The World Market for Outdoor Lighting

SCOPE AND STRUCTURE OF THE WORLD OUTDOOR LIGHTING MARKET REPORT

The CSIL report “The World Market for Outdoor Lighting” provides a comprehensive overview through quantitative data, qualitative analysis and competitive intelligence. It examines the evolution of the outdoor lighting fixtures market from 2020 to 2025 and provides forecasts through 2028.

The study includes:

• Historical data on outdoor lighting fixtures market at a global, regional, and country level
• Outdoor lighting fixtures market forecasts up to 2028
• Evolution and breakdowns by destinations/product categories
• Distribution channels for outdoor lighting fixtures
• Focus on connected lighting incidence and applications
• Competitive landscape and performance of the leading outdoor lighting companies

Now in its 8th edition, the report is part of CSIL’s global monitoring of the lighting fixtures industry and international lighting markets.

Geographical Coverage:

The report provides global and regional analysis, with detailed coverage of 70 major lighting fixtures markets grouped by 6 macro geographic regions:

• North America: Canada, Mexico and the United States
• South America: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Venezuela
• European Union (27) + Norway, Switzerland and the United Kingdom: Austria, Belgium (including Luxembourg), Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, plus Norway, Switzerland and the United Kingdom
• Other Europe: Belarus, Kazakhstan, Russia, Serbia, Turkiye, Ukraine
• Asia and Pacific; Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, China, Thailand, Vietnam
• Middle East and Africa: Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates

STRUCTURE OF THE OUTDOOR LIGHTING MARKET REPORT

The report is structured into 7 chapters, delivering an in-depth and comprehensive analysis of the outdoor lighting fixtures market worldwide.

Scenario and Forecasts

This section highlights the evolution of the global outdoor lighting fixtures market and provides short- and medium-term outlooks:

• Breakdown and evolution of outdoor lighting fixtures market
• LED penetration and incidence in the outdoor lighting market
• Total and outdoor lighting market estimates by geographic region and by country
• Leading groups and market shares, including selected M&A deals
• Outdoor lighting fixtures market forecasts 2026-2028

Market Structure: Products and Applications

The outdoor lighting fixtures market is broken down by destination segment, product type and geographic region:

• Evolution of destination segments: residential outdoor, urban landscape, Christmas/Festive lighting, streets and major roads, tunnel lighting, sport facilities/parking lots/gas stations
• Breakdown of outdoor lighting market by product category: pole mounted fixtures, outdoor projectors/floodlights, wall outdoor lighting, Christmas/Festive lighting, step lighting, bollards
• Breakdown of outdoor lighting market by geographic region and destination segment
• Evolution of destination segments in each geographic region: North America, South America, Asia-Pacific (focus on China, India, and Japan), Europe, Middle East and Africa

Connected Lighting: How smart controls, adaptive lighting and digital infrastructure are reshaping the outdoor lighting market?

This chapter analyses the overlap between outdoor and connected lighting, one of the most influential trend affecting the whole segment. through:

• Evolution of connected lighting share
• Share of connected lighting on outdoor lighting fixtures at a global and regional level
• Focus on lighting controls and protocols
• Examples of connected lighting applications to outdoor lighting fixture products

Distribution Channels for Outdoor Lighting Fixtures Worldwide

An overview of the distribution structure and channel development including:

• Direct sales/Contract/Projects
• Lighting specialists
• Furniture chains, DIY, Furniture stores
• Electrical wholesalers
• E-commerce

Competitive System: Market Shares by Application and by Geographic Region

The competitive analysis examines more than 600 companies operating in the outdoor lighting segment with:

• Sales and market shares of leading companies
• Rankings by segment and application/destination
• Rankings by geographic region
• Company profiles of leading players

Annexes

• Financial Analysis – Key financial indicators and employment analysis in a sample of around 100 companies
• List of mentioned companies

SELECTED COMPANIES

What are the main outdoor lighting companies on a global level?

This report analyses over 600 lighting companies operating around the world. CSIL’s competitive system analysis in this study offers details on companies’ sales and profiles.

Among the largest companies considered in the report:

Acuity, Bega, Celsa, Coleto Brands, Cree Lighting, Current, Eclatec, Eglo, Fagerhult, Flos, Gewiss LightZone, Havells, Home Depot, Ikea, Leedarson, Ledvance, LSI Industries, Musco Sports, NVC, Opple, Panasonic, RAB Lighting, Ragni, Schreder, Signify, Siteco, Tospo, Unilumin, Yankon, Zumtobel

FAQ

1. What is the size of the global outdoor lighting market?

The world outdoor lighting market reached a value of around US$23 billion in 2025, according to CSIL. The report provides market size data for 2020–2025, including detailed breakdowns by country, geographic region, as well as destination and product subsegments.

2. Does the report include market forecasts for the outdoor lighting industry?

Yes. The report provides market forecasts for 2026–2028 at global level, based on macroeconomic projections, CSIL’s statistical analysis, and field research.

3. How is the outdoor lighting fixtures market segmented?

To provide as granular a view as possible of the size and structure of the outdoor lighting market, the CSIL report segments the market by geographic region/country, by end-use destination, and by product application.

4. Which distribution channels are considered in the analysis of the outdoor lighting fixtures market?

The report shows a global breakdown of the market by channel as well as its evolution over the past years. Distribution channels analysed include direct/contract project sales, lighting specialists, furniture chains/DIY stores/furniture stores, wholesalers/electrical distributors, and e-commerce.

5. Who are the largest players in the outdoor lighting segment?

Leading companies in the segment include Acuity, Bega, Celsa, Coleto Brands, Cree Lighting, Current, Eclatec, Eglo, Fagerhult, Flos, Gewiss LightZone, Havells, Home Depot, Ikea, Leedarson, Ledvance, LSI Industries, Musco Sports, NVC, Opple, Panasonic, RAB Lighting, Ragni, Schreder, Signify, Siteco, Tospo, Unilumin, Yankon and Zumtobel. In total, the report covers over 600 companies, including both local players and internationally active companies, with turnover, market share and competitive positioning by segment and by country.

6. What are the main trends in the outdoor lighting market?

Connected and smart lighting applications are expanding fastest in street lighting and public infrastructure, particularly in Europe and the United States, while transition to LED technology is almost completed.

7. How is the outdoor lighting fixtures market segmented by destination and end-use application?

The outdoor lighting market is segmented by end-use application:

• Residential outdoor (home gardens lighting, and architectural lighting for common spaces in residential buildings)
• Urban landscape (architectural lighting for city centers, “city beautification”: parks, facades, squares, monuments)
• Festive/Christmas lighting
• Streets and major roads (pole-mounted for streets and major roads, pathways and bikeways)
• Tunnel lighting
• Sport facilities, parking lots, gas stations

This segmentation is used throughout the report to analyse market value, demand structure, and competitive positioning by application.

8. What methodology, sources and tools CSIL used to carry out this research report?

The report is based on a structured mixed methodology combining CSIL’s proprietary databases on manufacturers and retailers, official macroeconomic statistics and forecasts, trade press and sector associations, and direct interviews with leading companies.