Light bulbs imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $10.4 million of light bulbs in 2024 (909 tonnes). Value fell 48% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $30.1 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 | $10.4M | 909 t |
| 2023 | $20.1M | 653 t |
| 2022 | $12.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $10.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $6.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $16.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $23.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $30.1M | 2.2K t |
Where Lebanon imports light bulbs from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 88% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.1M | 88% |
| Germany | $275K | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $117K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $113K | 1.1% |
| Hong Kong | $96K | 0.9% |
| United States | $92K | 0.9% |
| Japan | $87K | 0.8% |
| Egypt | $65K | 0.6% |
| South Korea | $37K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $34K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 8539
| 8539.50 | Lamps: light-emitting diode (LED) lamps | 63% |
| 8539.29 | Lamps: filament, (excluding ultra-violet or infra-red), n.e.c. in item no. 8539.2 | 14% |
| 8539.39 | Lamps: discharge, (excluding ultra-violet, excluding fluorescent, hot cathode) | 6.5% |
| 8539.49 | Lamps: ultra-violet or infra-red lamps, (excluding arc-lamps) | 6.1% |
| 8539.21 | Lamps: filament, (excluding ultra-violet or infra-red), tungsten halogen | 4.1% |
| 8539.90 | Lamps: parts of the lamps of heading no. 8539 | 1.9% |
| 8539.31 | Lamps: discharge, (excluding ultra-violet), fluorescent, hot cathode | 1.6% |
| 8539.41 | Lamps: arc-lamps | 1.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8539.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.45 per kg, 41% 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.
Light bulbs exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $421 thousand of light bulbs in 2024 (34 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Guinea (14%), Cameroon (12%), Angola (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 38%. Among the main buyer markets, Mozambique grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Guinea | $60K | 14% |
| Cameroon | $52K | 12% |
| Angola | $50K | 12% |
| Republic of the Congo | $45K | 11% |
| Equatorial Guinea | $38K | 9.1% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $30K | 7% |
| Bulgaria | $25K | 5.8% |
| Mozambique | $17K | 4.1% |
| Gabon | $16K | 3.8% |
| Liberia | $15K | 3.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
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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 Lebanon?
Lebanon imported light bulbs worth $10.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 909 tonnes. That ranks it 100th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 48% on 2023.
Which countries supply light bulbs to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($9.1 million), followed by Germany (3%) and the United Kingdom (1%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 104% on the year.
What is the average import price of light bulbs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.45 per kg in 2024, 41% 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 Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $30.1 million in 2017 to $10.4 million in 2024, a fall of 65%. The peak was 2017 at $30.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export light bulbs?
Yes. Lebanon exported $421 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Guinea, Cameroon and Angola. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $10.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for light bulbs?
The HS code for light bulbs is heading 8539. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 8539.50 (63% of the value) and 8539.29 (14%). 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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