North America UV Disinfection System Market Research Report: Forecast (2024-2030)

Market Definition

UV disinfection systems utilize ultraviolet light to inactivate or kill microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and protozoa, rendering them unable to replicate and cause infections or diseases. These systems find applications in various sectors, including water treatment (municipal, industrial, and residential), wastewater treatment, air purification, surface disinfection, healthcare, and food and beverage processing.

Market Insights & Analysis: North America UV Disinfection System Market (2024-30):

The North America UV Disinfection System Market size is estimated to grow at a CAGR of around 8.96% during the forecast period, i.e., 2024-30. The presence of some of the largest and most developed global economies, such as the US and Canada, played a significant role in the UV Disinfection System Industry. The governments were actively taking measures to overcome the headwinds in economic growth across the US & Canada, like high inflation, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and heightened tensions with China.

The governments across these countries were focusing on increasing spending in different sectors, such as healthcare, commercial, industrial, etc. These measures to improve economic activity have accelerated construction for the expansion of industrial units, which has led to a gradual increase in the demand for UV disinfection systems across the region in historical years. UV disinfection systems are integrated into manufacturing processes, providing a reliable method for water treatment and ensuring the quality of products.

In addition, the food processing industry has been one of the most enormous industries in North America. Some major components of the food processing industries are meat processing, dairy processing, beverage processing, etc. In the region, the US is one of the major producers and exporters of meat and dairy products like pig meat, poultry meat, butter, skim milk powder, etc., across the globe. The region has seen an increasing inclination in demand for processed food products. Moreover, the soaring demand has propelled industries to enhance their production units by establishing new ones across North American countries. This establishment of food processing units in the past few years is anticipated to augment the demand for UV disinfection systems across the region during the forecast period.

North America UV Disinfection System Market Driver:

Growing Requirement of the UV Disinfection System in Water & Wastewater Management – The consistent population growth is resulting in a surge in demand for water across the region, leading countries such as the US, Canada, and others to face water stress issues in their countries. Gaps in access to water supply and sanitation, growing populations, more water-intensive patterns of growth, increasing rainfall variability, and pollution make water one of the immense risks to economic progress, poverty eradication, and sustainable development. Thus necessitating water management across the region.

Many countries in Europe, the Middle East, and North America substantially rely on recycled water usage, as the proper availability of groundwater is sparse due to depleting groundwater tables. Therefore, government officials are proactively focusing on framing appropriate policies to manage groundwater & installing smart water management systems. Thus, to reduce the risk of waterborne diseases, the requirement for UV disinfection systems to prevent the spread of pathogens in water sources increases.

North America UV Disinfection System Market Opportunity:

Rising Construction of Commercial High-Rise Buildings – Commercial real estate demand is significantly influenced by the state of the economy. Typically, a flourishing economy generates increased requirements for commercial real estate. The increasing demand for office spaces and commercial facilities in the urban cities of countries such as the US, Canada, etc., owing to the rising urbanization & population, is resulting in a surge in construction projects of high-rise commercial buildings.

Moreover, the economic growth & business expansion of various global companies in pre-eminent countries have resulted in the inception of high-rise commercial buildings to cater to the office space requirements of enterprises & organizations. With a higher concentration of individuals in office spaces and commercial facilities, there is an increased focus on occupant health and safety. Thus, UV disinfection systems are deployed to ensure a clean and safe indoor environment by deactivating airborne and surface-bound pathogens, contributing to overall occupant well-being, which is expected to enhance the market size in the forecast period.

North America UV Disinfection System Market Challenge:

Volatility in the Raw Material Price to Hamper Market Growth – Fluctuations in the prices of raw materials used in UV disinfection, such as metals, steel, and quartz glass, impact the overall cost of the UV Disinfection System. The volatile raw material prices, like steel, due to the destruction of steel production facilities in Ukraine and soaring energy costs have led to widespread plant idling and production stoppages. The collapse in steel production makes it challenging for UV disinfection system manufacturers to maintain stable pricing and profitability, which is expected to hamper market growth & expansion in the forthcoming years.

