Light bulbs imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of light bulbs by Libya reached $24.3 million in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). That is 45% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $44.3 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 | $24.3M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $44.3M | 4.7K t |
| 2022 | $27.6M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $27.0M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $19.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $43.4M | 3.9K t |
| 2018 | $22.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $17.7M | 1.4K t |
Where Libya imports light bulbs from
China alone supplied 87% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $21.1M | 87% |
| Turkey | $892K | 3.7% |
| South Korea | $507K | 2.1% |
| Egypt | $489K | 2% |
| Italy | $303K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $226K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $203K | 0.8% |
| United States | $188K | 0.8% |
| Taiwan | $165K | 0.7% |
| Luxembourg | $91K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 8539
| 8539.50 | LED lamps | 70% |
| 8539.22 | Incandescent lamps | 8% |
| 8539.31 | Fluorescent lamps | 5.3% |
| 8539.21 | Halogen lamps | 4.9% |
| 8539.90 | Lamp parts | 4.9% |
| 8539.32 | Discharge lamps | 2.5% |
| 8539.29 | Filament lamps (other) | 1.4% |
| 8539.39 | Discharge lamps (other) | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8539.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.94 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 Libya?
The shipment records behind Libya 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 Libya?
Libya imported light bulbs worth $24.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply light bulbs to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($21.1 million), followed by Turkey (4%) and South Korea (2%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 228% on the year.
What is the average import price of light bulbs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.94 per kg in 2024, 48% 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 Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.7 million in 2017 to $24.3 million in 2024, an increase of 38%. The peak was 2023 at $44.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $28.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for light bulbs?
The HS code for light bulbs is heading 8539. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 8539.50 (70% of the value) and 8539.22 (8%).
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