In the LED market in 2012 by the European debt crisis, the global economy and the influence of climate, the mature markets such as Europe and the United States, because international first-line brand actively into the LED lighting market, caused many LED manufacturers commonly facing these difficulties in mature markets, China LED manufacturers more because demand in the domestic market is not really sharp, can focus on the case and project project relatively is also less, emerging market exports actively go abroad.
International research institutions TrendForce LEDinside’s LED research department points out, including Russia, Thailand, Vietnam, India, Africa and other countries or regions, the demand for LED lighting products is obviously rising trend, for both sides of the LED industry have more development opportunities.
Thailand’s zero tariff, LED lighting engineering demand is big
Lighting in Thailand in 2012 market size of about $250 million in value, LED the permeability is about 10%, is expected in 2015, LED lighting in the Thai market penetration will increase to more than 45%. At present, the Thai government is actively LED lighting engineering, increase the demand for leds. LED enterprise at present in China as long as you get the certificate of origin in China, LED products are exported to Thailand can enjoy zero tariff, but exports to Thailand’s light source products should pass certification system validation in Thailand.
In addition, in most of Thailand is a tropical monsoon climate, hot and wet all year round, products exported to the country’s need to strengthen on the heat and moisture protection. LED companies will also consider the LED emergency lights, flashlights and other portable equipment exported to the country.