UV Light Disinfection Market Report 2026

The uv light disinfection market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $4.9 billion in 2025 to $5.38 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising awareness of microbial contamination, growing need for safe disinfection, increasing industrial and municipal sanitation requirements, expansion of healthcare and hygiene standards, rising water and air purification initiatives.

The uv light disinfection market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $7.52 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing demand for advanced sterilization systems, rising investment in sanitation infrastructure, increasing focus on safe indoor environments, expansion of uv disinfection usage across sectors, rising awareness of pathogen prevention. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of chemical free disinfection solutions, rising demand for effective pathogen control technologies, growing use of uv systems in water air and surface treatment, expansion of uv disinfection in residential and commercial settings, strengthening focus on health safety and hygiene practices.

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 focusing on developing cutting-edge technologies, such as UVC disinfectors, to improve both efficacy and safety. They are also conducting clinical studies to validate the effectiveness of their technologies across various industries. A UVC disinfector uses ultraviolet C light to kill or deactivate microorganisms, significantly improving sanitation in different settings. For example, in July 2023, Nuvonic, a UK-based global innovator providing UV-based solutions for water, surface, and air disinfection, launched the UVpro FMT (Flange Module Tank). The UVpro FMT utilizes UVC technology to offer effective, chemical-free disinfection, ensuring high hygiene standards in pharmaceutical and food storage tanks. Its ease of installation and energy efficiency make it a versatile solution for critical environments.

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 report 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., Crystal IS Inc., UltraViolet Devices Inc., American Air & Water Inc., Steril-Aire Inc., ClorDiSys Solutions Inc., Clean Sweep UV.

North America was the largest region in the UV light disinfection market in 2025. The regions covered in the uv light disinfection market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, 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, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

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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