Light Meter Market by Display (Analog and Digital), Type (General-Purpose, LED, and UV), Lux Range (0–200K Lux and Above 200K Lux), Application (Photography & Cinematography, Commercial Spaces, Clinics & Hospitals), and Region - Global Forecast to 2023
The light meter market is expected to grow from USD 305.1 million in 2018 to USD 417.4 million by 2023, at a CAGR of 6.47% between 2018 and 2023. The increasing demand for light meters in the photography and cinematography industry worldwide, regulations to improve workplace lighting, and government initiatives toward the standardization of lighting protocols are driving the light meter market. Major restraining factors for growth of the light meter market include the development of smartphone applications and light measuring devices to substitute light meters.
“Digital light meters held a major share of the light meter market in 2017”
Light meters can have 2 types of displays—analog and digital. Digital light meters are easy to access as they operate by eliminating the need to analyze the position of a needle in a meter, unlike analog light meters. These light meters also provide more accurate readings than analog light meters, which leads to the dominant position of this segment in the overall light meter.
“General-purpose light meters to hold the largest revenue share of the light meter market in 2017”
General-purpose light meters are usually basic light meter models designed for the measurements of general lighting. These are the budget models with a wide measuring range, working in more demanding applications. These devices are simple to use, compact, and rugged, and provide quick and accurate readings in normal lighting conditions. The major application areas for this product are indoor/outdoor light measurements, photography and cinematography, educational campuses, and office buildings with normal lighting, etc. The largest size of the general-purpose light meters is attributed to the lower price of these meters than other light meters. Also, these light meters have a wide measuring range to work in more demanding applications.
“Light meter market for 0–200K lux range is expected to grow at a higher CAGR between 2018 and 2023”
The 0–200K lux range meters are likely to dominate the light meter market with larger size and higher CAGR during the forecast period as these light meters are used in a wider range of applications. On the other hand, the light meters with the lux range above 200K are costly, and their use is limited to high-end technical applications.
“The light meter market for the photography and cinematography application is expected to grow at the highest CAGR between 2018 and 2023”
Optimum lighting plays a crucial role in capturing desired photo or video. Light meters recommend the optimum exposure and light levels for any portrait or scene. Advanced light meters feature the most innovative and advanced capabilities such as flash analyzing function, built-in wireless triggering, flash power control, and radio frequency compatibility. These factors contribute to the largest share of the photography and cinematography application in the market and the highest CAGR of the market for the same during the forecast period.
“The light meter market in APAC is expected to grow at the highest CAGR between 2018 and 2023”
The majority of the countries in APAC are in the developing phase. The region mainly has emerging economies such as China, India, and South Korea, which are witnessing rapid rate of industrialization. Also, the majority of the market in APAC is still untapped for light meters and holds great potential. The region is still untapped for the growth of light meters and holds a lot of potential for growth in the upcoming years. Therefore, the market in APAC is expected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. Photography and cinematography is the rapidly growing industry in APAC, which effectively uses light meters. Some of the countries in APAC such as India, China, and Japan have one of the most revenue impacting film industries.
In the process of determining and verifying the market size for several segments and subsegments gathered through secondary research, extensive primary interviews were conducted with the key experts. The break-up of the profiles of primary participants is as follows:
- By Company Type: Tier 1—20 %, Tier 2—45%, and Tier 3—35%
- By Designation: C-Level Executives—35%, Directors—25%, and Others—40%
- By Geography: Americas—45%, Europe—25%, APAC—20%, and RoW—10%
This report profiles some of the following key light meter manufacturers in this market:
1. Konica Minolta Sensing Americas (US)
2. FLIR Systems (US)
3. Sekonic (Japan)
4. Testo SE (Germany)
5. Hioki (Japan)
6. Amprobe (US)
7. KERN & SOHN (Germany)
8. B&K Precision (US)
9. Line Seiki (Japan)
10. PCE Deutschland (Germany)
11. Hanna Instruments (US)
Research Coverage
This report covers the light meter market based on display, type, lux range, application, and region. A detailed analysis of the key industry players has been done to provide insights into their business, products and services, and key strategies such as product launches and developments associated with the light meter market.
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1. This report segments the overall market comprehensively and provides the closest approximations of the global light meter market size and that of the subsegments across different applications and regions.
2. The report helps stakeholders to understand the pulse of the market and provides them information on key drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities in the light meter market.
