LED Market Forecasts to 2030 – Global Analysis by Product (LED Bulbs & Lamps, LED Fixtures, LED Display Panels, Automotive LED Lighting and Infrared & Ultraviolet (UV) LEDs), Installation Type, Application, End User and By Geography

According to Stratistics MRC, the Global LED Market is accounted for $115.9 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach $207.6 billion by 2030 growing at a CAGR of 10.2% during the forecast period. A Light Emitting Diode (LED) is a semiconductor device that emits light when an electric current passes through it. Unlike traditional incandescent bulbs, LEDs do not rely on filaments, making them more energy-efficient and long-lasting. LEDs are widely used in residential and commercial lighting, automotive headlights, display screens, streetlights, and smart lighting systems. They are also essential in medical devices, agriculture (grow lights), and consumer electronics like TVs and smartphones. Their efficiency, durability, and eco-friendliness make them a preferred choice for various applications, contributing to energy conservation and technological advancements across multiple industries.

Market Dynamics:

Driver:

Rising Demand for Smart Lighting

The growing demand for smart lighting is propelling the LED market by increasing the adoption of energy-efficient, connected lighting solutions. When combined with automation and the Internet of Things, smart LEDs provide capabilities like color customization, dimming, and remote control that increase convenience and save energy use. The need for LEDs is further increased by the growth of smart cities, government incentives for energy saving, and the increasing usage of smart homes. This trend broadens the use of LEDs in the commercial, industrial, and residential sectors while also quickening technological breakthroughs.

Restraint:

High Initial Costs

High initial costs pose a significant barrier to the LED market, limiting widespread adoption despite long-term energy savings. Consumers and businesses, particularly in price-sensitive regions, hesitate to invest in LEDs due to their higher upfront expenses compared to traditional lighting. This financial constraint slows market penetration, delaying energy efficiency benefits. Additionally, industries with budget limitations may opt for cheaper alternatives, restricting LED manufacturers' growth and innovation, ultimately hindering the overall expansion of the LED market.

Opportunity:

Advancements in LED Technology

LED technological advancements increase efficiency, brightness, and design flexibility, which propels market expansion. Smart lighting systems, automotive lighting, and displays all perform better thanks to innovations like mini-LEDs, micro-LEDs, and organic LEDs (OLEDs). Longer lifespans and improved energy efficiency lower operating costs, which encourages industry adoption. The shift from conventional lighting solutions to sophisticated LED systems is also accelerated by advancements in color tuning, dimming capabilities, and IoT integration, which increase application possibilities and drive demand.

Threat:

Thermal Management Issues

Thermal management issues hinder the LED market by reducing efficiency, lifespan, and performance. Overheating leads to lumen degradation, color shifts, and potential failures, increasing maintenance costs. Ineffective heat dissipation limits high-power LED applications, restricting adoption in industrial and outdoor lighting. Manufacturers face challenges in developing cost-effective cooling solutions, slow innovation. These issues impact overall reliability, deterring widespread use in critical and high-temperature environments.

Covid-19 Impact

The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the LED market, causing supply chain delays, raw material shortages, and reduced production. Lockdowns and economic uncertainty led to decreased demand in commercial and industrial sectors. However, increased adoption of UV-C LEDs for disinfection and rising smart lighting applications provided some market resilience. As economies recovered, demand rebounded, especially in energy-efficient lighting solutions for residential and infrastructure projects.

The LED display panels segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

The LED display panels segment is expected to account for the largest market share during the forecast period, due to demand across industries such as advertising, entertainment, retail, and sports. High-resolution, energy-efficient, and durable LED panels are widely used in digital billboards, stadium displays, and commercial signage. The growing adoption of smart displays, video walls, and interactive screens in corporate and public spaces further accelerates market growth. Continuous advancements in mini-LED and micro-LED technologies enhance performance, boosting overall LED market expansion.

The horticulture lighting segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

Over the forecast period, the horticulture lighting segment is predicted to witness the highest growth rate, due to demand for energy-efficient, spectrum-optimized LEDs in indoor farming and greenhouse applications. LEDs enhance plant growth by providing tailored light wavelengths, improving yield and reducing energy costs. The rising adoption of vertical farming, controlled environment agriculture, and cannabis cultivation further accelerates demand. Government support for sustainable agriculture and food security initiatives also boosts LED adoption, making horticulture lighting a key growth driver in the LED market.

