Light bulbs imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the Republic of the Congo imported light bulbs worth $6.6 million (918 tonnes). Value rose 6% 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 | $6.6M | 918 t |
| 2023 | $6.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $5.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $5.8M | 425 t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports light bulbs from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 85% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+84% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.7M | 85% |
| France | $582K | 8.8% |
| Morocco | $86K | 1.3% |
| Spain | $69K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $57K | 0.9% |
| Lebanon | $45K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $35K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $27K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $21K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $10K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 8539
| 8539.50 | LED lamps | 40% |
| 8539.22 | Incandescent lamps | 34% |
| 8539.90 | Lamp parts | 17% |
| 8539.39 | Discharge lamps (other) | 2.2% |
| 8539.31 | Fluorescent lamps | 2% |
| 8539.29 | Filament lamps (other) | 1.6% |
| 8539.49 | UV and IR lamps | 0.9% |
| 8539.21 | Halogen lamps | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8539.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.23 per kg, 62% 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 the Republic of the Congo?
The shipment records behind Republic of the Congo 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 the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported light bulbs worth $6.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 918 tonnes. That ranks it 117th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply light bulbs to the Republic of the Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by France (9%) and Morocco (1%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 630% on the year.
What is the average import price of light bulbs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.23 per kg in 2024, 62% below the world average of $19.26 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of light bulbs to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.8 million in 2017 to $6.6 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for light bulbs?
The HS code for light bulbs is heading 8539. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 8539.50 (40% of the value) and 8539.22 (34%).
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