UV Sensors Market Size - By UV Type, By Type, By Technology, and By End Use Application - Global Forecast, 2025 - 2034

UV Sensors Market Size

The global UV sensors market was estimated at USD 2.9 billion in 2024, with a volume of 15,149 thousand units. The market is expected to grow from USD 3.2 billion in 2025 to USD 5.7 billion in 2030 and USD 9.8 billion by 2034 with a volume of 59,552 thousand units, at a value CAGR of 13.1% and volume CAGR of 14.9%, during the forecast period of 2025–2034, as per the latest report published by global market insights, Inc.

• The growth of the UV sensors market is attributed to factors such as the rising demand for UV disinfection, growth in wearable technology, automotive & cabin environmental sensors, growth in healthcare applications, and increasing deployment in industrial application.
   
• The rising demand for UV disinfection technology across several industries such as healthcare, water treatment, public transport, and commercial spaces is significantly propelling the demand for UV sensors. For instance, The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recognized UV-C disinfection as an effective method to inactivate pathogens in water, air, and surfaces, which accelerates the demand and contributes to the market growth.  
   
• The growth in healthcare application has led to increasing deployment of UV C systems in healthcare settings, for disinfecting air, surfaces, and medical instruments, which propels significant demand for UV sensors. For instance, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Germicidal Ultraviolet Irradiation (UVGI) is recognized as an effective supplemental strategy in hospitals and clinics to disinfect air and surfaces when properly designed and installed, which further rely on UV sensors.
   
• The increasing deployment of UV sensors in industrial sectors such as manufacturing process control, flame detection, and environmental monitoring is another major growth driver in the market. For instance, The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) includes UV flame detectors in safety standards to prevent hazardous incidents. UV sensors are integral in flame and fire detection systems, especially in oil and gas, chemical plants, and power generation.
   
• North America dominated the UV sensors market and was valued at USD 1.1 billion in the year 2024. The expanding industrial use of UV sensors in manufacturing, safety systems, and environmental monitoring is significantly fuelling the market growth in the region. For instance, OSHA and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) enforce stringent rules on workplace UV exposure and environmental emissions monitoring, necessitating reliable UV sensors in many industrial settings.
   

UV Sensors Market Trends

• A significant trend in the market is the shift towards toward innovation within UV sensor design which emphasizes miniaturization and cost, ultimately enhancing the adaptation and use of UV sensors in consumer and industrial markets. Smaller low-power consumption sensors are suitable for many applications, such as wearables and IoT devices. Reducing costs associated with UV sensor production allows emerging markets to shift towards affecting change in sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, and environmental monitoring. Furthermore, advancements pertaining to materials processing and manufacturing processes have provided not only increased performance but also decreasing manufacturing costs.
   
• This trend started between 2018 – 2021 with an initial focus on miniaturization and cost reduction. A trend like this will assist with market growth by promoting huge deployment opportunities within smart cities and low-cost consumer products. Over the period up until 2025, both the miniaturization of the UV sensor itself and cost will have an effect on the UV sensors market.
   
• UV sensors are increasingly being integrated in the water purification systems, which ensures effective UV-C disinfection to combat waterborne pathogens. Rising global concerns about water quality, coupled with stringent regulations, drive demand for UV sensors in municipal and industrial water treatment. The market is positively influenced by investments in water infrastructure, especially in developing parts of the world. UV sensors specificity, specific reliability, and high sensitivity are the reason these sensors are needed to monitor disinfection processes in water purification systems. This UV sensor trend began around 2019 - 2021 with UV-C sensors gaining great traction in water purification systems. This trend gained mass adoption between the years 2023 and 2025, with UV C sensors becoming the norm in water purification systems worldwide and is expected to expand extensively up to 2033. 
   
• Continuous advancements in UV sensor technology focuses towards miniaturization, cost-effectiveness, and expanding applications to consumer and industrial markets. Low-power, small-sized sensors are suitable for embedding in small devices like wearables and IoT. Cost-reduction measures enable UV sensors to penetrate into emerging markets, leading to growing adoption in healthcare, agriculture, and environmental monitoring. Materials and fabrication process advancements improve sensor performance while reducing the manufacturing cost. This trend contributes to market growth by providing scalable deployment in smart cities and low-cost consumer products, having a major influence on the UV sensor market until 2025.
   

UV Sensors Market Analysis

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Based on the UV type, the market is categorized into UV-A, UV-B, UV-C, and combined UV.
 