North America UV Disinfection System Market Trend:

Increasing Adoption of UV-C Light in the Healthcare Sector – In recent years, the healthcare sector has witnessed a remarkable upsurge in the adoption of ultraviolet (UV-C) light technology to fight against infections. With the increasing awareness of the importance of maintaining a clean and sterile environment in healthcare facilities, UV-C light has emerged as a cutting-edge solution for air and surface disinfection. This technology is proving to be a game-changer in controlling the spread of infections and ensuring the safety of both healthcare professionals and patients.

In addition, challenges in the healthcare sector, such as the transmission of infections through airborne pathogens, are one of the major factors in the adoption of UV-C lights. Traditional air filtration systems do not capture all microorganisms, leading to the potential spread of infections. UV-C lamps installed in air handling units could effectively neutralize airborne pathogens, reducing the risk of airborne transmission within healthcare facilities. Hence, by minimizing the need for chemical disinfectants, UV-C light contributes to the reduction of antibiotic resistance, a growing trend in the healthcare sector that is anticipated to enhance the market size in the coming years.

North America UV Disinfection System Market (2024-30): Segmentation Analysis

The North America UV Disinfection System Market study of MarkNtel Advisors evaluates & highlights the major trends & influencing factors in each segment. It includes predictions for the period 2024–2030 at the regional level. According to the analysis, the market has been further classified as:

Based on the End User:

• Residential
• Commercial
• Industrial
• Municipal

With the enhanced government emphasis on residential construction projects, several state authorities and real estate companies have also announced their residential construction projects in 2022. All these projects, such as Bleutech Park Las Vegas, The 78, etc., are in the development phase and are projected to be completed in the upcoming years. Henceforth, these projects would lead to the need for UV disinfection systems across these buildings in the next few years, which would support the growth of the North America UV Disinfection Market. UV disinfection systems are employed in residential HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) systems to purify indoor air. These systems help reduce airborne bacteria, viruses, and mold spores, contributing to a healthier indoor environment, which is anticipated to enhance the share of the residential segment in the North America UV Disinfection System Market during 2024–2030.

Based on the Application:

• Water & Wastewater
• Process Water Treatment
• Air Treatment
• Surface Treatment

To address the problem of aging water infrastructure across the region, government bodies across different cities like New York, Florida, etc., have announced huge investments. These investments are aimed at renewing, replacing, expanding, and upgrading water systems across the country. There have been a large number of water infrastructure projects that have been in the pipeline since 2021. They are projected to start operation in the upcoming year and, hence, would call for the need for a UV disinfection system at the project sites in the forecasted years. Water treatment plants undergoing upgrades and expansions incorporate advanced technologies, including UV disinfection systems, to enhance their treatment capabilities. Therefore, the water & wastewater segment holds a major share of the UV Disinfection System Industry.

North America UV Disinfection System Market (2024-30): Regional Projections

Geographically, North America UV Disinfection System Market expands across:

• The US
• Canada
• Mexico

In the US, a large number of water and wastewater treatment plants have upscaled the adoption of UV disinfection systems. The growth of population and industrialization has resulted in an increasing concentration of effluent discharge in wastewater streams. Thus, effluent treatment augmented the requirement for UV disinfection systems. Moreover, the presence of stringent environmental standards and the establishment of water pollution prevention and control laws across the US are other major factors driving demand for UV disinfection systems for wastewater treatment. As of 2021, according to ASCE's Infrastructure Report Card, around 16,000 wastewater treatment plants were operating across the US, all of which were owned by a public, private, or cooperative entity.

Further, the government is also planning to improve the clean water infrastructure across the country. For instance, in 2023, the US government announced an investment of USD 57.2 million in Clean Water State Revolving Funds (CWSRF), which would help in upgrading essential wastewater and stormwater systems across the nation. Hence, as the number of wastewater treatment plants rises, the need for UV disinfection systems in the US would increase in the coming years.

North America UV Disinfection System Industry Recent Development:

• 2023: Nuvonic, a global UV technology solutions provider, has announced the launch of a comprehensive range of UV-based solutions for water, surface, and air disinfection to the market. It provides chemical-free, full-facility disinfection through advanced UV technology.
• 2023: AquiSense Technologies, a provider of UV-C LED water disinfection systems, has announced the launch of PearlAqua Deca 30C, suitable for showers, soda machines, motor homes, boats, and tiny homes.

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