Region with largest share:

During the forecast period, the North America region is expected to hold the largest market share due to strict energy regulations and rising demand for smart lighting solutions. Widespread adoption in residential, commercial, and industrial sectors enhances energy efficiency and reduces electricity costs. Growth in automotive, healthcare, and display technologies further boosts demand. Advancements in smart city projects and IoT-enabled lighting systems also contribute to market expansion. Additionally, increasing awareness of sustainability and carbon footprint reduction accelerates LED adoption across the region.

Region with highest CAGR:

Over the forecast period, the Asia Pacific region is anticipated to exhibit the highest CAGR, due to the increased need for smart lighting solutions and the increase in urbanization. Adoption in the commercial, industrial, and residential sectors has increased due to technological breakthroughs and lower manufacturing costs for LEDs. The transition from conventional illumination to LEDs is also being accelerated by sustainability objectives and strict carbon emission restrictions. The region's market is growing as a result of expanding infrastructure investments and smart city developments.

Key players in the market

Some of the key players profiled in the LED Market include Acuity Brands Lighting, Bridgelux, Inc., Cree LED, Everlight Electronics Co., Ltd., Hongli Zhihui Group Co., Ltd., Hubbell Lighting, Kingsun Optoelectronic, LG Innotek, MLS Co., Ltd., NationStar Optoelectronics, Nichia Corporation, Osram Licht AG, Samsung LED, San’an Optoelectronics, Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd., Sharp Corporation, Signify, Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. and Zumtobel Group.

Key Developments:

In January 2025, Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. has teamed up with major sporting goods manufacturer ASICS Corporation to produce the SKYHAND™ OG sneakers using leather remnants generated in the steering wheel manufacturing process

In September 2024, Signify and Agtira are partnering to build a 3000 m² greenhouse in Haninge, Sweden, equipped with Philips GreenPower LED lighting. To provide optimal lighting conditions for growing fresh vegetables year-round, even in Sweden’s challenging low-light environment.

In January 2024, Sharp Corporation signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with ENNOCONN Corporation. To synergizing their technologies, products, and sales channels to pioneer fresh initiatives within the smart retail sector.

Products Covered:
• LED Bulbs & Lamps
• LED Fixtures
• LED Display Panels
• Automotive LED Lighting
• Infrared & Ultraviolet (UV) LEDs

Installation Types Covered:
• New Installation
• Retrofit Installation

Applications Covered:
• General Lighting
• Backlighting
• Display & Signage
• Horticulture Lighting
• Healthcare & Medical Devices
• Other Applications

End Users Covered:
• Residential
• Commercial
• Industrial
• Government & Public Infrastructure
• Other End Users

Regions Covered:
• North America
US
Canada
Mexico
• Europe
Germany
UK
Italy
France
Spain
Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
Japan
China
India
Australia
New Zealand
South Korea
Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Qatar
South Africa
Rest of Middle East & Africa

What our report offers:
- Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
- Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
- Covers Market data for the years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2026, and 2030
- Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
- Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
- Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
- Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
- Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements


