Global Outdoor LED Lighting Market Size Study & Forecast, by Type (LED Lights, Plasma Lamps, High-Intensity Discharge Lamps, and Fluorescent Lights), by Application, and by Distribution Channel, and Regional Forecasts 2025-2035

Description

The Global Outdoor LED Lighting Market is valued at approximately USD 17.06 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a robust CAGR of around 9.40% over the forecast period 2025-2035. Outdoor LED lighting, known for its exceptional energy efficiency, long lifespan, and low maintenance cost, has become a cornerstone of modern urban infrastructure. The rising global focus on sustainability, the adoption of smart city initiatives, and the urgent drive to reduce carbon footprints have been key catalysts behind this market's growth trajectory. Governments and municipalities across the globe are increasingly replacing traditional lighting systems with LED-based solutions to enhance public safety, aesthetics, and operational efficiency. Additionally, the surge in infrastructure development, including highways, airports, stadiums, and industrial facilities, has further fueled the deployment of outdoor LED lighting solutions across multiple sectors.

The continuous evolution of lighting technologies, combined with advancements in IoT-enabled smart control systems, has transformed outdoor illumination from a mere utility to an integral part of intelligent urban management. Cities worldwide are shifting toward adaptive lighting systems that automatically adjust brightness and color based on weather conditions, occupancy, or time of day, leading to significant energy conservation. Moreover, incentives and rebates from governments for energy-efficient installations are accelerating large-scale adoption. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), LED lighting is projected to account for over 90% of global lighting sales by 2030, underscoring the sector's transformative potential. However, the relatively high initial investment cost and concerns related to heat management and light pollution are likely to restrain market expansion during the forecast period.

The detailed segments and sub-segments included in the report are:

By Type:

LED Lights
Plasma Lamps
High-Intensity Discharge (HID) Lamps
Fluorescent Lights

By Application:

Street Lighting
Highways and Roadways
Parking Lots
Architectural Lighting
Industrial and Commercial Outdoor Spaces
Others

By Distribution Channel:

Direct Sales
Retail Sales
E-Commerce

By Region:

North America
U.S.
Canada
Europe
UK
Germany
France
Italy
Spain
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
Australia
South Korea
Rest of Asia Pacific
Latin America
Brazil
Mexico
Middle East & Africa
UAE
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Rest of Middle East & Africa
LED Lights Segment Expected to Dominate the Market
LED lights continue to hold a dominant position in the outdoor lighting market and are expected to retain their supremacy throughout the forecast period. Their superior energy efficiency, high luminous efficacy, and longer operational lifespan make them the preferred choice across residential, commercial, and industrial applications. The global transition toward LED technology is underpinned by its ability to reduce energy consumption by nearly 75% compared to traditional lighting sources. The proliferation of connected and intelligent LED systems, capable of real-time monitoring and control, further enhances their appeal. Moreover, LED innovations-such as tunable white lighting and dynamic color control-are revolutionizing public spaces, landmarks, and streetscapes, blending functionality with design aesthetics. In essence, while other technologies continue to serve niche segments, LED lighting remains the indisputable leader in performance, adoption, and sustainability.
Street Lighting Segment Leads in Revenue Contribution
Among the various applications, street lighting currently contributes the largest share to overall market revenues. Municipalities and urban planners are increasingly investing in large-scale LED retrofit projects to replace outdated sodium-vapor and fluorescent systems. These projects not only reduce electricity consumption and maintenance costs but also contribute to enhanced public safety and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. Furthermore, the integration of motion sensors, dimming controls, and remote management systems is making LED streetlights smarter and more adaptive. Concurrently, architectural and commercial outdoor lighting is emerging as a promising segment, particularly driven by the rising demand for aesthetic illumination in public plazas, retail spaces, and entertainment venues. This convergence of efficiency, technology, and design is reshaping how outdoor spaces are lit and experienced.
The key regions considered for the Global Outdoor LED Lighting Market study include North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa. North America is expected to dominate the global market owing to the widespread implementation of energy-efficient lighting regulations, early adoption of smart infrastructure, and strong technological innovation. Europe closely follows, driven by the EU's stringent energy directives and aggressive sustainability targets that promote LED adoption in both public and private sectors. Meanwhile, the Asia Pacific region is anticipated to witness the fastest growth, fueled by rapid urbanization, expanding smart city projects, and government-led initiatives in countries such as China, India, and Japan. Latin America and the Middle East are also gaining momentum, supported by infrastructural modernization, commercial real estate expansion, and increased awareness regarding energy conservation.

Major market players included in this report are:

Signify Holding (Philips Lighting)
Acuity Brands, Inc.
Osram Licht AG
Hubbell Incorporated
General Electric Company
Cree Lighting (Ideal Industries, Inc.)
Eaton Corporation plc
Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd.
Nichia Corporation
Bridgelux, Inc.
Panasonic Holdings Corporation
Havells India Ltd.
LG Electronics Inc.
Zumtobel Group AG
Thorn Lighting Ltd.

