High Brightness LED Global Market Report 2026

High-brightness LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) are a category of LEDs known for emitting powerful light while still being energy-efficient and durable. These LEDs are frequently utilized in applications such as automotive lighting, signage, outdoor lighting, and display screens. They generate intense illumination due to advanced technology, providing advantages such as reduced energy consumption, extended lifespan, and quicker response times in comparison to conventional lighting solutions.

The primary categories of high-brightness LEDs are differentiated by voltage ratings, specifically 6V, 12V, and 24V. High-brightness LEDs that are rated at 6V require a forward voltage of approximately 6 volts for optimal operation. These LEDs can be manufactured using various technologies, including mesa, flip chip, and vertical. They are available through multiple distribution channels, both offline and online. High-brightness LEDs are versatile and used in a wide range of applications, such as automotive lighting, general lighting, backlighting, mobile devices, signals and signage, among others. Their end users span across commercial, residential, and industrial sectors, among others.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs on semiconductor materials, LED chips, and lighting components have increased manufacturing costs for high brightness LEDs, particularly affecting imports from key Asian producers. Automotive lighting, signage, and backlighting applications face the highest cost pressure due to their reliance on high performance LED modules. However, tariffs have also encouraged localized LED packaging, stimulated domestic component sourcing, and supported innovation in cost optimized high brightness LED technologies.

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The high brightness led market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $25.5 billion in 2025 to $27.64 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to early adoption of energy efficient lighting, increasing use of leds in automotive systems, growth of electronic signage demand, rising penetration of leds in consumer electronics, adoption of backlighting technologies.

The high brightness led market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $36.51 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to expansion of smart city infrastructure, rising demand for advanced outdoor lighting, growing use of high power leds in industrial settings, increasing shift toward sustainable lighting, advancements in flip chip and vertical led technologies. Major trends in the forecast period include rising demand for high brightness leds in automotive lighting, increasing use of leds for outdoor and smart city signage, growing adoption of leds in mobile devices and backlighting, expansion of high efficiency led solutions for general illumination, rising shift toward long lifespan and low energy lighting technologies.

The increasing demand for electronic devices is expected to drive the high-brightness LED market going forward. Electronic devices are components that regulate the flow of electrical currents for information processing and system control. The demand for electronic devices is rising due to technological innovation, lifestyle changes, market expansion in emerging economies, and growing environmental awareness. Electronic devices utilize the superior performance, energy efficiency, and design flexibility of HB-LEDs, accelerating their adoption in consumer electronics and supporting market growth. For example, in February 2024, according to the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association, a Japan-based trade organization, consumer electronic equipment production reached $201.91 million (¥31,685 million), up from $149.27 million (¥23,425 million) in January 2023. Therefore, the increasing demand for electronic devices is driving the growth of the high-brightness LED market.

Leading companies in the high-brightness LED market are focused on developing innovative LEDs for large-format, high-resolution video screens to improve visual performance, energy efficiency, and durability. These advancements address the growing need for vibrant, reliable displays in areas such as digital signage, sports arenas, and outdoor advertising. Engineered to provide exceptional clarity and brightness, these LEDs are essential for large-format, high-resolution displays commonly used in outdoor billboards, stadiums, and digital signage. For example, in February 2023, Cree LED, a US-based LED solutions provider, introduced three new surface mount diode (SMD) LEDs specifically designed for large-format, high-resolution video screens. These products are intended to enhance image quality and reliability across diverse display environments, including stadiums, airports, command centers, and outdoor signage. Each LED delivers high brightness for vibrant colors and clear visibility, even in challenging lighting, and is built to endure harsh environmental conditions, making it suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.

In November 2023, Acuity Brands, a U.S.-based provider of lighting and building management solutions, acquired the Arize line of horticulture lighting products from Current Lighting Solutions LLC for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aims to expand Acuity Brands' capabilities in the horticulture lighting market, positioning the company to meet the rising demand for advanced lighting solutions in controlled environment agriculture. This initiative will help growers boost productivity while reducing energy usage. Current Lighting Solutions LLC is a U.S.-based company specializing in high-brightness LED products.

Major companies operating in the high brightness led market are Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., LG Electronics, General Electric Company, Broadcom, Eaton Technologies, Koninklijke Philips N.V., Toyoda Gosei Co. Ltd., Lite-On Technology Corporation, OSRAM Licht, Seoul Semiconductor Co. Ltd., Everlight Electronics Co. Ltd., Viewsonic Corporation, Cree LED, Lumileds Holding B.V., Moritex Corporation, Lumex, Plessey, Kingbright Company LLC., Genesis Photonics Inc., Intematix Corporation, Luckylight Electronics Co. Ltd, Epistar Corporation, Nichia Corporation, American Bright Optoelectronics Corporation, Syska

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the high brightness LED market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the high brightness led market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the high brightness led market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The high brightness LED market consists of sales of products, including LED bulbs and lamps, LED strips and modules, LED displays and screens, traffic signals and signs, and flashlights and portable lighting devices. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

High Brightness LED Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses high brightness led market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: 6V; 12V; 24V
• 2) By Technology: Mesa; Flip Chip; Vertical
• 3) By Distribution Channel: Offline; Online
• 4) By Application: Automotive Lighting; General Lighting; Backlighting; Mobile Device; Signals And Signage; Other Applications
• 5) By End-Use Sector: Commercial; Residential; Industrial; Other End-Users
• Subsegments:
• 1) By 6V: Standard 6V LEDs; High Power 6V LEDs; RGB 6V LEDs
• 2) By 12V: Standard 12V LEDs; High Power 12V LEDs; RGB 12V LEDs
• 3) By 24V: Standard 24V LEDs; High Power 24V LEDs; RGB 24V LEDs
• Companies Mentioned: Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.; LG Electronics; General Electric Company; Broadcom; Eaton Technologies; Koninklijke Philips N.V.; Toyoda Gosei Co. Ltd.; Lite-On Technology Corporation; OSRAM Licht; Seoul Semiconductor Co. Ltd.; Everlight Electronics Co. Ltd.; Viewsonic Corporation; Cree LED; Lumileds Holding B.V.; Moritex Corporation; Lumex; Plessey; Kingbright Company LLC.; Genesis Photonics Inc.; Intematix Corporation; Luckylight Electronics Co. Ltd; Epistar Corporation; Nichia Corporation; American Bright Optoelectronics Corporation; Syska
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
• Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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