Lighting Fixtures Price Index | Flume
Lighting Fixtures Price Index
Price trends, forecasts, and supply data for LED fixtures, commercial lighting, decorative fixtures, and controls.
Product pricing by subcategory
Commercial and retail price ranges tracked from major distributors. Updated weekly.
Pendants & Chandeliers
Retail $40 – $538/sq ft
Commercial $22 – $377/sq ft
Price by spec (commercial)
Size Look Finish
| Size | Low | High | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14X28 | $71 | $174 | $136 |
| 48X48 | $55 | $377 | $187 |
| 4X96 | $165 | $377 | $377 |
| Look | Low | High | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal | $302 | $377 | $377 |
| Modern | $22 | $301 | $87 |
| Globe | $84 | $260 | $138 |
| Industrial | $22 | $214 | $122 |
| Glass | $55 | $370 | $124 |
| Finish | Low | High | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | $31 | $377 | $231 |
| Matte | $22 | $276 | $136 |
| Gold | $33 | $377 | $50 |
| Brass | $55 | $377 | $377 |
| Brushed Nickel | $22 | $157 | $53 |
| Bronze | $104 | $132 | $118 |
| Aged Brass | $132 | $168 | $150 |
| Rubbed Bronze | $22 | $32 | $22 |
Recessed & Flush
Retail $15 – $80/sq ft
Commercial $8.24 – $56/sq ft
Price by spec (commercial)
Size Finish
| Size | Low | High | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14X14 | $16 | $56 | $29 |
| 5X6 | $8.24 | $26 | $12 |
| 6X6 | $8.24 | $26 | $13 |
| 24X48 | $25 | $56 | $48 |
| 13X13 | $55 | $56 | $56 |
| Finish | Low | High | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | $9.23 | $34 | $19 |
| Brushed Nickel | $10 | $42 | $24 |
| Matte | $8.24 | $56 | $35 |
| Gold | $55 | $56 | $56 |
| Nickel | $10 | $56 | $45 |
| Matte White | $8.24 | $22 | $14 |
| Black | $16 | $28 | $25 |
Track & Specialty
Retail $15 – $84/sq ft
Commercial $8.24 – $59/sq ft
Price by spec (commercial)
Size Finish
| Size | Low | High | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48X48 | $18 | $59 | $31 |
| 24X24 | $15 | $59 | $50 |
| Finish | Low | High | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | $9.62 | $49 | $18 |
| Black | $27 | $57 | $45 |
| Matte | $12 | $57 | $35 |
| Satin Nickel | $12 | $16 | $14 |
Vanity & Wall
Retail $33 – $211/sq ft
Commercial $18 – $148/sq ft
Price by spec (commercial)
Size Look Finish
| Size | Low | High | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4X18 | $69 | $88 | $79 |
| 24X24 | $22 | $119 | $29 |
| 27X27 | $33 | $96 | $43 |
| 17X17 | $19 | $31 | $27 |
| 18X18 | $27 | $102 | $54 |
| Look | Low | High | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modern | $21 | $68 | $40 |
| Finish | Low | High | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matte | $20 | $91 | $56 |
| Brushed Nickel | $18 | $148 | $33 |
| Chrome | $18 | $71 | $18 |
| Black | $20 | $148 | $54 |
| Matte Black | $22 | $88 | $45 |
| Gold | $21 | $137 | $24 |
Prices last updated Mar 24, 2026. Commercial = contractor/trade pricing (typically 25-30% below retail).
Understanding Lighting Fixtures Prices in Construction
The lighting market has undergone a complete technology transition in recent years as LED technology replaced fluorescent and incandescent sources. This transition is largely complete for new construction, and the market has shifted focus to controls integration, tunable white technology, and human-centric lighting specifications that command premium pricing.
Lighting fixture costs typically represent 2-5% of commercial construction budgets and 1-3% of residential budgets, but the category has outsized impact on project aesthetics and energy performance. The spread between commodity LED fixtures and specification-grade architectural lighting is enormous - 10x or more for comparable light output.
