LED Flashlight U.S.A. Market Forecast & Analysis 2020 – 2030

10-Year Market Forecast             

This market forecast report, which is available immediately, is part of a consultant service from ElectroniCast Consultants to our clients.  This 2020-2030 market estimate and forecast is presented for our extensive study of the worldwide use of LED-based flashlights, which are used in the United States of America. The market data is segmented by rechargeable- versus standard-types.  Several end-user application groups are covered in market forecast; finally, the forecast for the major sales channels is presented in easy-to-follow illustrations and text. 

Company profiles of over 70 LED flashlight manufacturer/brands and selected suppliers are presented, as well as market share estimates for selected market leaders for last year (2020) in the U.S.A. marketplace.  ElectroniCast research findings, which are pertinent to Intellectual Property (IP), US Patents and related issues, are also provided. 

Market Forecast by Product Categories 

The forecast is based on the following LED flashlight product category types:

• Rechargeable
• Standard

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Market Forecast by Application Categories

Market forecast of each product-type by the following end-user type (application) categories:

• Commercial/Industrial/Other (all non-government work applications)

• Government-Sector (all levels of government: local, state and federal)
  • o Military/Law Enforcement/First Responders
  • o Other: Government-Sector

• Consumer/Non-Specific

Market Forecast by Sales Channels       

The market forecast of each product-type and end-user type (application), are also segmented by the following sales channels:

• Specialty Retail (e-Commerce/Internet and In-Store)

• General Retail (e-Commerce/Internet and In-Store)

• Direct from Manufacturer/Brand (Internet and Direct Sales/Other) 

Market Forecast, By Function

This report provides our estimates for 2020 consumptions, as well as our 10-year market forecast for flashlights by the following functions:

• Consumption Value
• Quantity (number/units)
• Average Selling Prices (ASP)

Flashlights Covered in this Study   All LED-based flashlights are included in this study, unless mentioned otherwise.  LED flashlights, which are used as a work or task light; however, only the flashlight unit (itself) is counted, not any value-added components.  A flashlight-based work/task light (not necessarily professional work) is a flashlight with valued-added accessories added permanently or detachable, which are designed to accommodate the specific needs of a related task, as discussed in some examples below:

• Hooks or clamps or straps or casing-design are added to the flashlight for the specific reason for hand-free operation; case design examples include: swivel lamp-heads; self-standing design, beam adjustments, others – the following are a few application examples:

• Auto mechanics, surgeons or miners using headlamps; Recreational/Sport hikers/campers using headlamps

• Military and police using flashlights attached to the weapon/gun; Recreational/Sport/Protection use of flashlights attached to a gun

• Police, security, delivery use of flashlights attached to a bicycle; Recreational/Sport use of flashlights attached to a bicycle (only if the light is easily removed from the holding bracket for double-use as a flashlight)

• Specific features added, such as (examples):
• Chemical/Other resistant casing
• Harsh environment/Rugged/Underwater upgrade case and other components
• Explosion-proof upgrade case and other components
• Casing designed to accommodate work-related hand controls or grips

Add-on or Built-on Accessories   For flashlights that are equipped to wear on the head; for example, in – sports, surgery/medical, in the mining industry and other hands-free use, the flashlight unit is included, plus internal recharging units and cord to an external battery module, and the external battery module (without batteries) are included in the pricing data; this is also true for flashlight brackets or clamps for guns, bicycles, other.

Not Included: Items not included in the overall price of the products, in this study:

• Aftermarket (sold separately) straps that are added to the flashlight unit
• Aftermarket (sold separately) mounting brackets for weapon-flashlights
• Storage/travel cases the flashlight
• Flashlights in Androids and other mobile communication/camera devices
• Novelty flashlights or toy-like novelty key-chain flashlights
• Camera/Film production lights
• Lanterns (also: combined lantern/flashlights are considered lanterns 

Market Research Methodology

Market analysis and technology forecasting are complex tasks. Any predictions of the shape and trends of technology and economic movement start from the notion that the germ of what will be important tomorrow is present, although smaller or larger or in a different form, in our environment today. However, taking as a basis for a prediction the assumptions of current, conventional belief create a set of preconceived notions that can lead to serious mistakes. ElectroniCast, instead, looks to the basic driving forces.          

