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The ultraviolet (UV) sensor market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 18.05% between 2022 and 2027. The size of the market is forecast to increase by USD 3,230.96 million. The growth of the market depends on several factors, including increasing investments in the global smartphone market, improved efficiency in the automotive segment, and the growing popularity of sensing technology.
This report extensively covers market segmentation by type (UV phototubes, light sensors, and UV spectrum sensors), end-user (industrial, automotive, medical, consumer electronics, and others), and geography (APAC, North America, Europe, South America, and Middle East and Africa). It also includes an in-depth analysis of drivers, trends, and challenges. Furthermore, the report includes historic market data from 2017 to 2021.
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The reports categorize the global ultraviolet (UV) sensor market as a part of the global electronic equipment and instruments market within the overall electronics market. The parent global electronics market includes manufacturers of communications equipment, technology hardware storage and peripherals, electronic equipment and instruments, electronic components, consumer electronics, and industrial electronics products, as well as electronic manufacturing services. Our research report has extensively covered external factors influencing the parent market growth during the forecast period.
The increasing investments in the global smartphone market are notably driving the market growth, although factors such as technical challenges with UV sensors may impede the market growth. Our researchers analyzed the data with 2022 as the base year, along with the key drivers, trends, and challenges. A holistic analysis of drivers will help companies refine their marketing strategies to gain a competitive advantage.
Key Ultraviolet (UV) Sensor Market Driver
The increasing investments in the global smartphone market are one of the key factors driving the growth of the market. Major smartphone vendors such as Apple, Xiaomi, Vivo, Oppo, and Realme are investing in manufacturing facilities globally. The vendors are competing with each other to increase their market shares in developing countries, such as India, South Africa, and Brazil, where disposable income is increasing and consumers are upgrading their smartphones. For instance, in January 2020, Samsung announced that it would invest $500 million in setting up a smartphone display manufacturing plant on the outskirts of New Delhi, India. Similarly, in October 2019, Mara Phones invested around $100 million to open a smartphone manufacturing plant in Kigali, Africa. Also in August 2019, Huawei Technologies announced that it would build a smartphone manufacturing plant in Sao Paulo, Brazil, with an estimated investment of $800 million However, the increasing investments in the smartphone market by various vendors are likely to support the growth of the market in focus during the forecast period.
Significant Ultraviolet (UV) Sensor Market Trend
The use of UV sensors in wearables is another factor that will positively influence market growth. The adoption of wearable devices among consumers has increased to enhance the quality of life. Wearables facilitate a mobile form of communication technology, which can be operated while being attached to a body part. Wearables are also used to monitor daily activities. Wearable devices include smartwatches; smart glasses, such as Google Glass; smart fabrics; heart rate monitors; and fitness tracking gadgets, such as Fitbit Surge. One of the growing trends is the use of UV sensors in wearables. As wearables are always attached to the body and are exposed to sunlight during outdoor activities, it is important to track the UV exposure on the body using a smartphone or any other device. UV sensors in the wearables segment are gaining a lot of importance in the healthcare community as they help in preventing sunburns and skin blemishes by issuing alerts when the UV levels go beyond the danger limits. The above factors will increase the market growth during the forecast period.
Major Ultraviolet (UV) Sensor Market Challenge
The calibration and standardization issues of UV sensors are major challenges that impede market growth. UV sensors are being integrated into a range of products, and their demand is rising. Developers of UV sensors face new challenges in optimizing performance for current and new applications. For example, regardless of temperature and humidity variations, measurement accuracy and stability must remain the same with a UV sensor. This is critical in applications where the environment is sensitive to changes in industries such as oil and gas. However, there are challenges regarding the leakage in the detector cell in the UV sensor attached to the liquid chromatography (LC) system. This leakage is caused due to the temperature difference within the cell and outside the cell when the UV light passes through it. Some of the UV light is absorbed, and a photodiode measures this absorbance by the change in the intensity of light passing through the cell. Such factors will hinder market growth during the forecast period.
Key Ultraviolet (UV) Sensor Market Customer Landscape
The report includes the adoption lifecycle of the market, covering from the innovator’s stage to the laggard’s stage. It focuses on adoption rates in different regions based on penetration. Furthermore, the report also includes key purchase criteria and drivers of price sensitivity to help companies evaluate and develop their growth strategies.
Global Ultraviolet (UV) Sensor Market Customer Landscape
Vendors are implementing various strategies, such as strategic alliances, partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, geographical expansion, and product/service launches, to enhance their presence in the market.
