Pocket Lighter Market Size, Share & Industry Analysis, By Product (Electronic Lighter, Flint Lighter, and Others), By Material Type (Metal and Plastic), By End User (Men and Women), By Distribution Channel (Hypermarkets & Supermarkets, Specialty Stores, and Online Channels), and Regional Forecast, 2026-2034

The global pocket lighter market size was valued at USD 7.09 billion in 2025. The market is projected to grow from USD 7.3 billion in 2026 to USD 9.2 billion by 2034, exhibiting a CAGR of 2.94% during the forecast period.

A pocket lighter is a device that generates a controlled flame to ignite various flammable items, including candles, butane gas, cigarettes, fireworks, and campfires. The easy availability of these products in various price ranges and innovative designs and shapes drive global market growth.

The increasing adoption of smoking among a sizable number of individuals positively impacts the global pocket lighter market growth. Furthermore, the rising prevalence of tobacco habits and the use of smoking products such as cigarettes, cigars, hookahs, vapes, and snuff boosts the adoption of pocket lighters.

For instance, in July 2023, the World Health Organisation, a Geneva, Switzerland-based government unit of the United Nations, disclosed that 22.3% of the total global population used tobaccoin 2020.

The increasing use of flammable products for various occasions and festive events is positively influencing the demand for pocket lighters. Industry participants, including Bath and Body Works, Jo Malone London, Le Labo, Black Cat, Bella Vita, Otherlands, Boomer, and Yankee Candles, are innovating candles and fireworks for various occasions, such as Halloween, New Year, Diwali, birthdays, dinner parties, and weddings, which accelerates the demand for lighting products such as pocket lighters. Moreover, the cultural adoption of flammable products, such as Diyas, camphor, crackers, and candles in countries such as India increases the use of pocket lighters.

The global pocket lighter market witnessed a decline due to the COVID-19 pandemic, notably in 2020. The increased adoption of essential products, such as food, medicine, and clothing, declined the demand for non-essential items, including pocket lighters, hampering market growth. Prominent manufacturers also witnessed a decline in revenue and production as a result of lockdowns and marketplace closures due to government regulations.

For instance, in April 2020, BIC, a Paris, France-based Shaver, Lighters, and stationery manufacturer, faced operational hindrances in its factories due to government guidelines resulting in reduced production.

Segmentation

Analysis by Product

Based on product, the market is segmented into electronic lighters, flint lighter, and others. Flint lighters will maintain a dominant position in the global pocket lighter market in the coming years primarily due to their widespread availability and affordability. These lighters are manual, eliminating the need for fuel and charging, and they also offer extended durability. Key industry players, including Zippo Manufacturing Company, BIC, Calico Brands Inc., and FLAMAGAS, also develop flint lighters in a variety of colors and designs at competitive prices.

For instance, in February 2021, Calico Brands Inc., an Ontario, U.S.-based pocket and multipurpose lighter manufacturer and supplier, introduced new lighter colors and packaging for its popular Scripto Folding lighter. Moreover, the product is available in cobalt blue, ash grey, and berry red.

Analysis by Material

Based on material, the market is categorized into plastic and metal. The plastic segment held the major market share in 2023 owing to the durability and lightweight of plastic pocket lighters. In addition, industry manufacturers primarily target potential customers in the middle and lower-middle-income groups, as plastic pocket lighters are more affordable compared to other types, making them an economical choice for consumers.

Analysis by End Users

Based on end users, the market is divided into men and women. The men segment is anticipated to dominate the global pocket lighter market in the near term, driven by high tobacco consumption, particularly in the form of smoking among men Moreover, the tobacco habit involves various products such as cigarettes, cigars, hookahs, and snuff, which are consumed in larger quantities by men in comparison to women.

For instance, in July 2023, the World Health Organisation, a Geneva, Switzerland-based, United Nations-affiliated government agency, disclosed that more number of men (36.7%) worldwide use tobacco than women (7.8%).

Analysis by Distribution Channel

Based on distribution channel, the market is segmented into hypermarkets & supermarkets, speciality stores, and online channels. The hypermarkets & supermarkets held the major market share in 2023 owing to the widespread presence and accessibility of these channels. Moreover, occasional discounts and offers provided by hypermarkets and supermarkets will also increase the purchase of pocket lighters from these markets. In addition, the online channel segment will grow considerably in the foreseeable future, benefiting from the rising online shopping trend.

Key Insights

The report covers the following key insights:

• Overview of the Overall Pocket Lighter Industry
• Supply Chain Analysis
• Industry SWOT Analysis
• Key Industry Developments (Product Launches, Mergers, Acquisitions, and Partnerships)

Regional Analysis

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The global market is geographically segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, and the Middle East & Africa.  

Asia Pacific held the major share in 2023 owing to the rising number of smokers across the region. Moreover, Asian countries such as India, China, Vietnam, and Thailand have substantial smoking populations and serve as major hubs for tobacco production, as reported by the World Health Organization (WHO).

Furthermore, in October 2020, Campaign for Tobacco-free Kids, a Washington, U.S.-based non-profit organization dedicated to reducing tobacco consumption, disclosed that in 2018, China was the largest tobacco consumer globally, with over 307.6 million smokers, comprising 50.5% of men and 2.1% of women.

Europe is the fastest-growing market for pocket lighters, fuelled by the growing young smokers population in the region. For instance, in May 2022, Eurostats, a Luxembourg City, Luxembourg-based government unit of the European Commission, revealed that 5.9% of Europe’s population of 15 and above age smoked a minimum of 20 cigarettes regularly, with 12.6% consuming less than 20 in 2019.

Key Players Covered

The report includes the profiles of key players, such as BIC, FLAMAGAS, Calico Brands Inc., Zippo Manufacturing Company, Colibri, S.T. Dupont, Zhuoye Lighter Manufacturing Co., Ltd., BAIDE International Enterprise, Ningbo Xinhai Electric Co., and Benxi Fenghe Lighter Co., Ltd.

Key Industry Developments

• July 2021: Calico Brands Inc., an Ontario, U.S.-based pocket and multipurpose lighter manufacturer and supplier, launched its official website with the aim of reaching global consumers. The website includes a unique design that optimizes functionality and navigation to provide customers with easy access to vital product details.
• August 2020: BIC, a Paris, France-based shaver, lighters, and stationery manufacturer, introduced its new product, the EZ Reach lighter. This innovative lighter is developed for lighting places that are challenging to reach while ensuring the user’s safety.