Report code: EU06
Publisher: CSIL
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Key Points from the Report
The European lighting industry is undergoing a structural transition from a product-driven market toward integrated, service-oriented ecosystems. As LED technology becomes increasingly commoditized and price competition intensifies, differentiation is shifting toward intelligent lighting solutions combining luminaires, controls, software, commissioning, and lifecycle services.
Europe. Lighting fixture imports by top country of origin, 2020-2025 EUR million, 2025 import share (%), and average annual growth 2020-2025
Source: CSIL; NOTE: the size of the bubble represents the import values of each country in EUR million
European Lighting Fixtures Market Size: According to CSIL, the European lighting fixtures market reached a value of approximately EUR 20 billion in 2025, slightly below the previous year. Germany, the United Kingdom, France, and Italy remain the largest lighting markets in Europe, together accounting for around half of total regional demand.
Lighting Trends and Innovation: LED technology now accounts for around 90% of new lighting fixtures introduced to the market, while the replacement cycle remains a significant growth opportunity. The share of connected lighting applications has exceeded 20%, particularly in outdoor lighting. Human Centric Lighting, smart controls, IoT connectivity, AI-enabled management platforms, and furniture-integrated lighting solutions are expanding the role of lighting beyond illumination and creating new market opportunities.
European Lighting Fixtures Trade and Imports: The European lighting fixtures industry continues to operate with a structural trade deficit and a high degree of market openness. Around half of total imports originate within Europe, while Asia-Pacific remains the leading external supplier, driven primarily by imports from China.
Leading Lighting Companies in Europe: The European lighting market remains relatively concentrated, with the top 20 manufacturers accounting for over 50% of total production in Europe. Regulatory developments, sustainability requirements, and technological innovation are reshaping competitive dynamics and influencing the distribution strategies of major lighting companies.
European Lighting Fixtures Market Forecasts: Overall, the European market for lighting fixtures is expected by CSIL to slightly decrease in 2026, while appear to be solid in the long term with a modest recovery expected in 2027 and 2028.
SCOPE AND STRUCTURE OF THE REPORT
Through this report, CSIL offers a reference analysis of lighting industry in Europe, combining quantitative and qualitative analysis, for country-level comparisons and medium-term market outlooks, including:
Historical data by country and by segment
Market forecasts with regional and country-level insights
LED lighting market evolution and share of smart lighting market
Distribution channels for lighting fixtures and market structure
International trade flows and market openness
Competitive landscape, lighting companies in Europe and performance
30 European countries including the 27 States of the European Union, plus the United Kingdom, Norway and Switzerland. The 30 countries are divided into five areas according to their geographical proximity and similarity in market characteristics:
Northern Europe: Denmark (DK), Finland (FI), Norway (NO) and Sweden (SE)
Western Europe: Belgium (BE), France (FR), Ireland (IE), Netherlands (NL) and the United Kingdom (UK). Unless otherwise specified, figures for Belgium include those for Luxembourg.
Central Europe (DACH): Germany (DE), Austria (AT) and Switzerland (CH)
Southern Europe: Greece (GR), Italy (IT), Portugal (PT) and Spain (ES)
Central-Eastern Europe: Bulgaria (BG), Cyprus (CY), Croatia (HR), Czech Republic (CZ), Estonia (EE), Hungary (HU), Latvia (LV), Lithuania (LT), Malta (MT), Poland (PL), Romania (RO), Slovakia (SK) and Slovenia (SI)
STRUCTURE OF THE REPORT
The report is structured into 7 chapters and an annexes, delivering an in-depth and comprehensive analysis of the European lighting fixtures market.
