Emergency Lights Market

Emergency Lights Market Overview

The global Emergency Lights Market size was valued at USD 8.38 billion in 2024 and is predicted to reach USD 13.23 billion by 2030 with a CAGR of 7.9% from 2025-2030.

The emergency lights market is driven by factors such as growing construction industry, surging urbanisation and boost in the airline industry. Additionally, companies such as Cooper Lightning LLC, Emerson Electric Co and Eaton Corporation plc are adopting various business strategies such as acquisition and collaboration to maintain their dominance in the market. 

The growth in the market is hindered by the stringent compliance trials by the regulatory bodies. However, the integration of AI in emergency lightning system is anticipated to create significant growth opportunities in future.

Growing Construction Industry Fuels the Emergency Lights Market Growth

Growing construction industry globally bolsters the emergency lights industry by creating new industrial and residential spaces. Such construction sites require the presence of emergency safety lights as an important and necessary tool for illumination in escape routes in the event of an emergency that boost the market. 

According to the Oxford Economic Consulting Team report published in March 2023, the total size of global construction market amounted to USD 9.70 trillion in 2022, and it is expected to rise to USD 13.90 trillion by 2037 at an increase rate of 43.3%. Such global growth in the industry necessitates the usage of emergency lights for the safety of the workers, thereby boosting the market.

Boosting Urbanisation Drives the Emergency Lights Market Demand

The market is fuelled by the rapid urbanisation that promotes development of new residential settings necessitating the installation of emergency lights for evacuation in case of emergency. 

The World Bank report from 2023 stated that 4.40 billion people lived in cities in 2023, and this value is expected to double to 8.80 billion by 2050. To accommodate such boosting urban population and safety of the future owner’s emergency systems are installed as a safety measure, therefore driving the growth of the industry.

Surge in Airline Industry Fuels Market Growth

Global surge in airline industry drives the emergency lights market to facilitate safe pathway to travellers in the event of an emergency. Such lights are used to illuminate cabin and exit paths for the passengers. 

According to the International Air Transport Association 2024, the global industry revenue collected from the airline industry amounts to USD 996 billion for 2024, reporting a 9.7% growth. 

Moreover, the operating profits summed USD 59.9 billion in 2024 from USD 52.2 billion in the earlier year 2023 amounting to an increase of 14.75%. Such growing airline industry promotes safety of travellers as a prime focus that serves as a key point driving the growth of the industry.

Stringent Testing by Regulatory Bodies Hinders the Emergency Lights Market Expansion

The complex stringent regulations and guidelines associated with the emergency light industry hinders the growth of the industry. The presence of regulatory bodies such as the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) and Inertek possess stringent compliance trials and approval requirements for operational safety of lights that delays the approval process creating barriers for hazard lights. 

AI-Driven Emergency Lightning System Creates Opportunities

AI-driven emergency lightning system is anticipated to create ample growth opportunity for the emergency lights industry in coming years. Such integration improves communication to emergency responders by offering real time access to critical data, thus minimising response time and improving safety protocols. 

For instance, in August 2024, Arrive AI demonstrated its AI-enabled emergency lightning system aimed at minimising response time and finding exact location. Such developments complement the company’s effort to cut response time and improve safety system. 

Market Segmentations and Scope of the Study 

The emergency lights market report is classified on the basis of component, light type, battery type, power system, end use, and by region. On the basis of component, the market is segmented on the basis of hardware, software, and services. Based on hardware, the market is further grouped into lights and luminaires, control systems, and others. Based on services, the market is further grouped into pre and post installation services. On the basis of light type, the market can be segregated into fluorescent, LEDs, incandescent, induction, and others. On the basis of battery type, the market is grouped into Ni-Cd, Ni-MH, LiFePO4, and lead acid. On the basis of power system, the market is divided into self-contained power system, central power system, and hybrid power system. On the basis of end use, the market is divided into residential, commercial, industrial, railway. Regional breakdown and analysis of each of the aforesaid segments includes regions comprising of North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW.

Geographical Analysis

North America region dominates the emergency lights market share and is expected to maintain its dominance in the market during the forecast period due to the surge in the number of urban populations. 

Such shift necessitates the establishments of new buildings for both commercial and residential purposes that requires increased usage of emergency systems for safety measure. The World Bank Group report in 2025 shows Canada's urban population grew from 31.83 million in 2022 to 32.82 million in 2023 reflecting a 3.11% increase. Such urban shift necessitates the usage of emergency systems for safety reason that boosts the market.

Furthermore, the growth of the market is further driven forward by key players such as Hubbell Incorporated in the region who are embracing diverse strategies such as partnership to increase their command in the market. 

For example, in March 2023, Hubbel Incorporated partnered with Lowe, a home improvement retail company to expand its customer base in the region. Such development promotes competition among the key players and leads to continuous research towards a better product creating growth in the market.