The future market for a particular type of flashlight consumed in general purpose (household), as well as commercial/industrial and harsh environment, military/ aerospace, emergency services and law enforcement applications depend on a number of factors, including: User equipment demand, back-up lighting due to power failures, various work-related tasks and recreational purposes, as well in conjunction with explosion and dangerous environments and various other circumstances.

Information Base -   This study is based on analysis of information obtained continually over the past several years, but updated through the end of June 2021.  During this period, ElectroniCast analysts gathered information from authoritative and representative individuals in the flashlight manufactures and brand distributors, as well as LED manufacturing (materials, chips, packaging, devices, associated parts/pieces, fittings/fixtures, NVIS filters), other light sources and military/aerospace, law enforcement and other first responders, communication, automotive, medical services, R&D, and government regulating authorities, as well as power sources (batteries and capacitors). The interviews were conducted principally with:

• Engineers, marketing personnel and management at manufacturers of LEDs, other light source technologies, as well as flashlight material (plastic, metal, other) package design and reflective optics.

• Design group leaders, engineers, marketing personnel and market planners at major users and potential users and distributors of LEDs, other light sources, flashlights and power sources (batteries and capacitors).

• Other industry/sector experts, including those focused on patents/intellectual property, standards activities, trade associations, and investments. 

 The interviews covered issues of technology, R&D support, pricing, contract size, reliability, documentation, installation/maintenance crafts, standards, supplier competition and other topics.

A full review of published information was also performed to supplement information obtained through interviews. The following sources were reviewed:

• Professional technical journals and papers; Trade press articles
• Technical conference proceedings; Product literature
• Company profile and financial information
• Additional information based on previous ElectroniCast market studies; Personal knowledge of the research team.

 In analyzing and forecasting the complexities of the American market for flashlights, it is essential that the market research team have a good and a deep understanding of the technology and of the industry. ElectroniCast members who participated in this report were qualified.

Bottom-up Methodology   ElectroniCast forecasts are developed initially at the lowest detail level, and then summed to successively higher levels. The background market research focuses on the amount of each type of product used in each application in the base year (last year: 2020), and the prices paid at the first transaction from the manufacturer. This forms the base year data.

ElectroniCast analysts then forecast the growth rates in component quantity use in each application, along with price trends, based on competitive, economic and technology forecast trends, and apply these to derive long term forecasts at the lowest application levels. The usage growth rate forecasts depend heavily on analysis of overall end user trends toward equipment usage and economic payback. 

Coronavirus Adjustment    July 2021 – The coronavirus pandemic remains a grave concern throughout the world. In some countries, all “non-essential” businesses are closed, employment is affected by quarantine of the public.  Depending on political, economic, health and several other consideration factors, these restrictions could be extended several more months. 

Nearly all COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. are now people who weren’t vaccinated, according to the Associated Press (June 2021). This is a staggering demonstration of how effective the vaccines have been — it’s also an indication that daily deaths, now under 300, could be practically zero if everyone eligible got the shots.

New data suggests that fewer than 1% of U.S. deaths from COVID-19 in May were in people who were fully vaccinated. However, the vaccine remains scarce in much of the world, while the U.S. supply is so abundant that shots sit unused. All U.S. adults have been eligible to get the shots since April 19, 2021. Children 12 and older have been eligible for vaccination since the middle of May, 2021.

Many Americans seem to be relaxing precautions taken during the COVID-19 pandemic and resume everyday activities, even as some worry that restrictions were hastily lifted. That’s according to a new poll from the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. Majorities of Americans who were regularly doing so before the pandemic is returning to bars or restaurants, traveling and attending live events. Just 21% are very or extremely worried about a COVID-19 infection in their inner circle, while 25% are highly concerned that lifted restrictions will lead to additional coronavirus infections in their community.

Because of the impact on production, supply/demand, decreases in sales, slowdowns in marketing, shipment and implementation (and other) caused by the negative effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19), we estimated a slowdown in consumption in 2020; however, driven by the immediate need to expand bandwidth in multiple applications, we are forecasting an increasingly strong recovery.

