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Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing in Germany Industry Data and Analysis
Turnover in the electrical lamp and luminaire manufacturing industry has fallen by an average of 5% to €4.3 billion since 2020. Over the past five years, the lamp and luminaire manufacturing industry in Germany has undergone a phase of structural change. This dynamic was primarily driven by the significant decline in automotive production, which is the most important sales market and generates almost a third of the industry's turnover. Falling demand, particularly for headlights, rear and interior lighting solutions, led to a drop in sales and intensified price pressure. At the same time, the slowdown in the construction industry had a negative impact on demand for luminaires in the building sector. This was compounded by the changeover to EU energy efficiency labelling, which forced numerous products off the market. The discontinuation of the classic light bulb accelerated the relocation of production abroad.In 2025, industry sales are expected to fall by 6%. The industry is currently under sustained margin and competitive pressure, not least due to the high proportion of imports from China, which dominates standard products. More and more manufacturers are therefore occupying niches with specialised lighting technology, intelligent lighting control and sustainable design solutions. The business field is increasingly shifting to the area of sophisticated, customised and ecologically optimised products - for construction projects as well as for the automotive sector and public projects. Companies with a focus on quality, innovation and exports are positioning themselves as particularly future-proof.By 2030, the industry's turnover is expected to fall by an average of 1.3% per year to 4 billion euros. The future of the lamp and luminaire manufacturing industry in Germany lies in technological specialisation and strategic realignment. Laser headlights are opening up new markets in the high-performance and premium sectors, while OLED luminaires are enabling design-orientated living solutions. In the coming years, the special state fund should ensure strong public demand for energy-efficient lighting. Established manufacturers are benefiting from growing market concentration, rising barriers to entry and targeted investments in smart lighting systems and human-centric lighting that supports health and productivity. Smaller suppliers are increasingly focussing on niche markets or seeking partnerships. The industry is increasingly transforming itself from a product supplier to an integrated solution provider with technological and design expertise - a decisive step for its future viability.
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What's included in this industry analysis
IBISWorld's research coverage on the Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany includes market sizing, forecasting, data and analysis from 2015-2030. The most recent publication was released August 2025.
About this industry
What's this industry report about?
The Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany operates under the WZ industry code C27.40DE. The industry specialises in the manufacture of light bulbs, light fittings and parts thereof. Its products also include lighting fixtures and parts thereof. However, its activities do not include the manufacture of glass blanks for light bulbs and other glassware required as parts for lamps and luminaires, as well as electrical installation material for lighting fixtures. Related terms covered in the Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany include energy efficiency class, halog lamp, human centric lighting, artificial intelligence (ki), lamp, light and organic light-emitting diode (oled).
What's included in this industry?
Products and services covered in Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany include Ceiling and wall lighting, Headlights and Electrical lighting fixtures made of plastic and other materials.
What companies are included in this industry?
Companies covered in the Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany include Ams-Osram AG, Marelli Automotive Lighting Reutlingen (Germany) GmbH and Ledvance GmbH.
Performance
What's included in the Performance chapter?
The Performance chapter covers detailed analysis, datasets, detailed current performance, sources of volatility and an outlook with forecasts for the Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany.
Questions answered in this chapter include what's driving current industry performance, what influences industry volatility, how do successful businesses overcome volatility, what's driving the industry outlook. This analysis is supported with data and statistics on industry revenues, costs, profits, businesses and employees.
Products & Markets
What's included in the Products and Markets chapter?
The Products and Markets chapter covers detailed product and service segmentation, analysis of major markets and international trade data for the for the Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany.
Questions answered in this chapter include how are the industry's products and services performing, what are innovations in industry products and services, what products or services do successful businesses offer and what's influencing demand from the industry's markets. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by product and service segmentation and major markets.
Geographic Breakdown
What's included in the Geographic Breakdown chapter?
The Geographic Breakdown chapter covers detailed analysis and datasets on regional performance of the Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany.
Questions answered in this chapter include where are industry businesses located and how do businesses use location to their advantage. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by location.
Competitive Forces
What's included in the Competitive Forces chapter?
The Competitive Forces chapter covers the concentration, barriers to entry and supplier and buyer profiles in the Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany. This includes data and statistics on industry market share concentration, barriers to entry, substitute products and buyer & supplier power.
Questions answered in this chapter include what impacts the industry's market share concentration, how do successful businesses handle concentration, what challenges do potential industry entrants face, how can potential entrants overcome barriers to entry, what are substitutes for industry services, how do successful businesses compete with substitutes and what power do buyers and suppliers have over the industry and how do successful businesses manage buyer & supplier power.
Companies
What's included in the Companies chapter?
The Companies chapter covers Key Takeaways, Market Share and Companies in the Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany. This includes data and analysis on companies operating in the industry that hold a market share greater than 5%.
Questions answered in this chapter include what companies have a meaningful market share and how each company is performing.
External Environment
What's included in the External Environment chapter?
The External Environment chapter covers Key Takeaways, External Drivers, Regulation & Policy and Assistance in the Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany. This includes data and statistics on factors impacting industry revenue such as economic indicators, regulation, policy and assistance programs.
Questions answered in this chapter include what demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the industry, what regulations impact the industry, what assistance is available to this industry.
Financial Benchmarks
What's included in the Financial Benchmarks chapter?
The Financial Benchmarks chapter covers Key Takeaways, Cost Structure, Financial Ratios, Valuation Multiples and Key Ratios in the Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany. This includes financial data and statistics on industry performance including key cost inputs, profitability, key financial ratios and enterprise value multiples.
Questions answered in this chapter include what trends impact industry costs and how financial ratios have changed overtime.
Industry Data
What's included in the Industry Data chapter?
The Industry Data chapter includes 10 years of historical data with 5 years of forecast data covering statistics like revenue, industry value add, establishments, enterprises, employment and wages in the Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the market size of the Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany in 2026?
The market size of the Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany is €4.3bn in 2026.
How many businesses are there in the Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany in 2025?
There are 191 businesses in the Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany, which has declined at a CAGR of 0.6 % between 2020 and 2025.
How may import tariffs affect the Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany?
The Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany is likely to be significantly impacted by import tariffs with imports accounting for a high share of industry revenue.
How may export tariffs affect the Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany?
The Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany is likely to be significantly impacted by export tariffs with exports accounting for a high share of industry revenue.
Has the Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany has been declining at a CAGR of 5.0 % between 2020 and 2025.
What is the forecast growth of the Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany is expected to decline.
What are the biggest companies in the Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany?
The biggest companies operating in the Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany are Ams-Osram AG, Marelli Automotive Lighting Reutlingen (Germany) GmbH and Ledvance GmbH
What does the Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany include?
Ceiling and wall lighting and Headlights are part of the Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany?
The company holding the most market share in the Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany is Ams-Osram AG.
How competitive is the Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany?
The level of competition is high and steady in the Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany.
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