Fluorescent lamps imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of fluorescent lamps by Saudi Arabia reached $2.4 million in 2024 (336 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 54% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 30% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $30.9 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 | $2.4M | 336 t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 451 t |
| 2022 | $6.9M | 498 t |
| 2021 | $6.9M | 941 t |
| 2020 | $18.1M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $17.4M | 3.7K t |
| 2018 | $14.4M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $30.9M | 4.7K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports fluorescent lamps from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+690% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 61% |
| United States | $224K | 9.2% |
| Sweden | $152K | 6.2% |
| Egypt | $128K | 5.2% |
| India | $91K | 3.7% |
| South Korea | $80K | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $72K | 2.9% |
| Thailand | $40K | 1.6% |
| France | $37K | 1.5% |
| Japan | $36K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.26 per kg, 21% below the world average of $9.15, 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.
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia fluorescent lamps imports (HS 8539.31): 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 8539.31: Lamps: discharge, (excluding ultra-violet), fluorescent, hot cathode.
Common questions
What is the value of fluorescent lamps imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported fluorescent lamps worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 336 tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 204 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 54% on 2023.
Which countries supply fluorescent lamps to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by the United States (9%) and Sweden (6%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 690% on the year.
What is the average import price of fluorescent lamps per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.26 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $9.15 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of fluorescent lamps to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $30.9 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, a fall of 92%. The peak was 2017 at $30.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for fluorescent lamps?
The HS code for fluorescent lamps is subheading 8539.31. 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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