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1.1 OBJECTIVES OF STUDY
1.2 DEFINITION
1.3 SCOPE OF STUDY
1.3.1 MARKETS COVERED
1.3.2 GEOGRAPHIC SCOPE
1.3.3 YEARS CONSIDERED FOR STUDY
1.4 CURRENCY
1.5 PACKAGE SIZE
1.6 LIMITATIONS
1.7 STAKEHOLDERS
2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
2.1 RESEARCH DATA
2.1.1 SECONDARY DATA
2.1.1.1 Secondary sources
2.1.2 PRIMARY DATA
2.1.2.1 Key data from primary sources
2.1.2.2 Key industry insights
2.1.2.3 Breakdown of primaries
2.2 MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION
2.3 MARKET BREAKDOWN & DATA TRIANGULATION
2.4 ASSUMPTIONS
3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4 PREMIUM INSIGHTS
4.1 ATTRACTIVE MARKET OPPORTUNITIES IN LIGHT METER MARKET
4.2 LIGHT METER MARKET IN APAC, BY APPLICATION AND COUNTRY
4.3 LIGHT METER MARKET, BY TYPE
4.4 LIGHT METER MARKET, BY DISPLAY
4.5 LIGHT METER MARKET, BY LUX RANGE
4.6 GEOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS OF LIGHT METER MARKET
5 MARKET OVERVIEW
5.1 INTRODUCTION
5.2 MARKET DYNAMICS
5.2.1 DRIVERS
5.2.1.1 Increasing demand for light meters in the photography and cinematography industry worldwide
5.2.1.2 Regulations to improve workplace lighting
5.2.1.3 Government initiatives toward the standardization of lighting protocols
5.2.2 RESTRAINTS
5.2.2.1 Development of smartphone applications and light measuring devices to substitute light meters
5.2.3 OPPORTUNITIES
5.2.3.1 Development of wireless light meter technologies
5.2.3.2 Latent market for light meters in APAC
5.2.3.3 Convergence of IOT in lighting
5.2.4 CHALLENGES
5.2.4.1 Increasing number of manufacturers creating competitive pricing pressure
6 LIGHT METER MARKET, BY DISPLAY
6.1 INTRODUCTION
6.2 DIGITAL
6.3 ANALOG
7 LIGHT METER MARKET, BY TYPE
7.1 INTRODUCTION
7.2 GENERAL-PURPOSE LIGHT METERS
7.3 LED LIGHT METERS
7.4 UV LIGHT METERS
8 LIGHT METER MARKET, BY LUX RANGE
8.1 INTRODUCTION
8.2 0–200K LUX
8.3 ABOVE 200K LUX
9 LIGHT METER MARKET, BY APPLICATION
9.1 INTRODUCTION
9.2 PHOTOGRAPHY AND CINEMATOGRAPHY
9.3 COMMERCIAL SPACES
9.4 MANUFACTURING PLANTS AND WAREHOUSES
9.5 UNIVERSITY CAMPUSES AND SCHOOLS
9.6 CLINICS AND HOSPITALS
9.7 OTHERS
10 LIGHT METER MARKET, BY REGION
10.1 INTRODUCTION
10.2 AMERICAS
10.2.1 US
10.2.2 CANADA
10.2.3 REST OF AMERICAS
10.3 EUROPE
10.3.1 UK
10.3.2 GERMANY
10.3.3 FRANCE
10.3.4 ITALY
10.3.5 REST OF EUROPE
10.4 APAC
10.4.1 CHINA
10.4.2 JAPAN
10.4.3 INDIA
10.4.4 REST OF APAC
10.5 ROW
10.5.1 MIDDLE EAST
10.5.2 AFRICA
11 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
11.1 OVERVIEW
11.2 RANKING OF PLAYERS, 2017
11.3 COMPETITIVE SCENARIO
11.3.1 PRODUCT LAUNCHES
12 COMPANY PROFILES
12.1 INTRODUCTION
12.2 KEY PLAYERS
(Business overview, Products offered, Recent developments, MNM view, SWOT analysis)*
12.2.1 KONICA MINOLTA SENSING AMERICAS
12.2.2 FLIR SYSTEMS (EXTECH)
12.2.3 SEKONIC
12.2.4 TESTO SE
12.2.5 HIOKI
12.2.6 AMPROBE (DANAHER CORPORATION)
12.2.7 KERN & SOHN
12.2.8 B&K PRECISION
12.2.9 LINE SEIKI
12.2.10 PCE DEUTSCHLAND
12.2.11 HANNA INSTRUMENTS
*Business overview, Products offered, Recent developments, MNM view, SWOT analysis might not be captured in case of unlisted companies.