• The UV-C segment was the largest market and was valued at USD 1.1 billion in 2024. The UV-C segment is witnessing robust growth driven by its expanding use in germicidal applications across healthcare, municipal water treatment, and public facility sanitation.
   
• There is growing adoption of UV-C systems in hospitals, laboratories, and even utility companies in order to fulfill the latest infection control and safety requirements. This is in turn intensifying the need for sophisticated UV-C sensors that are critical for measuring irradiance, validating doses, and monitoring the efficacy of the lamps.
   
• UV-C sensor manufacturers should focus on developing high-accuracy, NIST-traceable irradiance sensors designed for continuous operation in demanding environments.
   
• The combined UV segment is anticipated to grow with a CAGR of 13.7% during the forecast period of 2025 – 2034. The combined UV segment is gaining traction from industries and government bodies owing to the need for a fully integrated multi-band UV environmental, biomonitoring, and occupational health and safety monitoring devices.
   
• These sensors detect UV-A, UV-B, and UV-C wavelengths simultaneously, supporting applications from meteorological UV index reporting to personal sun-exposure tracking.
   
• Manufacturers need to concentrate on creating compact, low-power multi-spectral sensors that can accurately detect UV-A, UV-B, and UV-C radiation with high precision in one device.

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On the basis of type, the UV sensors market is segmented into UV phototubes, light sensors, and UV spectrum sensors.
 

• The UV phototubes segment was the largest market and was valued at USD 1.2 billion in 2024. The UV phototubes segment is fuelled by their key application in scientific and industrial applications, especially in flame detection and UV spectroscopy. Their sensitivity to UV radiation is high, providing accurate monitoring in safety systems like fire alarms and combustion analysis.
   
• Furthermore, increasing investments in industrial infrastructure, particularly in Asia Pacific, and increasing demand for secure flame detection systems fuel the growth in the UV phototubes market.
   
• UV phototube sensor manufacturers must concentrate on providing high sensitivity, precision-engineered solutions for flame detection, combustion analysis, and UV spectroscopy, all while adhering to NFPA fire-safety standards and relevant industry regulations.
   
• The UV spectrum sensors segment is the fastest growing market and is anticipated to grow with a CAGR of 14.4% during the forecast period of 2025 – 2034. The ability of UV spectrum sensors to detect a broad range of UV wavelengths makes them indispensable for consumer electronics, healthcare, and environmental monitoring.
   
• Additionally, their incorporation into wearables and smartphones for real-time UV exposure tracking is motivated by the growing awareness of UV-related health risks, such as skin cancer. 
   
• Manufacturers should focus on the development of small, low-power UV spectrum sensors that are able to detect with high precision, for both professional and consumer use.
   

Based on the technology, the UV sensors market is bifurcated into photodiode-based sensors, phototransistor-based sensors, CMOS-based sensors, and others.
 

• The photodiode-based sensors segment was the largest market and was valued at USD 1.2 billion in the year 2024. UV sensors based on photodiode are witnessing a robust demand on account of their high sensitivity, quick response time, and the wide operating UV wavelength range that makes them suitable to precision applications.
   
• Additionally, photodiode sensors are extensively utilized in meteorological UV index stations and scientific analysis, where accuracy and stability are essential, which propels steady growth in commercial as well as institutional segments.
   
• Manufacturers should emphasize towards the development of photodiode-based UV sensors ideal for precision-sensitive applications, aiming at the meteorological agencies, research centres, and precision-oriented industrial users.
   
• The CMOS-based sensors segment is the fastest growing market and is anticipated to grow with a CAGR of 14.7% during the forecast period of 2025 – 2034. CMOS-based UV sensors are becoming popular because they are compact, low power usage, and affordable in terms of manufacturing, making it easy to integrate with consumer electronics, wearables, and IoT devices.
   
• Their ability to sense multiple UV bands and integrate with AI-powered platforms makes them a go-to option for portable, connected, and multifunctional UV sensing solutions.
   
• Sensor manufacturers should invest in R&D for improving multi-band CMOS UV sensors based on low power and small size designs for wearables and IoT.

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North America dominated the UV sensors market and was valued at USD 1.1 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to grow with a CAGR of 13% during the forecast period of 2025 – 2034. This exponential growth is fuelled by the widespread adoption of UV-C disinfection technologies across various sectors.
 

