Wholesale Outdoor Lighting From China

Struggling to find the perfect wholesale outdoor lighting manufacturer?

Lucky for you, that ends NOW…

I’ve been working in Leeline Sourcing, and sourcing in the Chinese marketplace for the past decade. I’ve tested hundreds of lighting products from different manufacturers around the world.

This guide has the nitty gritties I have learnt over the last 10+ years. The VERY BEST outdoor manufacturers and so much more. You’ll get to choose a RELIABLE outdoor lighting supplier. That helps scale your business through the roof.

Here’s what to expect:

• The BEST outdoor lighting manufacturers in China
• LEADING outdoor lighting manufacturers in the US and the UK
• Expert-vetted outdoor lighting manufacturers in Canada
• Why China is the PERFECT place to source outdoor lighting products

Let’s jump right in…

List of 20 Outdoor Lighting Manufacturers in The World

Company	Location	Year Founded	OEM/ODM	Rating
Vorlane	Zhongshan, China	2014	YES	★★★★★
Everlight electronics	Taiwan, China	1983	YES	★★★★
Olamled	Shenzhen, China	2011	YES	★★★★★
TCL Lighting	Guangdong, China	2000	YES	★★★★
Bopin	Zhejiang, China	2008	YES	★★★★★
Xicato	California, China	2007	YES	★★★★★
Hubbell	Connecticut, US	1888	YES	★★★★
GE Lighting	Ohio, US	1911	Not specified	★★★★
Cree Lighting	North Carolina, US	1987	YES	★★★★
Acuity Brands	Georgia, US	1892	YES	★★★★
Där Lighting	Oxfordshire, UK	1971	YES	★★★★★
Lights.co.uk	UK	2012	Not specified	★★★★
Lighting Direct	Milton Keynes, UK	2000	Not specified	★★★★
Lighting Company	Minehead, UK	1988	Not specified	★★★★
Lights 2 Go	West Midlands, UK	2005	YES	★★★★
Casa Di Luce	Toronto, Canada	2003	Not specified	★★★★★
Lumenco	Québec, Canada	2012	YES	★★★★
Senso Lighting	Calgary, Canada	2007	Not specified	★★★★
Eureka Lighting	Montréal, Canada	1987	YES	★★★★
SGI Lighting	Oakville, Canada	2006	YES	★★★★

Top 12 Outdoor Lighting Manufacturers

Here’s my recommendation for the BEST outdoor lighting manufacturers:

1. Outdoor lighting Manufacturers in China

1) Vorlane — The Most Recommended Outdoor Lighting Manufacturer in China

Vorlane is by far the best manufacturer when it comes to wholesale outdoor lights. Their reputation preceded them – thousands of happy customers. Flexible payment methods and over 50 co-branding partners.

They offer a wide range of outdoor lights, which include:

• Solar outdoor LED lights
• Outdoor LED bulbs
• Outdoor wall lights
• Outdoor step lights
• Outdoor downlights
• Flush mount lights

…just to mention a few.

I’d go for Vorlance any day because of their attention to detail when designing their products. Trust me, they are one of the manufacturers. That guarantees high-performance LED lights.

Their customization service also helps you stand out. Command a huge market share. Hence, MASSIVE profit margins.

2) TCL Light — A Trusted LED Manufacturer in China

TCL Light is one of the many lighting manufacturers I’ve worked with. They’ve ALWAYS delivered beyond my expectations.

The RIGHT lighting products for any small and large spaces (outdoor). These are:

• LED wall pack light
• LED flood light
• LED solar-powered flood light
• LED shoe box area flood light

But Sharline, what makes TCL Light special?

They have a modern industrial pack that is filled with LED production machines. That ensures all their outdoor lights meet ISO 9001 standards. CEPREI certification standards.

But most importantly…

You get a detailed PDF with outdoor lighting specifications. So, you don’t have to keep spamming the sales team for a catalog. Also, it saves you time. Right off the bat, you know if the product is worth it or not.

3) Everlight Electronics — The Best Alternative for Outdoor Lighting

Everlight is a veteran outdoor lighting manufacturer in China. Boasting over 40 years of delivering TOP-NOTCH lights to customers worldwide.

