LED lamps imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of led lamps by Egypt reached $7.3 million in 2024 (216 tonnes). Value fell 38% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $35.5 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7.3M | 216 t |
| 2023 | $11.7M | 573 t |
| 2022 | $13.7M | 490 t |
| 2021 | $17.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $20.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $19.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $35.5M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $15.2M | 1.1K t |
Where Egypt imports led lamps from
China alone supplied 94% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.8M | 94% |
| Italy | $91K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $75K | 1% |
| Germany | $46K | 0.6% |
| Australia | $44K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $37K | 0.5% |
| Taiwan | $35K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $25K | 0.3% |
| Thailand | $14K | 0.2% |
| France | $14K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $33.74 per kg, 106% above the world average of $16.39. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
LED lamps exports from Egypt
Exports of led lamps by Egypt reached $642 thousand in 2024 (40 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Libya (28%), Tunisia (22%), Jordan (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $182K | 28% |
| Tunisia | $142K | 22% |
| Jordan | $105K | 16% |
| Turkey | $78K | 12% |
| Madagascar | $53K | 8.2% |
| Oman | $38K | 5.9% |
| Lebanon | $21K | 3.2% |
| Norway | $7K | 1.1% |
| Belgium | $5K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt led lamps imports (HS 8539.50): 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 8539.50: Lamps: light-emitting diode (LED) lamps.
Common questions
What is the value of led lamps imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported led lamps worth $7.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 216 tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply led lamps to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($6.8 million), followed by Italy (1%) and the United Kingdom (1%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 354% on the year.
What is the average import price of led lamps per kg?
The average declared import value was about $33.74 per kg in 2024, 106% above the world average of $16.39 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of led lamps to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.2 million in 2017 to $7.3 million in 2024, a fall of 52%. The peak was 2018 at $35.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.7 million a year.
Does Egypt also export led lamps?
Yes. Egypt exported $642 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Libya, Tunisia and Jordan. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $6.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for led lamps?
The HS code for led lamps is subheading 8539.50. It sits in HS 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 full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8539 page.
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