12.3 OTHER IMPORTANT PLAYERS
12.3.1 LUTRON ELECTRONICS
12.3.2 KYORITSU ELECTRICAL INSTRUMENTS WORKS
12.3.3 MARTINDALE ELECTRIC CO LTD
12.3.4 TQC B.V.
12.3.5 KIMO INSTRUMENTS UK
12.4 START-UP ECOSYSTEM
12.4.1 CENTER TECHNOLOGY
12.4.2 TENMARS ELECTRONICS
12.4.3 PANOMEX
12.4.4 SHENZHEN SANPO INSTRUMENT
12.4.5 HUATO ELECTRIC
13 APPENDIX
13.1 INSIGHTS FROM INDUSTRY EXPERTS
13.2 DISCUSSION GUIDE
13.3 KNOWLEDGE STORE: MARKETSANDMARKETS’ SUBSCRIPTION PORTAL
13.4 INTRODUCING RT: REAL-TIME MARKET INTELLIGENCE
13.5 AVAILABLE CUSTOMIZATIONS
13.6 RELATED REPORTS
13.7 AUTHOR DETAILS
Table 1 LIGHT METER MARKET, BY DISPLAY, 2015–2023 (USD MILLION)
Table 2 LIGHT METER MARKET FOR DIGITAL, BY REGION 2015–2023 (USD MILLION)
Table 3 LIGHT METER MARKET FOR ANALOG, BY REGION 2015–2023 (USD MILLION)
Table 4 LIGHT METER MEASUREMENTS OF VARIOUS LIGHTING CONDITIONS
Table 5 LIGHT METER MARKET, BY TYPE, 2015–2023 (USD MILLION)
Table 6 MARKET FOR GENERAL-PURPOSE LIGHT METERS, BY REGION, 2015–2023 (USD MILLION)
Table 7 MARKET FOR LED LIGHT METERS, BY REGION 2015–2023 (USD MILLION)
Table 8 MARKET FOR UV LIGHT METERS, BY REGION, 2015–2023 (USD MILLION)
Table 9 LIGHT METER MARKET, BY LUX RANGE, 2015–2023 (USD MILLION)
Table 10 LIGHT METER MARKET, BY LUX RANGE, 2015–2023 (MILLION UNITS)
Table 11 LIGHT METER MARKET FOR 0–200K LUX, BY REGION, 2015–2023 (USD MILLION)
Table 12 LIGHT METER MARKET FOR ABOVE 200K LUX, BY REGION, 2015–2023 (USD MILLION)
Table 13 LIGHT METER MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2015–2023 (USD MILLION)
Table 14 LIGHT METER MARKET FOR PHOTOGRAPHY AND CINEMATOGRAPHY, BY REGION, 2015–2023 (USD MILLION)
Table 15 LIGHTING CONDITIONS FOR OFFICE SPACES
Table 16 LIGHT METER MARKET FOR COMMERCIAL SPACES, BY REGION, 2015–2023 (USD MILLION)
Table 17 LIGHT METER MARKET FOR MANUFACTURING PLANTS AND WAREHOUSES, BY REGION, 2015–2023 (USD MILLION)
Table 18 LIGHT METER MARKET FOR UNIVERSITY CAMPUSES AND SCHOOLS, BY REGION, 2015–2023 (USD MILLION)
Table 19 LIGHTING CONDITIONS FOR CLINICS AND HOSPITALS
Table 20 LIGHT METER MARKET FOR CLINICS AND HOSPITALS, BY REGION, 2015–2023 (USD MILLION)
Table 21 LIGHT METER MARKET FOR OTHERS, BY REGION, 2015–2023 (USD MILLION)
Table 22 LIGHT METER MARKET, BY REGION, 2015–2023 (USD MILLION)
Table 23 LIGHT METER MARKET IN AMERICAS, BY DISPLAY, 2015–2023 (USD MILLION)
Table 24 LIGHT METER MARKET IN AMERICAS, BY TYPE, 2015–2023 (USD MILLION)
Table 25 LIGHT METER MARKET IN AMERICAS, BY APPLICATION, 2015–2023 (USD MILLION)
Table 26 LIGHT METER MARKET IN AMERICAS, BY LUX RANGE, 2015–2023 (USD MILLION)
Table 27 LIGHT METER MARKET IN AMERICAS, BY COUNTRY, 2015–2023 (USD MILLION)
Table 28 LIGHT METER MARKET IN US, BY DISPLAY, 2015–2023 (USD MILLION)
Table 29 LIGHT METER MARKET IN US, BY LUX RANGE, 2015–2023 (USD MILLION)
Table 30 LIGHT METER MARKET IN CANADA, BY DISPLAY, 2015–2023 (USD MILLION)
Table 31 LIGHT METER MARKET IN CANADA, BY LUX RANGE, 2015–2023 (USD MILLION)
Table 32 LIGHT METER MARKET IN REST OF AMERICAS, BY DISPLAY, 2015–2023 (USD MILLION)
Table 33 LIGHT METER MARKET IN REST OF AMERICAS, BY LUX RANGE, 2015–2023 (USD MILLION)
Table 34 LIGHT METER MARKET IN EUROPE, BY DISPLAY, 2015–2023 (USD MILLION)
Table 35 LIGHT METER MARKET IN EUROPE, BY TYPE, 2015–2023 (USD MILLION)
