The global automotive lighting market was valued at USD 39.5 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 88.3 billion by 2035, expanding at an 8.7% CAGR from USD 41.8 billion in 2026, according to Global Market Insights. Asia Pacific is the largest and fastest-growing region, while Koito Manufacturing led the market with over 20% share in 2025. The top five players, including Koito, Valeo, HELLA, Stanley Electric and Marelli, together held 70.2% of the market.
Growth is driven by LED and adaptive lighting adoption, tighter safety regulations and rising electric vehicle production. Notably, UN ECE R148 rules enforced in the EU in October 2025 are accelerating adaptive glare-free high beams on new vehicles. Decorative lighting rides the same wave, as signature rear modules, grille illumination and interior ambient systems expand into mid-range models while OEMs differentiate through light. RINA TECHNOLOGY supports this growth with cost-competitive LED ambient strips, door welcome lights and grille lighting solutions for OEM and aftermarket channels worldwide.