ElectroniCast’s methodology in determining the slowdown of the increase in consumption (use) of packaged LEDs in selected applications, begins with the volume (quantity) forecast before any considerations of the coronavirus impact.  Then, we evaluated current manufacturing, inventory, distribution channels, shipping, logistics, sales/marketing channels, and other variables.

Other considerations include: financial/economy in general, employment (staffing) of all levels, such as design, implementation, production, marketing/sales, management, OEM capability and product/service demand, distributors, sales agents, customers (at all levels), and many other concerns were considered.

All of the volume (unit quantity) evaluations were followed by evaluation of average selling price assessment, based on all of the (same) volume methodology assessments.

1.                  Executive Summary                                                                                                      

1.1                 Overview – LED Flashlight Market Forecast and Analysis                                               

1.2                 Unpackaged and Packaged LEDs – Overview                                                                

1.3                 Barriers to Growth in the US Military/Government Sector                                    

1.4                 Explosion-Proof LED-based Lights – Description                                                

1.5                 LEDs Used in Night Vision Imaging Systems (NVIS) – Description                                  

1.6                 Flashlight Technical Overview                                                                                       

1.7                 COVID-19 Pandemic Brief                                                                                           

2.                  U.S.A. LED Flashlight Market Forecast and Analysis                                                      

3.                  Flashlight Companies/Brands                                                                                        

3.1                 Overview                                                                                                                     

3.2                 Profiles of Selected Companies – LED Flashlights                                                          

                     AE Light                                                                                                                       

                     Alliance Sports Group (ASG Brands)                                                                             

                     Amazon.com, Inc.                                                                                                        

Armament Systems and Procedures (ASP)                                                                    

Ascent Fair (Hong Kong) Limited (Vortex)                                                                      

Bayco (Nightstick®)                                                                                                      

Blackbeam LLC (Blackfire ®)                                                                                         

Black Diamond                                                                                                             

Brite-Strike Technologies Incorporated                                                                           

Caterpillar (Cat® lights)                                                                                     

CatEye Company, Limited                                                                                             

Coast Products                                                                                                             

Coleman Company, Incorporated                                                                                  

Craftsman (KCD IP, LLC – Sears Holdings)                                                                    

Dorcy International, Inc. and Life+Gear Brand                                                                

Duracell (Berkshire Hathaway)                                                                                      

EagleTac-USA.com                                                                                                      

E. Mishan & Sons, Inc. ("Emson")                                                                                  

Energizer Holdings/Edgewell/Spectrum/Eveready/Rayovac/Black&Decker                       

Falcon Torch                                                                                                                

FenixLight Limited                                                                                                        

5.11, Incorporated (5.11 TACTICAL®)                                                                           

FoxFury Lighting Solutions                                                                                            

GENTOS Co.,Ltd.                                                                                                         

Gerber                                                                                                                         

Grainger (W.W. Grainger, Inc.)                                                                                      

Guangdong DP Co. Ltd. (DP Lighting)                                                                            

Guangdong Taigeer Power Source Science & Tech Co., LTD.                                         

HDS Systems, Inc.                                                                                                        

Klarus Lighting Technology Co., Ltd                                                                               

Koehler – Bright Star LLC / Koehler Lighting Products                                                    

Kootek                                                                                                                        

Larson Electronics LLC (MagnaLite Brand)                                                                    

Lumapower                                                                                                                  

Mag Instrument Incorporated (MAGLITE®)                                                                     

Makita Corporation                                                                                                       

Microbluebear Technology Company, Ltd. (Shenzhen) - ACEBEAM®                              

MicroFire Technology Company, Ltd.)                                                                            

Micronix Systems Inc. (Identify Surgical Headlamp)                                                        

NexTorch                                                                                                                     

Ningbo Auma Electric Technology Co., Ltd                                                                     

Ningbo Bright Electric Company, Ltd                                                                              

Ningbo Sanfeng Electrical Company, Ltd                                                                       

Ningbo Shuangtong Electric Appliance Co., Ltd (twoboys brand)                         

Ningbo Xiesheng Lighting Industrial Co., Ltd. (Ray-Bow)                                     

Nightcore®                                                                                                                   

Nite Ize (INOVA Brand)                                                                                     

Oceans King Lighting Science & Technology Co., Ltd. (OKTECH)                                   

