Discharge lamps trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in discharge lamps was worth $370.5 million in 2024, about 6.0 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 70% since 2017, and down 9% 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 | $370.5M | 6.0K t |
| 2023 | $408.8M | 7.3K t |
| 2022 | $447.2M | 7.9K t |
| 2021 | $605.2M | 9.5K t |
| 2020 | $648.9M | 11.1K t |
| 2019 | $834.8M | 13.1K t |
| 2018 | $995.9M | 14.8K t |
| 2017 | $1.24B | 15.1K t |
Top discharge lamps exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 37% of world exports, followed by Germany and Belgium. The top three supply 59% between them, out of 97 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $137.5M | 37% |
| Germany | $43.0M | 12% |
| Belgium | $37.5M | 10% |
| Poland | $29.1M | 7.9% |
| Japan | $19.1M | 5.2% |
| Netherlands | $16.4M | 4.4% |
| France | $11.2M | 3% |
| United States | $11.0M | 3% |
| Czech Republic | $10.6M | 2.9% |
| Kazakhstan | $7.7M | 2.1% |
| South Korea | $7.3M | 2% |
| Philippines | $5.6M | 1.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 10% of world imports, ahead of Poland and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 28% across 189 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $35.3M | 9.5% |
| Poland | $34.0M | 9.2% |
| Germany | $33.3M | 9% |
| France | $25.3M | 6.8% |
| China | $22.0M | 6% |
| Russia | $20.9M | 5.6% |
| Netherlands | $20.4M | 5.5% |
| United Kingdom | $12.2M | 3.3% |
| Kazakhstan | $8.9M | 2.4% |
| Philippines | $8.8M | 2.4% |
| Spain | $8.6M | 2.3% |
| South Korea | $8.0M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $61.43 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Belgium averaged $236.42 per kg and China $31.37 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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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 8539.32: Lamps: discharge, (excluding ultra-violet), mercury or sodium vapour lamps, metal halide lamps. HS 8539 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most discharge lamps?
China exported $137.5 million in 2024, 37% of the world total, followed by Germany (12%) and Belgium (10%). In all, 97 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most discharge lamps?
The United States imported $35.3 million in 2024, 10% of world imports, ahead of Poland (9%) and Germany (9%). The top three importers together take 28%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in discharge lamps?
It was worth $370.5 million in 2024, about 6.0 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 70% since 2017. The peak year was 2017 at $1.24 billion. 97 countries reported exports and 189 reported imports.
What is the average price of discharge lamps per kg?
The world average declared value was about $61.43 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Belgium averaged $236.42 per kg and China $31.37 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for discharge lamps?
The HS code for discharge lamps is subheading 8539.32, 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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