UV LED Market worth $2.16 billion by 2030

The UV LED market is expected to be valued at USD 1.23 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 2.16 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 11.9% during the forecast period according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets. The main factors contributing to the growth of the UV LED market are the increasing demand for energy-efficient, compact, and mercury-free lighting solutions across industrial, healthcare, and consumer applications. 

Due to heightened hygiene awareness, UV LEDs are widely adopted for disinfection, purification, and sterilization. These systems address environmental and safety concerns by replacing traditional mercury-based lamps and offering a longer lifespan and lower power consumption. Moreover, the global push toward sustainability and stricter environmental regulations encourages industries to adopt UV LED technologies, as they support safer, cleaner, and more eco-friendly operations.

The UV-C segment is projected to account for the largest share of the UV LED market during the forecast period. The adoption of UV-C LEDs is accelerating due to their proven effectiveness in disinfection and sterilization, especially in healthcare, water treatment, air purification, and surface sanitation applications. Their ability to inactivate bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens without chemicals has made them highly valuable in the post-pandemic era, where hygiene and public health standards have become more stringent. UV-C LEDs are compact, mercury-free, and capable of instant on/off functionality, offering safer and more flexible integration into portable and smart devices.

By application, the disinfection segment is projected to secure the largest share of the UV LED market in 2030.

The disinfection segment is expected to account for the largest share of the UV LED market in 2030. The adoption of UV LEDs in disinfection applications is growing rapidly due to their ability to provide effective, chemical-free sterilization of air, water, and surfaces across healthcare, residential, and commercial settings. Their compact size, instant-on capability, and low heat emission allow seamless integration into various devices, from handheld sanitizers to HVAC systems and water purifiers.