• U.S. dominated the UV sensors industry and was valued at USD 972.1 million in the year 2024 fuelled by strict regulatory framework and ongoing technological advancements in UV-C applications. UV lighting products that are labelled to kill or control viruses or bacteria fall under regulation by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). This kind of regulation ensures that these products are safe and effective in terms of their efficacy, which boosts the trust of consumers and drives the expansion of the market.
   
• Manufacturers should align their UV sensor products with EPA regulations to ensure market access and consumer trust.
   
• The Canada UV sensors market is anticipated to surpass USD 506.9 million by 2034. The growth in the market is fuelled by public health campaigns and environmental observation programs. Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) continuously observes the levels of UV radiation across the country and provides daily UV Index forecasts to guide public activity. The UV Index system ranks UV risk of exposure from 0 (low) to 11+ (extreme), with campaigns urging Canadians to adopt protective measures when the index surpasses 3.
   
• Manufacturers should design products which interface with Canada's UV Index system for real-time monitoring to enable user awareness and protection.
   

The Europe UV sensors market is anticipated to grow with a CAGR of 11.5% during the forecast period of 2025 – 2034. Europe is witnessing a surge in the integration of UV sensors into wearable devices and IoT applications, which is further supported by increasing consumer demand for health and environmental monitoring.
 

• The Germany market was valued at USD 165.5 million in the year 2024.  The market growth of the country is mostly maintained by the fact that the government funds are monitoring UV radiation and skin cancer prevention campaigns to a large degree. Solar UV radiation is measured at a nationwide network of measurement stations maintained by the German Federal Environment Agency. The UBA coordinates this network, which issues a daily UV Index to warn people about the possible dangers of sun exposure and promote protective behaviour.
   
• Manufacturers should create UV sensors in accordance with UBA guidelines and to cooperate with the public health organizations so that they could incorporate the UV sensors into skin cancer prevention programs.
   
• The UK UV sensors market is anticipated to surpass USD 273.6 million by 2034.  The country has a network of UV radiation measurement stations run by the Depart­ment for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) covering the whole nation. This network involves the use of various monitoring stations that will gather data on numerous parameters of UV exposure and thus allow the understanding of the exposure patterns and the health effects they may entail, which generates significant demand for UV sensors.
   
• Manufacturers should align their UV sensor products with DEFRA's monitoring requirements so as to be compatible with national data gathering activities.
   

The Asia Pacific UV sensors market is the fastest growing market and is anticipated to grow with a CAGR of 14.1% during the forecast period. The growth in the region is propelled by the industrial expansion and heightened awareness of environmental monitoring.
 

• China industry is projected to reach USD 1.5 billion by the year 2034. The high rate of industrialization in China, and the strict government policies on environmental safety have greatly contributed towards the rise in demand of UV sensors. Remarkably, UV sensing technology became an increasingly adopted feature in consumer electronics, with over 70 percent of new smartphones produced in China in 2024. This report by the National Bureau of Statistics of China shows a definite pattern of integrating this technology into the daily appliances. The trend of adoption correlates with the government policies on environmental data transparency as UV sensors should be widely deployed both in the industrial and the public environment.
   
• Manufacturers should focus on creating UV sensors that meet both the industrial environmental regulatory requirements and consumer electronic specifications using China large scale regulations and manufacturing capacities.
   
• The UV sensors market in Japan was valued at USD 115.9 million in 2024. Japan's technology innovation ecosystem and environmental sustainability-oriented spirit highly influence the market. According to the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA), more than 60% of new consumer wearables available in Japan in 2024 support UV sensing for health monitoring.
   
• Manufacturers should prioritize high-precision, miniaturized sensors suitable for integration in wearable devices and industrial automation systems, aligning with Japan’s advanced tech landscape and environmental mandates.
   
• India UV sensors market is anticipated to grow with a CAGR of over 15.6% during the forecast period. The market growth is driven by increased health concerns about the use of UV among the population and campaigns supported by the government to promote smart agriculture. The Indian Council of Medical Research states that there is an increasing rate of UV-related skin conditions, thus promoting the need of UV-monitoring devices that are used on a personal basis.
   
• Manufacturers must focus on developing UV sensors that comply with environmental regulations and integrate seamlessly into consumer electronics.
   

Latin America UV sensors market held 4.4% market share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow with a 12% CAGR during the forecast period. Growing government efforts to protect the environment and growing awareness of the health risks associated with UV radiation are driving the growth of the UV sensor market in Latin America.  
 

