Lighting Control System Market Report 2026

The lighting control system market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $49.71 billion in 2025 to $58.61 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increased adoption of intelligent lighting components, early deployment in building automation, growth in sensor-integrated lighting products, rising need for energy-saving lighting controls, expansion of connected lighting ecosystems.

The lighting control system market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $116.62 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for smart indoor and outdoor lighting, expansion of commercial and industrial retrofits, increasing adoption of wireless lighting control protocols, development of energy-compliant building solutions, growth in smart city lighting infrastructure. Major trends in the forecast period include expansion of IoT-enabled lighting networks, integration of AI-based adaptive lighting controls, growth of cloud-managed lighting platforms, advancement of industry 4.0 lighting automation, increasing adoption of energy-efficient control systems.

The increasing number of smart city projects. Smart cities, utilizing digital technology and data-driven solutions to enhance efficiency and well-being while reducing costs and resource consumption, prioritize energy efficiency, data-driven control, and sustainable urban development. This emphasis on intelligent and eco-friendly lighting solutions is expected to boost the adoption of lighting control systems. For example, in March 2024, AXA Investment Managers, a France-based investment management firm, projected that the global smart cities sector would reach a valuation of US$3.7 trillion by 2030, highlighting significant growth potential and attractive investment opportunities. This surge in smart city initiatives is contributing to the growth of the lighting control system market.

Major companies in the lighting control system market are advancing technologies like cloud services to enhance operational efficiency, enable remote monitoring and management, facilitate real-time data analysis, and improve energy savings through smart automation and IoT device integration. Cloud services provide on-demand computing resources and applications over the internet, allowing users to access and manage data and software without relying on local infrastructure. For example, in April 2024, Siemens AG, a Germany-based automation company, launched Electrification X. This solution is designed to enhance productivity, reliability, asset utilization, energy efficiency, and sustainability. By leveraging cloud services, Electrification X optimizes, manages, and automates electrification systems, ultimately reducing operational costs and carbon dioxide emissions.

In March 2023, Signify, a U.S.-based manufacturing company, made a strategic move by acquiring Intelligent Lighting Controls Inc. (ILC) for an undisclosed amount. With this acquisition, Cooper Lighting Solutions, a part of Signify's Digital Solutions company, will sell ILC's brand of wired control systems. Intelligent Lighting Controls, Inc., based in the U.S., specializes in lighting control, dimming, energy savings, and provides solutions for retrofits and new construction projects. This acquisition reinforces the commitment of major companies to stay at the forefront of technological advancements in the lighting control system market.

Major companies operating in the lighting control system market are General Electric Company, Panasonic Corporation, Schneider Electric SE, Honeywell International Inc., Eaton Corporation plc, Legrand SA, Signify NV, Hubbell Incorporated, Acuity Brands Inc., OSRAM GmbH, WAGO Corporation, Leviton Manufacturing Company Inc., Zumtobel Group AG, Ideal Industries Inc., Lutron Electronics Co. Inc., Inventronics Inc., RAB Lighting Inc., Toshiba Lighting & Technology Corporation, Helvar Ltd., Synapse Wireless, Digital Lumens Inc.

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 affected the lighting control system market by raising the cost of imported microcontrollers, sensors, communication modules, and wired/wireless interface components essential for system integration. Indoor, outdoor, residential, and commercial sectors in regions such as Asia-Pacific, North America, and Europe experience rising installation costs and potential deployment delays. Still, tariffs are fostering domestic electronics manufacturing, encouraging regional sourcing of system components, and accelerating innovation in cost-efficient, energy-optimized lighting control technologies.

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A lighting control system encompasses a range of intelligent lighting devices designed to regulate light quantity, characteristics, and quality in a designated area. These systems are employed to optimize energy efficiency, comply with building codes, and adhere to energy conservation programs.

Two primary installation types for lighting control systems are new installation and retrofit. A new installation pertains to a system integrated into a structure whose construction commenced after the effective date of any applicable regulations. The offerings within lighting control systems include hardware, software, and services, utilizing communication protocols such as wired and wireless technologies. These systems cater to various end uses, including both indoor and outdoor applications.North America was the largest region in the lighting control system market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the lighting control system market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the lighting control system market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The lighting control system market consists of revenues earned by entities by local switching and dimming, presence detection, daylight linked and time operated. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The lighting control system market consists of sales of motion sensors, occupancy sensors, and timers. 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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