U.S. Flashlights Market
Market Size in USD Billion
CAGR :
% 
 Forecast Period |
2024 –2031 |
 Market Size (Base Year) |
USD 523.29 Million |
 Market Size (Forecast Year) |
USD 737.52 Million |
 CAGR |
% |
| Major Markets Players |
U.S. Flashlights Market, By Type (Handheld, Lanterns and Spotlights, Tactical Flashlight, Headlamps and Helmet Lights, and Others), Power Source (Non-Rechargeable and Rechargeable), Bulb Type (LED and Incandescent), Body Material (Aluminum and Plastic), Lumen (500 to 1000, 300 to 500, Above 1000, and Upto 300), Application (Outdoor and Indoor), Vertical (Household, Military & Law Enforcement, Commercial, Industrial and Others) - Industry Trends and Forecast to 2031.
U.S. Flashlights Market Analysis and Insights
The market refers to the sector engaged in producing, trading, and retailing portable illumination devices, typically powered by batteries or alternative energy sources. These devices, including LED flashlights, tactical models, and rechargeable variants, serve purposes ranging from emergency preparedness to outdoor recreation and general lighting needs. Technological innovations, consumer demand for energy-efficient solutions, and trends in outdoor and adventure activities influence market dynamics.
Data Bridge Market Research analyses that the U.S. flashlights market is expected to reach USD 737.52 million by 2031 from USD 523.29 million in 2023, growing with a substantial CAGR of 4.5% in the forecast period of 2024 to 2031.
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Report Metric |
Details |
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Forecast Period |
2024 to 2031 |
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Base Year |
2023 |
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Historic Years |
2022 (Customizable to 2016-2021) |
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Quantitative Units |
Revenue in USD Million |
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Segments Covered |
Type (Handheld, Lanterns and Spotlights, Tactical Flashlight, Headlamps and Helmet Lights, and Others), Power Source (Non-Rechargeable and Rechargeable), Bulb Type (LED and Incandescent), Body Material (Aluminum and Plastic), Lumen (500 to 1000, 300 to 500, above 1000, and Upto 300), Application (Outdoor and Indoor), Vertical (Household, Military & Law Enforcement, Commercial, Industrial and Others) |
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Country Covered |
U.S. |
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Market Players Covered |
Streamlight Inc., Mag Instrument Inc., Pelican Products, Inc., Princeton Tec., AMERICAN OUTDOOR BRANDS INC, COAST Products, Dorcy International, Surefire, LLC, ELZETTA DESIGN, LLC, HDS Systems, Inc, Fenixlight Limited, First-Light USA, Pepperl+Fuchs Inc., FoxFury LLC, and PHANTOM PRODUCTS, INC. among others |
Market Definition
The flashlight market pertains to the sector engaged in producing, trading, and retailing portable illumination devices, typically powered by batteries or alternative energy sources. These devices, including LED flashlights, tactical models, and rechargeable variants, serve purposes ranging from emergency preparedness to outdoor recreation and general lighting needs. Technological innovations, consumer demand for energy-efficient solutions, and trends in outdoor and adventure activities influence market dynamics.
U.S. Flashlights Market Dynamics
This section deals with understanding the market drivers, advantages, opportunities, restraints, and challenges. All of this is discussed in detail below:
Drivers
- Increasing Interest in Outdoor Recreational Activities
The growing enthusiasm for outdoor recreational pursuits signifies a recognition of nature's appeal and a passion for adventure. Whether hiking, camping, or stargazing, individuals seek solace and thrill in the outdoors. Flashlights enhance these experiences by providing essential illumination during night-time adventures. Modern flashlights with advanced LED technology offer powerful and energy-efficient lighting solutions. These compact and durable devices contribute to the safety and enjoyment of outdoor enthusiasts, from navigating dark trails to setting up camp. Flashlights become indispensable tools for those embracing the call of the wild as the outdoor trend continues.
- Advancement in LED Technology to Enhance Flashlight Efficiency and Effectiveness
Recent advancements in LED technology have revolutionized flashlight efficiency and effectiveness. Developing high-output, energy-efficient LEDs has significantly improved illumination, extending battery life and enhancing brightness. Innovations such as Chip-On-Board (COB) LEDs provide uniform light distribution, reducing hotspots and improving overall visibility.