In 2024, the Middle East and Africa held a share of 7.4% and is anticipated to grow at a 12.9% CAGR during the forecast period 2025 - 2034. The MEA UV sensor market is propelled by heightened environmental monitoring efforts due to intense UV radiation levels and growing public health campaigns on UV exposure risks.
 

• South Africa UV sensors market held a market share of 17.1% in 2024. The growth of South Africa market is driven by increased public concern over high levels of UV exposure and government-funded environmental monitoring. The South African Department of Health is reporting increased instances of skin cancer and this is increasing demand for individual use of UV monitoring devices.
   
• Manufacturers must work with government health administrations and renewable energy industries to counteract increasing concerns of UV exposure and increase environmental monitoring solutions.
   
• The Saudi Arabia UV sensors market is projected to grow with a CAGR of 13% during the forecast period.  The UV sensor market in Saudi Arabia is driven by heavy investments in smart cities and environmental surveillance initiatives. Saudi Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture places importance on monitoring UV radiations in order to curb health disasters in the hot environment of the region. Besides, fast industrialization, particularly petrochemical and manufacturing industries, takes advantage of UV sensors in process control and safety.
   
• The UAE UV sensors market is anticipated to grow at CAGR of 13.7% over the forecast period. The growth of the market in UAE is driven by the government's attention on its smart city initiatives and cap on environmental sustainability. Moreover, the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment has highlighted the need for thorough UV radiation monitoring for the sake of protecting public health in difficult and increasing sun exposition. Besides government regulation and environmental pressure, the growth of multiple industrial sectors has led to the adoption of UV sensors as part of the UV curing and quality control systems.
   
• Manufacturers must engage with environmental agencies and industrial manufacturers to supply high-precision sensors for UV radiation monitoring and quality control in manufacturing processes.
   

UV Sensors Market Share

• The UV sensors industry is a highly competitive and fragmented market with many big and small companies within the market. Broadcom Inc., STMicroelectronics N.V., ams OSRAM AG, Vishay Intertechnology Inc., and Analog Devices, Inc., are the key players in the market. These companies collectively account for 38.8% of the total market share in 2024.
   
• Broadcom Inc. dominated the global UV sensors market in 2024 with a resounding 13.5% market share. The strength of Broadcom lies in its innovative sensor technologies, which are sensitive and low-power-consuming, which is ideal to be embedded into consumer electronics, wearables, and smart home appliances. They have a strong manufacturing base and product line that are be deployed to a wide range of industries quickly. The strategic positioning of Broadcom, in terms of their miniaturized energy-efficient UV sensors, makes them a favoured supplier to smartphone OEMs and environmental monitoring companies across the globe.
   
• STMicroelectronics N.V. held a 11% market share in 2024 by leveraging its extensive semiconductor knowledge and high-performance sensor integration capability. STMicroelectronics provides highly accurate UV sensors specialized for IoT applications, industrial automation, and healthcare monitoring. Its sensors are preferred for their reliability and versatility, backed by a global manufacturing presence and significant R&D investments. Its emphasis on scalable sensor platforms and end-to-end ecosystem support guarantees its dominance in consumer and industrial UV sensing markets.
   
• ams OSRAM AG held a 7.4% share of the UV sensors market in 2024, standing out for its sleek optoelectronic solutions that merge UV sensing and lighting. The company is recognized for precise, high-performance UV sensor modules that find applications in wearables, automotive safety, and environmental monitoring. Their factories produce the entire sensor chain, and strong ties with top device makers boost their competitiveness, especially in fast-growing fields such as health monitoring and smart city systems.
   
• Vishay Intertechnology Inc. commanded 4.8% of the market by market share strong reputation as a source of high-accuracy discrete sensors reliably made to operate durably in rugged industrial uses. Vishay made a product line specialized in UV sensors such as those relied upon by manufacturers and service providers engaged in performing missions of water treatment, agriculture monitoring, and measuring solar radiation exposure.
   
• Analog Devices, Inc. held a 2.1% share of the UV sensors market in 2024, excelling in analog sensor tech and signal processing. Their UV sensors deliver high accuracy and fit neatly into medical devices, scientific tools, and niche industrial gear. By emphasizing sensor precision, cutting noise, and ensuring smooth integration with system electronics, Analog Devices appeals to users in mission-critical fields where strict performance and reliable data matters most.
   

