The uv light disinfection market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The UV light disinfection market has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $4.5 billion in 2024 to $4.98 billion in 2025, at a CAGR of 10.5%.
This growth can be attributed to a demand for portable UV sanitizers, increased use in HVAC systems, multi-channel adoption, a rise in non-chemical disinfection, and environmental concerns.
The uv light disinfection market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The UV light disinfection market is projected to experience rapid growth, reaching $7.34 billion by 2029 with a CAGR of 10.2%.
This expansion is driven by rising awareness of waterborne diseases, the need for safe food processing, increasing healthcare-associated infections, demand for sustainable disinfection solutions, and the growing need for enhanced air and water quality. Key trends include advancements in control and monitoring, integration with other methods, UV-C LED technology, UV dose optimization, and UV robot technology.
The increasing occurrence of infections related to healthcare settings is anticipated to boost the growth of the UV light disinfection market. These infections, known as healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), are preventable ailments triggered by numerous pathogens like bacteria, viruses, and fungi, that can be contracted by patients during their treatment in healthcare facilities. Instances of HAIs are growing due to various reasons such as antibiotic resistance, invasive medical procedures, prolonged hospital stays, immunocompromised patients, and insufficient measures to control infections. UV light disinfection helps contain bacteria in HAIs, thereby reducing the probability of disease exposure for patients and healthcare staff due to its extensive antimicrobial action, quick disinfection process, and non-chemical approach. For instance, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, a government agency based in Sweden, predicts that by 2024, the yearly occurrence of HAIs would exceed 3.5 million, causing 90 thousand fatalities and overtaking the combined impact of other illnesses like the flu and tuberculosis. This highlights the significant implications of HAIs on public health. Thus, the escalating prevalence of healthcare-associated infections positively contributes to the expansion of the UV light disinfection market.
The 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
Subsegments:
1) By Ordinary Cathode Low Pressure Mercury Uv Disinfection: Low Pressure Mercury Uv Lamps, Germicidal Low Pressure Mercury Lamps, Uv-C Germicidal Systems Using Low Pressure Mercury, Uv-C Sterilization Systems (For Water, Air, And Surface Disinfection)
2) By High-Intensity Ultraviolet Disinfection: Medium Pressure Mercury Uv Systems, Pulsed Xenon Uv Systems, High-Intensity Uv-C Lamps For Water Treatment, High-Intensity Uv Systems For Air Purification, High-Intensity Uv For Surface Disinfection
3) By Ozone Uv Disinfection: Ozone Uv Systems For Water Treatment, Ozone Generation Units With Uv For Air Purification, Ozone Uv For Wastewater Treatment, Ozone Uv For Food And Beverage Processing
Prominent firms active in the UV light disinfection industry are concentrating on providing novel technologies, such as UVC disinfectors, to improve their efficiency and security. They are undertaking clinical trials to confirm the efficacy of their technologies in different sectors. A UVC disinfector employs ultraviolet C light to eliminate or deactivate microbes, thus improving hygiene in diverse environments. Take for example, in July 2023, Nuvonic, a UK-based worldwide pioneer providing UV-based disinfection solutions for water, surface, and air globally, introduced the UVpro FMT (flange module tank). This product from Nuvonic, utilizes UVC technology, offering efficient disinfection without chemicals, thereby upholding high cleanliness standards in pharmaceutical and food storage tanks. The ease of its setup and its energy-saving qualities make it a universally adaptable solution for crucial environments.
Major companies operating in the UV light disinfection market are:
• General Electric Company
• Heraeus Holding GmbH
• Philips Lighting
• SUEZ Water Technologies and Solutions
• Xylem Water Solutions India Private Limited
• Halma Limited
• Evoqua Water Technologies India Private Limited
• Trojan Technologies Inc.
• Calgon Carbon Corporation
• PurLite Inc.
• Ushio America Inc.
• AquiSense Technologies
• Lumalier Corporation
• Cnlight Co. Ltd.
• Freshwater Systems
• American Ultraviolet Corporation
• Acuva Technologies Inc.
• Xenex Automotive Private Limited
• Crystal IS Inc.
• UltraViolet Devices Inc.
• American Air & Water Inc.
• ClorDiSys Solutions Inc.
• Steril-Aire Inc.
• ClorDiSys Solutions Inc.
• Clean Sweep UV
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.