Furthermore, integrating smart features, such as adjustable brightness levels and programmable modes, adds versatility to flashlight functionality. These breakthroughs contribute to more reliable and powerful lighting solutions, making modern LED flashlights indispensable for various applications, from outdoor adventures to emergencies.
Opportunity
- Integration of Smart Technologies such as Bluetooth Connectivity and Customization Settings
The market is transforming, fueled by integrating smart technologies that enhance functionality and user experience. These advancements go beyond basic on/off switches, venturing into Bluetooth connectivity and customization settings, catering to high technology and discerning customer base.
The integration of customization settings further amplifies the potential of smart flashlights. Users can personalize the functionality of their flashlights based on their specific needs and preferences. This could include adjusting brightness levels and beam patterns or incorporating unique features such as color-changing capabilities. Customization settings cater to diverse user requirements, making the flashlight more versatile and adaptable to various scenarios.
Restraints/Challenges
- Environmental Concerns Related to the Disposal of Flashlight Batteries
Flashlights are essential tools for various purposes, ranging from emergencies to outdoor activities, and their widespread use contributes to a substantial number of discarded batteries. The environmental impact of traditional flashlight batteries, often containing hazardous materials such as mercury, cadmium, and lead, seriously threatens ecosystems when improperly disposed of in landfills. One of the primary challenges is the lack of awareness among consumers regarding the environmental implications of flashlight battery disposal.
- Availability of Alternative Lighting Technologies
The rise of energy-efficient LED technology and the integration of flashlight functions into everyday electronic devices diminish the traditional flashlight's market share. Consumers increasingly favor multifunctional alternatives, rendering standalone flashlights less essential. This trend challenges flashlight manufacturers to innovate and differentiate their products to remain competitive in a diverse, technologically advanced lighting solutions-dominated landscape. Navigating this shift requires strategic adaptation to changing consumer preferences and a commitment to enhancing flashlight capabilities to retain relevance in the evolving lighting market.
Recent Developments
- In October 2023, Streamlight Inc. introduced the ProTac Rail Mount HL-X Pro, a high-performance gun-mounted light delivering 1,000 lumens, 50,000 candela, and a 447-meter beam reach. An innovative Jack-Cap tail cap switch allows push-button or remote pressure switch operation and battery versatility—compatible with CR123 lithium batteries or Streamlight rechargeable SL-B26 lithium-ion battery packs. The lightweight design features a rugged rail clamp for secure attachment to rifles, carbines, or sub-machine guns. The ProTac Rail Mount HL-X Pro is crafted from machined aircraft aluminum, with an IP67 waterproof rating and impact-resistance tested
- In July 2022, Mag Instrument, Inc. unveiled the highly anticipated MAG-TAC 2 tactical LED flashlight. It was personally designed by Mag Instrument's founder and CEO, Anthony 'Tony' Maglica. It is combined with compactness and full-size power. The MAG-TAC 2 offers two models, TM and TL, with three functions: momentary, full power, and strobe. It supports various firearm-hold techniques. Purposefully designed for multiple tactical methods, the MAG-TAC 2 stands out with its versatility, durability, and National Tactical Officers Association endorsement. It is a valuable lighting tool for law enforcement and military personnel, as it excels in critical situations, providing superior performance and reliability
U.S. Flashlights Market Scope
The U.S. flashlights market is segmented on the basis of type, power source, bulb type, body material, lumen, application, and vertical. The growth amongst these segments will help you analyze meager growth segments in the industries and provide the users with a valuable market overview and market insights to help them make strategic decisions for identifying core market applications.
Type
- Handheld
- Lanterns and Spotlights
- Tactical Flashlight
- Headlamps and Helmet Lights
- Others
On the basis of type, the market is segmented into handheld, lanterns and spotlights, tactical flashlight, headlamps and helmet lights, and others.
Power Source
- Non-Rechargeable
- Rechargeable
On the basis of power source, the market is segmented into non-rechargeable and rechargeable.
Bulb Type
- LED
- Incandescent
On the basis of bulb type, the market is segmented into LED and incandescent.
