Light bulbs imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of light bulbs by Ethiopia reached $3.5 million in 2024 (366 tonnes). Value fell 61% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $12.7 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 | $3.5M | 366 t |
| 2023 | $9.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $11.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $8.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $12.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $12.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 343 t |
| 2017 | $5.2M | 340 t |
Where Ethiopia imports light bulbs from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+85% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.3M | 66% |
| Italy | $419K | 12% |
| India | $155K | 4.4% |
| United States | $151K | 4.3% |
| Germany | $140K | 3.9% |
| France | $110K | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $50K | 1.4% |
| Spain | $33K | 0.9% |
| South Korea | $30K | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $24K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 8539
| 8539.90 | Lamp parts | 51% |
| 8539.50 | LED lamps | 14% |
| 8539.21 | Halogen lamps | 7.7% |
| 8539.10 | Sealed beam lamps | 5.4% |
| 8539.32 | Discharge lamps | 4.9% |
| 8539.29 | Filament lamps (other) | 4.7% |
| 8539.49 | UV and IR lamps | 4.2% |
| 8539.31 | Fluorescent lamps | 2.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8539.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.66 per kg, 50% below the world average of $19.26, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia light bulbs imports (HS 8539): 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: 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 Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported light bulbs worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 366 tonnes. That ranks it 135th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 61% on 2023.
Which countries supply light bulbs to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Italy (12%) and India (4%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 558% on the year.
What is the average import price of light bulbs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.66 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $19.26 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of light bulbs to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.2 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, a fall of 32%. The peak was 2019 at $12.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for light bulbs?
The HS code for light bulbs is heading 8539. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 8539.90 (51% of the value) and 8539.50 (14%).
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