For years, LED lighting was considered a “premium” upgrade — something new, pricey, and uncertain. But those days are over. LEDs are no longer a specialty product. They’re the standard  in commercial, industrial, and even residential lighting worldwide. The Global LED Market Is Booming A recent report valued the global LED lighting market at about USD $71.74 billion in 2024, and it’s projected to reach $171.13 billion by 2033, growing at a 10.14% compound annual growth rate (

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