Body Material
- Aluminum
- Plastic
On the basis of body material, the market is segmented into aluminum and plastic.
Lumen
- 500 to 1000
- 300 to 500
- Above 1000
- Upto 300
On the basis of lumen, the market is segmented into 500 to 1000, 300 to 500, above 1000, and upto 300.
Application
- Outdoor
- Indoor
On the basis of application, the market is segmented into outdoor and indoor.
Vertical
- Household
- Military & Law Enforcement
- Commercial
- Industrial
- Others
On the basis of vertical, the market is segmented into household, military & law enforcement, commercial, industrial, and others.
Competitive Landscape and Share Analysis: U.S. Flashlights Market
The U.S. flashlights market competitive landscape provides details of the competitor. Details included are company overview, company financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in research and development, new market initiatives, production sites and facilities, production capacities, company strengths and weaknesses, solution launch, product width and breadth, application dominance. The above data points are only related to the companies' focus on the market.
Some of the major players operating in the U.S. flashlights market are Streamlight Inc., Mag Instrument Inc., Pelican Products, Inc., Princeton Tec., AMERICAN OUTDOOR BRANDS INC, COAST Products, Dorcy International, Surefire, LLC, ELZETTA DESIGN, LLC, HDS Systems, Inc, Fenixlight Limited, First-Light USA, Pepperl+Fuchs Inc., FoxFury LLC, and PHANTOM PRODUCTS, INC. among others.
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Table of Content
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY
1.2 MARKET DEFINITION
1.3 OVERVIEW OF THE U.S. FLASHLIGHTS MARKET
1.4 CURRENCY AND PRICING
1.5 LIMITATIONS
1.6 MARKETS COVERED
2 MARKET SEGMENTATION
2.1 MARKETS COVERED
2.2 YEARS CONSIDERED FOR THE STUDY
2.3 GEOGRAPHIC SCOPE
2.4 DBMR TRIPOD DATA VALIDATION MODEL
2.5 PRIMARY INTERVIEWS WITH KEY OPINION LEADERS
2.6 DBMR MARKET POSITION GRID
2.7 MARKET APPLICATION COVERAGE GRID
2.8 MULTIVARIATE MODELLING
2.9 TYPE LIFELINE CURVE
2.1 SECONDARY SOURCES
2.11 ASSUMPTIONS
3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4 PREMIUM INSIGHTS
4.1 APPLICATION WISE PRICING ANALYSIS
4.2 PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES
5 MARKET OVERVIEW
5.1 DRIVERS
5.1.1 INCREASING INTEREST IN OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
5.1.2 ADVANCEMENT IN LED TECHNOLOGY TO ENHANCE FLASHLIGHT EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS
5.1.3 INCREASING DEMAND FOR TACTICAL FLASHLIGHTS FROM MILITARY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT SECTOR