Key Pricing Drivers
- LED chip and driver component costs, which have declined significantly but at a slowing rate
- Aluminum and steel housing costs for commercial and industrial fixtures
- Controls and IoT integration increasing per-fixture costs (PoE, DALI, Bluetooth mesh)
- Energy code requirements mandating advanced controls in commercial applications
- Tariffs on Chinese-manufactured fixtures and components
- Design trends driving demand for decorative and architectural fixtures
Lighting Fixtures price trends
Historical pricing and 6-month forecast for lighting fixtures.
Price Trends & Forecast
This data represents predictive estimates based on market signals and historical trends. It is not financial advice. Flume makes no guarantees regarding accuracy and assumes no liability for decisions based on this data.
6M 1Y 2Y 5Y All
Lighting Fixtures
Updated Aug 3, 2026
Data source: Flume Price Index — historical price trends and 6-month forecasts for 20 construction material categories, normalized to a base index of 100.
Lighting Fixtures scorecard
Current direction, confidence, year-over-year change, and volatility.
Construction Material Price Index
Lighting Fixtures
+0.9%
▲ Rising
+0.9% YoY ● steady
8mo outlook
Updated Aug 3, 2026
Data source: Flume Price Index — price prediction scores across 20 building material categories including direction, confidence level, year-over-year change, volatility, and forecast horizon.
Lighting Fixtures tariff & trade impact
How current tariffs and trade policy affect lighting fixtures pricing.
Tariff Impact
Lighting Fixtures
26.5% 301/232
Updated Aug 3, 2026
Data source: Flume Price Index — tariff rate trends and 3-month changes for construction materials by category, showing trade policy impact on building costs.
Supply Chain & Seasonal Context
Lighting manufacturing is split between domestic assembly operations (Acuity, Hubbell, Signify, Current) and fully imported products primarily from China. Most major U.S. brands assemble domestically using a mix of domestic and imported components. LED chips and drivers are predominantly manufactured in Asia.
Standard commercial fixtures are generally available in 2-6 weeks. Decorative and architectural fixtures - particularly imported or custom designs - can require 12-20 weeks. Lighting controls systems (Lutron, Crestron, nLight) typically ship in 4-8 weeks for standard configurations.
Lighting demand follows commercial construction activity. LED commodity pricing has been on a long-term declining trend, though the rate of decline has slowed. Manufacturer price increases, when they occur, are typically announced in Q1 and reflect input cost changes rather than LED technology cost curves.
Lighting Fixtures supply chain risk assessment
Current risk factors affecting lighting fixtures availability and lead times.
Supply Chain Risk
Lighting Fixtures
21 low
Updated Aug 3, 2026
Data source: Flume Price Index — supply chain risk scores for construction material categories combining tariff exposure, freight pressure, and import dependency indicators.
Year-over-year construction material price changes
How lighting fixtures price movements compare across all tracked building materials.
YoY Price Change Heatmap
Year-over-year price change by category. Red = prices rising, green = prices falling.