1 Executive Summary
2 Preface
2.1 Abstract
2.2 Stake Holders
2.3 Research Scope
2.4 Research Methodology
2.4.1 Data Mining
2.4.2 Data Analysis
2.4.3 Data Validation
2.4.4 Research Approach
2.5 Research Sources
2.5.1 Primary Research Sources
2.5.2 Secondary Research Sources
2.5.3 Assumptions
3 Market Trend Analysis
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Drivers
3.3 Restraints
3.4 Opportunities
3.5 Threats
3.6 Product Analysis
3.7 Application Analysis
3.8 End User Analysis
3.9 Emerging Markets
3.10 Impact of Covid-19
4 Porters Five Force Analysis
4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers
4.2 Bargaining power of buyers
4.3 Threat of substitutes
4.4 Threat of new entrants
4.5 Competitive rivalry
5 Global LED Market, By Product
5.1 Introduction
5.2 LED Bulbs & Lamps
5.3 LED Fixtures
5.4 LED Display Panels
5.5 Automotive LED Lighting
5.6 Infrared & Ultraviolet (UV) LEDs
6 Global LED Market, By Installation Type
6.1 Introduction
6.2 New Installation
6.3 Retrofit Installation
7 Global LED Market, By Application
7.1 Introduction
7.2 General Lighting
7.3 Backlighting
7.4 Display & Signage
7.5 Horticulture Lighting
7.6 Healthcare & Medical Devices
7.7 Other Applications
8 Global LED Market, By End User
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Residential
8.3 Commercial
8.4 Industrial
8.5 Government & Public Infrastructure
8.6 Other End Users
9 Global LED Market, By Geography
9.1 Introduction
9.2 North America
9.2.1 US
9.2.2 Canada
9.2.3 Mexico
9.3 Europe
9.3.1 Germany
9.3.2 UK
9.3.3 Italy
9.3.4 France
9.3.5 Spain
9.3.6 Rest of Europe
9.4 Asia Pacific
9.4.1 Japan
9.4.2 China
9.4.3 India
9.4.4 Australia
9.4.5 New Zealand
9.4.6 South Korea
9.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific
9.5 South America
9.5.1 Argentina
9.5.2 Brazil
9.5.3 Chile
9.5.4 Rest of South America
9.6 Middle East & Africa
9.6.1 Saudi Arabia
9.6.2 UAE
9.6.3 Qatar
9.6.4 South Africa
9.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa
10 Key Developments
10.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures
10.2 Acquisitions & Mergers
10.3 New Product Launch
10.4 Expansions
10.5 Other Key Strategies
11 Company Profiling
11.1 Acuity Brands Lighting
11.2 Bridgelux, Inc.
11.3 Cree LED
11.4 Everlight Electronics Co., Ltd.
11.5 Hongli Zhihui Group Co., Ltd.
11.6 Hubbell Lighting
11.7 Kingsun Optoelectronic
11.8 LG Innotek
11.9 MLS Co., Ltd.
11.10 NationStar Optoelectronics
11.11 Nichia Corporation
11.12 Osram Licht AG
11.13 Samsung LED
11.14 San’an Optoelectronics
11.15 Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd.
11.16 Sharp Corporation
11.17 Signify
11.18 Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd.
11.19 Zumtobel Group
List of Tables
1 Global LED Market Outlook, By Region (2022-2030) ($MN)
2 Global LED Market Outlook, By Product (2022-2030) ($MN)
3 Global LED Market Outlook, By LED Bulbs & Lamps (2022-2030) ($MN)
4 Global LED Market Outlook, By LED Fixtures (2022-2030) ($MN)
5 Global LED Market Outlook, By LED Display Panels (2022-2030) ($MN)
6 Global LED Market Outlook, By Automotive LED Lighting (2022-2030) ($MN)
7 Global LED Market Outlook, By Infrared & Ultraviolet (UV) LEDs (2022-2030) ($MN)
8 Global LED Market Outlook, By Installation Type (2022-2030) ($MN)
9 Global LED Market Outlook, By New Installation (2022-2030) ($MN)
10 Global LED Market Outlook, By Retrofit Installation (2022-2030) ($MN)
11 Global LED Market Outlook, By Application (2022-2030) ($MN)
12 Global LED Market Outlook, By General Lighting (2022-2030) ($MN)
13 Global LED Market Outlook, By Backlighting (2022-2030) ($MN)
14 Global LED Market Outlook, By Display & Signage (2022-2030) ($MN)
15 Global LED Market Outlook, By Horticulture Lighting (2022-2030) ($MN)
16 Global LED Market Outlook, By Healthcare & Medical Devices (2022-2030) ($MN)
17 Global LED Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2022-2030) ($MN)
18 Global LED Market Outlook, By End User (2022-2030) ($MN)
19 Global LED Market Outlook, By Residential (2022-2030) ($MN)
20 Global LED Market Outlook, By Commercial (2022-2030) ($MN)
21 Global LED Market Outlook, By Industrial (2022-2030) ($MN)
22 Global LED Market Outlook, By Government & Public Infrastructure (2022-2030) ($MN)
23 Global LED Market Outlook, By Other End Users (2022-2030) ($MN)
24 North America LED Market Outlook, By Country (2022-2030) ($MN)
