Light bulbs imports in Jordan: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of light bulbs by Jordan reached $23.6 million in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). That is 4% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $30.6 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 | $23.6M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $22.7M | 839 t |
| 2022 | $30.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $11.9M | 600 t |
| 2020 | $11.4M | 533 t |
| 2019 | $16.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $17.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $13.3M | 1.7K t |
Where Jordan imports light bulbs from
China alone supplied 90% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $21.3M | 90% |
| Germany | $659K | 2.8% |
| Thailand | $485K | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $234K | 1% |
| United States | $181K | 0.8% |
| Egypt | $105K | 0.4% |
| India | $76K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $76K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $75K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $60K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 8539
| 8539.50 | Lamps: light-emitting diode (LED) lamps | 80% |
| 8539.90 | Lamps: parts of the lamps of heading no. 8539 | 7.7% |
| 8539.31 | Lamps: discharge, (excluding ultra-violet), fluorescent, hot cathode | 2.7% |
| 8539.21 | Lamps: filament, (excluding ultra-violet or infra-red), tungsten halogen | 2.6% |
| 8539.49 | Lamps: ultra-violet or infra-red lamps, (excluding arc-lamps) | 2.2% |
| 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… | 2% |
| 8539.39 | Lamps: discharge, (excluding ultra-violet, excluding fluorescent, hot cathode) | 0.9% |
| 8539.29 | Lamps: filament, (excluding ultra-violet or infra-red), n.e.c. in item no. 8539.2 | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8539.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.05 per kg, 48% 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 Jordan?
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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 Jordan?
Jordan imported light bulbs worth $23.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply light bulbs to Jordan?
China was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($21.3 million), followed by Germany (3%) and Thailand (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 183% on the year.
What is the average import price of light bulbs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.05 per kg in 2024, 48% 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 Jordan changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.3 million in 2017 to $23.6 million in 2024, an increase of 78%. The peak was 2022 at $30.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for light bulbs?
The HS code for light bulbs is heading 8539. In Jordan the largest six-digit codes were 8539.50 (80% of the value) and 8539.90 (8%). 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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