According to a recent study from market research firm Graphical Research, the North America UV LED market size is set to register a significant growth during the forecast timeframe, thanks to the growing adoption of ozone monitoring systems in water treatment facilities. UV LEDs have seen noteworthy development in recent years, not just because of breakthroughs in the manufacturing of UV devices, but also in identifying more environmentally friendly and energy-efficient UV light production methods.
Air and water purification are among key uses of UV LED technology. UV-C LED light effectively eliminates biological contaminants such as viruses, bacteria, and protozoa in the environment. As such, several research institutes are experimenting with UV-C band devices to detect dangerous ozone emissions.
For example, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) stated in August 2021 that it is investigating UV-based solutions for ozone monitoring applications. In the next few years, such activities will help to accelerate the usage of UV LED in ozone monitoring systems in the region. North America UV LED market size is likely to reach the valuation of $300 million by 2027. Boston Electronics Corporation, Bivar, Inolux, Marktech Optoelectronics, and Lumex Inc are counted amongst the top industry leaders in the region.
North American UV LED market share from UV-B segment expects a CAGR of 12.5% by 2028. UV-B technology is being developed by a number of institutions for use in cattle production operations. FarrPro Inc. and Sensor Electronic Technology Inc. (SETi), for example, for launched their Violeds technology in June 2021, which contains UV-B LEDs for modern pig farrowing and agricultural facilities.
Rising application base across livestock production, such as piglet harvesting is boosting product update. According to a study conducted at Iowa State University in the United States, it was observed that when pigs were exposed to Violeds technology, their vitamin D3 levels increased.
With the rapid uptake of indoor and urban farming, the energy savings of LEDs appears to be an enticing prospect for farmers. UV radiation has been demonstrated to stimulate plant production of active compounds in medical plants, such as antioxidant advantages of several plants or THC levels in cannabis.
Other than agriculture, UV technology has found adoption in the food production chain over the last decade. Since it is a cost-effective, efficient, and diverse dry processing method that can improve both food safety and the preservation of quality characteristics, food processing companies are increasingly capitalizing on the technology.
Scientists at the United States Department of Agriculture, for example, examined UV LEDs with wavelengths ranging from 285 to 305 nm to increase the shelf life of fresh fruits and vegetables in residential refrigerators. Using 20 mW/m2 of electricity output, the shelf life was increased by about 50%.
U.S. UV LED market size is growing and is estimated to showcase a CAGR of more than 22% through 2028. A major factor driving expansion across the region is the demand for processed organic food and beverages. According to an organic survey study provided by the Organic Trade Association, yearly sales of organic food in the United States increased by 12.4% in May 2021. These products are known to have various advantages in food processing, including security, low maintenance, and the absence of chemicals or pesticides.