Light bulbs imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $47.1 million of light bulbs in 2024 (960 tonnes). Value fell 6% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $63.8 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 | $47.1M | 960 t |
| 2023 | $50.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $60.2M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $58.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $52.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $55.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $61.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $63.8M | 2.1K t |
Where Israel imports light bulbs from
Most of the value came from China (29%), Germany (16%), United States (15%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+347% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $13.5M | 29% |
| Germany | $7.5M | 16% |
| United States | $7.1M | 15% |
| Poland | $4.3M | 9.1% |
| Switzerland | $3.2M | 6.7% |
| Italy | $2.3M | 4.9% |
| United Kingdom | $1.9M | 3.9% |
| Hong Kong | $1.3M | 2.7% |
| France | $1.2M | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $1.1M | 2.4% |
Product types under HS 8539
| 8539.49 | Lamps: ultra-violet or infra-red lamps, (excluding arc-lamps) | 31% |
| 8539.50 | Lamps: light-emitting diode (LED) lamps | 26% |
| 8539.41 | Lamps: arc-lamps | 12% |
| 8539.21 | Lamps: filament, (excluding ultra-violet or infra-red), tungsten halogen | 8.4% |
| 8539.90 | Lamps: parts of the lamps of heading no. 8539 | 8% |
| 8539.32 | Lamps: discharge, (excluding ultra-violet), mercury or sodium vapour lamps, metal halide lamps | 4.5% |
| 8539.31 | Lamps: discharge, (excluding ultra-violet), fluorescent, hot cathode | 3.8% |
| 8539.29 | Lamps: filament, (excluding ultra-violet or infra-red), n.e.c. in item no. 8539.2 | 2.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8539.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $49.05 per kg, 155% above the world average of $19.26. 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.
Light bulbs exports from Israel
Exports of light bulbs by Israel reached $18.0 million in 2024 (274 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Singapore (40%), China (22%), United States (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+59% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $7.2M | 40% |
| China | $4.0M | 23% |
| United States | $1.6M | 9.1% |
| Taiwan | $1.2M | 6.7% |
| France | $580K | 3.2% |
| Germany | $537K | 3% |
| Hong Kong | $318K | 1.8% |
| Japan | $288K | 1.6% |
| Cyprus | $276K | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $197K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
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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 Israel?
Israel imported light bulbs worth $47.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 960 tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply light bulbs to Israel?
China was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($13.5 million), followed by Germany (16%) and the United States (15%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 347% on the year.
What is the average import price of light bulbs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $49.05 per kg in 2024, 155% above 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 Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $63.8 million in 2017 to $47.1 million in 2024, a fall of 26%. The peak was 2017 at $63.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export light bulbs?
Yes. Israel exported $18.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Singapore, China and the United States. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $29.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for light bulbs?
The HS code for light bulbs is heading 8539. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 8539.49 (31% of the value) and 8539.50 (26%). 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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