Residential, Commercial, Industrial
Companies in the UV light disinfection market are developing technologies like UV disinfection robots to boost the effectiveness of UV disinfection processes. These robots, equipped with UV-C light sources, disinfect surfaces and air in various settings. For instance, in January 2021, a Korean robotics manufacturer launched new autonomous mobile disinfection robots designed for public spaces. These robots, featuring an upper air purifying unit and a lower section with autonomous movement, an ethanol sprayer, and a UV sanitizing module, aim to enhance hygiene and reduce sickness in public areas.
North America was the largest region in the UV light disinfection market in 2023. The regions covered in the UV light disinfection market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.