Broadcom Inc. - The company offers ultraviolet sensors that provide UV-A and UV-B sensing and ambient light sensing in a specially designed matrix arrangement for optimization. Additionally, through its semiconductor solutions segment offers digital, mixed-signal, and analog products including fast switching speeds and low power consumption.
The report also includes detailed analyses of the competitive landscape of the market and information about 15 market vendors, including:
Qualitative and quantitative analysis of vendors has been conducted to help clients understand the wider business environment as well as the strengths and weaknesses of key market players. Data is qualitatively analyzed to categorize vendors as pure play, category-focused, industry-focused, and diversified; it is quantitatively analyzed to categorize vendors as dominant, leading, strong, tentative, and weak.
The market share growth of the UV phototubes segment will be significant during the forecast period. UV phototubes are radiation-sensitive sensors used to track UV water, UV air, and solar irradiance treatments. Light sensors are all-purpose tools for gauging incident light intensity. Charge-coupled devices (CCDs) called UV spectrum sensors are employed in scientific photography. These UV sensors are also used to gauge the amount of UV radiation that causes sunburn on human skin. There are also frequently available ultraviolet light detectors, germicidal ultraviolet light detectors, and photostability sensors.
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The UV phototubes segment was valued at USD 644.26 million in 2017 and continued to grow until 2021. High sensitivity, superior temperature stability, a broad dynamic range, a sizable photosensitive area, and low-voltage operation are all characteristics of phototubes, which are photodetectors. They are extensively used in processes like chemical and medical analysis, as well as laser measurement. Increasing demand for UV Phototubes in chemical and medical analysis is expected to drive the growth of the UV Phototubes segment of the UV sensors market during the forecast period.
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APAC is estimated to contribute 42% to the growth of the global market during the forecast period. Technavio’s analysts have elaborately explained the regional trends and drivers that shape the market during the forecast period.
The UV sensor market in APAC is witnessing significant growth because of the increase in the demand for UV sensors from the regional automotive, consumer electronics, and industrial sectors. China, being a major producer (more than 30% of global automotive production) of automobiles, significantly contributes to the growth of the UV sensor market in the region.
The market in the region witnessed certain challenges due to the COVID-19 outbreak that affected the economic growth of many countries such as China, India, South Korea, and Japan. However, the growing prominence of IoT and the emergence of autonomous vehicles in this region are expected to fuel the demand for various UV sensors, which will positively impact the market during the forecast period.
The report forecasts market growth by revenue at global, regional & country levels and provides an analysis of the latest trends and growth opportunities from 2017 to 2027. The market has been segmented by Type (UV phototubes, Light sensors, and UV spectrum sensors), End-user (Industrial, Automotive, Medical, Consumer electronics, and Others), and Geography (APAC, North America, Europe, South America, and Middle East and Africa).
Ultraviolet (UV) Sensor Market Scope |
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Report Coverage |
Details |
Page number |
175 |
Base year |
2022 |
Historic period |
2017-2021 |
Forecast period |
2023-2027 |
Growth momentum & CAGR |
Accelerate at a CAGR of 18.05% |
Market growth 2023-2027 |
USD 3,230.96 million |
Market structure |
Fragmented |
YoY growth 2022-2023(%) |
16.63 |
Regional analysis |
APAC, North America, Europe, South America, and Middle East and Africa |
Performing market contribution |
APAC at 42% |
Key countries |
US, China, Japan, Germany, and UK |
Competitive landscape |
Leading Vendors, Market Positioning of Vendors, Competitive Strategies, and Industry Risks |
Key companies profiled |
Adafruit Industries LLC, Apogee Instruments Inc., Balluff GmbH, Broadcom Inc., Davis Instruments Corp., GaNo Optoelectronics Inc., Genicom Co. Ltd., LAPIS Semiconductor Co. Ltd., Panasonic Holdings Corp., sglux GmbH, Silicon Laboratories Inc., Skye Instruments Ltd., Solar Light Co. Inc., STMicroelectronics NV, TRI-TRONICS, UV-Technik Speziallampen GmbH, Vernier Software and Technology LLC, Xylem Inc., ZED Ziegler Electronic Devices GmbH, and Vishay Intertechnology Inc. |
Market dynamics |
Parent market analysis, Market growth inducers and obstacles, Fast-growing and slow-growing segment analysis, COVID-19 impact and recovery analysis and future consumer dynamics, and Market condition analysis for the forecast period. |
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