The UV LED market is expected to be valued at USD 1.23 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 2.16 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 11.9% during the forecast period. One of the key drivers is the growing demand across industrial and healthcare applications, especially for sterilization and disinfection purposes. Also, the rising adoption of UV LEDs in water and air purification systems is contributing to market growth.
Major players operating in the UV LED market are Seoul Viosys Co., Ltd. (South Korea), NICHIA CORPORATION (Japan), STANLEY ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan), ams-OSRAM AG (Austria), and Crystal IS, Inc. (US). To boost market presence and product offerings, companies primarily focus on adopting organic and inorganic growth strategies such as product launches, collaborations, and acquisitions. These strategies have enabled market leaders to increase outreach for UV LEDs and adherence to changing worldwide regulations, thus improving their competitive positions in the UV LED market.
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Major UV LED Companies Include:
Seoul Viosys Co., Ltd. (South Korea) specializes in developing and manufacturing advanced LED solutions across ultraviolet (UV), visible, and infrared (IR) spectrums. With over 6,000 registered patents globally, Seoul Viosys has established itself as a leading innovator in the field of compound semiconductors. A key focus area for Seoul Viosys is its UV LED portfolio, which operates under the proprietary Violeds brand. The company is recognized globally as a pioneer in UV LED development, offering full-spectrum UV solutions covering UVA, UVB, and UVC wavelengths. Seoul Viosys is focusing on full-spectrum UV LED solutions through its proprietary Violeds brand to strengthen its position in the disinfection and semiconductor markets.
NICHIA CORPORATION (Japan) is best known as the inventor of the high-brightness blue LED, a breakthrough that revolutionized lighting and display technologies. Over the decades, Nichia has grown into a global player in advanced materials and LED technologies, focusing strongly on research, innovation, and sustainable manufacturing. Its UV LEDs are widely used in sterilization, water and air purification, medical treatment, curing, surface inspection, and counterfeit detection. Nichia Corporation employs a strategy centered on continuous innovation in advanced LED materials and sustainable manufacturing to maintain its global leadership in UV LED applications.
Market Ranking
The five major players in the UV LED market hold 34–54% each as a share of the total market. Seoul Viosys Co., Ltd. (South Korea) leads the industry with strong expertise in UV-A, UV-B, and UV-C technologies and a wide global distribution network. NICHIA CORPORATION (Japan) continues to hold a competitive position with its broad UV LED product portfolio, particularly for disinfection and industrial applications. STANLEY ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan) benefits from automotive-grade UV LED development and diversified lighting solutions. ams-OSRAM AG (Austria) brings strength by integrating optoelectronic components and compact UV LED packaging innovations. Crystal IS, Inc. (US) remains a prominent player owing to its proprietary aluminum nitride substrate technology, which enhances efficiency in water purification and sterilization applications. The rest of the market (46–66%) is distributed across various regional and emerging players, including niche companies specializing in targeted UV-C sterilization, consumer electronics, and phototherapy. The competitive landscape intensifies with new entrants focusing on miniaturization, higher wavelength precision, and environmentally friendly alternatives to mercury-based lamps. Government regulations favoring mercury-free lighting and increasing demand for compact, energy-efficient disinfection technologies are further accelerating the adoption of UV LEDs.
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