Abstract
Topics Covered include:
- ELECTRONIC BALLAST MARKET CHARACTERISTICS, DRIVERS AND TRENDS
- WORLDWIDE MARKET FORECASTS (Units, dollars and pricing trends)
- NORTH AMERICA MARKET FORECASTS (Units, dollars and pricing trends)
- EUROPE MARKET FORECASTS (Units, dollars and pricing trends)
- ASIA MARKET FORECASTS (Units, dollars and pricing trends)
- CENTRAL & LATIN AMERICA MARKET FORECASTS (Units, dollars and pricing trends)
- REST OF WORLD MARKET FORECASTS (Units, dollars and pricing trends)
- COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT
The 340-page, Fourth Edition of Darnell Groups in-depth analysis of global markets for
Electronic Ballasts quantifies the impact of changing environmental standards, emerging lighting
technologies, and new applications on this large and diverse marketplace. Upcoming 2005 regulatory
actions are expected to have a significant impact on the electronic ballast market, resulting in
increased usage of electronic fluorescent, compact fluorescent, halogen and high-intensity discharge
technologies. Emerging technologies such as light emitting diodes are dropping in price and
capturing a larger share of markets ranging from architectural to automotive to traffic signals, and
increasingly impinging on incandescent lamps.
This report provides geographic forecasts for Asia, Central & Latin America, Europe, North
America and ROW. Forecasts are included by wattage and application for various lighting technologies
including CCFL, CFL, HID, Linear Fluorescent, LED, and Halogen. Forecasts are provided in Units,
Dollars and Average Selling Price trends. The report also includes an analysis of the competitive
environment.
The electronic ballast market is dynamic, consisting of six different technologies and spanning a
wide range of applications. While some of the technologies may share the same or similar
applications, each technology stands on its own, with its own unique market drivers, trends and
characteristics. Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamps (CCFLs), Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs),
High-Intensity Discharge (HID) lamps, Linear Fluorescent, Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) and Halogens
all compete complement one another within the $10 billion electronic ballast market.
Unit sales for ballasts will grow at an average annual rate of 12.1% from 2005 to 2010. Driving
the growth within the industry are government regulations, advancements in technology, lower prices,
increased consumer demand, as well as a number of other factors. Each technology has a different
focal point leading the technology forward, as each technological segment is forecasted to
experience both unit and revenue growth over the next five years. Although some segments could be
threatened by the advancements of new technologies, LEDs specifically, each segment within the
electronic ballast industry will remain strong over the period of the forecasts.
Scope
This report encompasses the following areas:
- (1) Identification and discussion of general electronic ballast market characteristics, drivers
and trends, including discussions of regulatory changes, technological advances, energy
conservation, and so on. A top-level analysis of economic and business factors affecting the
external ac-dc power supply market is also included.
- (2) Estimates are provided for the potential worldwide market for electronic ballast market in
units, dollars and pricing from 2005 to 2010, by technology, application, wattage and typology.
Geographical regions forecasted include Worldwide, North America, Europe, Asia, CALA and ROW.
- (3) Market forecasts are given for the following technological segments: Cold Cathode
Fluorescent Lamps (CCFLs). Application segments: Notebook computers, Flat-Panel Monitors, Flat-Panel
Televisions, Scanners and an Other segment. Wattage segments: less than 4W, 4-8W, and greater than
8W. Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs). Typology: Integral and Pin-Based. Wattage segments: less than
11W, 11-20W, 21-35W, 36-55W, and greater than 55W. High-Intensity Discharge (HID) lamps. Technology:
Metal Halide and High Pressure Sodium. Application segments: Vehicle Headlamps, Commercial,
Industrial, Outdoor, and Theatrical. Wattage segments: less than 36W, 36-50W, 51- 70W, 71-100W, and
greater than 100W. Linear Fluorescents. Application segments: Commercial/ Institutional,
Residential, Industrial, and an Other segment. Wattage segments: less than 29W, 29- 60W, 61-90W,
91-115W, and greater than 115W. Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs). Application segments: Signaling,
Signage, Automotive, and Illumination. Wattage segments: less than 6W, 6-15W, and greater than 15W.
Halogens. Application segments: Commercial, Residential, and Outdoor. Wattage segments: less than
51W, 51-100W, and greater than 100W.
- (4) Provides a detailed competitive analysis, including market share analysis, competitive
profiles, manufacturing, sales and distribution, R&D, product and technology information,
mergers and acquisitions, and recent developments significantly affecting the companies profiled.
Methodology
The data presented in this report are derived from a comprehensive study of the worldwide
electronic ballast market. The detailed forecasts are based on primary data gathered in discussions
with major users of electronic ballasts in all regions of the world. All OEM consumption data were
gathered on a confidential basis. These consumption data were supplemented with a few discussions
with major makers of electronic ballasts. It should be emphasized that the input into this study was
the result of firsthand discussions with OEM users of electronic ballasts. The conversations with
electronic ballast makers were limited and secondary in importance while preparing this report.
Primary data were obtained using "open questionnaires." A combination of telephone and
in-person interviews were conducted. In-person interviews were conducted either in the plant where
the individual works or at various trade shows. The interviews conducted at trade shows were
typically performed in a more informal atmosphere and were generally very successful in gathering
good quantities of hard data and insights from the individuals being interviewed. All interviews
conducted in the course of this research were performed on a confidential basis. The data were used
in combination with the responses from all other respondents.
The primary and secondary research included all possible major application areas for electronic
ballasts. The data-gathering methodology included primary research and data collection in all
regions worldwide and was not limited in any way to North America. Secondary research was performed
using all available published sources including, but not limited to, nonproprietary, previously
performed and related work by the Darnell Group, all available trade journals, proceedings from
related trade conferences, previous industry studies, annual reports, 10Ks, advertising, product
literature, and so on.
All the forecasts in this report are done on Excel worksheets, using Excel formulas. A formula is
an equation that performs operations on worksheet data. The use of formulas in calculations can
generate decimals, which require rounding to the nearest significant figure. As a result of
rounding, the sum of a set of numbers may be different from what the numbers appear to add up to.
This is because when the Excel spreadsheet adds up the numbers it takes into account the decimals
that are not shown in the numbers. The reason we choose to leave the sums as they are is to retain
the formulas in the spreadsheet and maintain the integrity of statistical analysis. |
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