They are one the pioneers of the ‘Smart City’ project in China. Have since manufactured smart streetlights to promote green living.

Other outdoor lighting products from Everlight include:

• Decorative path lights
• Recessed ground lights
• LED pathway lights
• Step lights
• Bollard lights

Everlight also deals in other types of lighting products in a wide variety of industries. I’m talking of the automotive, health, and Agriculture industry. Be sure to check out these world-class products on their website. 

Did you know? Everlight is ranked as the fifth-best LED light manufacturer in the world.

All these thanks to their top-quality lighting products. EXCELLENT brand reputation and professional customer service. You can’t go wrong with Everlight Electronics. 

2. Outdoor Lighting Manufacturers in the USA

4) Hubbell — Best for Residential Lighting

Hubbell is one of the OLDEST lighting manufacturers. In fact, it hit 100 years of operation over 30 years ago. I’m not even kidding!

The company was founded in 1888 with its first product – a pull chain lamp socket. Today, it’s one of the leading outdoor lighting manufacturers. Here’s a look at their catalog:

• Wall mount lighting – LED stairwell strip light, LED outdoor commercial wall pack
• Floodlighting – LED commercial security floodlights
• Garage lighting
• Landscape lighting

That’s just the tip of the iceberg.

The company offers high-quality and dependable lighting products. You enjoy customer satisfaction and repeated, profitable sales. That’s all you need to make your wildest dreams come to life.

5) GE Lighting — Perfect for Long-Lasting Outdoor Products

GE Lighting is yet another reliable outdoor lighting manufacturer in the US.

They offer:

• Outdoor LED light strips
• Dusk-to-dawn bulbs
• Smart outdoor plugs
• LED+ motion bulbs

GE Lighting also offers outdoor smart cameras. These feature night vision and advanced motion detection. 

Why shop GE outdoor lighting products?

1. High-quality. They withstand harsh weather conditions (heavy rain, wind, etc)

2. Very easy installation. No need for an expert!

3. Long-lasting performance. They last for years. So, there is no need for costly maintenance.

In short, these outdoor lighting products boost your brand reputation. Guarantee long-term business sustainability.

6) Cree Lighting — The Most Trusted Lighting Manufacturer in the US

Cree Lighting is a BEAST in the lighting industry.

In fact, they pioneered the LED lighting concept. That is, they were the first to bring a sensor-integrated intelligent lighting platform. Pretty impressive, right?

Here’s what you get from Cree Lighting:

• Bollard lights – OSQP bollard series
• LED area lighting – OSQ series
• Street lights – their guideway series are suitable for pathways and parking garages

Cree Lighting is not just focused on manufacturing lighting products. But using the latest technologies to make the best-in-class outdoor lights. 

Their SmartCast POE technology is one of a kind. They’ve managed to integrate this tech into their lighting products. This makes their products more energy efficient. 

Plus, they remotely monitor their performance to make even BETTER outdoor lights. 

No other manufacturer comes close!

3. Outdoor Lighting Manufacturers in the UK

7) AcousticPanels.co.uk  — Leading Acoustic Lights Manufacturer in the UK

I’m EXTREMELY skeptical about the companies I source from, and I was quite unsure about Acoustic Lighting, considering I first saw it on Instagram.

So, I dived deeper to discover more about them. I’m certain that this is a manufacturer you MUST work with if you are sourcing from the UK.

First things first…here are their acoustic lighting offerings:

• Outdoor wall light panels
• Glow circle acoustic lights
• Glow oval acoustic lights
• Glow square acoustic lights
• Lume acoustic lights

They have an in-house team of designers. They go above and beyond to incorporate the latest technologies into their products. You get the best-in-class acoustic lights that guarantee 10X profit margins. 

8) Lighting Direct — Best for Consumer Lighting Products

If you are looking for a cheaper alternative, then Lighting Direct is your best bet.

They have some of the lowest prices on the UK lighting market. Occasionally offer up to 40% OFF depending on the season.

Lighting Direct main products include:

• Post and bollard lights
• Security lights
• Garden spotlights
• Tile and brick lights
• Corner wall lights
• Recessed lighting
• Indoor lighting

These lights have easy installation. You don’t need Albert Einstein’s geniuses. Follow the guide, and you are set.

