Automotive Light Emitting Diode (LED) Bulbs Global Market Report 2024

The automotive light emitting diode (led) bulbs market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $9.32 billion in 2023 to $10.23 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.8%. The growth in the historical period can be attributed to increased awareness of energy efficiency, adherence to regulatory standards, a focus on safety and visibility, and an emphasis on aesthetics and design in vehicle lighting.

The automotive light emitting diode (led) bulbs market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $15.1 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the increasing adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), the development of autonomous vehicles, the integration of smart lighting and connectivity features, a growing emphasis on sustainability and green practices, and the continued advancement of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). Major trends in the forecast period include the use of matrix LED headlights, the incorporation of animated lighting elements, miniaturization of lighting components, customization and personalization options for vehicle lighting, and the integration of LiDAR technology.

Technological advancements in automotive light-emitting diode (LED) technology are expected to be a significant driver of growth in the automotive LED bulbs market. New technologies such as micro-adaptive front lighting systems (µAFS) LED headlights, bend lighting headlamps, and flexible organic light-emitting diodes (OLED) for vehicle lighting are contributing to the market's growth. For instance, in January 2022, Magnachip Semiconductor Corporation, a Luxembourg-based company specializing in analog and mixed-signal semiconductor platform solutions, introduced its organic light-emitting diode display integrated circuit (OLED DDIC) designed for next-generation automotive displays. This OLED DDIC is based on 40 nm process technology and is tailored for center stack displays and instrument cluster displays, offering a wide range of resolutions, including Full High Definition (FHD), suitable for both rigid and flexible OLED displays. Moreover, this next-generation DDIC is designed as an all-in-one solution, integrating source drivers, gate drivers, and timing controllers on a single chip, reducing production costs. As a result, the increasing adoption of advanced LED technologies is expected to drive the demand for automotive LED bulbs, furthering market growth.

These LED automotive light bulbs are used across different vehicle types, including passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, and heavy commercial vehicles. Light commercial vehicles encompass those with a gross vehicle mass of up to 3.5 tonnes, primarily designed for the transportation of goods or specialized equipment. Examples of such vehicles include utility vehicles, panel vans, cab chassis vehicles, and goods vans. Automotive light-emitting diode bulbs find applications in front adaptive lighting, rear adaptive lighting, and ambient adaptive lighting, and they are made available to consumers through original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and aftermarket sales channels.

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Major companies operating in the automotive light-emitting diode (LED) bulbs market are actively developing new products like digital front lighting to expand their customer base, boost sales, and increase revenue. Digital front lighting (DFL) is an advanced automotive lighting technology that surpasses traditional adaptive or swiveling headlights. For example, in July 2023, Italy-based company Marelli, in collaboration with Austria-based semiconductor firm ams-OSRAM AG, introduced h-Digi microLED. This product stands out with its use of a matrix illumination system comprising approximately 40,000 LED pixels (20,000 per bulb). This innovative system selectively controls the LEDs to provide highly adaptable low-beam and high-beam light distributions suitable for various driving conditions, including town, country, highway, and adverse weather scenarios. The Marelli microLED system is built upon the EVIYOS 2.0 light source from ams OSRAM, and it achieves this enhanced adjustability of the illumination field through a unique optical lens system and a new electronic control developed by Marelli's automotive lighting and sensing division. These innovations are aimed at providing advanced lighting solutions to meet the evolving needs of the automotive industry.

The automotive light-emitting diode (LED) bulbs market faces a significant challenge due to the high cost of advanced LED lighting solutions. Although these LED bulbs offer improved efficiency and longer lifespans, their production costs have been increasing due to lower sales volume. Consequently, automotive LED lights are considerably more expensive compared to traditional halogen bulbs commonly used in vehicles. For instance, in 2020, the cost of an LED lighting bulb at the package level was approximately $5 per kilometer, with luminaires costing between $20 and $100 per kilometer. In contrast, advanced LED lighting options like OLEDs are substantially more expensive, with costs ranging from $300 to $500 per kilometer at the panel level. This price disparity poses a challenge in the adoption of advanced LED lighting solutions in the automotive industry.

Growing environmental concerns regarding global warming and carbon emissions have led to increased customer interest in Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs). OLEDs use organic materials in their emitting panels and offer advantages such as color tuning and the creation of light panels. Major automobile manufacturers like BMW and Audi have adopted OLED technology in their vehicles, particularly for taillights. This choice is motivated by the flexibility, efficiency, and uniform lighting provided by OLEDs, aligning with the industry's commitment to sustainability and reducing carbon emissions.

The increasing demand for luxury vehicles is expected to drive the growth of the automotive Light-Emitting Diode (LED) bulbs market. Luxury vehicles offer a higher level of comfort, performance, features, and quality compared to standard or mass-market cars. They often come equipped with the latest technologies, including advanced LED lighting systems such as LED headlights, taillights, and interior lighting. This rising demand for luxury vehicles contributes to the adoption of advanced LED lighting solutions. For example, recent reports from Cox Automotive, a US-based software company, indicate that luxury car sales have seen significant growth, accounting for nearly 18% of all car sales in 2022. This trend has also resulted in higher industry average transaction prices (ATPs). The percentage of luxury vehicles in overall sales has continued to increase, with the average luxury car customer paying a record high of $67,050 for a new vehicle in November 2022. This increase in luxury vehicle sales is a key driver of the automotive LED bulbs market.

In October 2022, Plastic Omnium, a French company specializing in headlights and signal lighting products, acquired Varroc Engineering Limited for an undisclosed sum. This strategic acquisition is intended to enhance Plastic Omnium's portfolio of lighting products. Varroc Engineering Limited is an Indian-based automotive component manufacturer and supplier.

Major companies operating in the automotive light emitting diode (led) bulbs market include SG Automotive, Hella, KOITO, Magneti Marelli, OSRAM, Valeo, Stanley Electric Co. Ltd., Varroc Lighting Systems, Koninklijke Philips N.V., Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai Group, Toyota Motor Corporations, Zizala Corporations, Automotive Lighting, Flextronics Automotive GmbH & Co. KG (formerly Sidler Automotive), Grupo Antolin, Irausa S.A., Ichikoh Industries Ltd., SL Corporation, NAOEVO, ZKW Group, Lumileds Holding B.V., General Electric, Cree Inc., Diode Dynamics, Morimoto, GTR Lighting, J.W. Speaker Corporation, Baja Designs, Vision X, Rigid Industries, KC HiLiTES, Anzo USA, Putco, Oracle Lighting, Auxbeam, Fahren, SEALIGHT, BEAMTECH, HIKARI, Lasfit

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the automotive light emitting diode bulbs market in 2023. North America was the second-largest region in the automotive light emitting diode (LED) bulbs market. The regions covered in the automotive light emitting diode (led) bulbs market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa

The countries covered in the automotive light emitting diode (led) bulbs market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada

The automotive light emitting diode (LED) bulbs market consists of sales of dual in-line package (DIP) LEDs, surface mounted diode (SMD), LEDs and chip on board (COB) LEDs. 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.


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