Olight Technology Company, Ltd.                                                                                  

ORCATORCH Technology Limited                                                                                

Pelican Products, Inc (Behrman Capital)                                                                        

Petzl (VimeoPetzl-Sport)                                                                                               

Princeton Tec                                                                                                               

Prometheus Lights                                                                                                        

Promier Products (LitezAll, Kodiak, HanzFree)                                                                

Shenzhen Ferei Lighting Co., Ltd. (Ferei)                                                                       

Shenzhen Hi-max Technology Co., Ltd. (HI-MAX)                                                          

Shenzhen Shenhuo Lighting Company, Ltd. (SupFire)                                                    

Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation                                                                            

Snap-on Incorporated                                                                                                   

Streamlight Incorporated                                                                                               

SureFire                                                                                                                       

Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd (TTI) /Milwaukee Electric Tool / Ryobi Limited                     

ThruNite                                                                                                                       

Tiger Fire (Guangzhou) Technology Co., Ltd. (“Tiger Head”)                                           

TigerLight, Inc.                                                                                                             

Toshiba                                                                                                            

Underwater Kinetics (UK)                                                                                              

Walmart Inc.                                                                                                                 

Western Technology Inc.                                                                                               

Wolf Eyes Tactical LED Torches                                                                                     

XeVision™                                                                                                                     

Xiamen Yasida Electric Appliance Co., Ltd. (JIAGE)                                                       

4.                  Flashlight Intellectual Property, Patents and Related                                                       

5.                  ElectroniCast Market Research Methodology                                                                 

6.                  Definitions and Standards                                                                                             

6.1                 Acronyms, Abbreviations and General Terms – Lighting                                     

6.2                 Lighting Standards and Protocols                                                                                  

7.                  ElectroniCast Market Forecast Data Base Explanation                                                    

7.1                 Overview                                                                                                                     

7.2                 Tutorial                                                                                                                        

Addendum     Excel – ElectroniCast USA LED Flashlight Market Forecast Worksheets (2020-2030)

