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The global UV Lamp Market size is expected to reach a value of USD 5.37 billion in 2027, with a CAGR of 20.41% between 2022 and 2027. The market is expanding due to low ownership costs, increased production efforts, and a focus on improving indoor air quality. Ultra Violet lamps emit UV radiation (100-400 nm) and serve diverse applications like air purification, industrial curing, and biomedical tasks. UV-C radiation, emitted by Ultra Violet lamps, is utilized for sterilization, destroying microorganism DNA and RNA. Chemical disinfection and UV-C radiation are distinct methods, with UV-C radiation being particularly effective in sterilization processes. As industries prioritize sterilization and air quality, the demand for Ultra Violet LEDs is expected to rise, driving growth in various sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing, and environmental management.
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The market is witnessing significant growth propelled by the rising demand for surface disinfection and enhanced safety measures across various industries. UV lamps, including both traditional mercury lamps and advanced Ultra Violet LED solutions, play a crucial role in sterilization and disinfection processes, effectively combating infectious diseases. However, challenges such as inadequate funding and regulatory policies hinder market growth. Investments in social infrastructure and proper infrastructure development are essential to address these challenges and ensure the widespread adoption of these solutions. With increasing awareness of the benefits of these in surface disinfection and sterilization, the market is poised for expansion, particularly in sectors like healthcare, water treatment, and industrial applications.
The market is witnessing exponential growth driven by concerns over water and air treatment, surface disinfection, and wastewater management. UV LEDs, with their enhanced efficiency and lower energy consumption compared to traditional Ultra Violet mercury lamps, dominate the market. These solutions are vital for sterilization and disinfection, combating infectious diseases, and ensuring water and air safety. However, challenges such as lack of funding and proper infrastructure hinder market expansion. Regulatory policies and social infrastructure investment play crucial roles in shaping the industry landscape. As demand rises for UV adhesive and phototherapy applications, the market continues to evolve towards enhanced safety measures and advanced UV technology.
The low cost of ownership of Ultra Violet LEDs is driving the market growth. They are characterized by a high initial cost but a greater lifespan, low energy consumption and maintenance costs, zero warm-up time, and enhanced durability compared to traditional ones. All these factors are boosting the growth of the market. For example, Ultra Violet LEDs offer a lifetime of up to 10 years. Other benefits that are increasing demand for the market include compact size, low heat dissipation and overall cost savings for end-users can reduce by 50%.
Additionally, the usage of Ultra Violet LEDs as an alternative to traditional light sources in different spectroscopic applications is being increasingly observed. It enables instrument manufacturers to further expand their customer base and tap into potential markets due to its cost-effectiveness. Hence all these factors shall result in greater opportunities for growth of the market.
The shift from mercury-based Ultra Violet lamps to Ultra Violet LEDs is a key trend in the market. Due to environmental concerns, there has been a shift from incandescent to mercury-based Ultra Violet lamps and UV LEDs. However, UV LEDs, unlike mercury-based Ultra Violet lamps are free of ozone and mercury, making them nonhazardous. Additionally, they provide enhanced energy-saving features and hence there is an increasing amount of investment in UV LED technology. It is beneficial to firms as it ensures adherence to ever-increasing environmental regulations as well as cutting down on costs.
Additionally, UV LEDs have higher flux density and stability, reduce carbon footprint, and ensure that accuracy is also not compromised. All these factors shall make this segment of the market witness increased growth in the upcoming year. Some energy certification programs like ENERGY STAR certification, DesignLights Consortium, and Lighting Design Lab certification have helped promote the adoption of energy-efficient lighting products to simultaneously cut down on energy costs and reduce carbon footprint. These programs encourage the usage of UV LED, hence likely to fuel market growth during the forecast period.
Health hazards associated with Ultra Violet lamps pose a significant restraint to market growth. The UV rays emitted by these lamps can be harmful to individuals' eyes and skin, with prolonged exposure even leading to conditions such as skin cancer. Their widespread usage, including applications in UV curing, medical light therapy, and water sterilization, necessitates the implementation of effective safety measures and equipment to mitigate the risk of health hazards.
Furthermore, regulatory bodies have established regulations to ensure safety during the usage of Ultra Violet lamps. Mercury-based Ultra Violet lamps, which emit mercury, have been identified as causing various health hazards. As a response, many global intergovernmental organizations, such as the United Nations, have banned the use of mercury-based ones. This regulatory stance can potentially result in reduced adoption of this segment within the market, acting as a hindrance to market growth.
The market forecasting 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 develop and advance their business approach growth strategies.
Customer Landscape
The market offers various solutions for diverse applications. UV light, including UV-A and UV-B, is crucial for water treatment, addressing water scarcity concerns. UV adhesive facilitates bonding in various industries. Wastewater treatment employs UV mercury lamps for effective disinfection. Social infrastructure investment drives the adoption of UV LED solutions for water and air purification. Amalgam lamps offer robust performance in demanding environments. Dosage level control ensures optimal disinfection. They aid in oxidation and chlorination processes, vital for water purification. Despite challenges like lack of funding, Ultra Violet lamps play a critical role in addressing industrial effluents and supporting phototherapy applications.
The market share growth by the Ultra Violet mercury lamps segment will be significant during the forecast period. Mercury-based ultra violet lamps are primarily used in water disinfection and water treatment systems. However, due to mercury being hazardous, there is a shift towards the adoption of UV LEDs over mercury-based ones. Hence, Technavio expects their adoption to decline significantly in applications, such as water purification.
