North America Outdoor Lighting Market Size & Share 2026-2035

North America Outdoor Lighting Market Size

The North America outdoor lighting market was valued at USD 9.2 billion in 2025. The market is expected to grow from USD 9.7 billion in 2026 to USD 15.2 billion in 2035, at a CAGR of 5.2 %, according to latest report published by Global Market Insights Inc.

The rapid growth of smart cities in urban centers is the primary driver of growth in the North American outdoor lighting market. Cities are making large investments in connected infrastructure with the goal of enhancing public safety and streamlining operations through the use of modern technology.

To enable this transition from legacy to networked-based lighting systems, there is a need for the replacement of outdated and inefficient lighting systems. Consequently, there are now many projects to provide new, high-performance luminaires that can withstand extended periods of use.

The continued rise in concern about public safety is a significant impetus for both residential and commercial markets. Streets and parking lots that have adequate lighting provide a deterrent to crime and increased visibility to pedestrians.

Increasingly, property owners are making it a priority to install high-quality lighting systems to reduce their potential liability and create a sense of safety and comfort for their occupants. As a result, there is a consistent, stable growing market for durable outdoor fixtures due to the fundamental need for safety.

Because of energy efficiency regulation implementation, & the requirement to purchase energy-efficient building products, many high efficiency products are now being developed & produced. An example of increasing demand for effective use of energy; is the "Dark Sky" regulations, which have been put into place to decrease light pollution, by requiring the efficient use of electricity.  

North America Outdoor Lighting Market Trends

Changing innovation and technology transformation are important for the growth of the North America outdoor lighting industry.

• A major shift is taking place that is related to outdoor lighting systems as well as The Internet of Things (IoT). In the past, light fixtures were (mostly) treated as individual devices. In the present, with the advent of smart or connected poll-based systems, light fixtures can be considered part of “the cloud” or the “internet cloud,” creating a network of light fixtures that share data.
• The new, multi-functional, connected light pole can also be utilized to house sensors that monitor environmental air quality, manage traffic flow, support free public Wi-Fi and provide other functions. The convergence of utility and connectivity through intelligent lighting systems is changing how lighting is viewed in urban planning.
• Human health is being positively impacted by an ongoing transformation toward the use of Human-Centric Lighting (HCL) in the outdoors. By providing lighting with the ability to change color temperature and intensity during the night, this technology has been designed to help better align lighting with human circadian rhythms.
• Through the reduction of blue light exposure from lighting outside at night, municipalities are helping to reduce the occurrence of sleep disturbance for citizens while simultaneously providing a safe environment. The growing focus on HCL is defining an area of differentiation for premium brands and provides consumers with another reason to buy HCL products.
• The trend toward sustainability is being quickly accelerated by the use of solar-powered outdoor lighting solutions in remote or off-grid areas. Improved battery storage technologies and photovoltaic efficiencies associated with solar energy systems have greatly enhanced the reliability of solar-powered outdoor lighting.

North America Outdoor Lighting Market Analysis

Based on light source, the North America outdoor lighting market is segmented LED, HID, halogen, plasma, florescent and others. The LED segment accounts for revenue of around USD 7.1 billion in the year 2025 and is expected to reach USD 11.9 billion by 2035.

• The unique nature of LED Technology's superior efficiency over traditional light sources such as HID & fluorescent lamps makes it a leader in today's market. LEDs produce more usable light per watt of input power- converting a greater percentage of the electricity used into visible light and use about 70% less energy than traditional methods of lighting.
• In North America, where electricity costs are high, the savings from these efficiencies are significant. Therefore, there is no doubt that LEDs are the best choice for large-scale outdoor applications. Typically, LED products will last longer than any traditional sources of lighting (normally, 50,000 to 100,000 hours of continuous use).
• The life span of LEDs makes them a great solution for outdoor lighting applications where accessibility is challenging due to needing bucket trucks and other specialized equipment. By eliminating the need to replace bulbs frequently, property managers can substantially decrease their long-term labor/maintenance costs.
• These "set it and forget it" reliability characteristics are critical when municipal or industrial decision-makers evaluate the purchase of new lighting products. LED lights also have a distinct technical superiority concerning the directional illumination of the light they produce. While most traditional bulbs produce light in all directions, LEDs produce their light in a single direction so that it can be aimed precisely where needed.
• This permits property owners to use less wattage when illuminating areas, reduce glare caused by light spilling onto properties owned by others, provide illumination only in the direction needed, and comply with current environmental regulations while enhancing visibility at night.

Based on the distribution channel, the North America outdoor lighting market is bifurcated into online and offline channels. The offline segments held the largest share, accounting for 80.9% of the market in 2025.

