Arc lamps trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in arc lamps was worth $529.6 million in 2024, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 22% since 2017, and down 4% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $529.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $551.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $641.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $568.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $461.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $621.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $587.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $681.1M | 1.8K t |
Top arc lamps exporting countries
Germany is the largest exporter with 36% of world exports, followed by the United States and Japan. The top three supply 55% between them, out of 100 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $188.3M | 36% |
| United States | $56.1M | 11% |
| Japan | $44.6M | 8.4% |
| Indonesia | $41.8M | 7.9% |
| China | $36.7M | 6.9% |
| United Kingdom | $30.5M | 5.8% |
| Philippines | $20.3M | 3.8% |
| Hungary | $19.0M | 3.6% |
| Singapore | $16.7M | 3.2% |
| Poland | $14.8M | 2.8% |
| Belgium | $10.0M | 1.9% |
| Canada | $9.1M | 1.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (25%), China (11%) and Singapore (7%). 168 countries imported it, and the top three take 43% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $131.0M | 25% |
| China | $60.0M | 11% |
| Singapore | $35.0M | 6.6% |
| Taiwan | $30.6M | 5.8% |
| Germany | $27.0M | 5.1% |
| Poland | $26.2M | 5% |
| South Korea | $23.0M | 4.3% |
| United Kingdom | $20.7M | 3.9% |
| Japan | $19.1M | 3.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $15.8M | 3% |
| Netherlands | $11.8M | 2.2% |
| France | $9.4M | 1.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $335.36 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $1,053.56 per kg and China $91.92 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Arc lamps (HS 8539.41) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8539.41: Lamps: arc-lamps. HS 8539 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most arc lamps?
Germany exported $188.3 million in 2024, 36% of the world total, followed by the United States (11%) and Japan (8%). In all, 100 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most arc lamps?
The United States imported $131.0 million in 2024, 25% of world imports, ahead of China (11%) and Singapore (7%). The top three importers together take 43%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in arc lamps?
It was worth $529.6 million in 2024, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 22% since 2017. The peak year was 2017 at $681.1 million. 100 countries reported exports and 168 reported imports.
What is the average price of arc lamps per kg?
The world average declared value was about $335.36 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $1,053.56 per kg and China $91.92 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for arc lamps?
The HS code for arc lamps is subheading 8539.41, in chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 8539 page.
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