A new hub for lighting procurement, with multiple niche sectors becoming the new favorites. Did you bet on the right ones?
On September 18,Yiwu, the "World's Capital of Small Commodities," created a grand event integrating trade, technology, and culture for the lighting Industry through its unique model of "supply chain + digital empowerment + global connectivity" –2025 Yiwu International Lighting Exhibition.
As a city satellite exhibition of the "Ningbo International Lighting Exhibition",the Yiwu International LightingExhibition is jointly organized by Shanghai Yisheng Exhibition Service Co., Ltd. and Ningbo Gaosheng International Exhibition Co., Ltd.,attracting more than 300 exhibiting companies to gather together with more focused regional characteristics and more precise industry services,showcasing the transition landscape of the lighting Industry from "manufacturing" to "intelligent manufacturing" and from "domestic trade" to "global".
Hong Bing, Editor-in-Chief of China Light Net and Executive Dean of Ming Classroom, as a senior expert with over 30 years of experience in the lighting industry, appeared in Yiwu to lead the audience on an online tour of the Yiwu International Lighting Exhibition. Next, let us follow Old Hong's lens into each company's booth to explore which new niche fields and products will become the future "wealth code".
01 Signify: Intelligent Power Drives the Future
The Signify booth showcased the new generation of the Philips Xitanium intelligent power supply series. This product can be widely used in outdoor lighting scenarios such as street lights, floodlights, and high-bay lights. Its high-voltage power supply series supports 0-10V stepless dimming, with a volume reduced by 15% compared to the previous generation and conversion efficiency improved by 2 percentage points. The intelligent time-based dimming function has jumped from 5 segments to 10 segments, precisely matching the energy-saving needs of urban lighting at different times.
It is worth mentioning that this series of power supplies has passed the international IEC 61347-2-13 standard certification, providing stable and reliable lighting solutions for global customers.
02 Panda Lighting: Benchmark for Human-Centric Tunnel Lighting
Making its debut at the Yiwu Lighting Exhibition, Panda Lighting attracted many visitors with its innovative dual-channel control tunnel lighting system. Its tunnel lights allow three-level adjustment from warm yellow light, neutral light, to cool white/daylight via an intelligent platform. The specially designed polarized lens effectively avoids direct glare, keeping surface luminance below 6000cd/m², significantly improving drivers' vision and ensuring traffic safety.
Lao Hong uses a Luminance meter APP to measure the Luminance of tunnel lights on-site
Panda Lighting also showcased an integrated Street light with tool-free detachable maintenance, featuring an IP66 Ingress protection (IP rating) and high-transmittance ultra-clear tempered glass (light transmittance up to 92%). The modular design allows for flexible addition of NEMA, Zhaga and other lighting controllers and smart control accessories later, meeting the diverse needs of smart city lighting.
03 Ningbo Qiyuan Lighting: The Ultimate Pursuit of Light quality
Ningbo Qiyuan Lighting focuses on the Healthy lighting field. Its four-in-one LED bead technology achieves full Spectrum coverage for ceiling lights from 1800K to 12000K Color temperature,with a Color rendering index (CRI) greater than 95 across all Color temperature ranges, and the Luminous flux of the 100W product reaches 8000 lumens, far exceeding the industry average.
04 Ningbo Sunnypower Optoelectronics: Customized Solutions
As an expert in the field of intelligent LED driver / power supply, Sanan Optoelectronics showcases a complete product line ranging from integrated LED driver / power supply and intelligent controllers to cabinet lighting and outdoor waterproof power supplies. The company particularly emphasizes its "Full-chain Customization Service" model, which not only provides customization of product functions but also extends to details such as exterior design and packaging solutions, meeting the dual demands for aesthetics and functionality in the mid-to-high-end market.
Its newly launched colorful light strip series supports the DMX512 protocol, enabling precise control of 16 million colors, and has been successfully applied in multiple commercial space lighting projects.
Founded in 1996, Yasheng Lighting is committed to becoming a leading enterprise in the global LED outdoor lighting sector, backed by a professional R&D team of 16 members and an annual mold R&D investment of 40 million yuan.
