The Lighting Market in Africa

WHAT DOES THIS STUDY OFFER?

The Report 'The Lighting Market in Africa' offers a comprehensive analysis of the African lighting sector, covering data on lamps, lighting fixtures, LEDs, and connected lighting. With this study, CSIL analyses trends in lighting consumption, providing 2019-2025 market size, market forecasts for 2026-2028, market size by country, distribution channels, end-user segments, and insights into the sector's imports and exports.

SCOPE OF THE ANALYSIS

The aim of this study is to provide a structured analysis of the African lighting market (lighting fixtures and lamps), in 20 major countries, addressing the need for informed insights in an evolving industry.

KEY TOPICS ANALYSED IN THE STUDY

1. PRODUCTION, CONSUMPTION AND TRADE OF LIGHTING FIXTURES AND LAMPS IN AFRICA

How large is the lighting market in Africa?

With this study, CSIL analyses the African lighting sector (including lighting fixtures and lamps) through tables and graphs, showing data on lighting production, consumption and international trade (imports and exports) for the historical series 2019-2025.

Lighting Market Data is provided for Africa as a whole and by country, highlighting the main market segments:

• residential indoor lighting
• professional indoor lighting
• outdoor lighting
• lamps

2. TRENDS AND TECHNOLOGIES IN THE AFRICAN LIGHTING INDUSTRY: LEDS AND CONNECTED LIGHTING

Key African lighting market trends analysed include the transition towards energy-efficient lighting, urbanisation, infrastructure development, and the growing role of LED technologies.

How relevant is LED lighting and Connected Smart lighting in Africa?

The overview section also shows the evolution and the incidence of LED lighting and connected / smart lighting technologies in the African countries.

3. INTERNATIONAL TRADE OF LIGHTING

How open is the market to international trade? How dependent is the market on imports?

The international trade of lighting fixtures and lamps in Africa is analysed through detailed tables on lighting exports and imports for the last 6 years, broken down by country and by geographic area of destination/origin.

4. MARKET STRUCTURE AND BUSINESS PERFORMANCE BY COUNTRY

Which African countries offer the highest growth potential?

This report describes the evolution of the lighting sector in Africa based on a selection of 20 largest countries (Algeria, Angola, Botswana, Cameroon, Cote d'Ivoire, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda), with detailed country tables including:

• lighting sector indicators (production, exports, imports, consumption) 2019-2025
• data by segment (lamps and residential, professional and outdoor lighting)
• country-level lighting forecasts for 2026-2028
• country's macroeconomic and business indicators.

5. COMPETITIVE SYSTEM ANALYSIS

What are the main lighting companies operating in Africa?

The African lighting market's competitive environment analysis offers performance data on 100 selected local and international companies providing:

• Lighting sales in Africa
• Share of sales in Africa on total sales
• Market share

The report also provides short company profiles of the main players by country.

6. DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS AND END-USE MARKETS

What are the main distribution channels for lighting products in Africa?

The study offers an overview of the distribution structure and channels development of the African lighting market, based on CSIL data and insights gathered through direct interviews with local players and importers operating in Africa, also going in-depth into international safety standards, and regulatory frameworks.

Lighting sales in Africa (total) and by sub-region (East, North, South, and West Africa) are broken down by distribution channel:

• Direct sales / Projects
• Wholesalers
• Retailers

7. MARKET TRENDS AND OUTLOOK: DEVELOPMENT AND FORECASTS OF THE AFRICAN LIGHTING MARKET

What are the perspectives of the lighting market in Africa?

CSIL's forecasts for the performance of the Lighting market in Africa are provided for the period 2026-2028, for Africa as a whole, by region and for each country considered.

METHODOLOGY: How was this study carried out?

The study was carried out by CSIL using the following research tools:

• Desk research: Macroeconomic and sector statistical data gathering and processing. Documentation on manufacturers and lighting segments from CSIL's databases and online sources.
• Field analysis. Direct interviews with local and international lighting manufacturers, importers/distributors and sector experts.

Total lighting is defined as the sum of:

• Lighting fixtures
• Lamps (LED and Conventional).

Geographical coverage

Africa and 20 countries across four sub-regions:

• North Africa: Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia
• South Africa: Angola, Botswana, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa.
• West Africa: Cameroon, Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, Nigeria, Senegal
• East Africa: Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda

Selected companies

What are the main lighting companies in Africa?

Among the largest considered companies in the report: Afrison LED, Asfour Crystal, Belux Eclairage, Eglo, Fenie Brossette, Fonroche, FSL, Ledvance, Litezone, Luxy Led, Med Light, NVC, Opple, Pabar, Prefos, Ragni, Regent Lighting, Salvi Lighting, Schreder, Signify, Siluz, Siraj Lighting, ULT Ultra Lighting Technology, Yankon, Zumtobel

Highlights

• CSIL estimates the African lighting market to be worth over USD 3 billion in 2025.
• The share of LED technology on the total African lighting market is gradually increasing.
• Outdoor and professional lighting are driving segments, both increasing over the average.
• The largest African lighting markets are Nigeria, South Africa, Egypt, Morocco, and Algeria.
• The African market is largely supplied by imports, with China as the main supplier.
• Nigeria, South Africa and Morocco represent the largest importers of lighting products in the area.
• Increasing investments by international lighting companies highlight the substantial market potential of the African continent.
• Lighting distribution in Africa is mainly covered by wholesalers.
• Lighting market demand in Africa is strongly driven by projects and government investments in large-scale infrastructures.