Scenario and Outlook for the Lighting Fixtures Market in Europe
A comprehensive overview of the market and lighting fixtures product segmentation in Europe, including forecasts:
Basic data on production, consumption, imports and exports at both European and country level (2020-2025)
Market breakdown by segment (residential, professional indoor and outdoor lighting) and by country
LED penetration and incidence across the European lighting fixtures market
Leading groups and evolution of market shares (2020–2025), including selected M&A deals
Market forecasts for Europe and individual countries (2026–2028)
European Lighting Fixtures Market: Country Analysis
A cross-country comparison of the performance of the lighting fixtures sector, including for each country:
Production, exports, imports and consumption of Lighting Fixtures (2020-2025)
Market breakdown by segment (residential, professional, outdoor)
Macroeconomic indicators (GDP, GDP per capita, inflation, construction investments)
Lighting fixtures market forecasts 2026-2028
International Trade and European Lighting Fixtures Market Openness
International trade dynamics of lighting fixtures in Europe over the years 2020-2025 analysed through:
Detailed tables and graphs on exports and imports both at European and country level
Exports and imports broken down by country and geographic area of destination and origin
Breakdown of exports and imports by segment (residential, professional)
Market Structure: Products and Applications
The lighting fixtures market in Europe is broken down by segment, product type and application:
Residential (Indoor) lighting: market value and product breakdown
Professional (Indoor) lighting: commercial and industrial applications
Outdoor lighting: market value and breakdown by application
Forecasts by segment 2026-2028
LED & Connected lighting incidence by segment
Lighting Fixtures in Europe: Distribution Channels
An overview of the distribution structure and channel development of the European lighting fixtures market, including :
Contract / Direct sales
Electrical wholesalers
Specialist Lighting Retailers
Lifestyle Retailers / Home Improvement / DIY
E-commerce
Competitive System: Lighting Fixtures Companies Operating in Europe
The competitive system analysis offers insight into leading local and foreign players, citing around 300 companies, operating in each application and design segment as well as in each country:
Sales and market shares of leading companies
Rankings by segment and by country
Company profiles of leading players
Focus on European lighting fixtures exports and market shares outside Europe, by area of destination
International Trade and Financial Analysis
Detailed tables on lighting fixtures exports and imports by single country (30 European Countries considered), for the last 6 years, broken down by country and by geographic area of destination/origin
Builds on a sample of around 115 European companies active in the lighting sector, a study of their main profitability ratios (ROA, ROE, and EBITDA), and measures their employee ratios.
Selected companies
What are the main lighting companies in Europe?
This report analyses over 480 companies, among local and international lighting companies operating in Europe. CSIL’s competitive system analysis in this study offers details on companies’ sales and profiles.
Among the largest companies considered in the report: Artemide, Bega, Briloner, Delta Light, Disano, Eclatec, Eglo, Erco, Fagerhult, Flos, Gewiss, Glamox, Ikea, LEDS-C4, Ledvance, Linea Light, Lival, Louis Poulsen, Luceco, LUG Light, Ragni, Robe Lighting, RZB, Schréder, SG Armaturen, Signify, Siteco, SLV, Thorpe, Trilux, Xal, Zumtobel
FAQ
The lighting fixtures market in Europe accounts for about EUR 20 billion according to CSIL. The report covers lighting fixtures market size (2020–2025) as well as segment breakdown (Residential, Professional, Outdoor), LED technology adoption, trade flows, distribution channels, and competitive landscape at a European and country level.
CSIL provides market forecasts 2026–2028 at a European and country level, based on macroeconomic projections, statistical analysis, and field research. After a short-term decline, long-term projections are estimated to remain solid.
The market is segmented into Residential indoor, Professional indoor (commercial + industrial), and Outdoor lighting. The report also provides estimates for applications and product destinations.
Detailed trade analysis shows lighting exports/imports by country and region for 2020-2025.
Distribution channels analysed include Contract/Direct sales, Electrical wholesalers, Lighting specialist retailers, Home Improvement/DIY stores, and E-commerce.
The report provides insights into the leading European manufacturers, including turnover, market share, and positioning of the main companies both within each market segment and by country.
The report provides data and analysis for the largest lighting markets in Europe, including Germany, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Poland, and Spain, alongside detailed coverage of 30 European countries.
The report analyses the main trends shaping the European lighting fixtures market, including the evolution of LED and connected lighting technology.
The report is based on a structured mixed methodology combining CSIL proprietary databases on manufacturers and retailers, official macroeconomic statistics and forecasts, official trade data, trade press and sector associations, and direct interviews with leading companies.