Asia-Pacific, remains the fastest-growing region in the market owing to the growth in the railway sector. According to the Indian Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the government plans to commit a massive investment of USD 1.4 trillion between 2019 and 2023 with an aim to invest USD 750 billion for the railways by 2030. Such growing infrastructure require the deployment of flashlights for emergency response that leads to an increase in the market. 

Additionally, the construction sector in this region is experiencing brisk growth and thus, emergency lights industry growth is augmented by it. The construction and installation of commercial and residential buildings with an adequate safety measure enhance its market more. 

The report published by China Britain Business Council during 2022 mentioned that China's construction market in 2022 compiled to USD 4.6 trillion and it is anticipated to attain an average annual growth rate of more than 4% from 2024 to 2027. Such developments in the construction sector requires emergency systems as safety protocol that boosts growth in the industry.

Competitive Landscape

Various key players operating in the emergency lights industry are Acuity Brands, Inc, Hubbell Incorporated, Schneider Electric SE, Emerson Electric Co, Legrand North America, LLC, Cooper Lighting LLC, Koninklijke Philips N.V., Fulham Co, Inc, Zumtobel Group AG, Prolite Auotglo Ltd, SSK Group, SKP Automation Systems, Eaton Corporation plc, Taurac, Beghelli S.p.A. , and others. These market players are adopting various strategies such as collaboration and acquisition to maintain their dominance in the industry.

For instance, in November 2024, Cooper Lightning LLC acquired Pauluhn Electric Manufacturing LLP to complement harsh and hazardous product offering. This acquisition aims to provide customers comprehensive and highly-specified solutions that enhance safety and productivity in demanding environments. 

Furthermore, in October 2024, Emerson Electric Co collaborated with REnergy Dynamics to accelerate growth in India’s bioenergy sector by introducing instrumentation and precision flow measurement technologies. This collaboration complements the company’s expanding portfolio. 

Besides, in September 2024, Eaton Corporation plc collaborated with Tesla to boost the functionality and adoption of home energy storage and solar installations in North America. This collaboration aims to enhance home energy ecosystem and accelerate world’s transition to sustainable energy. 

Key Benefits

• The report provides quantitative analysis and estimations of the market from 2025 to 2030, which assists in identifying the prevailing market opportunities.

• The study comprises a deep-dive analysis of the current and future emergency lights market trends to depict prevalent investment pockets in the market.

• Information related to key drivers, restraints, and opportunities and their impact on the emergency lights industry is provided in the report. 

• Competitive analysis of the players, along with their market share is provided in the report.

• SWOT analysis and Porters Five Forces model is elaborated in the study.

• Value chain analysis in the market study provides a clear picture of roles of stakeholders.

Emergency Lights Market Key Segments

By Component

• Hardware

  • Lights

  • Luminaires

  • Control Systems

  • Others

• Software

• Services

  • Pre-Installation Services

  • Post Installation Services

By Light type

• Fluorescent

• LED

• Incandescent

• Induction

• Others

By Battery Type

• Ni-Cd

• Ni-MH

• LiFePO4

• Lead Acid

By Power System

• Self-Contained Power System

• Central Power System

• Hybrid Power System

By End-User

• Residential

• Commercial

• Industrial

• Railways

By Region

• North America

  • The U.S.

  • Canada

  • Mexico

• Europe

  • The U.K.

  • Germany

  • France        

  • Italy        

  • Spain        

  • Denmark        

  • Netherlands        

  • Finland        

  • Sweden        

  • Norway        

  • Russia

  • Rest of Europe

• Asia-Pacific

  • China

  • Japan

  • India

  • South Korea

  • Australia

  • Indonesia

  • Singapore

  • Taiwan

  • Thailand

  • Rest of Asia-Pacific 

• RoW

  • Latin America

  • Middle East

  • Africa

Key Players

• Acuity Brands, Inc.

• Hubbell Incorporated

• Schneider Electric SE

• Emerson Electric Co.

• Legrand North America, LLC

• Cooper Lighting LLC

• Koninklijke Philips N.V.

• Fulham Co, Inc.

• Zumtobel Group AG

• Prolite Auotglo Ltd.

• SSK Group

• SKP Automation Systems

• Eaton Corporation plc

• Taurac

• Beghelli S.p.A. 

REPORT SCOPE AND SEGMENTATION:

Parameters	Details
Market Size in 2024	USD 8.38 billion
Revenue Forecast in 2030	USD 13.23 billion
Growth Rate	CAGR of 7.9% from 2025 to 2030
Analysis Period	2024–2030
Base Year Considered	2024
Forecast Period	2025–2030
Market Size Estimation	Billion (USD)
Growth Factors	Boosting urbanisation drives the emergency lights industry. Growing construction industry boosts the market. The surge in airline industry drives the growth of the market.
Countries Covered	28
Companies Profiled	15
Market Share	Available for 10 companies
Customization Scope	Free customization (equivalent to up to 80 working hours of analysts) after purchase. Addition or alteration to country, regional, and segment scope.
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