Light bulbs imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Senegal imported $9.8 million of light bulbs in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 48% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $20.3 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 | $9.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $18.9M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $17.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $18.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $14.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $13.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $19.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $20.3M | 1.5K t |
Where Senegal imports light bulbs from
China alone supplied 83% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.1M | 83% |
| Morocco | $550K | 5.6% |
| France | $313K | 3.2% |
| Italy | $147K | 1.5% |
| Australia | $125K | 1.3% |
| India | $94K | 1% |
| Spain | $61K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $60K | 0.6% |
| Romania | $51K | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $38K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 8539
| 8539.22 | Incandescent lamps | 39% |
| 8539.50 | LED lamps | 34% |
| 8539.21 | Halogen lamps | 7.9% |
| 8539.31 | Fluorescent lamps | 4.5% |
| 8539.49 | UV and IR lamps | 3.9% |
| 8539.10 | Sealed beam lamps | 3.9% |
| 8539.90 | Lamp parts | 2.4% |
| 8539.29 | Filament lamps (other) | 2.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8539.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.77 per kg, 70% 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 Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal 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 Senegal?
Senegal imported light bulbs worth $9.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 101st of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 48% on 2023.
Which countries supply light bulbs to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($8.1 million), followed by Morocco (6%) and France (3%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 20% on the year.
What is the average import price of light bulbs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.77 per kg in 2024, 70% below the world average of $19.26 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of light bulbs to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.3 million in 2017 to $9.8 million in 2024, a fall of 52%. The peak was 2017 at $20.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for light bulbs?
The HS code for light bulbs is heading 8539. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 8539.22 (39% of the value) and 8539.50 (34%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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