Global Outdoor LED Lighting Market Report Scope:

Historical Data - 2023, 2024
Base Year for Estimation - 2024
Forecast period - 2025-2035
Report Coverage - Revenue forecast, Company Ranking, Competitive Landscape, Growth factors, and Trends
Regional Scope - North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; Middle East & Africa
Customization Scope - Free report customization (equivalent to up to 8 analysts' working hours) with purchase. Addition or alteration to country, regional & segment scope*

The objective of the study is to define market sizes of different segments & countries in recent years and to forecast the values for the coming years. The report is designed to incorporate both qualitative and quantitative aspects of the industry within the countries involved in the study. The report also provides detailed information about crucial aspects, such as driving factors and challenges, which will define the future growth of the market. Additionally, it incorporates potential opportunities in micro-markets for stakeholders to invest, along with a detailed analysis of the competitive landscape and product offerings of key players. The detailed segments and sub-segments of the market are explained above.

Key Takeaways:

Market Estimates & Forecast for 10 years from 2025 to 2035.
Annualized revenues and regional-level analysis for each market segment.
Detailed analysis of the geographical landscape with country-level analysis of major regions.
Competitive landscape with information on major players in the market.
Analysis of key business strategies and recommendations on future market approach.
Analysis of the competitive structure of the market.
Demand side and supply side analysis of the market.

Chapter 1. Global Outdoor LED Lighting Market Report Scope & Methodology

1.1. Research Objective
1.2. Research Methodology
- 1.2.1. Forecast Model
- 1.2.2. Desk Research
- 1.2.3. Top Down and Bottom-Up Approach
1.3. Research Attributes
1.4. Scope of the Study
- 1.4.1. Market Definition
- 1.4.2. Market Segmentation
1.5. Research Assumption
- 1.5.1. Inclusion & Exclusion
- 1.5.2. Limitations
- 1.5.3. Years Considered for the Study

Chapter 2. Executive Summary

2.1. CEO/CXO Standpoint
2.2. Strategic Insights
2.3. ESG Analysis
2.4. key Findings

Chapter 3. Global Outdoor LED Lighting Market Forces Analysis

3.1. Market Forces Shaping The Global Outdoor LED Lighting Market (2024-2035)
3.2. Drivers
- 3.2.1. rising global focus on sustainability
- 3.2.2. adoption of smart city initiatives
3.3. Restraints
- 3.3.1. relatively high initial investment cost
3.4. Opportunities
- 3.4.1. urgent drive to reduce carbon footprints

Chapter 4. Global Outdoor LED Lighting Industry Analysis

4.1. Porter's 5 Forces Model
- 4.1.1. Bargaining Power of Buyer
- 4.1.2. Bargaining Power of Supplier
- 4.1.3. Threat of New Entrants
- 4.1.4. Threat of Substitutes
- 4.1.5. Competitive Rivalry
4.2. Porter's 5 Force Forecast Model (2024-2035)
4.3. PESTEL Analysis
- 4.3.1. Political
- 4.3.2. Economical
- 4.3.3. Social
- 4.3.4. Technological
- 4.3.5. Environmental
- 4.3.6. Legal
4.4. Top Investment Opportunities
4.5. Top Winning Strategies (2025)
4.6. Market Share Analysis (2024-2025)
4.7. Global Pricing Analysis And Trends 2025
4.8. Analyst Recommendation & Conclusion

Chapter 5. Global Outdoor LED Lighting Market Size & Forecasts by Type 2025-2035

5.1. Market Overview
5.2. Global Outdoor LED Lighting Market Performance - Potential Analysis (2025)
5.3. LED Lights
- 5.3.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 5.3.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
5.4. Plasma Lamps
- 5.4.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 5.4.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
5.5. High-Intensity Discharge (HID) Lamps
- 5.5.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 5.5.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
5.6. Fluorescent Lights
- 5.6.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 5.6.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035

Chapter 6. Global Outdoor LED Lighting Market Size & Forecasts by Application 2025-2035

6.1. Market Overview
6.2. Global Outdoor LED Lighting Market Performance - Potential Analysis (2025)
6.3. Street Lighting
- 6.3.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 6.3.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
6.4. Highways and Roadways
- 6.4.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 6.4.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
6.5. Parking Lots
- 6.5.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 6.5.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
6.6. Architectural Lighting
- 6.6.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 6.6.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
6.7. Industrial and Commercial Outdoor Spaces
- 6.7.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 6.7.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
6.8. Others
- 6.8.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 6.8.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035

