by The UV disinfection equipment uses ultraviolet (UV) light to kill or inactive microorganisms by destroying nucleic acids and disrupting their DNA, leaving them unable to perform vital cellular functions. UV disinfection equipment is commonly used in water, wastewater, food, and beverage treatment applications. It is also used in air disinfection and surface disinfection in various industries including hospitality, commercial offices, education, retail, healthcare, and food & packaging production. In the healthcare industry, UV disinfection equipment plays a vital role in disinfecting hospital rooms and equipment, which can help reduce healthcare-associated infections.
The global UV Disinfection Equipment Market is estimated to be valued at Us$ 4.19 Bn in 2023 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR Of 4.5% over the forecast period 2023 To 2030, as highlighted in a new report published by Coherent Market Insights.
Market Dynamics:
Increasing Demand from Healthcare Industry (as mentioned in the heading): Growing concerns regarding hospital-acquired infections are driving the demand for UV disinfection equipment from the healthcare industry. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), healthcare-associated infections are estimated to impact over 2 million patients annually in the United States and this number is increasing at an alarming rate. UV disinfection equipment effectively disinfects hospital rooms, equipment, and devices without causing harm and helps to reduce environmental pathogens, which is favoring the market growth.
Technological Advancements: Leading players in the market are focusing on developing UV disinfection equipment with advanced features such as increased disinfection capacities, energy efficiency, and improved safety against UV exposure. For instance, Xenex Disinfection Services launched its pulsed xenon UV room disinfection system, which reduces disinfection time compared to traditional UV disinfection methods. Such technological innovations are positively influencing the demand for UV disinfection equipment.
Segment Analysis
The UV disinfection equipment market is dominated by the wastewater treatment sub segment. Around 40% of the total uv disinfection equipment sold globally is used for wastewater disinfection. This is because wastewater contains various harmful pathogens and chemicals that needs to be disinfected before being released into water bodies. Uv disinfection is highly effective in killing various bacteria and viruses present in wastewater at relatively lower costs making it the preferred disinfection method for wastewater treatment plants across the world.
PEST Analysis
Political: Many governments across the world are introducing stricter environmental regulations for wastewater treatment to prevent water pollution. This is driving increased investments in advanced disinfection technologies by wastewater treatment facilities.
Economic: The rising construction of new wastewater treatment plants especially in developing countries to keep pace with growing urbanization is favoring market growth. Additionally, cost savings achieved through higher energy efficiency of uv disinfection systems compared to alternatives is encouraging their adoption.
Social: Growing public awareness about water conservation and need for advanced wastewater treatment before disposal is positively impacting the market.
Technological: Introduction of intelligent sensors and automation in uv disinfection equipment has improved treatment effectiveness while reducing manual intervention and operating costs. Advanced uv lamps with longer lifespan are also gaining popularity.
Key Takeaways
The global UV disinfection equipment market is expected to witness high growth over the forecast period driven by the rising need for advanced wastewater treatment solutions. The Asia Pacific region dominates the market currently accounting for over 35% of the global sales. China, India and other Southeast Asian countries are witnessing heavy investments in wastewater treatment infrastructure which is fueling market growth in the region.
Regional analysis
The Asia Pacific region is expected to witness the fastest growth on the back of strong government support for wastewater treatment projects under national clean water programs. China dominates the Asia Pacific uv disinfection equipment market with the country witnessing massive investments towards achieving zero liquid discharge goals.
Key players
Key players operating in the UV disinfection equipment market are Xylem, Calgon Carbon, Trojan Technologies, Halma, Ultraviolet, Evoqua Water, Atlantic Ultraviolet and Advanced UV.
Xylem is one of the leading players with a strong portfolio of uv disinfection systems catering to applications across industries like municipal and industrial wastewater, pool and water recycling.
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1. Source: Coherent Market Insights, Public sources, Desk research
2. We have leveraged AI tools to mine information and compile it
