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Lighting & Bulb Manufacturing in the US Industry Data and Analysis
The Lighting & Bulb Manufacturing industry in the US has been reshaped by a structural shift from traditional lamps toward LEDs, squeezing profit even as lighting usage rises. Profit fell sharply during the economic downturn as construction projects were delayed or canceled, cutting demand for commercial and institutional lighting and leaving fixed-cost-heavy plants underutilized. Intense competition from low‑cost LED imports further compressed profit, as domestic producers struggled to match foreign prices while absorbing higher input and compliance costs. Some relief came as markets reopened and demand from construction and automotive applications recovered, but this rebound has not fully offset earlier pressure. Profit performance has therefore become increasingly polarized, with commodity-focused manufacturers facing ongoing compression and niche or technology‑driven manufacturers preserving a healthier profit margin.
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What's included in this industry analysis
IBISWorld's research coverage on the Lighting & Bulb Manufacturing industry in the United States includes market sizing, forecasting, data and analysis from 2016-2031. The most recent publication was released May 2026.
About this industry
What's this industry report about?
The Lighting & Bulb Manufacturing industry in the United States operates under the NAICS industry code 33511. Operators in this industry manufacture a range of products, including electric light bulbs, tubes, parts and components. However, this industry excludes light-emitting diode (LED) and lighting fixture manufacturers; LED systems are included in the Semiconductor and Circuit Manufacturing industry (IBISWorld report 33441a). Related terms covered in the Lighting & Bulb Manufacturing industry in the United States include fluorescent lamp, incandescent lamp and light-emitting diode (led).
What's included in this industry?
Products and services covered in Lighting & Bulb Manufacturing industry in the United States include Electric lamp bulbs and tubes , Electric lamp components and Electric lamp bulb and part manufacturing .
What companies are included in this industry?
Companies covered in the Lighting & Bulb Manufacturing industry in the United States include Signify Holding B.V.
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 Lighting & Bulb Manufacturing industry in the United States.
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 Lighting & Bulb Manufacturing industry in the United States.
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 Lighting & Bulb Manufacturing industry in the United States.
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 Lighting & Bulb Manufacturing industry in the United States. 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 Lighting & Bulb Manufacturing industry in the United States. 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 Lighting & Bulb Manufacturing industry in the United States. 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 Lighting & Bulb Manufacturing industry in the United States. 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 Lighting & Bulb Manufacturing industry in the United States.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the market size of the Lighting & Bulb Manufacturing industry in the United States in 2026?
The market size of the Lighting & Bulb Manufacturing industry in the United States is $919.1m in 2026.
How many businesses are there in the Lighting & Bulb Manufacturing industry in the United States in 2026?
There are 48 businesses in the Lighting & Bulb Manufacturing industry in the United States, which has declined at a CAGR of 6.2 % between 2021 and 2026.
How may import tariffs affect the Lighting & Bulb Manufacturing industry in the United States?
The Lighting & Bulb Manufacturing industry in the United States 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 Lighting & Bulb Manufacturing industry in the United States?
The Lighting & Bulb Manufacturing industry in the United States is likely to be significantly impacted by export tariffs with exports accounting for a high share of industry revenue.
Has the Lighting & Bulb Manufacturing industry in the United States grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Lighting & Bulb Manufacturing industry in the United States has been declining at a CAGR of 2.1 % between 2021 and 2026.
What is the forecast growth of the Lighting & Bulb Manufacturing industry in the United States over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Lighting & Bulb Manufacturing industry in the United States is expected to decline.
What are the biggest companies in the Lighting & Bulb Manufacturing industry in the United States?
The biggest company operating in the Lighting & Bulb Manufacturing industry in the United States is Signify Holding B.V.
What does the Lighting & Bulb Manufacturing industry in the United States include?
Manufacturing automotive light bulbs and Manufacturing compact fluorescent light bulbs are part of the Lighting & Bulb Manufacturing industry in the United States.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Lighting & Bulb Manufacturing industry in the United States?
The company holding the most market share in the Lighting & Bulb Manufacturing industry in the United States is Signify Holding B.V..
How competitive is the Lighting & Bulb Manufacturing industry in the United States?
The level of competition is high and increasing in the Lighting & Bulb Manufacturing industry in the United States.
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