Chapter 7. Global Outdoor LED Lighting Market Size & Forecasts by Distribution Channel 2025-2035

7.1. Market Overview
7.2. Global Outdoor LED Lighting Market Performance - Potential Analysis (2025)
7.3. Direct Sales
- 7.3.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 7.3.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
7.4. Retail Sales
- 7.4.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 7.4.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
7.5. E-Commerce
- 7.5.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 7.5.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035

Chapter 8. Global Outdoor LED Lighting Market Size & Forecasts by Region 2025-2035

8.1. Growth Outdoor LED Lighting Market, Regional Market Snapshot
8.2. Top Leading & Emerging Countries
8.3. North America Outdoor LED Lighting Market
- 8.3.1. U.S. Outdoor LED Lighting Market
  - 8.3.1.1. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.3.1.2. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.3.1.3. Distribution channel breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.3.2. Canada Outdoor LED Lighting Market
  - 8.3.2.1. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.3.2.2. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.3.2.3. Distribution channel breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
8.4. Europe Outdoor LED Lighting Market
- 8.4.1. UK Outdoor LED Lighting Market
  - 8.4.1.1. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.4.1.2. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.4.1.3. Distribution channel breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.4.2. Germany Outdoor LED Lighting Market
  - 8.4.2.1. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.4.2.2. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.4.2.3. Distribution channel breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.4.3. France Outdoor LED Lighting Market
  - 8.4.3.1. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.4.3.2. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.4.3.3. Distribution channel breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.4.4. Spain Outdoor LED Lighting Market
  - 8.4.4.1. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.4.4.2. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.4.4.3. Distribution channel breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.4.5. Italy Outdoor LED Lighting Market
  - 8.4.5.1. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.4.5.2. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.4.5.3. Distribution channel breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.4.6. Rest of Europe Outdoor LED Lighting Market
  - 8.4.6.1. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.4.6.2. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.4.6.3. Distribution channel breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
8.5. Asia Pacific Outdoor LED Lighting Market
- 8.5.1. China Outdoor LED Lighting Market
  - 8.5.1.1. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.5.1.2. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.5.1.3. Distribution channel breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.5.2. India Outdoor LED Lighting Market
  - 8.5.2.1. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.5.2.2. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.5.2.3. Distribution channel breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.5.3. Japan Outdoor LED Lighting Market
  - 8.5.3.1. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.5.3.2. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.5.3.3. Distribution channel breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.5.4. Australia Outdoor LED Lighting Market
  - 8.5.4.1. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.5.4.2. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.5.4.3. Distribution channel breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.5.5. South Korea Outdoor LED Lighting Market
  - 8.5.5.1. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.5.5.2. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.5.5.3. Distribution channel breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.5.6. Rest of APAC Outdoor LED Lighting Market
  - 8.5.6.1. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.5.6.2. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.5.6.3. Distribution channel breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
8.6. Latin America Outdoor LED Lighting Market
- 8.6.1. Brazil Outdoor LED Lighting Market
  - 8.6.1.1. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.6.1.2. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.6.1.3. Distribution channel breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.6.2. Mexico Outdoor LED Lighting Market
  - 8.6.2.1. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.6.2.2. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.6.2.3. Distribution channel breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
8.7. Middle East and Africa Outdoor LED Lighting Market
- 8.7.1. UAE Outdoor LED Lighting Market
  - 8.7.1.1. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.7.1.2. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.7.1.3. Distribution channel breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.7.2. Saudi Arabia (KSA) Outdoor LED Lighting Market
  - 8.7.2.1. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.7.2.2. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.7.2.3. Distribution channel breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.7.3. South Africa Outdoor LED Lighting Market
  - 8.7.3.1. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.7.3.2. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.7.3.3. Distribution channel breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035

Chapter 9. Competitive Intelligence

9.1. Top Market Strategies
9.2. Signify Holding (Philips Lighting)
- 9.2.1. Company Overview
- 9.2.2. Key Executives
- 9.2.3. Company Snapshot
- 9.2.4. Financial Performance (Subject to Data Availability)
- 9.2.5. Product/Services Port
- 9.2.6. Recent Development
- 9.2.7. Market Strategies
- 9.2.8. SWOT Analysis
9.3. Acuity Brands, Inc.
9.4. Osram Licht AG
9.5. Hubbell Incorporated
9.6. General Electric Company
9.7. Cree Lighting (Ideal Industries, Inc.)
9.8. Eaton Corporation plc
9.9. Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd.
9.10. Nichia Corporation
9.11. Bridgelux, Inc.
9.12. Panasonic Holdings Corporation
9.13. Havells India Ltd.
9.14. LG Electronics Inc.
9.15. Zumtobel Group AG
9.16. Thorn Lighting Ltd.