5.1.4 GROWING AWARENESS OF THE NEED FOR EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
5.2 RESTRAINTS
5.2.1 AVAILABILITY OF ALTERNATIVE LIGHTING TECHNOLOGIES
5.2.2 CHANGING REGULATORY COMPLIANCES RELATED TO FLASHLIGHT
5.3 OPPORTUNITIES
5.3.1 INTEGRATION OF SMART TECHNOLOGIES SUCH AS BLUETOOTH CONNECTIVITY AND CUSTOMIZATION SETTINGS
5.3.2 INCREASING POPULARITY OF ONLINE SHOPPING
5.3.3 STRATEGIC ACQUISITIONS, PARTNERSHIPS, AND COLLABORATIONS AMONG KEY MARKET PLAYERS
5.4 CHALLENGES
5.4.1 ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS RELATED TO THE DISPOSAL OF FLASHLIGHT BATTERIES
5.4.2 INTENSE COMPETITION AMONG MARKET PLAYERS
6 U.S. FLASHLIGHTS MARKET, BY TYPE
6.1 OVERVIEW
6.2 HANDHELD
6.3 LANTERNS AND SPOTLIGHTS
6.4 TACTICAL FLASHLIGHT
6.5 HEADLAMPS AND HELMET LIGHTS
6.6 OTHERS
7 U.S. FLASHLIGHTS MARKET, BY POWER SOURCE
7.1 OVERVIEW
7.2 NON-RECHARGEABLE
7.2.1 AAA
7.2.2 AA
7.2.3 D
7.2.4 C
7.2.5 OTHERS
7.3 RECHARGEABLE
7.3.1 LI-ION
7.3.2 NIMH
7.3.3 SLA
7.3.4 OTHERS
8 U.S. FLASHLIGHTS MARKET, BY BULB TYPE
8.1 OVERVIEW
8.2 LED
8.3 INCANDESCENT
9 U.S. FLASHLIGHTS MARKET, BY BODY MATERIAL
9.1 OVERVIEW
9.2 ALUMINUM
9.3 PLASTIC
10 U.S. FLASHLIGHTS MARKET, BY LUMEN
10.1 OVERVIEW
10.2 500 TO 1000
10.3 300 TO 500
10.4 ABOVE 1000
10.5 UPTO 300
11 U.S. FLASHLIGHTS MARKET, BY APPLICATION
11.1 OVERVIEW
11.2 OUTDOOR
11.3 INDOOR
12 U.S. FLASHLIGHTS MARKET, BY VERTICAL
12.1 OVERVIEW
12.2 HOUSEHOLD
12.2.1 LED
12.2.2 INCANDESCENT
12.3 MILITARY & LAW ENFORCEMENT
12.3.1 LED
12.3.2 INCANDESCENT
12.4 COMMERCIAL
12.4.1 LED
12.4.2 INCANDESCENT
12.5 INDUSTRIAL
12.5.1 LED
12.5.2 INCANDESCENT
12.6 OTHERS
12.6.1 LED
12.6.2 INCANDESCENT
13 U.S. FLASHLIGHTS MARKET: COMPANY LANDSCAPE
13.1 COMPANY SHARE ANALYSIS: U.S.
14 SWOT ANALYSIS
15 COMPANY PROFILES
15.1 STREAMLIGHT INC.
15.1.1 COMPANY SNAPSHOT
15.1.2 PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
15.1.3 RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
15.2 MAG INSTRUMENT INC.
15.2.1 COMPANY SNAPSHOT
15.2.2 PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
15.2.3 RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
15.3 PELICAN PRODUCTS, INC.
15.3.1 COMPANY SNAPSHOT
15.3.2 PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
15.3.3 RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
15.4 PRINCETON TEC.
15.4.1 COMPANY SNAPSHOT
15.4.2 PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
15.4.3 RECENT DEVELOPMENT
15.5 AMERICAN OUTDOOR BRANDS INC.
15.5.1 COMPANY SNAPSHOT
15.5.2 REVENUE ANALYSIS
15.5.3 PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
15.5.4 RECENT DEVELOPMENT
15.6 COAST PRODUCTS
15.6.1 COMPANY SNAPSHOT
15.6.2 PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
15.6.3 RECENT DEVELOPMENT
15.7 DORCY INTERNATIONAL.
15.7.1 COMPANY SNAPSHOT
15.7.2 PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
15.7.3 RECENT DEVELOPMENT
15.8 ELZETTA DESIGN, LLC
15.8.1 COMPANY SNAPSHOT
15.8.2 PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
15.8.3 RECENT DEVELOPMENT
15.9 FENIXLIGHT LIMITED
15.9.1 COMPANY SNAPSHOT
15.9.2 PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
15.9.3 RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
15.1 FIRST-LIGHT USA
15.10.1 COMPANY SNAPSHOT
15.10.2 PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
15.10.3 RECENT DEVELOPMENT
15.11 FOXFURY LLC.
15.11.1 COMPANY SNAPSHOT
15.11.2 PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
15.11.3 RECENT DEVELOPMENT
15.12 HDS SYSTEMS, INC.
15.12.1 COMPANY SNAPSHOT
15.12.2 PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
