UV and IR lamps trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in uv and ir lamps was worth $1.13 billion in 2024, about 31.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 25% since 2017, and up 7% 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 | $1.13B | 31.3K t |
| 2023 | $1.05B | 34.4K t |
| 2022 | $1.14B | 36.5K t |
| 2021 | $1.15B | 32.9K t |
| 2020 | $1.11B | 29.6K t |
| 2019 | $888.3M | 31.6K t |
| 2018 | $919.3M | 27.6K t |
| 2017 | $902.1M | 26.6K t |
Top uv and ir lamps exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 19% of world exports, followed by Germany and Japan. The top three supply 53% between them, out of 137 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $219.2M | 20% |
| Germany | $204.2M | 18% |
| Japan | $168.4M | 15% |
| United States | $126.3M | 11% |
| Hungary | $66.6M | 5.9% |
| Poland | $56.0M | 5% |
| France | $45.4M | 4% |
| Canada | $43.8M | 3.9% |
| United Kingdom | $38.0M | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $19.3M | 1.7% |
| Switzerland | $17.3M | 1.5% |
| South Korea | $17.0M | 1.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 16% of world imports, ahead of China and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 34% across 214 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $177.7M | 16% |
| China | $138.0M | 12% |
| Germany | $68.8M | 6.1% |
| South Korea | $56.2M | 5% |
| United Kingdom | $45.0M | 4% |
| Hong Kong | $44.7M | 4% |
| Taiwan | $44.2M | 3.9% |
| Netherlands | $38.7M | 3.4% |
| Canada | $38.7M | 3.4% |
| Italy | $29.8M | 2.6% |
| Japan | $29.0M | 2.6% |
| India | $28.7M | 2.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $35.98 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Canada averaged $357.01 per kg and China $12.26 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 UV and IR lamps (HS 8539.49) 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 8539.49: Lamps: ultra-violet or infra-red lamps, (excluding arc-lamps). HS 8539 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most uv and ir lamps?
China exported $219.2 million in 2024, 19% of the world total, followed by Germany (18%) and Japan (15%). In all, 137 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most uv and ir lamps?
The United States imported $177.7 million in 2024, 16% of world imports, ahead of China (12%) and Germany (6%). The top three importers together take 34%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in uv and ir lamps?
It was worth $1.13 billion in 2024, about 31.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 25% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $1.15 billion. 137 countries reported exports and 214 reported imports.
What is the average price of uv and ir lamps per kg?
The world average declared value was about $35.98 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Canada averaged $357.01 per kg and China $12.26 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 uv and ir lamps?
The HS code for uv and ir lamps is subheading 8539.49, 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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