| Category | Jul '25 | Aug '25 | Sep '25 | Oct '25 | Nov '25 | Dec '25 | Jan '26 | Feb '26 | Mar '26 | Apr '26 | May '26 | Jun '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appliances | +3.5% | +2.9% | +3.4% | +3.5% | +3.5% | +4.6% | +4.7% | +4.5% | +4.0% | +3.4% | +0.8% | +0.0% |
| Bathroom Fixtures & Vanities | +4.0% | +4.0% | +4.0% | +3.7% | +3.7% | +5.2% | +5.8% | +5.9% | +6.0% | +5.6% | +5.0% | +4.9% |
| Cabinets, Millwork & Panels | +1.9% | +1.7% | +1.8% | +1.7% | +1.3% | +1.7% | +1.8% | +1.5% | +1.7% | +1.8% | +1.4% | +3.7% |
| Concrete & Cement | +1.1% | +0.8% | +1.1% | +0.7% | -0.1% | +0.4% | -0.2% | +0.0% | 0.0% | +0.8% | +0.5% | +0.6% |
| Electrical Wire & Components | +8.4% | +9.5% | +8.7% | +10.4% | +11.7% | +15.7% | +17.7% | +17.8% | +13.8% | +9.2% | +13.9% | +14.4% |
| Flooring | +1.1% | +1.5% | +1.6% | +1.3% | +1.3% | +1.2% | +1.0% | +1.2% | +1.5% | +1.9% | +1.3% | +1.5% |
| HVAC Equipment | +4.2% | +3.5% | +3.5% | +4.6% | +5.1% | +5.1% | +5.2% | +5.7% | +6.7% | +5.4% | +4.3% | +3.2% |
| Hardware & Accessories | +7.1% | +7.1% | +7.5% | +7.4% | +7.4% | +7.8% | +8.0% | +6.9% | +6.5% | +6.5% | +4.9% | +3.4% |
| Insulation & Drywall | +0.9% | +1.0% | +0.4% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.1% | -0.2% | -0.6% | -0.8% | -0.5% | -0.4% | -0.1% |
| Interior Doors | +0.5% | +4.0% | +3.9% | +3.5% | +4.2% | +4.8% | +5.4% | +6.0% | +5.9% | +7.7% | +8.1% | +7.2% |
| Lighting Fixtures | +6.0% | +5.9% | +5.7% | +5.7% | +5.6% | +5.7% | +5.7% | +5.4% | +5.1% | +4.1% | +3.5% | +0.9% |
| Lumber & Engineered Wood | +4.0% | +3.6% | -0.7% | -2.3% | -3.5% | -3.9% | -0.5% | -0.6% | -3.4% | +2.5% | +5.3% | +7.1% |
| Paint & Coatings | +1.0% | +3.0% | +2.9% | +3.1% | +3.1% | +3.6% | +3.6% | +4.6% | +4.7% | +5.4% | +6.2% | +6.2% |
| Plumbing & Piping | -16.6% | -16.8% | -16.4% | -9.5% | -9.5% | -10.1% | -9.8% | -2.9% | +13.3% | +13.2% | +15.9% | +16.8% |
| Roofing | +1.2% | +1.9% | +0.9% | -0.1% | +0.7% | +0.3% | -0.6% | +0.5% | -0.2% | +0.4% | -0.4% | +1.1% |
| Steel & Metal Framing | +3.1% | +6.9% | +8.8% | +8.2% | +6.1% | +14.7% | +16.9% | +18.2% | +16.3% | +14.4% | +8.8% | +16.5% |
| Stone & Countertops | +2.8% | +2.8% | +3.7% | +2.9% | +2.7% | +3.4% | +5.6% | +5.4% | +5.7% | +5.7% | +5.9% | +5.9% |
| Tiles & Stone | +0.7% | +3.0% | +1.8% | +1.2% | -0.8% | +1.5% | +0.1% | +1.2% | +0.2% | +0.8% | +0.7% | +0.6% |
| Windows | +5.6% | +8.3% | +8.7% | +8.4% | +9.8% | +10.4% | +9.6% | +9.9% | +9.0% | +9.2% | +9.4% | +8.8% |
Frequently asked questions
How are LED lighting prices trending?
Commodity LED fixture prices have seen significant declines over time but at a much slower rate than the significant declines as the technology matured. Specification-grade and controls-integrated fixtures have actually seen price increases as feature content grows. The net effect depends heavily on the project specification level.
How do tariffs affect lighting fixture costs?
Chinese-manufactured fixtures face Section 301 tariffs of 7.5-25%. Many manufacturers have shifted production to Mexico, Vietnam, or India to mitigate tariff exposure. Domestic assembly operations that use imported components generally face lower tariff burdens than fully imported fixtures.
What is driving the increase in lighting controls costs?
Energy codes increasingly require occupancy sensors, daylight harvesting, and demand response capability in commercial buildings. These requirements push lighting budgets up 15-30% compared to basic on/off switching. The trend toward networked and IoT-enabled lighting adds further cost.