Middle East and Africa Automotive LED Lighting Market Size

Middle East and Africa Automotive LED Lighting Market Analysis

The Middle East and Africa Automotive LED Lighting Market size is estimated at 78.77 million USD in 2024, and is expected to reach 144.58 million USD by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 10.65% during the forecast period (2024-2030).

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78.77 Million

Market Size in 2024 (USD)

144.58 Million

Market Size in 2030 (USD)

0.47 %

CAGR (2017-2023)

10.65 %

CAGR (2024-2030)

Largest Segment by Automotive Utility Lighting

62.91 %

value share, Headlights, 2023

The EV market in the UAE is growing exponentially, with an expected 70,000 charging points required in Abu Dhabi by 2030 to meet growing EV demand.

Largest Segment by Automotive Vehicle Lighting

72.03 %

value share, Passenger Cars, 2023

In Africa, in 2022, African motorists purchased around 790,100 passenger car as compared to 665100 in 2020 and 883120 units in 2019.

Fastest-growing Segment by Automotive Utility Lighting

10.74 %

Projected CAGR, Tail Light, 2024-2030

In 2022 the Saudi Vehicle Market totals 625,767 sales, the highest in 6 years and a 7.1% increase from the prior year.

Fastest-growing Segment by Automotive Vehicle Lighting

12.44 %

Projected CAGR, 2 Wheelers, 2024-2030

The EV market in the UAE is growing exponentially, with an expected 70,000 charging points required in Abu Dhabi by 2030 to meet growing EV demand.

Leading Market Player

29.78 %

market share, Marelli Holdings Co., Ltd., Ltd.

Marelli Holdings Co., Ltd operates an extensive manufacturing facility in South Africa. Toyota is the most popular car brand in South Africa, and by some margin, with the manufacturer selling 62,234 more vehicles in 2022.

The headlights segment is expected to hold the highest market share

Middle East and Africa Automotive LED Lighting Industry Segmentation

Daytime Running Lights (DRL), Directional Signal Lights, Headlights, Reverse Light, Stop Light, Tail Light, Others are covered as segments by Automotive Utility Lighting. 2 Wheelers, Commercial Vehicles, Passenger Cars are covered as segments by Automotive Vehicle Lighting.

• In terms of value share, in 2023, headlights accounted for the majority of the market share, followed by fog lights (other segmentations) and directional signal lights. The market share for headlights is expected to increase during the forecast period. The major reason for their adoption is the government policy, more energy efficiency, and accident prevention. In Africa, traffic deaths account for about a quarter of the global number of victims, even though the continent has barely 2% of the world’s vehicle fleet. According to Article No 95 of the Federal Traffic Act in the UAE, whiter and brighter headlamps can attract an AED 200 fine. This has given more consideration to LED.
• In terms of volume share, in 2023, directional signal lights (DSL) accounted for the majority share, followed by headlights and fog lights. Currently, passenger cars accounts for the majority share in DSL and fog lights demand due to their high rate of accidents. In the UAE, the number of crashes increased by 13% in 2022 to 3,945, up from 3,488 in 2021. Such factors indicate a major volume demand for such lighting, which is expected to increase in the coming years.
• The EV policy in the region promotes EV adoption, which also increases the demand for LED lighting. The UN Environment Programme is currently active in nine African countries, working on introducing electric two and three-wheelers. Despite low fuel prices, GCC countries are now focusing on EV adoption at a slow pace. In Dubai, commercially, there has been an increasing focus on EVSE, demonstrated through the January 2023 announcements of the partnership by Regeny and EvGateway to deploy 10,000 EV charging networks throughout the UAE by 2030. Such factors are expected to boost the market.