UV Sensors Market Company

The top prominent companies operating in the market include:

• Vishay Intertechnology Inc.
• Silicon Laboratories Inc.
• STMicroelectronics N.V.
• Panasonic Holdings Corp.
• Analog Devices, Inc.
• Texas Instruments Inc.
• Broadcom Inc.
• Apogee Instruments Inc.
• Solar Light Co. Inc.
• LAPIS Semiconductor Co. Ltd.
• Genicom Co. Ltd.
• Davis Instruments Corp.
• Skye Instruments Ltd.
• ams OSRAM AG
• GaNo Optoelectronics Inc.
   

Broadcom Inc., STMicroelectronics N.V., ams OSRAM AG, and Vishay Intertechnology Inc. are the leaders that control the UV sensors market. They are all well-known market leaders due to their use of advanced sensor technology, high sensitivity, and low power consumption in their UV sensor products. They have extensive usage in consumer electronics, industrial automation, environmental monitoring, and medical devices.
 

Analog Devices, Inc., Texas Instruments Inc., Panasonic Holdings Corp., and Silicon Laboratories Inc. are some important challengers. They specialize on the development of scalable, modular UV sensor platforms that balance cost effectiveness with high performance, which in turn supports the use in wearable health monitoring, environmental sensing, and industrial controls. Offering low-noise, high-accuracy sensor systems and broad range of integration flexibility, these companies aim at meeting the demands of the existing markets and covering the emerging ones including smart agriculture and smart-city infrastructure.
 

Apogee Instruments Inc., Solar Light Co. Inc., LAPIS Semiconductor Co. Ltd., and Genicom Co. Ltd. mainly address specialized niches in the UV sensor market such as scientific research, environmental surveillance, and specialized industrial uses. Their products stress cost efficiency, ruggedness, and simplicity of deployment. These players cater to wired sensors with high reliability and relatively advanced UV sensing technology to serve research institutions, government agencies, and small-scale commercial operators.
 

Davis Instruments Corp., Skye Instruments Ltd., and GaNo Optoelectronics Inc. are niche players centering on tailored applications like precision agriculture, meteorological measurements and specialized industrial uses. They are developmentally focused on lightweight, highly specific applicative environmental sensors interfaced with proprietary data logging systems. These players usually partner with research institutions and regional economies to provide bespoke UV sensing solutions for mission-critical and advanced technology platforms.
 

UV Sensors Industry News

• In September 2024, Polysense Technologies Inc. has released full-spectrum UV sensors embedded with iEdge 4.0 technology. The new full-spectrum UV sensors have accurate real-time UV data processing and monitoring for environmental science, healthcare, and agriculture industries through the iEdge 4.0 platform.
   
• In January 2023, Kyoto Semiconductor Co., Ltd. has released two new ultra-violet (UV) sensor modules that are built on gallium nitride (GaN) technology. The KPDU086SU31-H11Q and the KPDU086SU27-H11Q type are signed to deliver high performance.
   

The UV sensors market research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates and forecasts in terms of revenue in (USD Million) and volume in (Thousand Units) from 2021 – 2034 for the following segments:

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Market, By UV Type          

• UV-A  
• UV-B  
• UV-C  
• Combined UV

Market, By Type    

• UV phototubes        
• Light sensors
• UV spectrum sensors         

Market, By Technology    

• Photodiode-based sensors  
• Phototransistor-based sensors     
• CMOS-based sensors         
• Others

Market, By End Use Application

• Military & defense   
  • Radiation exposure detection
  • Field decontamination systems
  • Others
• Consumer electronics         
  • Wearables
  • Smartphones and tablets
  • Smart home devices
  • Others
• Healthcare and medical      
  • UV disinfection and sterilization systems
  • Medical phototherapy devices
  • UV skin treatment
  • Others
• Industrial      
  • UV exposure detection
  • Machinery safety systems
  • Process control
  • Others
• Automotive and transportation      
  • In-cabin UV monitoring systems
  • Paint and interior material protection
  • Others
• Agriculture and food industry       
• Environmental monitoring   
• Research and education     
• Others          

The above information is provided for the following regions and countries: 

• North America 
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe 
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Spain
  • Italy
  • Netherlands
• Asia Pacific 
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • South Korea
• Latin America 
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Argentina
• Middle East and Africa 
  • Saudi Arabia
  • South Africa
  • UAE