Light bulbs imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $43.7 million of light bulbs in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 14% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $112.5 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 | $43.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $38.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $50.2M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $65.7M | 6.3K t |
| 2020 | $62.4M | 6.5K t |
| 2019 | $112.5M | 6.6K t |
| 2018 | $89.4M | 7.9K t |
| 2017 | $74.6M | 7.5K t |
Where Egypt imports light bulbs from
China alone supplied 78% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $33.9M | 78% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 3.2% |
| India | $1.3M | 3% |
| South Korea | $1.2M | 2.6% |
| Thailand | $732K | 1.7% |
| Italy | $594K | 1.4% |
| Spain | $561K | 1.3% |
| Poland | $504K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $479K | 1.1% |
| United States | $444K | 1% |
Product types under HS 8539
| 8539.90 | Lamps: parts of the lamps of heading no. 8539 | 36% |
| 8539.31 | Lamps: discharge, (excluding ultra-violet), fluorescent, hot cathode | 19% |
| 8539.50 | Lamps: light-emitting diode (LED) lamps | 17% |
| 8539.21 | Lamps: filament, (excluding ultra-violet or infra-red), tungsten halogen | 6.7% |
| 8539.22 | Lamps: filament, (excluding ultra-violet or infra-red), of a power not exceeding 200W and for a voltage exceeding 100 volts, other than tungsten… | 6.5% |
| 8539.29 | Lamps: filament, (excluding ultra-violet or infra-red), n.e.c. in item no. 8539.2 | 3.9% |
| 8539.49 | Lamps: ultra-violet or infra-red lamps, (excluding arc-lamps) | 3.8% |
| 8539.10 | Lamps: sealed beam units | 2.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8539.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.99 per kg, close to the world average of $19.26.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Light bulbs exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $1.8 million of light bulbs in 2024 (105 tonnes). Most of it went to Libya (27%), Sudan (9%), Tunisia (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+299% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $489K | 27% |
| Sudan | $159K | 8.9% |
| Tunisia | $142K | 8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $128K | 7.2% |
| Kenya | $116K | 6.5% |
| Turkey | $108K | 6% |
| Jordan | $105K | 5.9% |
| Syria | $88K | 4.9% |
| Madagascar | $77K | 4.3% |
| Lebanon | $65K | 3.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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: Lamps; electric filament or discharge lamps, including sealed beam lamp units and ultra-violet or infra-red lamps, arc lamps, light-emitting diode (LED) light sources.
Common questions
What is the value of light bulbs imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported light bulbs worth $43.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply light bulbs to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($33.9 million), followed by Germany (3%) and India (3%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 59 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 557% on the year.
What is the average import price of light bulbs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.99 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $19.26 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of light bulbs to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $74.6 million in 2017 to $43.7 million in 2024, a fall of 41%. The peak was 2019 at $112.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export light bulbs?
Yes. Egypt exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Libya, Sudan and Tunisia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $41.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for light bulbs?
The HS code for light bulbs is heading 8539. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 8539.90 (36% of the value) and 8539.31 (19%). 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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