UV Light Disinfection Global Market Report 2024

The UV light disinfection market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $4.1 billion in 2023 to $4.5 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to an increased demand for portable UV sanitizers, greater utilization in HVAC systems, increased adoption across multiple channels, rising demand for non-chemical disinfection methods, and environmental concerns.

The UV light disinfection market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.66 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the growing awareness of waterborne diseases, a focus on safe food and beverage processing, the rise of healthcare-associated infections, growing demand for safe and sustainable disinfection solutions, and the rising need for enhanced air and water quality. Major trends in this period 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 increase in healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) is expected to drive the growth of the UV light disinfection market. HAIs are preventable infections acquired by patients during medical care in healthcare facilities, caused by various pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Factors contributing to the rise in HAIs include antibiotic resistance, invasive medical procedures, extended hospital stays, immunocompromised patients, and inadequate infection control measures. UV light disinfection effectively reduces bacteria in HAIs by minimizing the risk of illnesses for patients and healthcare workers. This is achieved through its broad-spectrum antimicrobial action, short disinfection times, and non-chemical approach. For example, in 2024, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control projected over 3.5 million annual cases of HAIs, causing 90 thousand deaths, surpassing the combined burden of other infections such as influenza and tuberculosis. This highlights the significant impact of HAIs on public health and drives the growth of the UV light disinfection market.

Leading companies in the UV light disinfection market are concentrating on developing innovative technologies, such as UV disinfection robots, to enhance disinfection processes' efficiency and effectiveness. UV disinfection robots are autonomous or semi-autonomous machines equipped with ultraviolet (UV) light sources, typically ultraviolet-C (UVC) lamps. They are designed to disinfect surfaces and air in various environments, including healthcare facilities, laboratories, and public spaces. For instance, in January 2021, a Korean-based robotics manufacturer introduced a new lineup of autonomous mobile disinfection robots for public spaces such as offices, cafes, and restaurants. These robots utilize upper air purifying units, autonomous movement modules, ethanol sprayers, and UV sanitizing modules to efficiently clean surfaces and air, reducing sickness and improving hygiene in public areas.

In May 2023, Daro Group Limited, a UK-based product manufacturer, acquired UV Light Technology to strengthen its portfolio and expertise in ultraviolet (UV) disinfection. This acquisition enhances Daro Group's ability to offer innovative and effective UV light disinfection solutions across various industries, eliminating pathogens without the use of chemicals. UV Light Technology, a UK-based company, specializes in advanced UV light disinfection solutions, further supporting Daro Group's position in the UV light disinfection market.

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.

The countries covered in the UV light disinfection market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

UV light disinfection is a method that employs ultraviolet (UV) light to eliminate or deactivate microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses. It's commonly used to disinfect surfaces, air, and water because UV light can penetrate microorganism cell walls and damage their DNA, preventing reproduction. This approach offers a chemical-free and eco-friendly means of disinfecting various items and spaces, curbing the spread of harmful pathogens.

The main types in the UV light disinfection market include ordinary cathode low-pressure mercury UV disinfection, high-intensity ultraviolet disinfection, and ozone UV disinfection. This encompasses UV disinfection systems using low-pressure mercury lamps with ordinary cathodes, emitting UV-C light to eliminate microorganisms from surfaces and air. Applications span drinking water and wastewater treatment, air and surface disinfection, and food processing, serving various end-users such as residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.

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The UV light disinfection market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as water treatment solutions, air purification services, surface disinfection solutions, healthcare facility disinfection, and UV-C room sterilization services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The UV light disinfection market also consists of sales of industrial UV water treatment systems, residential UV water purifiers, UV air purifiers, and UV disinfection lights and fixtures. 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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