Table 36 LIGHT METER MARKET IN EUROPE, BY APPLICATION, 2015–2023 (USD MILLION)
Table 37 LIGHT METER MARKET IN EUROPE, BY LUX RANGE, 2015–2023 (USD MILLION)
Table 38 LIGHT METER MARKET IN EUROPE, BY COUNTRY, 2015–2023 (USD MILLION)
Table 39 LIGHT METER MARKET IN UK, BY DISPLAY, 2015–2023 (USD MILLION)
Table 40 LIGHT METER MARKET IN UK, BY LUX RANGE, 2015–2023 (USD MILLION)
Table 41 LIGHT METER MARKET IN GERMANY, BY DISPLAY, 2015–2023 (USD MILLION)
Table 42 LIGHT METER MARKET IN GERMANY, BY LUX RANGE, 2015–2023 (USD MILLION)
Table 43 LIGHT METER MARKET IN FRANCE, BY DISPLAY, 2015–2023 (USD MILLION)
Table 44 LIGHT METER MARKET IN FRANCE, BY LUX RANGE, 2015–2023 (USD MILLION)
Table 45 LIGHT METER MARKET IN ITALY, BY DISPLAY, 2015–2023 (USD MILLION)
Table 46 LIGHT METER MARKET IN ITALY, BY LUX RANGE, 2015–2023 (USD MILLION)
Table 47 LIGHT METER MARKET IN REST OF EUROPE, BY DISPLAY, 2015–2023 (USD MILLION)
Table 48 LIGHT METER MARKET IN REST OF EUROPE, BY LUX RANGE, 2015–2023 (USD MILLION)
Table 49 LIGHT METER MARKET IN APAC, BY DISPLAY, 2015–2023 (USD MILLION)
Table 50 LIGHT METER MARKET IN APAC, BY TYPE, 2015–2023 (USD MILLION)
Table 51 LIGHT METER MARKET IN APAC, BY APPLICATION, 2015–2023 (USD MILLION)
Table 52 LIGHT METER MARKET IN APAC, BY LUX RANGE, 2015–2023 (USD MILLION)
Table 53 LIGHT METER MARKET IN APAC, BY COUNTRY, 2015–2023 (USD MILLION)
Table 54 LIGHT METER MARKET IN CHINA, BY DISPLAY, 2015–2023 (USD MILLION)
Table 55 LIGHT METER MARKET IN CHINA, BY LUX RANGE, 2015–2023 (USD MILLION)
Table 56 LIGHT METER MARKET IN JAPAN, BY DISPLAY, 2015–2023 (USD MILLION)
Table 57 LIGHT METER MARKET IN JAPAN, BY LUX RANGE, 2015–2023 (USD MILLION)
Table 58 LIGHT METER MARKET IN INDIA, BY DISPLAY, 2015–2023 (USD MILLION)
Table 59 LIGHT METER MARKET IN INDIA, BY LUX RANGE ,2015–2023 (USD MILLION)
Table 60 LIGHT METER MARKET IN REST OF APAC, BY DISPLAY, 2015–2023 (USD MILLION)
Table 61 LIGHT METER MARKET IN REST OF APAC, BY LUX RANGE, 2015–2023 (USD MILLION)
Table 62 LIGHT METER MARKET IN ROW, BY DISPLAY, 2015–2023 (USD MILLION)
Table 63 LIGHT METER MARKET IN ROW, BY TYPE, 2015–2023 (USD MILLION)
Table 64 LIGHT METER MARKET IN ROW, BY APPLICATION, 2015–2023 (USD MILLION)
Table 65 LIGHT METER MARKET IN ROW, BY LUX RANGE, 2015–2023 (USD MILLION)
Table 66 LIGHT METER MARKET IN ROW, BY REGION, 2015–2023 (USD MILLION)
Table 67 LIGHT METER MARKET IN MIDDLE EAST, BY DISPLAY, 2015–2023 (USD MILLION)
Table 68 LIGHT METER MARKET IN MIDDLE EAST, BY LUX RANGE, 2015–2023 (USD MILLION)
Table 69 LIGHT METER MARKET IN AFRICA, BY DISPLAY, 2015–2023 (USD MILLION)
Table 70 LIGHT METER MARKET IN AFRICA, BY LUX RANGE, 2015–2023 (USD MILLION)
Table 71 MARKET RANKING OF TOP 5 PLAYERS IN LIGHT METER MARKET, 2017
According to the new market research report "Light Meter Market by Display (Analog and Digital), Type (General-Purpose, LED, and UV), Lux Range (0-200K Lux and Above 200K Lux), Application (Photography & Cinematography, Commercial Spaces, Clinics & Hospitals), and Region - Global Forecast to 2023", The light meter market is expected to grow from USD 305.1 Million in 2018 to USD 417.4 Million by 2023, at a CAGR of 6.47% between 2018 and 2023. The growth of the light meter market can be attributed to the increasing demand for light meters in the photography and cinematography industry worldwide, regulations to improve workplace lighting, and government initiatives toward the standardization of lighting protocols.
