UV LAMPS MARKET ANALYSIS

Market Challenges And Opportunities

Global UV Lamps Market - Restraints

Short life span of UV bulbs is expected to restrain growth of the global UV lamps market during the forecast period. The average lifespan of a UV lamp is around two years. Currently, on average, UV lamps generate a dosage level of approximately 60,000 mW-s/cm2 and have to be replaced if the dosage drops below minimum requirement of 30,000 mW-s/cm2 for effective functioning.

Constant preference for conventional methods is expected to hinder the global UV lamps market growth over the forecast period. Conventional methods for disinfection of water such as oxidation and chlorination are still being adopted in water and wastewater treatment in certain emerging regions such as Eastern Europe and Latin America. This is owing to a lack of adequate funding and proper infrastructure for advanced wastewater treatment methods.

Global UV Lamps Market - Drivers

Increasing social infrastructure investment is expected to drive growth of the global UV lamps market during the forecast period. Proactive initiatives by governments across the world for the establishment of new water and wastewater treatment plants have increased the adoption of UV equipment. It is typically used at the secondary level of the treatment process. This, in turn, is expected to drive growth of the global UV lamps market during the forecast period. For instance, in March 2015, a municipality in Dubai, UAE, announced plans to upgrade the Al Aweer sewage treatment plant in order to improve the performance of the entire sewerage system in the city. In September 2015, Murfreesboro Water & Sewer Department announced plans to expand its wastewater treatment plant at Tennessee, U.S., in order to distribute reclaimed water to the city.

Enhanced safety measures offered through regulations is expected to propel the global UV lamps market growth over the forecast period. UV technology is cost-effective and offers enhanced efficacy, low operating cost, and has a low environmental impact. As matter of fact, it is more effective than other disinfectant technologies such as chlorination process and ozonization. Moreover, stringent regulatory policies from government authorities such as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), NSF International, International Ultraviolet Association (IUA), National Water Research Institute and Water Research Foundation, Austrian ONORM, and The Deutsche Vereinigung des Gas- und Wasserfaches (DVGW) have led to increased use of UV lamps for treatment of wastewater.

Market Opportunities

Surface and air disinfection treatment for micro-biological cleanliness in pharmaceutical, medical, forensic, and biological laboratories have vital importance. These laboratories need minimal containment levels for ongoing processes, which in turn, can provide lucrative growth opportunities for market players.

Apart from the aforementioned sectors, hospitality is another major sector, which is increasingly adopting UV lamps. It is typically used in air, surface, and water treatment applications. It is a rapidly emerging sector, where major players can capitalize on opportunities by provide novel solutions and gain a competitive edge in the market.