They have a dedicated customer service team. That way, you get issues addressed quickly. 

Also, Lighting Direct’s website is very easy to navigate. Just a few clicks and BAM – order confirmed. Saves you time so you can focus on pressing business issues like marketing.

9) Lights.co.uk — Largest Lighting Retailer in the UK

This is another AFFORDABLE outdoor lighting manufacturer.

Lights is also one of the MOST trusted lighting manufacturers. With more than 12,000 positive customer reviews and 5 million customers around the world.

Lights deal in:

• Security lights
• Outdoor lights
• Bollard lights and pathway lights
• Solar lights
• Outdoor spotlights
• Pillar lights
• Outdoor ceiling lights

These lights are relatively cheap compared to buying from other manufacturers. You also get crazy discounts – 13% OFF on orders over €209 and 15% OFF on orders over €139.

What I don’t like:

They have a 50-day return policy. 50. Days! C’mon, Lights. That’s a lot of time, do something!

But…

They are still a great outdoor lighting manufacturer.

4. Outdoor Lighting Manufacturers in Canada

10) Casa Di Luce — Best Modern Lighting Retailer

Just like their unique name. Casa Di Luce has some of the most stylish outdoor lighting products.

Some of these include:

• LED outdoor lighting
• Landscape lighting
• Outdoor pendant lighting
• Outdoor table lamps
• Outdoor ceiling lights

Like I said, Casa Di Luce is a RELIABLE brand. They’ve partnered with over 60+ big brands. These include Artemide, Kuzco, Lodes, etc.

They also have a state-of-the-art showroom in Toronto. Here, you meet their PRO designers. Work on building some of the best-selling outdoor lights in your market.

11) Lumenco — Best for Commercial Outdoor Lighting Products

Next up is Lumenco. An equally TRUSTED manufacturer in the outdoor lighting landscape.

Lumenco is known for QUALITY:

• Recessed lights and accessories 
• Landscape lighting
• Security lighting
• Area lights
• Floodlights

Lumenco offers same-day shipping. That way, you get products on time and keep your business running ALWAYS.

They also provide EASY returns. You don’t have to wait weeks to get your refund from Lumenco.

Lastly, they offer secured payments. That is, your payment information is safe from unauthorized hands. No need to stress over credit card scams.

12) Senso Lighting — Best for LED Lighting Products in Canada

I intentionally saved the best for last on this one. Senso Lighting is one of the big names in Canada’s lighting industry. With a stellar reputation for delivering EXCELLENT outdoor lighting products.

Their product catalog comprises of:

• Flood and area lights
• Landscape accent lighting
• Step lights
• Pendant and hanging lights

All their lights are made with the highest attention to detail. They have high color quality and premium design aesthetics.

You get simple factory drawings to help with installation. Your customers will love this! So, rest assured of loyalty and countless. Senso products help scale your lighting shop to the moon.

Benefits of Importing Outdoor Lighting from China

1. Premium Quality Items

Contrary to popular belief…

China manufacturers have some of the best lighting products out there.

I get pissed by some of the naysayers that haven’t moved on past that notion. Yes, there are some manufacturers with fake items. But they are everywhere. In China, Europe, the UK, and so on.

Just to be safe:

Hire a China quality control agent like Leeline Sourcing. We’ll visit your manufacturer for a factory audit. Evaluate the entire production process.

That ensures ONLY quality lighting products are scheduled for shipment.

2. Dirt Cheap Prices

In my years sourcing products around the world. I’ve NEVER found a cheaper alternative to Chinese manufacturers. No cap.

Here’s why:

• Abundance of raw materials for making LED lights.
• Technological prowess. This streamlines the manufacturing process. Reducing the need for laborers. Hence reducing the manufacturing costs.
• Economies of scale. Quite self-explanatory.

If you are looking to buy from China. I have an import from China guide. Here, I’ll give you proven tips on how to save even more on your next purchase.

Expert Advice: China manufacturers have competitive pricing strategies. That reduces outdoor lighting costs while maintaining high-quality standards.

Echo, China Sourcing Purchasing Agent

3. A Wide Variety of Options

There are thousands of LED manufacturers in China (prolly even more, who knows).