展会现场，其全系列户外照明产品，从智能路灯、庭院灯到隧道灯、工矿灯，展示了企业“设计+制造+服务”的一体化能力。值得注意的是，公司80%以上业务面向国际市场，产品已通过CE、UL、DLC等多项国际认证，远销欧美、中东等60多个国家和地区。
Gaozhou QifanLighting showcased innovative outdoor fan lights, camping lights and other products at the exhibition. Among them, the solar outdoor camping fan light integrates three-level light adjustment, four-level fan control and 90-degree/45-degree oscillation functions, and also features a power bank function, perfectly meeting the demands of the US outdoor market.
Company representatives stated that the purpose of participating in this exhibition is to expand cross-border e-commerce channels through Yiwu's "integrated exhibition and trade" platform, thereby enhancing the international competitiveness of their products.
Yunzhizhuo Optoelectronics focuses on export. With a full range of products including ceiling lights, T8 tubes, office panel lights, mosquito killer lamps, emergency lights, and explosion-proof lights, it has become a major highlight at the exhibition.
Hubei Jiafurui Electrical Appliances attracted many professional buyers with its rich product line of wall lights and pendant lights. Its gypsum and cement material luminaires combine traditional craftsmanship with modern technology, showcasing unique artistic charm. The company emphasized its customization capabilities and a market strategy that values both export and domestic sales, aiming to open up more sales channels.
Danyang CityYadanLuminaire Manufacturing Factory brought a rich variety of garden light products to this exhibition, focusing on the European and American garden light market. It adopted the "CKD export + overseas assembly"model to effectively cope with the challenge of high sea freight costs.
The company leader introduced that, in response to the characteristics of small-batch, multi-batch orders in the garden light industry, the company has the ability for rapid modular and customized design. The product quality is solid and durable, and stable cooperative relationships have been established with many overseas assembly factories.
Founded in 2006, Mingchuang Optoelectronics stands out in the industrial lighting field with its patented explosion-proof light technology. The company's 20,000 square meter modern factory and showroom in Jinhua, Zhejiang, can provide comprehensive solutions ranging from street light lighting and industrial explosion-proof lights to wall washers and floodlights.
Kezu Electric's zoomable high-intensity flashlight became a highlight at the exhibition. Made from aerospace-grade aluminum alloy, it offers a beam distance of up to 1000 meters and wide-area lighting covering half a basketball court. Powered by a 36680 battery, it operates continuously for 4-5 hours in high-beam mode and 6 to 8 hours in low-beam mode—the product is exported to Russia, Europe, the United States, and many other countries and regions.
In addition to regular lighting functions, the flashlight also features an emergency window-breaking function and has been adopted as firefighting equipment by fire departments in multiple provinces and cities.
GeekBridge Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd. focuses on innovative lighting drone emergency rescue and civil lighting solutions. From the construction of Huoshenshan and Leishenshan Hospitals in Wuhan in 2020, to earthquake relief in Turkey in 2023 and flood emergency lighting in Myanmar in 2024, the company's products have played a key role in multiple major events—capable of hovering at a height of 50 meters, with lighting coverage ranging from 1000 to 12000 square meters.
The company's current products hold multiple international certifications and have been exported to more than thirty countries and regions worldwide, demonstrating its leading position and innovation capabilities in the industry.
The exhibition site also showcased the newly launched lightweight and compact G2 series drone, which consumes only 1 kWh of electricity for 6 hours of flight, suitable for outdoor camping and party lighting.
Against the backdrop of economic downturn pressure in the lighting industry, the Yiwu International Lighting Expo has revealed several niche markets with growth potential: healthy lighting, smart outdoor lighting, emergency lighting drones, and cross-border e-commerce specialty lighting products are becoming new growth points for the industry.
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You can watch the replay of the exhibition tour video
The three-day 2025 Yiwu International Lighting Exhibition will continue until September 20, providing a platform for in-depth communication and cooperation for global buyers. Whether you are seeking technological breakthroughs, product innovation, or expanding into the global market, the Yiwu International Lighting Exhibition illuminates the future path of the lighting industry with its strength and vitality.