Global Ultraviolet Disinfection Equipment Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Component Type (UV Lamps, Ballasts/Controller Units, Quartz Sleeves, Reactor Chambers, and Others), By Application (Water & Wastewater Treatment, Air Treatment, and Surface Disinfection), By End-use (Municipal, Residential, Commercial, and Industrial), and By Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa), Analysis and Forecast 2025 - 2035

Global Ultraviolet Disinfection Equipment Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The Global Ultraviolet Disinfection Equipment Market Size Was Estimated at USD 6.3 Billion in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 12.36% from 2025 to 2035
• The Worldwide Ultraviolet Disinfection Equipment Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 22.7 Billion by 2035
• Asia Pacific is Expected to Grow the fastest during the forecast period.

The Global Ultraviolet Disinfection Equipment Market Size was worth around USD 6.3 Billion in 2024 and is predicted to Grow to around USD 22.7 Billion by 2035 with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 12.36% from 2025 to 2035. An increasing awareness about hygiene & cleanliness, concerns regarding safe drinking water, and its extensive applications across food & beverage and biopharmaceutical industries are several factors that are driving the ultraviolet disinfection equipment market globally.   

Market Overview

The ultraviolet disinfection equipment market is the market of devices that use UV-C light for inactivating or killing microorganisms, primarily bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Ultraviolet disinfection is a commonly used method for various applications, including water treatment, air purification, and surface disinfection. It includes exposure of microorganisms to UV radiation, which disrupts their DNA or RNA, preventing them from reproducing. The rising need for ultrapure water with stringent specifications is driving the market demand for ultraviolet disinfection equipment, owing to their benefits, including efficiency, reliability, and lesser time of operation. An increasing adoption of surface disinfection in the healthcare, food & beverage, and domiciliary environment for infection inhibition and control strategies is providing growth opportunities in the UV disinfection equipment market.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the ultraviolet disinfection equipment market based on various segments and regions, forecasts revenue growth, and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the ultraviolet disinfection equipment market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, type launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the ultraviolet disinfection equipment market.

Driving Factors

An increasing awareness about hygiene and cleanliness, promoting the reduction of infection risks and improving overall hygiene, is contributing to driving the market for UV disinfection equipment in a diverse range of sectors, from disinfecting water and air to sanitizing surfaces and equipment. UV disinfection is a safe and effective method of sterilizing drinking water without altering the water's taste, odor, or pH.  The method includes exposing water to UVC light, which damages the DNA of microorganisms, rendering them inactive. Further, the use of the equipment in the food & beverage industry for ensuring the microbiological safety of water used in production processes, responsible for propelling the market.

Restraining Factors

The availability of cost-effective disinfection methods is hindering the ultraviolet disinfection equipment market. Further, the increased operational and maintenance costs of UV systems may restrain the market growth.

Market Segmentation

The ultraviolet disinfection equipment market share is classified into component type, application, and end-use.

• The UV lamps segment dominated the ultraviolet disinfection equipment market in 2024 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on the component type, the ultraviolet disinfection equipment market is divided into UV lamps, ballasts/controller units, quartz sleeves, reactor chambers, and others. Among these, he UV lamps segment dominated the ultraviolet disinfection equipment market in 2024 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period. UV lamps are used in spaces like car interiors, bedrooms, kitchens, shoe cabinets, washrooms, and others to ensure prevention against the contraction of infection-causing viruses and pathogens. An increased use of various UV lamps, including low-pressure bulbs, in applications with low flow rates and more prolonged exposure durations is propelling the market.

• The water & wastewater treatment segment dominated the market with a significant share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on the application, the ultraviolet disinfection equipment market is divided into water & wastewater treatment, air treatment, and surface disinfection. Among these, the water & wastewater treatment segment dominated the market with a significant share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. UV disinfection equipment provides a friendly alternative to traditional chlorine disinfection, used for applications from residential drinking water to industrial wastewater treatment. Increasing water pollution due to the rapid urbanization in developing economies is propelling the market demand.