Summary of contents
(download the complete table of contents for free from this page and contact us for more details)
Methodology
Research tools and terminology, Contents
Executive summary
1. Scenario: Trends, market segment and figures by country
1.1 Market evolution and figures by country
1.2 LED installed stock in Europe
1.2 Leading groups in Europe and their market shares
1.3 Forecasts 2026-2028
2. Business performance: basic data and macroeconomic indicators by country
2.1 Northern Europe (Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden)
2.2. Western Europe (Belgium, France, Ireland, Netherlands, United Kingdom)
2.3 Central Europe (DACH: Austria, Germany, Switzerland)
2.4 Southern Europe (Greece, Italy, Portugal, Spain)
2.5 Central-Eastern Europe (Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Lithuania, Latvia, Malta, Poland, Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia)
3. International trade
3.1 Trade balance, exports and imports evolution
3.2 Top 10 exporting/importing Countries, exports/imports by main destinations/origin, export/import by product segment
3.3 Exports and imports by country and by geographical area of destination/origin
4. Market structure
4.1 Products and applications
4.2 Residential (indoor) lighting: sales breakdown by style and products
4.3 Professional (indoor) lighting: sales breakdown by products
4.3.1 Commercial lighting: sales breakdown by destinations
4.3.2 Industrial lighting: sales breakdown by destinations
4.4 Outdoor lighting: sales breakdown by products and destinations
4.5 Forecasts by destination segments
4.6 LED lighting
4.7 Innovation trends
4.8 Connected lighting
4.9 Connected applications
4.10 Intellectual Property
5. Distribution channels
5.1 Overview: Total Lighting, Residential and Professional Lighting Market
5.2 Lighting specialists
5.3 Furniture chains, furniture stores, department stores
5.4 Wholesalers
5.5 E-commerce
6. The competitive system: company market shares by application
6.1 Total lighting fixtures: leading players in Europe and market shares (consumption and production)
6.2 The European competitive system by market destination: Residential indoor (with a focus on design segment), Hospitality, Office, Retail, Art & Museums, Entertainment, Schools & Infrastructure, Industrial plants, Hazardous conditions, Marine, Healthcare, Emergency, Horticulture, Residential outdoor, Urban landscape & Christmas lighting, Street lighting, Tunnel lighting, Area lighting
7. The competitive system: company market shares by Country
7.1 The European competitive system by Country
Northern Europe (Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden)
Western Europe (Belgium, France, Netherlands, Ireland, United Kingdom)
7.2 Exports from Europe to Extra-European markets and Overseas
Annexes
Annex 1. International trade tables by Country
Annex 2. Financial Analysis: Key financial indicators and Employment analysis in a sample of over 100 manufacturers
Annex 3. List of selected European lighting companies mentioned in the Report
Key Points from the Report
The European lighting industry is undergoing a structural transition from a product-driven market toward integrated, service-oriented ecosystems. As LED technology becomes increasingly commoditized and price competition intensifies, differentiation is shifting toward intelligent lighting solutions combining luminaires, controls, software, commissioning, and lifecycle services.
Europe. Lighting fixture imports by top country of origin, 2020-2025 EUR million, 2025 import share (%), and average annual growth 2020-2025
Source: CSIL; NOTE: the size of the bubble represents the import values of each country in EUR million
European Lighting Fixtures Market Size: According to CSIL, the European lighting fixtures market reached a value of approximately EUR 20 billion in 2025, slightly below the previous year. Germany, the United Kingdom, France, and Italy remain the largest lighting markets in Europe, together accounting for around half of total regional demand.
Lighting Trends and Innovation: LED technology now accounts for around 90% of new lighting fixtures introduced to the market, while the replacement cycle remains a significant growth opportunity. The share of connected lighting applications has exceeded 20%, particularly in outdoor lighting. Human Centric Lighting, smart controls, IoT connectivity, AI-enabled management platforms, and furniture-integrated lighting solutions are expanding the role of lighting beyond illumination and creating new market opportunities.
European Lighting Fixtures Trade and Imports: The European lighting fixtures industry continues to operate with a structural trade deficit and a high degree of market openness. Around half of total imports originate within Europe, while Asia-Pacific remains the leading external supplier, driven primarily by imports from China.
Leading Lighting Companies in Europe: The European lighting market remains relatively concentrated, with the top 20 manufacturers accounting for over 50% of total production in Europe. Regulatory developments, sustainability requirements, and technological innovation are reshaping competitive dynamics and influencing the distribution strategies of major lighting companies.
European Lighting Fixtures Market Forecasts: Overall, the European market for lighting fixtures is expected by CSIL to slightly decrease in 2026, while appear to be solid in the long term with a modest recovery expected in 2027 and 2028.