25 North America LED Market Outlook, By Product (2022-2030) ($MN)
26 North America LED Market Outlook, By LED Bulbs & Lamps (2022-2030) ($MN)
27 North America LED Market Outlook, By LED Fixtures (2022-2030) ($MN)
28 North America LED Market Outlook, By LED Display Panels (2022-2030) ($MN)
29 North America LED Market Outlook, By Automotive LED Lighting (2022-2030) ($MN)
30 North America LED Market Outlook, By Infrared & Ultraviolet (UV) LEDs (2022-2030) ($MN)
31 North America LED Market Outlook, By Installation Type (2022-2030) ($MN)
32 North America LED Market Outlook, By New Installation (2022-2030) ($MN)
33 North America LED Market Outlook, By Retrofit Installation (2022-2030) ($MN)
34 North America LED Market Outlook, By Application (2022-2030) ($MN)
35 North America LED Market Outlook, By General Lighting (2022-2030) ($MN)
36 North America LED Market Outlook, By Backlighting (2022-2030) ($MN)
37 North America LED Market Outlook, By Display & Signage (2022-2030) ($MN)
38 North America LED Market Outlook, By Horticulture Lighting (2022-2030) ($MN)
39 North America LED Market Outlook, By Healthcare & Medical Devices (2022-2030) ($MN)
40 North America LED Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2022-2030) ($MN)
41 North America LED Market Outlook, By End User (2022-2030) ($MN)
42 North America LED Market Outlook, By Residential (2022-2030) ($MN)
43 North America LED Market Outlook, By Commercial (2022-2030) ($MN)
44 North America LED Market Outlook, By Industrial (2022-2030) ($MN)
45 North America LED Market Outlook, By Government & Public Infrastructure (2022-2030) ($MN)
46 North America LED Market Outlook, By Other End Users (2022-2030) ($MN)
47 Europe LED Market Outlook, By Country (2022-2030) ($MN)
48 Europe LED Market Outlook, By Product (2022-2030) ($MN)
49 Europe LED Market Outlook, By LED Bulbs & Lamps (2022-2030) ($MN)
50 Europe LED Market Outlook, By LED Fixtures (2022-2030) ($MN)
51 Europe LED Market Outlook, By LED Display Panels (2022-2030) ($MN)
52 Europe LED Market Outlook, By Automotive LED Lighting (2022-2030) ($MN)
53 Europe LED Market Outlook, By Infrared & Ultraviolet (UV) LEDs (2022-2030) ($MN)
54 Europe LED Market Outlook, By Installation Type (2022-2030) ($MN)
55 Europe LED Market Outlook, By New Installation (2022-2030) ($MN)
56 Europe LED Market Outlook, By Retrofit Installation (2022-2030) ($MN)
57 Europe LED Market Outlook, By Application (2022-2030) ($MN)
58 Europe LED Market Outlook, By General Lighting (2022-2030) ($MN)
59 Europe LED Market Outlook, By Backlighting (2022-2030) ($MN)
60 Europe LED Market Outlook, By Display & Signage (2022-2030) ($MN)
61 Europe LED Market Outlook, By Horticulture Lighting (2022-2030) ($MN)
62 Europe LED Market Outlook, By Healthcare & Medical Devices (2022-2030) ($MN)
63 Europe LED Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2022-2030) ($MN)
64 Europe LED Market Outlook, By End User (2022-2030) ($MN)
65 Europe LED Market Outlook, By Residential (2022-2030) ($MN)
66 Europe LED Market Outlook, By Commercial (2022-2030) ($MN)
67 Europe LED Market Outlook, By Industrial (2022-2030) ($MN)
68 Europe LED Market Outlook, By Government & Public Infrastructure (2022-2030) ($MN)
69 Europe LED Market Outlook, By Other End Users (2022-2030) ($MN)
70 Asia Pacific LED Market Outlook, By Country (2022-2030) ($MN)
71 Asia Pacific LED Market Outlook, By Product (2022-2030) ($MN)
72 Asia Pacific LED Market Outlook, By LED Bulbs & Lamps (2022-2030) ($MN)
73 Asia Pacific LED Market Outlook, By LED Fixtures (2022-2030) ($MN)
74 Asia Pacific LED Market Outlook, By LED Display Panels (2022-2030) ($MN)
75 Asia Pacific LED Market Outlook, By Automotive LED Lighting (2022-2030) ($MN)
76 Asia Pacific LED Market Outlook, By Infrared & Ultraviolet (UV) LEDs (2022-2030) ($MN)
77 Asia Pacific LED Market Outlook, By Installation Type (2022-2030) ($MN)
78 Asia Pacific LED Market Outlook, By New Installation (2022-2030) ($MN)
79 Asia Pacific LED Market Outlook, By Retrofit Installation (2022-2030) ($MN)
80 Asia Pacific LED Market Outlook, By Application (2022-2030) ($MN)
81 Asia Pacific LED Market Outlook, By General Lighting (2022-2030) ($MN)
82 Asia Pacific LED Market Outlook, By Backlighting (2022-2030) ($MN)
83 Asia Pacific LED Market Outlook, By Display & Signage (2022-2030) ($MN)
84 Asia Pacific LED Market Outlook, By Horticulture Lighting (2022-2030) ($MN)