• The offline distribution method takes the lead because outdoor lighting projects require a high degree of technical support and verification through physical inspection of the products. Large commercial purchasers will go to a showroom or warehouse to perform a physical inspection of the fixture to evaluate the quality of the construction and how bright the output is.
• When engineers have the opportunity to physically inspect and handle a product, they can more effectively evaluate its thermal management and weatherproofing capabilities compared to relying on digital images. Offline channels have established a level of trust that remains difficult to replicate through digital platforms.
• Project based procurement is complex and requires a high level of logistics management, which can be accomplished through the use of established local electrical wholesalers. Electrical wholesalers have large inventories of products so that contractors can have immediate access to the parts they need to meet their time-sensitive construction deadlines.
• Additionally, electrical wholesalers offer flexible credit terms and the ability to do consolidated billing, both of which are important to managing cash flow for large construction projects. Offline distribution channels are important partners in the professional supply chain.
• Customization and technical support are two vital services that offline distribution channels offer that are not available through a digital distribution channel. Salespeople in offline distribution channels typically have backgrounds in engineering and can support their customers with complex photometric layout and calculation problems.  

U.S. Outdoor Lighting Market

In 2025, the U.S. dominated the North America outdoor lighting industry growth, accounting for 88.6 % of the share in the region.

• The U.S. dominates the North America outdoor lighting market due to large‑scale investments in urban infrastructure, highway modernization, and municipal LED streetlight replacement programs. Strong demand from commercial, industrial, and public sectors continues to support high adoption of energy‑efficient outdoor lighting systems.
• Additionally, strict energy‑efficiency standards, sustainability targets, and smart‑city initiatives are accelerating the shift toward connected LED lighting with advanced controls. Ongoing retrofitting of aging lighting infrastructure and strong presence of leading manufacturers further reinforce market leadership. .

Canada Outdoor Lighting Market

Canada outdoor lighting industry is expected to grow at 4.6% during the forecast period.

• Canada’s market growth is driven by infrastructure upgrades in urban centers and increased focus on energy‑efficient public lighting. Municipal investments in LED streetlights and roadway illumination aim to reduce electricity consumption and maintenance costs.
• Harsh climatic conditions also create steady demand for durable, high‑performance outdoor lighting systems designed for long operating life. Additionally, government incentives for sustainable construction and rising adoption of smart lighting technologies support consistent market expansion.

North America Outdoor Lighting Market Companies

Major players operating in the North America outdoor lighting industry are:

• Acuity Brands
• Amerlux
• BEGA-US
• Cree Lighting / ADLT
• Current
• Delray Lighting
• Dialight
• Eaton
• Evluma
• FX Luminaire
• Hinkley Lighting
• Kichler Lighting
• Landscape Forms
• LSI Industries
• Lumien Lighting
• Musco Sports Lighting
• RAB Lighting
• Schreder
• Signify
• Visa Lighting
• Zumtobel Group

Current Lighting is a North America–focused lighting manufacturer providing outdoor LED solutions for commercial, industrial, and infrastructure applications. The company specializes in street, area, canopy, and site lighting, with a strong emphasis on energy efficiency and large‑scale retrofit projects. Its portfolio is positioned around intelligent LED luminaires and controls that support sustainability and long‑term operating cost reduction.

LSI Industries focuses on outdoor lighting for commercial, retail, petroleum, parking, and logistics facilities in North America. The company specializes in site, area, and canopy lighting designed for visibility, safety, and branding. It benefits strongly from retrofit and replacement demand in privately owned properties.

North America Outdoor Lighting Industry News

• In March 2026, LSI Industries officially completed its USD 325 million acquisition of the Royston Group. This strategic move creates an integrated retail branding platform, expanding LSI's North American footprint from 18 to 23 manufacturing facilities and significantly increasing its capacity for outdoor signage and display solutions.
• In February 2026, Cree Lighting announced a long-term strategic contract manufacturing agreement with a leading U.S. partner. This collaboration is designed to scale production for core outdoor product lines—including streetlights, area, and flood lighting—to address backlogs and improve delivery performance for North American distributors.
• In June 2025, Signify confirmed its participation in Light + Building 2026. The company plans to debut its latest connected outdoor and public lighting innovations, including new Interact IoT software and high-efficiency Philips LED luminaires tailored for the professional North American and global markets.
• In June 2025, Dialight launched the ProSite LED Floodlight with Battery Backup. This innovation integrates emergency power directly into standard high-performance illumination, specifically targeting resilience and safety for critical industrial and outdoor infrastructure in North America.
• In May 2025, Acuity Brands acquired the business assets of M3 Innovation, a startup specializing in cost-effective sports lighting technology. This acquisition integrates innovative tech designed to lower installation and operation costs into Acuity’s Lithonia Lighting and Holophane brands.