CSIL processed the balance sheets of over 700 medium and large lighting companies for the period 2011-15, including lighting fixtures, lighting companies and automotive manufacturers, aiming at assessing the “state of health” of the industry.

The E-commerce market for lighting fixtures has doubled over the last five years. The penetration level is higher in the USA (7%), followed by China (6.7%) and Europe (4%). Wholesalers achieved the highest revenues from the business, but the fastest growth was registered by E-tailers.

According to CSIL estimates, the Project business has reached a share comprises between 14% and 18% of the lighting market in Europe, USA, and Asia Pacific. Lighting designers and architectural companies are key influencers in it. Among the top players, Arup won the “Lighting Design Practice of the Year” in 2016.

According to a survey conducted on a sample of specialized furniture retailers, in a few years a number comprises between 20% and 30% of furniture will include lighting elements. For now, the use of lighting is limited to the upper segment for home furniture, while it extends to mid-lower ends for kitchens.

Russian producers consider that the instability and the low exchange rate of Rouble could help the European countries to purchase LED lighting fixtures in Russia. The Central Federal District still claims the largest share of lighting fixtures sales, but its weight is far less predominant than it was ten years ago