Filament lamps (other) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported filament lamps (other) worth $9.8 million (454 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 28% 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 | $9.8M | 454 t |
| 2023 | $7.6M | 638 t |
| 2022 | $7.0M | 644 t |
| 2021 | $10.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $7.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $6.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $8.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $8.3M | 252 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports filament lamps (other) from
Most of the value came from South Korea (39%), China (29%), Germany (11%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $3.8M | 39% |
| China | $2.8M | 29% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 11% |
| Netherlands | $522K | 5.3% |
| Japan | $431K | 4.4% |
| Poland | $284K | 2.9% |
| United States | $218K | 2.2% |
| Luxembourg | $101K | 1% |
| Taiwan | $81K | 0.8% |
| Singapore | $76K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.53 per kg, close to the world average of $20.90.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Filament lamps (other) exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $686 thousand of filament lamps (other) in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Mauritania (45%), Seychelles (25%), Uganda (5%). Among the main buyer markets, Croatia grew fastest (+551% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mauritania | $310K | 45% |
| Seychelles | $172K | 25% |
| Uganda | $33K | 4.8% |
| Tanzania | $24K | 3.5% |
| Georgia | $20K | 2.9% |
| Croatia | $18K | 2.6% |
| Mozambique | $16K | 2.4% |
| India | $14K | 2% |
| Angola | $9K | 1.4% |
| Maldives | $6K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates filament lamps (other) imports (HS 8539.29): 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 8539.29: Lamps: filament, (excluding ultra-violet or infra-red), n.e.c. in item no. 8539.2.
Common questions
What is the value of filament lamps (other) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported filament lamps (other) worth $9.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 454 tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 215 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply filament lamps (other) to the United Arab Emirates?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by China (29%) and Germany (11%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 248% on the year.
What is the average import price of filament lamps (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $21.53 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $20.90 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of filament lamps (other) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.3 million in 2017 to $9.8 million in 2024, an increase of 17%. The peak was 2021 at $10.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.2 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export filament lamps (other)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $686 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mauritania, the Seychelles and Uganda. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $9.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for filament lamps (other)?
The HS code for filament lamps (other) is subheading 8539.29. 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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