UV Disinfection Equipment Market Report 2025

The UV disinfection equipment market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $5.25 billion in 2024 to $6.06 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increased awareness of infections, healthcare sector adoption, regulatory compliance, water and wastewater treatment, food and beverage industry needs.

The UV disinfection equipment market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $11.17 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to food safety and agricultural practices, resilience against emerging pathogens, expansion of UV-c applications, government initiatives and regulations, increasing remote and off-grid applications. Major trends in the forecast period include integration with smart technologies, portable and mobile UV solutions, UV-c LEDs technology advancements, collaboration with robotics, air purification in HVAC systems.

The growing problem of water pollution and the declining quality of water is anticipated to drive the growth of the UV disinfection equipment market in the future. Water pollution involves the introduction of substances into subsurface groundwater or into lakes, streams, rivers, estuaries, and oceans to the extent that these substances hinder the beneficial use of the water. Ultraviolet light with a wavelength of 253.7 nanometers has been utilized to disinfect bacteria, viruses, molds, algae, and other microorganisms that can proliferate. For example, in March 2023, data from the Environment Agency, a UK-based non-departmental public body, revealed that the number of sewage spills surged by 54%, rising from 301,091 in 2022 to 464,056 in 2023, with the average spills per overflow increasing from 23 to 33. Furthermore, the total duration of monitored spills in 2023 reached 3,606,170 hours, representing a 105% increase from 1,754,921 hours in 2022. Meanwhile, the percentage of storm overflows that spilled fewer than 10 times decreased from 48% to 40%, and those that did not spill at all dropped from 18% to 13.9%. Consequently, the rise in water pollution and deteriorating water quality is propelling the growth of the UV disinfection equipment market.

The increasing incidence of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) is predicted to fuel the growth of the UV disinfection equipment market in the coming years. Hospital-acquired infections, also known as nosocomial infections, refer to infections that patients acquire while receiving healthcare treatment in a hospital or other healthcare facility. UV disinfection equipment in hospital environments plays a crucial role in mitigating and controlling hospital-acquired infections by effectively eliminating pathogens on surfaces and in the air, thus contributing to a safer healthcare setting. For instance, in August 2024, data published by the Nuffield Trust, a UK-based independent health think tank, indicated that hospital-onset cases of Clostridioides difficile rose from 5,355 in 2021/22 to 6,499 in 2022/23. Therefore, the rising number of cases of hospital-acquired infections is driving the UV disinfection equipment market.

Leading companies in the UV disinfection equipment market are introducing new products that leverage technology such as UV-C LED technology to deliver effective solutions. UV-C LED technology involves the use of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) that emit ultraviolet C (UV-C) light. For example, in May 2023, AquiSense Technologies, a US-based provider of ultraviolet (UV) disinfection systems, launched the PearlAqua Deca 30C, a UV disinfection product that employs UV-C LED technology to achieve over 99.99% pathogen reduction at a flow rate of 4 gallons per minute. Designed in a compact case, it features automatic on/off switching, external triggering options, configurable alarm outputs, and dynamic power control to minimize energy consumption. The product highlights AquiSense's next-generation design platform, which includes advanced UV-C LED devices, sophisticated electronics, an integrated UV Intensity Sensor, and increased assembly automation.

Key players in the UV disinfection equipment market are also unveiling innovative robotic systems, such as robotic disinfection systems, to offer smart disinfection solutions. A robotic disinfection system is an automated technology designed to disinfect and sanitize surfaces in various environments. For instance, in March 2023, Tru-D SmartUVC, a US-based company under PDI Healthcare, launched the Tru-D iQ system, an advanced robotic disinfection system. The Tru-D iQ system features adaptive connected products, including the Tower, Scout, and Controller, tailored to various room sizes for accurate UVC disinfection. By employing Sensor360 technology, it measures reflected UVC energy to ensure a precise dosage for effective disinfection of hard surfaces. Engineered to combat a wide range of microorganisms, the system incorporates advanced features such as Dynamic Dosing, Flux Acceleration, and an auto-deployed bulb array, all contributing to improved cycle times and enhanced performance.

In January 2024, Excelitas Technologies Corp., a US-based photonics technology company, acquired Noblelight for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition is intended to strengthen Excelitas's position in the global specialty lighting markets by incorporating Noblelight's expertise and technology portfolio, thus providing a wider array of innovative photonic solutions across various applications. Noblelight, based in Germany, is a manufacturer of UV lamps used for water disinfection, UV water treatment, and UV water disinfection.

Major companies operating in the UV disinfection equipment market are American Ultraviolet Company, Atlantic Ultraviolet Corporation, Xenex Disinfection Services LLC, Trojan Technologies, Evoqua Water Technologies LLC, Advanced UV Inc., Atlantium Technologies Ltd., Dr. Hönle AG, Lumalier Corporation, Enaqua LLC, Australian Ultra Violet Services Pty. Ltd., Koninklijke Philips N.V., S.I.T.A. Srl, Hitech Ultraviolet Pvt. Ltd., Calgon Carbon Corporation, Aquionics International Sdn Bhd, Severn Trent Services Limited, Halma plc., Danaher Corporation, Lit Company LLC, Germitec S.A.S., Aquafine Corporation, UV Pure Technologies Inc., UV-Technik Speziallampen GmbH, UVO3 Ltd., UV-Guard Australia Pty Ltd, UV-C Solutions LLC, YAMADA Electric Co. Ltd., Sanuvox Technologies Inc.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the UV disinfection equipment market share in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the uv disinfection equipment market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the uv disinfection equipment market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

UV disinfection equipment comprises a device housing a mercury arc lamp that emits ultraviolet (UV) radiation or electromagnetic energy. This radiation is utilized to eradicate or render bacteria and diseases inactive by modifying the genetic material of organisms.

Key components of UV disinfection equipment include a UV lamp, controller unit, quartz sleeve, reactor chamber, among others. The UV lamp generates electromagnetic radiation within wavelengths between visible light and X-rays. These lamps come in low, medium, and high power ratings, catering to applications in water treatment, wastewater treatment, air purification, disinfection of food and beverages, as well as surface sterilization. Various end-users benefit from this technology, including residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal sectors.

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The UV disinfection equipment market consists of sales of handheld sanitization devices, area UV disinfection systems, paper disinfectors, currency sanitizing devices, and language disinfectors. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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