List Of Tables

1.1.1              U.S.A.- LED Flashlight Market Forecast, By Sales Channel (Value Basis, $Million)          

1.1.2              U.S.A.- LED Flashlight Market Forecast, By Sales Channel (Quantity Basis)                    

1.1.3              U.S.A.- LED Flashlight Market Forecast, By Application (Value Basis, $Million)                

1.1.4              IP Code (IPX Rating) - International Electro-technical Commission (IEC)             

1.4.1              ANSI/NFPA Areas Description                                                                                      

2.1                 U.S.A.- LED Flashlight Market Forecast, Rechargeable vs. Standard (Value, $Million)      

2.2                 U.S.A.- LED Flashlight Market Forecast, Rechargeable vs. Standard (Quantity, Million)    

2.3                 U.S.A.- LED Flashlight Market Forecast, By Light Source Type (Value Basis, $Million)     

2.4                 U.S.A.- LED Flashlight Market Forecast, by Application (Value Basis, $Million)                

2.5                 U.S.A.- LED Flashlight Market Forecast, by Application (Quantity Basis, Million/Units)      

2.6                 U.S.A.- LED Flashlight Market Forecast, by Application (Average Selling Price, $ Each)   

2.7                 Major Hardware Stores in the United States                                                                   

2.8                 Major Hardware Distributors in the United States                                                            

2.9                  Leading e-Commerce “Stores” in the United States                                                        

2.10                U.S.A.- LED Flashlight Market Forecast, By Sales Channel (Value Basis, $Million)           

2.11               U.S.A.- LED Flashlight Market Forecast, By Sales Channel (Quantity, Million/Units          

2.12               U.S.A.- LED Flashlight Market Forecast, To Retail-Specialty Sales Channel ($Million)      

2.13               U.S.A.- LED Flashlight Market Forecast, To Retail-Specialty Sales Channel (Quantity)     

2.14               U.S.A.- LED Flashlight Market Forecast, To Retail-Specialty Sales Channel (Price)          

2.15               U.S.A.- LED Flashlight Market Forecast, To Retail-General Sales Channel ($Million)        

2.16               U.S.A.- LED Flashlight Market Forecast, To Retail-General Sales Channel (Quantity)       

2.17               U.S.A.- LED Flashlight Market Forecast, To Retail-General Sales Channel (Avg. Price)    

2.18               U.S.A.- LED Flashlight Market Forecast, To Direct/Internet Sales Channel ($Million)        

2.19               U.S.A.- LED Flashlight Market Forecast, To Direct/Internet Sales Channel (Quantity)       

2.20               U.S.A.- LED Flashlight Market Forecast, To Direct/Internet Sales Channel (Avg. Price)    

3.1.1              Market Share Estimates for USA Consumption, Selected Company/Brands (2020)          

6.2.1              Flashlight Run-Time Chart (ANSI FL1 Standard)                                                

7.1.1              Market Forecast and Analysis by Application Category List                                             

7.1.2              Market Forecast and Analysis by Sales Channel Category List                                        

7.1.2     Market Forecast and Analysis by Flashlight Product Type Category List   

List Of Figures

1.1.1              U.S.A.- LED Flashlight Market Forecast (Value Basis, $Million)                                       

1.1.2              U.S.A.- LED Flashlight Market Forecast (Quantity Basis, Million/Units)                            

1.1.3              U.S.A.- LED Flashlight Market Forecast (Average Selling Price, $ Each)              

1.1.4              LED-Based Bike Flashlight                                                                                            

1.1.5              LED-Based Imaging / Dive Flashlight                                                                             

1.1.6              LED-Based Lantern                                                                                                      

1.1.7              Flashlight Standards – ANSI/NEMA FL-1                                                                       

1.1.8              Laser Excited Phosphor (LEP) Flashlight                                                                       

1.2.1              Diagram of a typical LED chip                                                                                       

1.2.2              Diagram of a typical LED chip                                                                                       

1.2.3              LED Chip Cross-Sectional Structure                                                                              

1.2.4              Chip On Glass Cross-Sectional Structure                                                                       

1.2.5              Electrostatic discharge (ESD) - Integrated Protection Devices for LEDs                           

1.2.6              Electrostatic discharge (ESD) – Example                                                                      

1.2.7             Chip-on-Board LED Technology                                                                                    

1.2.8              Chip-Scale Package (CSP) LEDs                                                                                  

1.2.9              High-Performance LED                                                                                                 

1.2.10            Surface Mounted Device (SMD) LED                                                                             

1.2.11            Chip-On-Board and Multi-Chip On Board (COB/MCOB) LED                                          

1.2.12            Tunable Chip-On-Board LEDs with Highly Efficient Color Mixing                         

1.2.13            COB Packaged LEDs Provide Natural Light Spectrum                                                    

1.2.14            COB Packaged LEDs Provide Natural Light Spectrum                                                    

1.2.15            Chip-On-Board (COB) LED Work-light                                                                           

1.4.1              Intrinsically Safe LED Headlamps                                                                                  

1.4.2              Explosion Proof LED Flashlight                                                                                     

1.4.3              Explosion Proof LED Flashlight                                                                                     

1.4.4              Cordless, Water-Proof, Explosion-Proof Miners Headlamp                                              

1.4.5              Cordless Rechargeable Explosion Proof LED Mining Headlight                                       

1.5.1              Chromaticity Limits for NVIS Colors, NVIS White and NVIS Blue                        

1.5.2              NVIS Response Curves                                                                                                

1.5.3              NVIS Colors Allowed in a “Class A” Cockpit                                                                   

1.5.4              NVIS Colors: Type I Class B                                                                                         

1.5.5              NVIS Green A Flip Filter Hood for Flashlight                                                                  

1.5.6             Lip Light for Aviation Helmet - NVIS Green (MIL-STD-3009)                                            

1.6.1              Parts of the Flashlight                                                                                                   

1.6.2              Solar Panel and Hand-Crank Flashlight/Combination Light                                              

1.6.3              Run-Time for Solar Panel and Hand-Crank Flashlight/Combination Light             

1.7.1              Medicine Office Closures – Cutbacks from COVID-19                                                     

2.1                 Ni-MH Battery Stick                                                                                                      

