High Intensity Discharge (HID) Bulbs Market Report 2026

The high intensity discharge (hid) bulbs market size has declined steeply in recent years. It will grow from " $2.49 billion in 2025 to $2.09 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -15.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising industrialization, increasing urban infrastructure, adoption of automated lighting systems, demand for high-intensity illumination, development of HID technology.

The high intensity discharge (hid) bulbs market size is expected to see steep decline in the next few years. It will grow to $1.04 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -16.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing renewable energy integration, smart city initiatives, demand for automotive lighting upgrades, advancements in IoT-enabled lighting, focus on energy-efficient and sustainable lighting solutions. Major trends in the forecast period include energy efficiency optimization, advanced plasma arc technology, long-life bulb innovations, smart lighting integration, customizable light spectrums.

Rising demand for bulbs with high luminaire values is driving the high-intensity discharge bulb market. High-intensity discharge bulb (HID) headlamps provide more high-intensity light on the road than traditional halogen headlamps. HID headlamps provide a cool white color at a temperature of 4,500 Kelvin, compared to yellowish halogen headlamps at 3,200 Kelvin. Furthermore, HID lamps illuminate a larger area compared to halogen headlights.

The increasing investments in infrastructure development are expected to significantly boost the growth of the high-intensity discharge (HID) bulb market. Infrastructure development encompasses the planning, design, financing, construction, and maintenance of essential physical and organizational structures that support the functioning of society and the economy. HID bulbs play a crucial role in infrastructure development by providing reliable, energy-efficient, and high-quality lighting solutions tailored to various project needs, thereby enhancing safety, functionality, and aesthetics in these investments. For instance, in October 2024, the India Brand Equity Foundation, a trust established by the Department of Commerce in India, reported that the capital investment outlay for infrastructure in the Interim Budget 2024-25 has increased by 11.1% to ₹11.11 lakh crore (approximately $133.86 billion), which represents 3.4% of GDP. As a result, the rise in infrastructure investment is set to drive the growth of the HID bulb market.

Companies within the high-intensity discharge (HID) bulb market are increasingly pursuing mergers and acquisitions to enhance their financial strength and expand their product offerings. These strategic initiatives aim to achieve objectives such as market expansion, technology improvement, cost reduction, and gaining a competitive edge. For example, in September 2024, Focuslight Technologies Inc., a China-based company specializing in high-power diode lasers (photon generation) and laser optics (photon control) for various applications, acquired optical component assets from OSRAM Licht AG for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition strengthens Focuslight Technologies Inc.’s product portfolio and bolsters its position in the photonics market. This strategic decision enables Focuslight to utilize advanced optical technologies, enhance its manufacturing capabilities, and provide customers with innovative solutions in laser and optical applications. OSRAM Licht AG, based in Germany, is a photonics company known for its unique product portfolio and technologies for sensing, illumination, and visualization.

Major companies operating in the high intensity discharge (hid) bulbs market are Acuity Brands Lighting Inc., Lithonia Lighting, Bulbrite Industries Inc., Contrac Lighting, Crompton Greaves Ltd., EYE Lighting International of North America Inc., Feit Electric Company, General Electric Company, Halonix Limited, Havells India Limited, NVC Lighting Technology Corporation, OSRAM GmbH, Hella KGaA Hueck & Co., Valeo S.A., Koito Manufacturing Co. Ltd., Panasonic Corporation, Hubbell Incorporated, First SOURCE Electrical LLC, PAK, Yankon Group Co. Ltd., Cnlight Co. Ltd., Opple Lighting Co. Ltd., Sylvania, Eaton Corporation, Robertson Worldwide, Koninklijke Philips N.V., Ushio America Inc., Venture Lighting International Inc., Westinghouse Lighting Corporation, Advanced Lighting Technologies Inc., American Electric Lighting, Iwasaki Electric Co. Ltd., Narva Lichtquellen GmbH & Co. KG, Neolux, Toshiba Lighting & Technology Corporation.

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 have influenced the high-intensity discharge (HID) lighting market by increasing import costs on bulbs, lamps, and related components, disrupting supply chains and raising production expenses. Industrial and automotive segments, particularly in Asia-Pacific regions such as China and India, are most affected due to their reliance on imported raw materials and components. While tariffs have posed challenges by slowing adoption and raising prices, they have also encouraged local manufacturing, innovation in cost-efficient HID solutions, and the development of alternative energy-efficient lighting options.

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High-intensity discharge light bulbs and lamps are a family of gas-discharge arc lamps that create light by sending an electrical discharge between two electrodes and through plasma, or ionized gas.

The main product types of high-intensity discharge (HID) bulbs are metal halide light, high-pressure sodium light, xenon arc light, and others. A metal halide lamp is an electrical lamp that generates light through an electric arc using a gaseous mixture of vaporized mercury and metal halides (compounds of metals with bromine or iodine). The products are operated in online and offline modes and are distributed through OEM and aftermarket channels. The various applications include industrial, agriculture, medical, and others.Asia Pacific was the largest region in the high intensity discharge (HID) bulbs market in 2025. The regions covered in the high intensity discharge (hid) bulbs 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 intensity discharge (hid) bulbs market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The high-intensity discharge (HID) bulbs market consists of sales of metal halide light, high-pressure sodium light, xenon arc light, and other high-intensity discharge (HID) bulbs. 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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