The UV disinfection system market is projected to grow from US$9.319 billion in 2025 to US$14.895 billion in 2030 at a CAGR of 9.83%.
UV disinfection system combats microbial contamination by exposing microbes to UV-C light and offers a cost-effective way of disinfection water, surface, and air. Strict regulations and industry standards to treat wastewater across various industries, reduction in discharge costs, and rising pollution levels in various developing economies have affected the purity of natural water resources, and in turn, have increased the demand for UV disinfection systems
Furthermore, UV disinfection solution enhances the quality of drinking water, and it also extends the shelf life of cosmetics therefore UV sterilization has become the preferred choice for the cosmetic industry as well. Furthermore, scarce freshwater resources combined with a growing population are forcing governments all over the world to develop new water treatment facilities and update old ones.
Water pollution is becoming a major concern and as the demand for drinkable water is growing various efforts and strategic maneuvers are being implemented in water treatment and increase access to drinkable water. For instance, the Council on Energy, Environment, and Water (CEEW) in collaboration with the 2030 Water Resources Group is planning to improve wastewater management in India.
Additionally, growing awareness about advanced and new technologies for sterilization in the healthcare industry will further boost the market growth in the coming years. For instance, Advanced Intelligent Systems (AIS), a Canadian custom robotics engineering firm has introduced an ultraviolet light robot to destroy harmful bacteria and viruses in healthcare facilities. Aquionics has also launched a new product “UVSwim” which is a UV Disinfection System used for disinfecting swimming pool water.
Likewise, a strategic collaboration of market players has further improved the overall scope, for instance, Ibis Medical Equipment & Systems Pvt Ltd has launched an advanced Ultraviolet (UV-C) Disinfection System for quick, chemical-free sterilization of high infection-prone areas.
One of the prime reasons supporting the market growth is the increasing demand for disinfected water due to the rise in global population and industrialization across many end-use industries where many water disinfection treatment technologies are used to provide clean and drinkable water. Furthermore, scarcity of water problems across both developed and developing countries and lack of freshwater resources is projected to increase the focus of government on water treatment technologies to produce clean and portable drinking water. This drives the demand for water treatment technologies which will further drive the overall market growth.
The containments in drinking water in countries like India and Africa are known to transmit diseases such as diarrhea, cholera, dysentery, typhoid, etc. which cause thousands of deaths every year. Moreover, around 1.8 billion people are still dependent on drinking water sources contaminated with feces (Source: WHO). Such kind of conditions have increased the demand for Ultraviolet disinfection systems for treating contaminated water.
UV disinfection though has provided a new framework for water treatment, but the cost of installation varies depending upon the capacity of the treatment plant and level of disinfection. Furthermore, the ongoing innovations in sterilization is determining the cost of such modern concepts. Less developed and poor nations where water contamination is one of the major concerns lack the sources for achieving efficient disinfection, and the high cost of installation of modern technologies is also restricting the usage of such options which can hamper the market demand.
By end-user, commercial is expected to grow at a constant rate and will account for a considerable market share. Commercial UV disinfection technology demand has witnessed tremendous growth and has become an indispensable solution. It effectively adds a layer of protection as part of a multi-disinfection approach, similar to routine cleaning, while also efficiently reducing dangerous bacteria. Urbanization, global population increase, and international travel are significant factors contributing to varied human, livestock, and wildlife contact, raising the frequency and spread of novel viruses that could harm humans.
Technological advancements have further enhanced the market landscape, as various companies are leveraging sophisticated technologies like AI and IoT to offer better products. The launch of UV-based robots by Ava Robotics and Zeta Bank are two of the best examples of these developments
Geographically, the UV disinfection system market has been segmented into North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific.
During the forecast period, Asia Pacific is poised for steady growth and will hold a considerable market share fueled by the favorable investment and initiatives undertaken in major regional economies namely China, Japan, India, and South Korea. For instance, in 2023, under the “National Mission For Clean Ganga,” the Indian government completed 38 projects and sanctioned 45 new projects of water treatment. The government also sanctioned 21 sewage treatment projects in 2023 which aimed to increase the sale of drinkable water access to the public.
| Report Metric | Details |
|---|---|
| Study Period | 2021 to 2031 |
| Historical Data | 2021 to 2024 |
| Base Year | 2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2026 – 2031 |
| Report Metric | Details |
| UV Disinfection System Market Size in 2025 | US$9.319 billion |
| UV Disinfection System Market Size in 2030 | US$14.895 billion |
| Growth Rate | CAGR of 9.83% |
| Study Period | 2020 to 2030 |
| Historical Data | 2020 to 2023 |
| Base Year | 2024 |
| Forecast Period | 2025 – 2030 |
| Forecast Unit (Value) | USD Billion |
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| Geographical Segmentation | North America, South America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific |
| List of Major Companies in UV Disinfection System Market | |
| Customization Scope | Free report customization with purchase |