Global UV LED Market Size, Segments, Outlook, and Revenue Forecast 2022-2028 by Product Type (UV-A, UV-B, and UV-C), Application (Light/UV Curing, Medical Field, Disinfection/Purification, and Counterfeit Detection), End User (Healthcare, Industrial, Residential, and Commercial) and Regions (North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, and Latin America Middle East and Africa (LAMEA))

Market Overview:     

UV radiation is a form of electromagnetic radiation or energy emitted by the sun and man-made sources such as phototherapy, welders, tanning beds, and solariums. Additionally, they are categorized into three categories: ultraviolet A (UV-A), ultraviolet B (UV-B), and ultraviolet C (UV-C). UV Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) are a form of electromagnetic radiation that emits light in the ultraviolet (UV) spectrum at a higher frequency, which is used in a variety of applications, such as light curing, disinfection, military, plant factory (an indoor vertical farming system), exhaust gas treatment, gemological, and medical fields. The significant advantage of using UV LEDs is that they are environmentally friendly as they consume less energy, do not contain harmful mercury, and do not generate ozone.

According to Ken Research Analysis, the global UV LED market was valued at ~USD 350 million in 2017, it is estimated to be ~USD 600 million in 2022, and is expected to reach a market size of ~US$ 1,100 million by 2028 growing with a CAGR of 10%. The growth is primarily attributed to the increasing adoption of smart home devices across countries. The growing trend of horticulture and indoor farming in developing countries is also a major contributing factor to UV LED growth.

• Increasing government energy-saving policies, and strategies are one of the major factors propelling UV LED market growth.
• For instance, in August 2022, the U.S. Department of Energy, an executive department of the U.S. federal government, released two reports focused on better understanding the current state and viability of commercial ultraviolet (UV) LED products. First, initial UV LED standards and distinctions with white LEDs, followed by an operating lifetime study of UV LED products.

• In August 2022, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), a U.S. government agency; International Ultraviolet Association Inc. (IUVA), a U.S.-based non-profit organization devoted to public health and environmental applications; and Vektrex, a U.S.-based electronics manufacturer, collaborated to produce the LM-92 UV LED Testing Standard with maximum wavelengths ranging from 200 to 400nm.

• In September 2021, the UK government banned halogen light bulbs in favor of new LED bulbs, saving 1.26 million tons of CO₂, the equivalent of expelling over 500,000 cars from UK roads.

• Rising individual awareness for the importance of drinking intensely treated water due to the increasing prevalence of water-borne diseases worldwide drives demand for UV-powered LED water purification technology/systems.
• For instance, according to a study on Environmental Research and Public Health conducted by the Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), a Switzerland-based publisher of peer-reviewed, and open-access journals, in 2021, nearly 1.5 million individuals die globally from water-borne diseases (WBDs) every year.

• UV LEDs are considerably more expensive technology than other alternatives due to their higher ink cost, which is made primarily with a special photo initiator and formulation, which might hinder its market growth.

• The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the UV LED market is witnessing a significant surge in demand due to its usage in disinfecting surfaces and germ-killing properties. Numerous industry verticals have increasingly adopted the use of UV lamps to clean surfaces and prevent them from getting contaminated.
• For instance, in August 2020, United Airlines announced that it would use handheld UV-C devices to sanitize cockpit instrumentation which is prone to damage by cleaning chemicals. In addition, the majority of its pilot flight decks will be disinfected with Ultraviolet C (UV-C) light technology when the airline is safely located in an airport hub.

Scope of the Report:

The UV LED Market is segmented by Product Type, Application, and End-User. In addition, the report also covers the market size for each of the five regions' UV LED markets. The revenue used to size and forecast the market for each segment is USD billion.

Key Trends by Market Segment

By Product Type: TheUV-A segment held the largest market share of the Global UV LED Market in 2021.

