U.S. LED new regulations or impact on China's LED industry

The United States LED lighting TBT notification council is mainly focused on the United States recently issued a report on the TBT notification LED lamp testing program, the test procedure specifies the LED lamp lumen output, input power and relative spectral distribution method. In addition, a method for measuring the lumen maintenance of LED light sources is also provided to predict the rated life of the LED lamps.

It is understood that these provisions are closely related to LED lighting products, and the United States is one of the major export markets of LED lamps in China. In 2012, China's export of LED lamps to the United States reached 10 billion yuan. Once the laws and regulations notified by the United States are formally implemented, it may have a major impact on China's LED industry.

The commercialization of LED lighting has also had a major impact on the industry. LEDs have a longer lifespan and more energy efficiency, but they currently account for only a small share of demand. It is expected that by the year 2016, the demand for LED-based lighting fixtures will have particularly strong growth, and the pace of rapid LED light source technological progress will also make them more energy-efficient, brighter, and more affordable. In addition, lighting fixture manufacturers are also developing LED-specific devices to optimize their performance to become first-class artwork in lighting products.

According to the research report of the American market research organization Friedonia, it is predicted that the U.S. lamp market will reach 25 billion U.S. dollars in 2016. It is expected that the demand for lighting fixtures in the United States will increase by 7.4% per year and reach US$25.1 billion by 2016.

Lighting products include non-portable and portable devices, as well as separately sold parts and accessories, such as aftermarket ballasts, accessories, switches, etc. The demand for lamps is mainly non-portable devices, accounting for the total lighting needs in 2012 Nearly two-thirds. Non-portable lamps are mainly derived from the extensive use of all-round construction and vehicle applications. It is expected that by 2016, the demand for non-portable devices is expected to increase in the future, thanks to the full launch of construction activities and the increase in vehicle demand.

It is expected that the demand for non-portable luminaires will almost double between 2013 and 2016. Looking at the major market segments, the lighting brands that reduce energy consumption will have the best growth prospects. This can be largely attributed to the demand for energy-efficient lighting products in the Energy Independence and Security Act proposed in 2007: regulations that limit the sale of incandescent lamps. These regulations will strive to promote the demand for fluorescent lamps, halogen lamps, high-intensity discharge lighting fixtures, and LED light sources.