Light bulbs imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of light bulbs by Uganda reached $5.6 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). That is 28% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $7.8 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 | $5.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $7.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 729 t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 702 t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 812 t |
| 2019 | $6.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 127 t |
Where Uganda imports light bulbs from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 85% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.8M | 85% |
| United Arab Emirates | $138K | 2.4% |
| Tanzania | $110K | 2% |
| Germany | $98K | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $92K | 1.6% |
| Denmark | $64K | 1.1% |
| South Africa | $41K | 0.7% |
| United States | $41K | 0.7% |
| India | $32K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $32K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 8539
| 8539.90 | Lamp parts | 40% |
| 8539.50 | LED lamps | 33% |
| 8539.31 | Fluorescent lamps | 8.9% |
| 8539.49 | UV and IR lamps | 4.8% |
| 8539.29 | Filament lamps (other) | 3.5% |
| 8539.39 | Discharge lamps (other) | 3.3% |
| 8539.10 | Sealed beam lamps | 3.1% |
| 8539.21 | Halogen lamps | 1.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8539.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.99 per kg, 74% 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 Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda 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 Uganda?
Uganda imported light bulbs worth $5.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 122nd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply light bulbs to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (2%) and Tanzania (2%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 109% on the year.
What is the average import price of light bulbs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.99 per kg in 2024, 74% 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 Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $5.6 million in 2024, an increase of 147%. The peak was 2023 at $7.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for light bulbs?
The HS code for light bulbs is heading 8539. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 8539.90 (40% of the value) and 8539.50 (33%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Uganda. Tell us your product to see it live.
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