• The growth is primarily attributed to its low power consumption, the longest wavelength, deepest penetration, and allowing over 90% of UV radiation to pass through the earth's atmosphere.
• For instance, according to World Health Organization (WHO), a government agency of the United Nations (UN), UV-A has a longer wavelength than UV-B and UV-C and accounts for approximately 95% of UV radiation reaching the earth's surface. The wavelengths covered by various types of UV radiation are classified below:

-      UV-A (315-400 nm)

-      UV-B (280-315 nm)

-      UV-C (100-280 nm)

• In addition, such features increase the use of UV-A LEDs in curing applications including 3D printing, photolithography/photoresist, photostability, and other photochemical reactions, as well as forensic investigations like the examination of biological stains, untreated blood, and latent fingerprints at crime scenes.

By Application: The disinfection/purification segment held the largest market share of the Global UV LED Market in 2021.

• The individuals growing inclination toward the consumption of intensely treated or purified water due to increasing cases of water-borne diseases, such as giardia, microbial, and legionella across countries, resulting in increased adoption of UV LED water purification systems. In addition, such systems help in the prevention of bacteria and other microbiological pollutants.
• For instance, in July 2022, National Sanitation Foundation (NSF), a U.S.-based non-profit organization devoted to product testing, inspection, and certification organization, stated that UV LED disinfection systems have the potential to destroy nearly 100% of waterborne disease-causing bacteria and viruses.

• The increasing government investments in water infrastructure, particularly following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, to endorse clean water and resilient infrastructure that publicizes community and environmental health, as well as its effects on individuals across countries, are driving demand for UV LEDs for disinfection/purification.
• For instance, in December 2021, the Government of Canada announced a USD 19.2 million joint funding investment in four projects in British Columbia to support drinking water and wastewater infrastructure.

By End User: The industrial segment accounted for the majority share of the Global UV LED Market in 2021.

• The growing demand for UV light therapy in the medical field for treating a variety of skin treatments/conditions such as psoriasis, eczema, vitiligo, and cutaneous T-cell lymphoma is supporting the demand for UV LEDs in the Industrial segment.

• Furthermore, UV radiation on skin spots typically has a strong effect that stimulates skin metabolism and improves the skin's strength, which can help cure skin diseases, such as vitiligo and pityriasis rosea, and therefore in the medical industry, UV treatment now has more application areas.

By Geography: North Americaaccounted for the largest market share in the global UV LED market in 2021.

• The growth is primarily attributed to the increased investment and development of advanced technologies, particularly in economically robust countries, including the United States and Canada.

• The surging emergence of manufacturing advancement is expected to drive demand for more efficient and robust UV processes such as curing, printing, adhesives, and lithography.
• For instance, in May 2021, the Richard King Mellon Foundation, a U.S.-based non-profit organization, granted USD 150 million to Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), a U.S.-based research institute, to support the construction of a new robotics innovation lab, and advanced manufacturing institute at Hazelwood Green.
• The Asia Pacific region is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR during the forecasted period (2022-2028), owing to the rising government initiatives to support the regional healthcare sector, particularly following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, with advancements in DNA analysis, protein synthesis, drug discovery, and vitamin analysis, all of which rely heavily on UV LEDs. 

Competitive Landscape

The Global UV LED market is highly competitive, with ~500 players, including globally diversified players, regional players, and a large number of country-niche players, each with their emerging deep-UV (DUV) chip-scale technologies due to significant advancement, as well as increasing interest in the development and deployment of disinfection systems using compact devices that emit in the deep-UV spectral band with wavelengths ranging from 200 to 280 nm. The industry's ongoing progress in chip-scale solutions for deep-UV light sources is expected to drive demand for UV disinfection in the forthcoming years.

Country-Niche players control about ~65% of the market, while regional players hold a share of ~25%. Some of the major players in the market include Koninklijke Philips N.V., Nichia Corporation, Nordson Corporation, Phoseon Technology, SemiLEDs Corporation, Seoul Semiconductor Co. Ltd., Crystal IS, Inc., Lumileds Holding B.V., L.G Electronic, Sensor Electronics Technology and among others.

