Light bulbs imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $7.0 million of light bulbs in 2024 (446 tonnes). Value rose 21% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $7.0M | 446 t |
| 2023 | $5.8M | 500 t |
| 2022 | $6.2M | 443 t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 338 t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 240 t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 258 t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 115 t |
| 2017 | $4.5M | 744 t |
Where Namibia imports light bulbs from
South Africa alone supplied 50% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+32% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.5M | 50% |
| China | $2.5M | 35% |
| Germany | $140K | 2% |
| Taiwan | $103K | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $70K | 1% |
| India | $69K | 1% |
| United States | $69K | 1% |
| Norway | $61K | 0.9% |
| South Korea | $59K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $55K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 8539
| 8539.31 | Fluorescent lamps | 23% |
| 8539.50 | LED lamps | 17% |
| 8539.29 | Filament lamps (other) | 16% |
| 8539.21 | Halogen lamps | 15% |
| 8539.49 | UV and IR lamps | 14% |
| 8539.90 | Lamp parts | 7% |
| 8539.32 | Discharge lamps | 3.4% |
| 8539.39 | Discharge lamps (other) | 1.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8539.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.64 per kg, close to the world average of $19.26.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia 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 Namibia?
Namibia imported light bulbs worth $7.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 446 tonnes. That ranks it 115th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply light bulbs to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by China (35%) and Germany (2%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 619% on the year.
What is the average import price of light bulbs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.64 per kg in 2024, 19% 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 Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.5 million in 2017 to $7.0 million in 2024, an increase of 55%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for light bulbs?
The HS code for light bulbs is heading 8539. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 8539.31 (23% of the value) and 8539.50 (17%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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