15.12.3 RECENT DEVELOPMENT
15.13 PEPPERL+FUCHS INC.
15.13.1 COMPANY SNAPSHOT
15.13.2 PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
15.13.3 RECENT DEVELOPMENT
15.14 PHANTOM PRODUCTS, INC.
15.14.1 COMPANY SNAPSHOT
15.14.2 PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
15.14.3 RECENT DEVELOPMENT
15.15 SUREFIRE, LLC
15.15.1 COMPANY SNAPSHOT
15.15.2 PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
15.15.3 RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
16 QUESTIONNAIRE
17 RELATED REPORTS
List of Table
TABLE 1 APPLICATION WISE PRICING
TABLE 2 U.S. FLASHLIGHTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 3 U.S. FLASHLIGHTS MARKET, BY POWER SOURCE, 2022-2031 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 4 U.S. NON-RECHARGEABLE IN FLASHLIGHTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 5 U.S. RECHARGEABLE IN FLASHLIGHTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 6 U.S. FLASHLIGHTS MARKET, BY BULB TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 7 U.S. FLASHLIGHTS MARKET, BY BODY MATERIAL, 2022-2031 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 8 U.S. FLASHLIGHTS MARKET, BY LUMEN, 2022-2031 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 9 U.S. FLASHLIGHTS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2022-2031 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 10 U.S. FLASHLIGHTS MARKET, BY VERTICAL, 2022-2031 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 11 U.S. HOUSEHOLD IN FLASHLIGHTS MARKET, BY BULB TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 12 U.S. MILITARY & LAW ENFORCEMENT IN FLASHLIGHTS MARKET, BY BULB TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 13 U.S. COMMERCIAL IN FLASHLIGHTS MARKET, BY BULB TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 14 U.S. INDUSTRIAL IN FLASHLIGHTS MARKET, BY BULB TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 15 U.S. OTHERS IN FLASHLIGHTS MARKET, BY BULB TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD MILLION)
List of Figure
FIGURE 1 U.S. FLASHLIGHTS MARKET: SEGMENTATION
FIGURE 2 U.S. FLASHLIGHTS MARKET: DATA TRIANGULATION
FIGURE 3 U.S. FLASHLIGHTS MARKET: DROC ANALYSIS
FIGURE 4 U.S. FLASHLIGHTS MARKET: COUNTRY VS REGIONAL MARKET ANALYSIS
FIGURE 5 U.S. FLASHLIGHTS MARKET: COMPANY RESEARCH ANALYSIS
FIGURE 6 U.S. FLASHLIGHTS MARKET: INTERVIEW DEMOGRAPHICS
FIGURE 7 U.S. FLASHLIGHTS MARKET: DBMR MARKET POSITION GRID
FIGURE 8 U.S. FLASHLIGHTS MARKET: APPLICATION COVERAGE GRID
FIGURE 9 U.S. FLASHLIGHTS MARKET: MARKET END-USER COVERAGE GRID
FIGURE 10 U.S. FLASHLIGHTS MARKET: TYPE LIFELINE CURVE
FIGURE 11 U.S. FLASHLIGHTS MARKET: SEGMENTATION
FIGURE 12 GROWING AWARENESS OF THE NEED FOR EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS IS DRIVING THE GROWTH OF THE MARKET IN THE FORECAST PERIOD IN THE FORECAST PERIOD OF 2024 TO 2031
FIGURE 13 HANDHELD SEGMENT IS EXPECTED TO ACCOUNT FOR THE LARGEST SHARE OF U.S. FLASHLIGHTS MARKET FROM 2024 TO 2031
FIGURE 14 DRIVERS, RESTRAINTS, OPPORTUNITIES, AND CHALLENGES OF THE U.S. FLASHLIGHTS MARKET
FIGURE 15 U.S. FLASHLIGHTS MARKET: BY TYPE, 2023
FIGURE 16 U.S. FLASHLIGHTS MARKET: BY POWER SOURCE , 2023
FIGURE 17 U.S. FLASHLIGHTS MARKET: BY BULB TYPE , 2023
FIGURE 18 U.S. FLASHLIGHTS MARKET: BY BODY MATERIAL , 2023
FIGURE 19 U.S. FLASHLIGHTS MARKET: BY LUMEN , 2023
FIGURE 20 U.S. FLASHLIGHTS MARKET: BY APPLICATION, 2023
FIGURE 21 U.S. FLASHLIGHTS MARKET: BY VERTICAL, 2023
FIGURE 22 U.S. FLASHLIGHTS MARKET: COMPANY SHARE 2023 (%)
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