UV-C LED Market Report 2026

The uv-c led market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $1.26 billion in 2025 to $1.72 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 36.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing concerns over waterborne diseases, early adoption in municipal water treatment, rising industrial hygiene standards, limitations of mercury based uv lamps, growth in healthcare infrastructure.

The uv-c led market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.28 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 32.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to stricter disinfection regulations, rising adoption of chemical free sterilization, growth of smart buildings and hvac systems, technological advancements in semiconductor materials, increasing public health awareness. Major trends in the forecast period include rising adoption of uv-c leds for water and air disinfection, growing integration of uv-c leds in smart and automated sanitation systems, increasing demand for compact and energy efficient germicidal lighting, advancements in uv-c led output power and lifespan, expansion of uv-c led usage in residential and commercial hygiene solutions.

The rise in air pollution and water contamination is anticipated to drive the growth of the UV-C LED market. These environmental issues result from the release of harmful substances into the atmosphere and water bodies, negatively impacting human health and ecosystems. Industrial activities, agricultural runoff, vehicle emissions, and improper waste disposal are primary contributors to air pollution and water contamination, posing significant environmental and health risks. UV-C LED technology addresses these challenges by offering effective disinfection and sterilization, eliminating bacteria, viruses, and other harmful microorganisms from air and water. For example, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA) in March 2024, global energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions rose by 1.1% in 2023, reaching a record high of over 37.4 metric tons compared to 36.8 billion metric tons in 2022. Additionally, the World Health Organization reported in September 2023 that at least 1.7 billion individuals worldwide have access to drinking water contaminated with fecal matter. Thus, the increasing levels of air pollution and water contamination are expected to fuel the demand for UV-C LED technology.

Key players in the UV-C LED market are concentrating on enhancing energy efficiency, particularly through advancements such as high-radiant-flux technology, to improve sterilization efficiency and broaden applications across various industries. High-radiant-flux UV-C LEDs, characterized by increased output power, enable more effective and efficient disinfection and sterilization processes. For instance, in January 2023, Nichia Corporation introduced the NCSU434C, a cutting-edge high-radiant-flux UV-C LED specifically designed for industrial water and air applications. This innovative product delivers exceptional performance, effectively sterilizing a wide range of bacteria. With a radiant flux of 110 mW at 350 mA and a remarkable wall-plug efficiency of 5.4%, the NCSU434C sets a new standard for reliability and effectiveness in the market, eliminating the need for exaggerated marketing claims.

In February 2023, Excelitas Technologies, a US-based industrial technology manufacturer, acquired Phoseon Technology to strengthen its UV-curing expertise and expand its LED innovation portfolio. This strategic acquisition enhances Excelitas' capabilities in UV curing and broadens its suite of sales and support services for curing solutions across diverse applications. Phoseon Technology, a US-based company specializing in UV LED-based industrial curing and scientific illumination solutions, complements Excelitas' position in the UV-C LED market.

Major companies operating in the uv-c led market are LG Electronics Inc., Panasonic Corporation, Heraeus Holding, Asahi Kasei Corporation, Signify Holding B.V., DOWA Holdings Co. Ltd., Toyoda Gosei Co. Ltd., Lite-On Technology Corporation, ams OSRAM AG, Stanley Electric Co. Ltd., Sanan Optoelectronics Co. Ltd, Excelitas Technologies Corp., Nikkiso Co. Ltd., Crystal IS Inc., Luminus Devices, HexaTech, American Ultraviolet, Photon Wave Co. Ltd., International Light Technologies Inc., Seoul Viosys Co. Ltd., Violumas, Nichia Corporation, LedRise, IRTronix Inc, Bolb Inc.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs have impacted the uv-c led market by increasing costs of imported semiconductor materials, epitaxial wafers, and precision manufacturing equipment used in led fabrication. These effects have been more pronounced in asia pacific manufacturing hubs and regions dependent on cross border component sourcing. Industrial and water disinfection segments have been most affected due to higher performance and reliability requirements. However, tariffs have also encouraged local manufacturing, supply chain diversification, and investments in domestic uv-c led production, strengthening long term market stability.

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UV-C LED, a form of ultraviolet light-emitting diodes, emits ultraviolet light within the germicidal range, typically spanning from 200 to 280 nanometers. Its application extends to disinfection purposes in water purification, air sanitization, and surface sterilization, owing to its capacity to deactivate pathogens' DNA.

Mounting methods for UV-C LEDs primarily encompass surface mount, chip-on-board, through hole, and other variants. Surface-mount UV-C LEDs, compact electronic elements, are directly soldered onto circuit boards, rendering them suitable for space-constrained applications such as portable devices and automotive systems. Products are categorized into wavelength ranges such as 200-230nm, 230-260nm, and 260-280nm, employed in various end-user applications including water, surface, and air disinfection across industrial, residential, and commercial sectors.Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the UV-C LED market in 2025. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the uv-c led market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the uv-c led market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The UV-C LED market consists of sales of lamps, modules, and systems used for disinfection, sterilization, and purification. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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