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The mercury-based Ultra Violet lamps segment showed a gradual increase in the market share of USD 860.27 million in 2017 and will continue to grow by 2021. However, UV LEDs last ten times more than mercury ones, making them a more effective option for medical and industrial equipment.
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APAC is estimated to contribute 43% 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.
High demand for UV curing equipment and technology is causing greater demand for in APAC, with China and India being large markets. Government initiatives that emphasize energy efficiency and a switch towards sustainable practices in various sectors have encouraged manufacturers of UV LEDs to expand production. The presence of several electronics and mobile device companies such as Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. and the increasing sales of smartphones in the United States, China, and India shall positively impact the market. Regional market trends and analysis such as the increasing adoption of the Internet of Things (IoT) and increasing consumer disposable income have also boosted demand for consumer electronics and medical devices. This is directly related to the growth of the regional UV LEDs market, expanding regional market growth.
Recent developments in the field of disinfection have centered around harnessing the power of UV-C LED technology to combat a wide range of microorganisms, including infections from bacteria and viruses. Addressing the evolving need for effective disinfection solutions has become a global priority. Countries such as Spain and New Zealand are actively exploring the efficacy of UV-C LED technology in various settings and spaces to ensure the highest standards of hygiene.
Vendors are implementing various strategies, such as strategic alliances, performance, product offerings, partnerships, product portfolios, mergers and acquisitions, geographical expansion, and product/service launches, to enhance their market presence.
AlphaCure Ltd. - The company offers ultraviolet lamps, UV bulbs, and UV lights such as high-pressure ultraviolet lamps, and IR lamps.
Atlantic Ultraviolet Corp. - The company offers ultraviolet lamps such as STER-L-RAY preheat germicidal ultraviolet lamp, and STER-L-RAY cold cathode germicidal ultraviolet lamps.
Broadcom Inc. - The company offers ultraviolet lamps for industrial ink curing, horticulture lighting, water, and air purification
This market analysis and report also includes detailed analyses of the competitive landscape of the market growth and forecasting information about 25 market companies, 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 is witnessing significant growth owing to the increasing awareness of UV light and its effectiveness in various applications such as water and air treatment, surface disinfection, and wastewater treatment. UV lamps come in different types, including UV-A and UV-B, offering solutions for different dosage level of UV lamps and applications. With rising concerns over water scarcity and infectious diseases, there's a growing demand for UV LED solutions and enhanced safety measures. However, challenges persist due to regulatory policies, lack of adequate funding, and the need for proper infrastructure to address issues such as industrial effluents and surface sterilization. Nonetheless, ultraviolet lamps continue to play a crucial role in phototherapy, sterilization, and disinfection processes worldwide. UV adhesive offers a durable bond unaffected by oxidation or chlorination, ensuring long-lasting performance in various applications.
The market is experiencing robust growth, driven by the rising adoption of UV-based technologies in various sectors, particularly in medical and healthcare facilities. Ultraviolet lamps, including UV-C LEDs and amalgam lamps, are widely utilized for their effectiveness in water and air treatment, disinfection, and surface sterilization processes, addressing concerns about healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and waterborne diseases. Social infrastructure investment has bolstered the deployment of ultraviolet ones in municipal water treatment facilities and residential settings, where cleanliness and hygiene rules are paramount. With advancements in smart and IoT-enabled systems, ultraviolet lamps offer longevity and efficiency, enabling remote monitoring and ensuring the efficacy of hygienic solutions across diverse applications, including water treatment facilities, domestic water filters, and business air purifiers. Additionally, the UV curing process has found extensive use in printing applications, further driving the market's growth.
The market report forecasts market growth by revenue at global, regional & country levels and provides an analysis of the latest market growth and trends opportunities from 2017 to 2027.
Market Scope |
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Report Coverage |
Details |
Page number |
171 |
Base year |
2022 |
Historic period |
2017-2021 |
Forecast period |
2023-2027 |
Growth momentum & CAGR |
Accelerate at a CAGR of 20.41% |
Market growth 2023-2027 |
USD 3.25 billion |
Market structure |
Fragmented |
YoY growth 2022-2023(%) |
18.26 |
Regional analysis |
APAC, Europe, North America, South America, and Middle East and Africa |
Performing market contribution |
APAC at 43% |
Key countries |
US, China, Japan, Germany, and UK |
Competitive landscape |
Leading Vendors, Market Positioning of Vendors, Competitive Strategies, and Industry Risks |
Key companies profiled |
AlphaCure Ltd., Atlantic Ultraviolet Corp., Broadcom Inc., Danaher Corp., DELO Industrie Klebstoffe GmbH and Co. KGaA, DOWA HOLDINGS Co. Ltd., Dr. Honle AG, Excelitas Technologies Corp., Heraeus Holding GmbH, IST Metz GmbH and Co. KG, Lumileds Holding BV, Luminus Inc., MaestroGen Inc., Nordson Corp., Panasonic Holdings Corp., Seoul Semiconductor Co. Ltd., Signify NV, Ushio America Inc., Vilber Lourmat est une SAS, Xylem Inc., Zchem Specialities Pvt. Ltd., Nichia Corp., Nikkiso Co. Ltd., OSRAM Licht AG, and SemiLEDs Corp. |
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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1 Executive Summary
2 Market Landscape
3 Market Sizing
4 Historic Market Size
5 Five Forces Analysis
6 Market Segmentation by Product
7 Market Segmentation by Application
8 Customer Landscape
9 Geographic Landscape
10 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends
11 Vendor Landscape
12 Vendor Analysis
13 Appendix
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