That’s the BIGGEST plus since you don’t have to over-rely on a single manufacturer. That one doesn’t meet your standards? Find another one! Doesn’t have what you are looking for? Find another one!

Just keep looking until you find a supplier that ticks off ALL your boxes.

Leeline Sourcing is one of the best China sourcing agents. We help you find the best-selling outdoor lights. But MOST IMPORTANT… we guide you to find the right manufacturer.

This involves visiting factories, vetting certificates, and testing products first-hand.

4. Ease of Bulk Purchases

Alright, let’s face it, your local supplier only handles so many orders.

Start scaling, and they’ll give you all sorts of excuses. Oh, my manufacturer is on holiday? My goods haven’t arrived? (***BEEN THERE! JUST GIVE ME MY MONEY!***)

That’s why I advise ALL my clients to buy in bulk from China. Lemme explain…

As I said, there are lots of manufacturers in China. They thrive on economies of scale to maintain their profit margins.

So, with the RIGHT Chinese LED manufacturer, there’s no order ‘too large’ for them.

This ensures smooth business operations even during economic downturns.

Pro Tip: Request samples before making a bulk purchase. This gives you insight into the manufacturer’s outdoor lighting products. Overall procurement process.

How to Choose The Best Outdoor Lighting Manufacturer?

1. Never Compromise on Quality

High-quality outdoor lighting products are like the lifeblood of your business. Substitute that for cheap items and watch it suffocate to DEATH.

A few things to look out for:

• The manufacturer’s SOP (Standard Operating Procedure)
• How they deal with production hiccups
• Teams involved

Fine, fine, I know this is quite hard if you are NOT in China.

That’s why Leeline Sourcing comes in. We help you buy direct from China. Ensure you get AUTHENTIC outdoor lighting products. Plus, favorable deals from Chinese manufacturers.

Our teams inspect every lighting product before shipment. That is to ensure the RIGHT quality and quantity are packed. Also, they oversee the loading of cargo to avoid mishandling at the port.

Pro Tip: Ensure your manufacturer has advanced machinery in the production process. This ensures consistent, high-quality outdoor lighting products for your business.

2. Shipping Options

Most manufacturers are very notorious when it comes to shipping. 

They ONLY offer sea shipping to save on costs. That’s because the cost per unit is lower. But sea shopping takes weeks (even months). I know you don’t want that hassle.

So, find a manufacturer that offers a wide range of options, including Air Freight and Railway Freight.

Better still…

Find a freight forwarder like Leeline Sourcing. We offer air freight that takes only 2 – 5 business days. Sea and Railway freight that takes 15 – 40 business days.

Also, our team handle customs’ shitton of paperwork for you. So, you can solely focus on creating a KILLER sales funnel for your lighting business.

3. Industry Experience

Manufacturers with many years of experience. Have a deep understanding of the outdoor lighting industry. 

Also, they are always on top of trends that impact the industry. So, you get advice that brings a positive ROI for your business.

Lastly, they have a reputation to keep. That way, you don’t expect them to ship counterfeit lighting fixtures. Or deliver way past the deadline. 

Expert Advice: Check the manufacturer’s previous buyer reviews. You get a brief overview of the manufacturer’s operation. Decide if they are a good fit for your business.

Guoxin Chen, Sourcing Agent from China

People Also Ask About Wholesale Outdoor Lighting from China

What’s Next

Phew…that was an overload of information. I hope that this article has covered all the issues regarding outdoor lighting.

China still remains the BEST place to source lighting products, IMO. Products are cheap. But even more interesting is that manufacturers DO NOT compromise on quality.

So, you get a product for half the price it’d cost to source from the US or Canada. Is that a price you are willing to pay? I guess not!

Still not sure about the right Chinese outdoor lighting manufacturer? No worries! Hit us up, and our sales team will reach out shortly. 

Our sourcing agent go over the BEST-SELLING outdoor lighting products to stock in 2024. Find a good supplier. Negotiate the deal and ensure FAST & SECURE shipment to your warehouse.

Source:

1. dearasianyouth.org – The Truth About “Made in China”.
2. bestdiplomats.org – 8 Reasons Why Manufacturing in China is Cost-Efficient.