• The municipal segment accounted for the largest revenue share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on the end-use, the ultraviolet disinfection equipment market is divided into municipal, residential, commercial, and industrial. Among these, the municipal segment accounted for the largest revenue share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. An increased use of UV disinfection treatment solutions in municipal wastewater treatment plants due to their cost-effectiveness, safety, and eco-friendly nature is driving the market growth.

Regional Segment Analysis of the Ultraviolet Disinfection Equipment Market

• North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico) 
• Europe (Germany, France, U.K., Italy, Spain, Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, Rest of APAC)
• South America (Brazil and the Rest of South America) 
• The Middle East and Africa (UAE, South Africa, Rest of MEA)

North America is anticipated to hold the largest share of the ultraviolet disinfection equipment market over the predicted timeframe.

North America is anticipated to hold the largest share of the ultraviolet disinfection equipment market over the predicted timeframe. The growing investment in the pharmaceutical, chemical, food & beverage, and automotive sectors, driving demand for wastewater treatment, thereby escalating the market for UV disinfection equipment. Further, the growing R&D spending and government support for investment in infrastructure resulting in propelling the market demand.

Asia Pacific is expected to grow at a rapid CAGR in the ultraviolet disinfection equipment market during the forecast period.  The presence of leading UV lamps manufacturers such as Kuraray Co. Ltd., Dowa electronics Materials, Panasonic Corporations is responsible for driving the regional market. Further, the government initiatives for regulating UV disinfection, safe drinking water concerns, and environmentally friendly disinfection systems are promoting the market growth.

Europe is anticipated to hold a substantial share of the ultraviolet disinfection equipment market during the projected timeframe. The growing demand for potable water along with the presence of large number of migrants from war affected countries like Syria, Afghanistan, and Iraq is responsible for driving the market demand. Further, the demand for technologically advanced and sustainable air and water purification technologies are promoting the market growth.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the ultraviolet disinfection equipment market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their type of offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes type development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Xylem
• Trojan Technologies Group ULC
• Halma PLC
• Calgon Carbon Corporation
• Atlantic Ultraviolet Corporation
• Evoqua Water Technologies LLC
• Advanced UV, Inc.
• American Ultraviolet
• ATLANTIUM TECHNOLOGIES LTD.
• Dr. Hönle AG
• Lumalier
• Xenex Disinfection Services Inc.
• ENAQUA
• S.I.T.A. srl Via Rivarolo
• Hitech Ultraviolet Pvt. Ltd.
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting And Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Recent Development

• In June 2024, Silanna UV launched a 235nm Quad High-Power far-UVC LED at ICFUST. The SF1-3M1FWL1 is a high-power, far-UVC emitting device, with a peak wavelength of 235nm in a compact LED package, enabling a variety of new applications and potential markets.
• In January 2024, Ultraviolet Devices Inc., a global leader in UV air and surface disinfection introduced the new UVDI-GO UV-LED surface sanitizer and the next generation UVDI-360 room sanitizer with UV smart connect cloud communications.
• In March 2022, WellAir, the leading health technology company that provides indoor air disinfection solutions, announced that it had launched its Novaerus Defend 400. Novaerus has been a pioneer in combating airborne and surface-transmitted hospital-acquired infections worldwide for over 10 years.

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at global, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the ultraviolet disinfection equipment market based on the below-mentioned segments: 

Global Ultraviolet Disinfection Equipment Market, By Component Type

• UV Lamps
• Ballasts/Controller Units
• Quartz Sleeves
• Reactor Chambers
• Others

Global Ultraviolet Disinfection Equipment Market, By Application

• Water & Wastewater Treatment
• Air Treatment
• Surface Disinfection

Global Ultraviolet Disinfection Equipment Market, By End-use

• Municipal
• Residential
• Commercial
• Industrial

Global Ultraviolet Disinfection Equipment Market, By Regional Analysis

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Qatar
  • South Africa
  • Rest of the Middle East & Africa