The Global Vehicle Daytime Running Lamps Market is expected to grow from USD 2.990 billion in 2025 to USD 4.383 billion in 2030, at a CAGR of 7.95%.
The Vehicle Daytime Running Lamp's (DRL) job is to increase the visibility of the car so that the other user sees the vehicle on the road. DRL is an automotive lighting and bicycle lighting device on the front of a motor vehicle or bicycle, it gets automatically switched on when driving and emits a white, yellow, or amber light. DRL is used for maximizing benefits in safety performance, glare, motorcycle masking, and other potential drawbacks. A daytime running lamp emits a brighter light when the headlamps are not turned on and its brightness will be dimmed slightly in conjunction with the headlamps being turned on. Vehicle Daytime Running Lamp Market is segmented by the basis of type, seating capacity, engine type, and geography. Segmentation on type includes Halogen, LED (Light Emitting Diode), and HID (High-Intensity Discharge). Segmentation on the basis of seating capacity includes 2-seater and 4-seater cars. Segmentation on the basis of vehicles includes passenger vehicles, light commercial vehicles, and heavy commercial vehicles.

The automotive running lamp market is growing due to the increase in sales & production of vehicles, safety concerns, and technological advancements. The advancement of in-car safety features is going to increase the demand for DRL in the market. LEDs are the most widely used lamps in cars as they are more energy-efficient than conventional light sources. They have multiple advantages in comparison to traditional lights, like low voltage, durability for a longer time, zero UV emission, flexible design, eco-friendly, and long life. DRL is most popular in countries located further north, where there is less light, especially in winter. Countries such as Sweden, Norway, Iceland, Denmark, and Canada were among the first to require DRLs on all vehicles. DRL even adds style to a vehicle. There are a lot of options to choose from. It gives the car a sleek look and consumes less power than traditional lights.
Regionally the vehicle daytime running lamps market is classified into North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, and the Asia Pacific. The report also analyses major countries across these regions with a complete analysis and forecast, along with prevailing market trends and opportunities that each of these countries presents for the manufacturers. Nordic and Scandinavian countries where it is persistently dark during the winter season at day time have a high demand for daytime running lights. The safety benefits produced by DRLs in relatively dark Nordic countries have roughly tripled as compared to the bright United States. The APAC region and Middle Eastern countries will drive the market growth on account of an upsurge in income and a better lifestyle.
| Report Metric | Details |
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| Total Market Size in 2026 | USD 2.990 billion |
| Total Market Size in 2031 | USD 4.383 billion |
| Growth Rate | 7.95% |
| Study Period | 2021 to 2031 |
| Historical Data | 2021 to 2024 |
| Base Year | 2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2026 β 2031 |
| Segmentation | Type, Vehicle Type, Sales Channel, Geography |
| Geographical Segmentation | North America, South America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific |
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