2.2                 U.S.A.- LED Flashlight Market Forecast, Rechargeable vs. Standard (Value, $Million)      

2.3                 U.S.A.- LED Flashlight Market Forecast, Rechargeable vs. Standard (Quantity, Million)    

2.4                 U.S.A.- LED Flashlight Market Forecast, By Light Source Type (Value Basis, $Million)     

2.5                 Police-Style Rechargeable LED Flashlight with Accessories                                            

2.6                 Economy LED Flashlight                                                                                               

2.7                 U.S.A.- LED Flashlight Market Forecast, By Sales Channel (Value Basis, $Million)           

2.8                 U.S.A.- LED Flashlight Market Forecast, By Sales Channel (Quantity, Million)                  

3.2.1              Waterproof LED Clamp-light                                                                                          

3.2.2              Expandable Batons with Integrated Light                                                                       

3.2.3              LED Flashlight                                                                                                              

3.2.4             Example of Brightness of LED Bike Light Illumination                                                     

3.2.5              Outdoor Rechargeable Headlamp                                                                                 

3.2.6              LED Flashlight                                                                                                              

3.2.7              Waterproof and Glow LED Flashlight                                                                             

3.2.8              LED Flashlight                                                                                                              

3.2.9              LED Flashlight                                                                                                              

3.2.10            Military Angle-Type Flashlight                                                                                       

3.2.11            LED Flashlight                                                                                                              

3.2.12            LED Flashlight                                                                                                              

3.2.13            Tactical LED Flashlight                                                                                                 

3.2.14            Palm-Size Grip LED Flashlight                                                                                      

3.2.15            1000lm (Maximum)- LED Flashlight                                                                               

3.2.16            Toolkit with LED Flashlight                                                                                            

3.2 17            LED Rechargeable Search Light                                                                                   

3.2.18            Cordless Flashlights to attach to Mining Helmets - (MSHA approved unit)            

3.2.19            Mini Flashlights                                                                                                            

3.2.20            LED Flashlight                                                                                                              

3.2.21            18-Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless LED Flashlight                                                                   

3.2.22            LED Flashlight with 1180 meters beam distance                                                 

3.2.23            LED Flashlight                                                                                                              

3.2.24            LED-based Surgical Headlamp and Carrying Case                                                         

3.2.25            Military-Spec Combat Flashlight                                                                                    

3.2.26            LED Work Light (260 Lumens)                                                                                      

3.2.27            LED-Based Flashlight                                                                                                   

3.2.28            Aluminum LED-Based Flashlight                                                                                   

3.2.29            Flashlight Production Facility in China                                                                            

3.2.30            3500 Lumens LED Flashlight                                                                                        

3.2.31            Tactical LED Flashlight                                                                                                 

3.2.32            LED Flashlight with Headband                                                                                      

3.2.33            Underwater LED Flashlight (2100 Lumens Output)                                                         

3.2.34            Underwater LED Flashlight with Separate Battery Pack/Cord (4000 Lumens Output)        

3.2.35            LED Rechargeable Tactical Flashlight                                                                            

3.2.36            LED Headlamps in Use                                                                                     

3.2.37            LED Headlamp                                                                                                             

3.2.38            Waterproof LED Flashlight                                                                                            

3.2.39            LED Flashlight                                                                                                             

3.2.40            LED Flashlight – Headlamp                                                                                           

3.2.41            LED Flashlight                                                                                                             

3.2.42            LED Flashlight                                                                                                             

3.2.43            Aluminum LED Flashlight                                                                                              

3.2.44            Police-Style LED Flashlight                                                                                           

3.2.45            Lightweight, Compact Rail-Mounted Tactical LED Light                                                  

3.2.46            300-lumen LED Light with a 90-degree head for right-angle                                            

3.2.48            Automatic Adjusting Light Output LED Flashlight                                                            

3.2.49            Assorted Trade Focused LED Flashlights                                                                      

3.2.50            Heavy Duty LED Flashlight                                                                                           

3.2.51            Miniature 3000 lumen LED Flashlight                                                                             

3.2.52            Defense Alert Device (with flashlight)                                                                            

3.2.53            LED Flashlight                                                                                                             

3.2.54            Underwater – Dive Light                                                                                                

3.2.55            Police LED Torch (Flashlight)                                                                                        

5.1                 ElectroniCast Market Research & Forecasting Methodology                                           

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