SCOPE AND STRUCTURE OF THE REPORT
Through this report, CSIL offers a reference analysis of lighting industry in Europe, combining quantitative and qualitative analysis, for country-level comparisons and medium-term market outlooks, including:
Historical data by country and by segment
Market forecasts with regional and country-level insights
LED lighting market evolution and share of smart lighting market
Distribution channels for lighting fixtures and market structure
International trade flows and market openness
Competitive landscape, lighting companies in Europe and performance
30 European countries including the 27 States of the European Union, plus the United Kingdom, Norway and Switzerland. The 30 countries are divided into five areas according to their geographical proximity and similarity in market characteristics:
Northern Europe: Denmark (DK), Finland (FI), Norway (NO) and Sweden (SE)
Western Europe: Belgium (BE), France (FR), Ireland (IE), Netherlands (NL) and the United Kingdom (UK). Unless otherwise specified, figures for Belgium include those for Luxembourg.
Central Europe (DACH): Germany (DE), Austria (AT) and Switzerland (CH)
Southern Europe: Greece (GR), Italy (IT), Portugal (PT) and Spain (ES)
Central-Eastern Europe: Bulgaria (BG), Cyprus (CY), Croatia (HR), Czech Republic (CZ), Estonia (EE), Hungary (HU), Latvia (LV), Lithuania (LT), Malta (MT), Poland (PL), Romania (RO), Slovakia (SK) and Slovenia (SI)
STRUCTURE OF THE REPORT
The report is structured into 7 chapters and an annexes, delivering an in-depth and comprehensive analysis of the European lighting fixtures market.
Scenario and Outlook for the Lighting Fixtures Market in Europe
A comprehensive overview of the market and lighting fixtures product segmentation in Europe, including forecasts:
Basic data on production, consumption, imports and exports at both European and country level (2020-2025)
Market breakdown by segment (residential, professional indoor and outdoor lighting) and by country
LED penetration and incidence across the European lighting fixtures market
Leading groups and evolution of market shares (2020–2025), including selected M&A deals
Market forecasts for Europe and individual countries (2026–2028)
European Lighting Fixtures Market: Country Analysis
A cross-country comparison of the performance of the lighting fixtures sector, including for each country:
Production, exports, imports and consumption of Lighting Fixtures (2020-2025)
Market breakdown by segment (residential, professional, outdoor)
Macroeconomic indicators (GDP, GDP per capita, inflation, construction investments)
Lighting fixtures market forecasts 2026-2028
International Trade and European Lighting Fixtures Market Openness
International trade dynamics of lighting fixtures in Europe over the years 2020-2025 analysed through:
Detailed tables and graphs on exports and imports both at European and country level
Exports and imports broken down by country and geographic area of destination and origin
Breakdown of exports and imports by segment (residential, professional)
Market Structure: Products and Applications
The lighting fixtures market in Europe is broken down by segment, product type and application:
Residential (Indoor) lighting: market value and product breakdown
Professional (Indoor) lighting: commercial and industrial applications
Outdoor lighting: market value and breakdown by application
Forecasts by segment 2026-2028
LED & Connected lighting incidence by segment
Lighting Fixtures in Europe: Distribution Channels
An overview of the distribution structure and channel development of the European lighting fixtures market, including :
Contract / Direct sales
Electrical wholesalers
Specialist Lighting Retailers
Lifestyle Retailers / Home Improvement / DIY
E-commerce
Competitive System: Lighting Fixtures Companies Operating in Europe
The competitive system analysis offers insight into leading local and foreign players, citing around 300 companies, operating in each application and design segment as well as in each country:
Sales and market shares of leading companies
Rankings by segment and by country
Company profiles of leading players
Focus on European lighting fixtures exports and market shares outside Europe, by area of destination
International Trade and Financial Analysis
Detailed tables on lighting fixtures exports and imports by single country (30 European Countries considered), for the last 6 years, broken down by country and by geographic area of destination/origin
Builds on a sample of around 115 European companies active in the lighting sector, a study of their main profitability ratios (ROA, ROE, and EBITDA), and measures their employee ratios.
Selected companies
What are the main lighting companies in Europe?
This report analyses over 480 companies, among local and international lighting companies operating in Europe. CSIL’s competitive system analysis in this study offers details on companies’ sales and profiles.
