The China RoHS 2026 Catalogue expands Category I by adding 23 new product categories and 5 expanded categories.

Broad optimism prevails among lighting industry players, with many expecting sales to increase or remain stable over the next 6–24 months, despite external uncertainties and cost pressures, according to a survey conducted at the Spring 2026 Hong Kong International Lighting Fair.

Energy-saving innovations, from smart systems to growth-boosting bulbs for plants, are priorities for the Chinese Mainland lighting sector.

Smart products, driven by AI and providing a healthy, personalised experience, are brightening up the Chinese Mainland lighting industry.

The lighting industry remains broadly optimistic, according to an HKTDC survey of 735 exhibitors and buyers conducted onsite during the 2025 HKTDC Hong Kong Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition) as well as the Outdoor Tech Light Expo 2025 (28-30 Oct). Across the industry, most respondents were upbeat about the overall market outlook and expected sales levels to rise over the next two years.

The U.S. Court of International Trade has ruled that seven models of imported string lights are properly classified as lighting sets of a kind used for Christmas trees under HTSUS 9405.30.00 (8 percent MFN duty) rather than as articles of subheading 8543.70 or 8539.50, which are subject to a lower duty rate.

On 6 June, the Shenzhen Administration for Market Regulation announced that it has prepared implementation specifications for quality supervision and random inspections of 132 types of products in accordance with the Administrative Regulations of the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone on Product Quality, the Interim Measures on Administration of Product Quality Supervision and Random Inspection and other regulations, and in alignment with revisions to relevant product standards.

The lighting market is currently enjoying a period of relative stability, according to an HKTDC survey of 444 exhibitors and buyers conducted onsite during the Spring edition of the 2025 HKTDC Smart Lighting Expo and Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (6-8 April). Overall, the survey found that, across the industry, most respondents were broadly positive with regard to future market prospects and expected overall sales levels to rise over the course of the next two years. Such optimism notwithstanding, there was also a general awareness that global economic fluctuations, the increasingly keen competition within the industry and the impact of inflation could temper any growth in lighting sales.

Hong Kong exports a wide range of lighting products, including table, bedside, floor-standing, and portable lamps. Other major products include wall and ceiling lighting, chandeliers, and lighting fittings, as well as decorative items like Christmas tree lighting sets and lamp shades. In 2024, Hong Kong's total lighting product exports rose by 3.5%. The major export markets were the United States, the EU and Chinese Mainland.

Six government departments, including the Ministry of Commerce, unveiled on 27 January a policy regarding home renovations, and kitchen and bathroom makeovers, and pledged to support local governments in delivering it. The policy will focus on green development, smart applications and elderly-friendly transformation. Individuals will be given support in undertaking renovations to old buildings, and partial improvements to kitchens and bathrooms. Subsidies will mainly be given towards five major categories of products: furnishing materials; sanitaryware; furniture and lighting; home automation; and elderly-friendly transformation materials. Subsidies may amount to 30% of the actual sales value. The principle of territoriality will be implemented and online and offline business entities will be given the same treatment in the granting of subsidies. Business entities operating under different ownership systems, in different places of registration, and on different scales, will all have an opportunity to participate in the programme.