Recent Developments Related to Major Players and Organizations

• In September 2022, Nichia Corporation, a Japanese chemicals company, announced that it will begin mass production of its new UV-C LED radiant flux in December 2022 to help target the inactivation and sterilization of multiple bacteria and viruses, precisely in industrial water and air applications.
• In May 2022, Fujifilm, a Japanese photography company, launched the Activ Hybrid LED UV retrofit system, to be installed on new presses or retrofitted to existing equipment by label and packaging converters. In addition, the system combines high-power, low-heat LED UV curing technologies with Fujifilm's ink expertise to strengthen label production on narrow web presses.
• In April 2022, Intertronics, a UK-based distribution company, launched its new range of LED UV curing flood lamps, namely the 'DymaxBlueWave FX-1250 LED UV Curing Flood Lamp,' which can cure LED matched UV curable adhesives, coatings, and inks with high uniformity, irradiances UV light.
• In March 2022, Roland DG Corporation, a Japanese company that provides digital printing solutions, announced the introduction of a new 4-color UV-LED flatbed printer named 'EU-1000MF' to its existing EU series.
• In January 2021, Canon, a Japanese manufacturer of optical, imaging, and industrial products, collaborated with Plockmatic, a Japanese manufacturer of a wide range of document finishing and feeding systems, to create a new high-speed UV LED coating solution for Canon varioPRINT iX-series printers.

CONCLUSION

The global UV LEDs market is forecasted to continue an exponential growth that is witnessed since 2017. The major driving factors contributing to the expansion of UV LEDs is increasing prevalence of water-borne diseases across countries, along with the Increasing government energy-saving policies, and strategies. Though the market is highly competitive with around ~500 participants, few country-niche players control the dominant share and regional players also hold a significant share. 

Note: This is an upcoming/planned report, so the figures quoted here for a market size estimate, forecast, growth, segment share, and competitive landscape are based on initial findings and might vary slightly in the actual report. Also, any required customizations can be covered to the best feasible extent for Pre-booking clients and report delivered within maximum 2 working weeks.

Key Topics Covered in the Report

• Snapshot of Global UV LED Market
• Industry Value Chain and Ecosystem Analysis
• Market size and Segmentation of the Global UV LED Market
• Historic Growth of Overall Global UV LED Market and Segments
• Competition Scenario of the Market and Key Developments of Competitors
• Porter’s 5 Forces Analysis of Global UV LED Industry
• Overview, Product Offerings, and Strength & Weakness of Key Competitors
• Covid-19 Impact on the Overall Global UV LED Market
• Future Market Forecast and Growth Rates of the Total Global UV LED Market and by Segments
• Market Size of Product Type, Application, and End User Segments with Historical CAGR and Future Forecasts
• Analysis of Global UV LED Market
• Major Production/Supply and Consumption/Demand Hubs within Each Region
• Major Country-wise Historic and Future Market Growth Rates of the Total Market and Segments.
• Overview of Notable Emerging Competitor Companies within Each Region 

Notable Emerging Companies Mentioned in the Report

• Signify NV
• Phoseon Technology
• FUJIFILM Business Innovation Corporation
• Osram Licht AG (ams AG)
• Nitride Semiconductors Co Ltd.
• Honle UV America Inc.
• Darkless
• Trojan Technologies

Key Target Audience – Organizations and Entities Who Can Benefit by Subscribing This Report

• Consumer Electronics & Lightening Product Manufacturers
• Semiconductor Manufacturers
• UV Technology Developers
• UV LEDs System Integrators
• Potential Investors in Water Infrastructure
• LED Distributors
• UV Light Suppliers 

Period Captured in the Report

• Historical Period: 2017-2021
• Forecast Period: 2022-2028F

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the Study Period of this Market Report?

The Global UV LED Market is covered from 2017-2028 in this report, including a forecast for 2022-2028.

• What is the Future Growth Rate of the Global UV LED Market?

The Global UV LED Market is expected to witness a CAGR of about 10% over the next 6 years.

• What are the Key Factors Driving the Global UV LED Market?

The rising adoption of smart home devices across countries along with the increasing government policies and strategies regarding energy savings.

• Which is the Largest Application Segment within the Global UV LED Market?

The disinfection/purification segment holds the largest share of the Global UV LED Market.

• Who are the Key Players in the Global UV LED Market?

Koninklijke Philips N.V., Nichia Corporation, Nordson Corporation, Phoseon Technology, SemiLEDs Corporation, Seoul Semiconductor Co. Ltd., Crystal IS, Inc., Lumileds Holding B.V., L.G Electronic, Sensor Electronics Technology and among other are the major companies operating in Global UV LED Market.