85 Asia Pacific LED Market Outlook, By Healthcare & Medical Devices (2022-2030) ($MN)
86 Asia Pacific LED Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2022-2030) ($MN)
87 Asia Pacific LED Market Outlook, By End User (2022-2030) ($MN)
88 Asia Pacific LED Market Outlook, By Residential (2022-2030) ($MN)
89 Asia Pacific LED Market Outlook, By Commercial (2022-2030) ($MN)
90 Asia Pacific LED Market Outlook, By Industrial (2022-2030) ($MN)
91 Asia Pacific LED Market Outlook, By Government & Public Infrastructure (2022-2030) ($MN)
92 Asia Pacific LED Market Outlook, By Other End Users (2022-2030) ($MN)
93 South America LED Market Outlook, By Country (2022-2030) ($MN)
94 South America LED Market Outlook, By Product (2022-2030) ($MN)
95 South America LED Market Outlook, By LED Bulbs & Lamps (2022-2030) ($MN)
96 South America LED Market Outlook, By LED Fixtures (2022-2030) ($MN)
97 South America LED Market Outlook, By LED Display Panels (2022-2030) ($MN)
98 South America LED Market Outlook, By Automotive LED Lighting (2022-2030) ($MN)
99 South America LED Market Outlook, By Infrared & Ultraviolet (UV) LEDs (2022-2030) ($MN)
100 South America LED Market Outlook, By Installation Type (2022-2030) ($MN)
101 South America LED Market Outlook, By New Installation (2022-2030) ($MN)
102 South America LED Market Outlook, By Retrofit Installation (2022-2030) ($MN)
103 South America LED Market Outlook, By Application (2022-2030) ($MN)
104 South America LED Market Outlook, By General Lighting (2022-2030) ($MN)
105 South America LED Market Outlook, By Backlighting (2022-2030) ($MN)
106 South America LED Market Outlook, By Display & Signage (2022-2030) ($MN)
107 South America LED Market Outlook, By Horticulture Lighting (2022-2030) ($MN)
108 South America LED Market Outlook, By Healthcare & Medical Devices (2022-2030) ($MN)
109 South America LED Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2022-2030) ($MN)
110 South America LED Market Outlook, By End User (2022-2030) ($MN)
111 South America LED Market Outlook, By Residential (2022-2030) ($MN)
112 South America LED Market Outlook, By Commercial (2022-2030) ($MN)
113 South America LED Market Outlook, By Industrial (2022-2030) ($MN)
114 South America LED Market Outlook, By Government & Public Infrastructure (2022-2030) ($MN)
115 South America LED Market Outlook, By Other End Users (2022-2030) ($MN)
116 Middle East & Africa LED Market Outlook, By Country (2022-2030) ($MN)
117 Middle East & Africa LED Market Outlook, By Product (2022-2030) ($MN)
118 Middle East & Africa LED Market Outlook, By LED Bulbs & Lamps (2022-2030) ($MN)
119 Middle East & Africa LED Market Outlook, By LED Fixtures (2022-2030) ($MN)
120 Middle East & Africa LED Market Outlook, By LED Display Panels (2022-2030) ($MN)
121 Middle East & Africa LED Market Outlook, By Automotive LED Lighting (2022-2030) ($MN)
122 Middle East & Africa LED Market Outlook, By Infrared & Ultraviolet (UV) LEDs (2022-2030) ($MN)
123 Middle East & Africa LED Market Outlook, By Installation Type (2022-2030) ($MN)
124 Middle East & Africa LED Market Outlook, By New Installation (2022-2030) ($MN)
125 Middle East & Africa LED Market Outlook, By Retrofit Installation (2022-2030) ($MN)
126 Middle East & Africa LED Market Outlook, By Application (2022-2030) ($MN)
127 Middle East & Africa LED Market Outlook, By General Lighting (2022-2030) ($MN)
128 Middle East & Africa LED Market Outlook, By Backlighting (2022-2030) ($MN)
129 Middle East & Africa LED Market Outlook, By Display & Signage (2022-2030) ($MN)
130 Middle East & Africa LED Market Outlook, By Horticulture Lighting (2022-2030) ($MN)
131 Middle East & Africa LED Market Outlook, By Healthcare & Medical Devices (2022-2030) ($MN)
132 Middle East & Africa LED Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2022-2030) ($MN)
133 Middle East & Africa LED Market Outlook, By End User (2022-2030) ($MN)
134 Middle East & Africa LED Market Outlook, By Residential (2022-2030) ($MN)
135 Middle East & Africa LED Market Outlook, By Commercial (2022-2030) ($MN)
136 Middle East & Africa LED Market Outlook, By Industrial (2022-2030) ($MN)
137 Middle East & Africa LED Market Outlook, By Government & Public Infrastructure (2022-2030) ($MN)
138 Middle East & Africa LED Market Outlook, By Other End Users (2022-2030) ($MN)

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