Light bulbs imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Morocco imported $46.6 million of light bulbs in 2024 (4.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 5% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $59.5 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 | $46.6M | 4.0K t |
| 2023 | $49.3M | 3.9K t |
| 2022 | $47.0M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $48.6M | 4.0K t |
| 2020 | $41.1M | 4.5K t |
| 2019 | $53.0M | 4.2K t |
| 2018 | $59.5M | 5.6K t |
| 2017 | $59.5M | 6.6K t |
Where Morocco imports light bulbs from
China alone supplied 74% of it. Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+45% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $34.6M | 74% |
| Germany | $2.3M | 5% |
| Poland | $2.1M | 4.6% |
| Serbia | $1.4M | 3.1% |
| France | $1.2M | 2.7% |
| Spain | $1.1M | 2.4% |
| Taiwan | $754K | 1.6% |
| Japan | $461K | 1% |
| Italy | $377K | 0.8% |
| Slovakia | $357K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 8539
| 8539.50 | LED lamps | 53% |
| 8539.90 | Lamp parts | 14% |
| 8539.29 | Filament lamps (other) | 8.7% |
| 8539.21 | Halogen lamps | 7.7% |
| 8539.22 | Incandescent lamps | 6.6% |
| 8539.10 | Sealed beam lamps | 3.8% |
| 8539.49 | UV and IR lamps | 3.4% |
| 8539.32 | Discharge lamps | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8539.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.74 per kg, 39% 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 Morocco
In 2024, Morocco exported light bulbs worth $3.8 million (371 tonnes). Most of it went to Gambia (20%), Cameroon (15%), Senegal (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 50%. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+323% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco 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 Morocco?
Morocco imported light bulbs worth $46.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply light bulbs to Morocco?
China was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($34.6 million), followed by Germany (5%) and Poland (5%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 307% on the year.
What is the average import price of light bulbs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.74 per kg in 2024, 39% 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 Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $59.5 million in 2017 to $46.6 million in 2024, a fall of 22%. The peak was 2018 at $59.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $50.6 million a year.
Does Morocco also export light bulbs?
Yes. Morocco exported $3.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Gambia, Cameroon and Senegal. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $42.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for light bulbs?
The HS code for light bulbs is heading 8539. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 8539.50 (53% of the value) and 8539.90 (14%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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