Global UV Sensor Market Size to worth USD 536.6 Million by 2033
According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, the Global UV Sensor Market Size is Expected to Grow from USD 165.3 Million in 2023 to USD 536.6 Million by 2033, at a CAGR of 12.50% during the forecast period 2023-2033.
Browse key industry insights spread across 210 pages with 110 Market data tables and figures & charts from the report on the Global UV Sensor Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Type (UV Phototubes, Light Sensors, and UV Spectrum Sensors), By Application (Consumer Electronics, Industrial, Automotive, Healthcare, Environmental Monitoring, and Others), and By Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa), Analysis and Forecast 2023 – 2033.
UV sensor is a device that measures the power or intensity of incident ultraviolet (UV) radiation. They are used to determine exposure to ultraviolet radiation in laboratory or environmental settings. There are several kinds of UV sensors on the market, such as UV spectrum sensors, UV phototubes, and light sensors. As per their needs, end-user industries work extensively, which expands the market. The primary sectors driving the growth of the UV sensors market are biochemical research, environmental monitoring, fire detection, and structural health monitoring, among others. The growing need for UV sensors to detect the presence of plastic tamper-proof seals, labels, medications, and other packing materials is offering a lucrative market opportunity. The incorporation of UV sensors in wearable devices, smartphones, and smart home applications is significantly contributing to driving the market growth. Further, the expanding industries including agriculture, environmental monitoring, and water treatment are driving the market demand for UV sensors. The surging awareness about the harmful effects of UV radiation on human health and the environment leads to the implementation of regulations and standards for promoting the use of UV protection measures which results in driving demand for monitoring UV exposure and ensuring safety driving the UV sensor market. On the contrary, the presence of counterfeit UV sensors is anticipated to restrain the market growth for UV sensor.
The light sensors segment is expected to dominate the market with the largest share through the forecast period.
Based on the type, the UV sensor market is classified into UV phototubes, light sensors, and UV spectrum sensors. Among these, the light sensors segment is expected to dominate the market with the largest share through the forecast period. Light sensors, also known as photodiodes or photodetectors are used to measure the intensity of incident light. The increasing use of these sensors in UV monitoring devices, sterilization equipment, flame detection systems, and UV curing processes along with technological advancements are driving the market growth.
The healthcare segment is expected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period.
Based on the application, the UV sensor market is classified into consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, healthcare, environmental monitoring, and others. Among these, the healthcare segment is expected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period. In the healthcare industry, UV sensors are used in phototherapy, sterilizing, and medical diagnostics. Further, they are used in skin health monitoring to help manage sun exposure prevent skin damage, and reduce the risk of skin cancer.
North America is projected to hold the largest share of the global UV sensor market over the forecast period.
North America is projected to hold the largest share of the global UV sensor market over the forecast period. The growing demand for UV sensors in North America is a result of ongoing investments in industrial automation and growing pharmaceuticals, thereby driving the market. Further, due to its advanced healthcare system, strict laws pertaining to UV protection, and extensive use of UV sensing technologies in a variety of sectors, such as consumer electronics and healthcare are propelling the market growth.
Asia Pacific is predicted to grow at the fastest CAGR in the UV sensor market over the forecast period. The rapid industrialization and increased adoption of advanced technologies are responsible for driving the market. The increasing consumer electronics market in the region due to shifting consumer preferences for high-performance devices is driving the market demand.
Competitive Analysis
Major key players in the UV sensor market include Panasonic, Vishay, Silicon Labs, MikroSystem, Osram Licht AG, Solar Light Company, Epistar Corporation, Vishay Intertechnology, N XP Semiconductors, Broadcom Inc, Skywerks, Sensirion AG, Sharp Corporation, Hamamatsu Photonics, Luminus Devices, Texas Instruments, Murata Manufacturing, SI Photonics, and Others.
Key Target Audience
- Market Players
- Investors
- End-users
- Government Authorities
- Consulting And Research Firm
- Venture capitalists
- Value-Added Resellers (VARs)
Recent Development
- In February 2024, STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, and Mobile Physics, a software-development startup specializing in environmental physics, revealed an exclusive collaboration that enables smartphones and other devices to measure household and ambient air quality with a built-in optical sensor.
- In September 2023, ROHM Semiconductor announced a compact 2.0mm × 1.0mm proximity sensor, the RPR-0720, optimized for applications requiring attachment/detachment and proximity detection.
- In August 2023, adding to its robust data-collection offerings, Vernier Science Education launched two new sensors for high school and college-level environmental science. Both of the wireless sensors the Go Direct Pyranometer and Go Direct PAR (Photosynthetically Active Radiation) Sensor connect directly to student devices using the award-winning Vernier Graphical Analysis Pro app allowing students to easily collect and analyze scientific data.
Market Segment
This study forecasts revenue at global, regional, and country levels from 2023 to 2033. Spherical Insights has segmented the global UV sensor market based on the below-mentioned segments:
Global UV Sensor Market, By Type
- UV Phototubes
- Light Sensors
- UV Spectrum Sensors
Global UV Sensor Market, By Application
- Consumer Electronics
- Industrial
- Automotive
- Healthcare
- Environmental Monitoring
- Others
Global UV Sensor Market, Regional Analysis
- North America
- Europe
- Germany
- Uk
- France
- Italy
- Spain
- Russia
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Australia
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Rest of South America
- Middle East & Africa
- UAE
- Saudi Arabia
- Qatar
- South Africa
- Rest of Middle East & Africa