The light meter ecosystem includes manufacturers and resellers such as:
- Konica Minolta Sensing Americas (US),
- FLIR Systems (US),
- Sekonic (Japan),
- Testo SE (Germany),
- Hioki (Japan),
- Amprobe (US),
- KERN & SOHN (Germany),
- B&K Precision (US),
- Line Seiki (Japan),
- PCE Deutschland (Germany), and
- Hanna Instruments (US).
Market for digital light meters expected to grow at higher CAGR between 2018 and 2023
Light meter has 2 types of display analog and digital. Digital light meters provide ease of accessibility by eliminating the need to analyze the position of a needle in a meter. These light meters also provide more accurate readings than analog light meters, which contributes to a larger share of this segments and higher CAGR of the market for the same during the forecast period.
Market for LED light meters expected to grow at highest CAGR between 2018 and 2023
The highest growth rate of the market for LED light meters is attributed to the increasing government regulations worldwide for deploying energy-efficient lightings. Thus, the growing use of LED lighting is expected to create a need for specialized LED light meters. LED light meters can also measure ambient, conventional lights apart from the LED lighting types.
0-200K lux range light meters held major share of the light meter market in 2017
The light meters for 0-200K lux range are likely to dominate the lux meter market with the larger size and higher CAGR during the forecast period as these light meters are used in a wider range of applications. On the other hand, the light meters with the lux range above 200K are expensive, and hence, their use is limited to high-end technical applications.
Light meter market for photography and cinematography application to grow at highest CAGR between 2018 and 2023
Photography and cinematography held the largest share of the light meter market based on application in 2017, and the market for the said application is expected to grow at the highest CAGR between 2018 and 2023. Optimum lighting plays a crucial role in capturing desired photos or videos. Light meters recommend the optimum exposure and light levels for any portrait or scene. Advanced light meters feature the most innovative and advanced capabilities such as flash analyzing function, built-in wireless triggering, flash power control, and radio-frequency compatibility. These factors are expected to contribute to the domination of the photography and cinematography application in the market during the forecast period.
Americas held largest share of light meter market in 2017
The Americas, being a technologically advanced and developed region, is an early adopter of the light meter technologies. Also, the majority of the light meter manufacturers are based in this region. Its strong financial position also allows it to heavily invest in leading tools and technologies for effective business operations. These advantages give a competitive edge to the American organizations in various businesses.