Among the largest companies considered in the report: Artemide, Bega, Briloner, Delta Light, Disano, Eclatec, Eglo, Erco, Fagerhult, Flos, Gewiss, Glamox, Ikea, LEDS-C4, Ledvance, Linea Light, Lival, Louis Poulsen, Luceco, LUG Light, Ragni, Robe Lighting, RZB, Schréder, SG Armaturen, Signify, Siteco, SLV, Thorpe, Trilux, Xal, Zumtobel
FAQ
The lighting fixtures market in Europe accounts for about EUR 20 billion according to CSIL. The report covers lighting fixtures market size (2020–2025) as well as segment breakdown (Residential, Professional, Outdoor), LED technology adoption, trade flows, distribution channels, and competitive landscape at a European and country level.
CSIL provides market forecasts 2026–2028 at a European and country level, based on macroeconomic projections, statistical analysis, and field research. After a short-term decline, long-term projections are estimated to remain solid.
The market is segmented into Residential indoor, Professional indoor (commercial + industrial), and Outdoor lighting. The report also provides estimates for applications and product destinations.
Detailed trade analysis shows lighting exports/imports by country and region for 2020-2025.
Distribution channels analysed include Contract/Direct sales, Electrical wholesalers, Lighting specialist retailers, Home Improvement/DIY stores, and E-commerce.
The report provides insights into the leading European manufacturers, including turnover, market share, and positioning of the main companies both within each market segment and by country.
The report provides data and analysis for the largest lighting markets in Europe, including Germany, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Poland, and Spain, alongside detailed coverage of 30 European countries.
The report analyses the main trends shaping the European lighting fixtures market, including the evolution of LED and connected lighting technology.
The report is based on a structured mixed methodology combining CSIL proprietary databases on manufacturers and retailers, official macroeconomic statistics and forecasts, official trade data, trade press and sector associations, and direct interviews with leading companies.
Summary of contents
(download the complete table of contents for free from this page and contact us for more details)
Methodology
Research tools and terminology, Contents
Executive summary
1. Scenario: Trends, market segment and figures by country
1.1 Market evolution and figures by country
1.2 LED installed stock in Europe
1.2 Leading groups in Europe and their market shares
1.3 Forecasts 2026-2028
2. Business performance: basic data and macroeconomic indicators by country
2.1 Northern Europe (Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden)
2.2. Western Europe (Belgium, France, Ireland, Netherlands, United Kingdom)
2.3 Central Europe (DACH: Austria, Germany, Switzerland)
2.4 Southern Europe (Greece, Italy, Portugal, Spain)
2.5 Central-Eastern Europe (Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Lithuania, Latvia, Malta, Poland, Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia)
3. International trade
3.1 Trade balance, exports and imports evolution
3.2 Top 10 exporting/importing Countries, exports/imports by main destinations/origin, export/import by product segment
3.3 Exports and imports by country and by geographical area of destination/origin
4. Market structure
4.1 Products and applications
4.2 Residential (indoor) lighting: sales breakdown by style and products
4.3 Professional (indoor) lighting: sales breakdown by products
4.3.1 Commercial lighting: sales breakdown by destinations
4.3.2 Industrial lighting: sales breakdown by destinations
4.4 Outdoor lighting: sales breakdown by products and destinations
4.5 Forecasts by destination segments
4.6 LED lighting
4.7 Innovation trends
4.8 Connected lighting
4.9 Connected applications
4.10 Intellectual Property
5. Distribution channels
5.1 Overview: Total Lighting, Residential and Professional Lighting Market
5.2 Lighting specialists
5.3 Furniture chains, furniture stores, department stores
5.4 Wholesalers
5.5 E-commerce
6. The competitive system: company market shares by application
6.1 Total lighting fixtures: leading players in Europe and market shares (consumption and production)
6.2 The European competitive system by market destination: Residential indoor (with a focus on design segment), Hospitality, Office, Retail, Art & Museums, Entertainment, Schools & Infrastructure, Industrial plants, Hazardous conditions, Marine, Healthcare, Emergency, Horticulture, Residential outdoor, Urban landscape & Christmas lighting, Street lighting, Tunnel lighting, Area lighting
7. The competitive system: company market shares by Country
7.1 The European competitive system by Country
Northern Europe (Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden)
Western Europe (Belgium, France, Netherlands, Ireland, United Kingdom)
7.2 Exports from Europe to Extra-European markets and Overseas
Annexes
Annex 1. International trade tables by Country
Annex 2. Financial Analysis: Key financial indicators and Employment analysis in a sample of over 100 manufacturers
Annex 3. List of selected European lighting companies mentioned in the Report
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