Halogen lamps imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $16.5 million of halogen lamps in 2024 (668 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 39% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $21.0 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 | $16.5M | 668 t |
| 2023 | $11.9M | 463 t |
| 2022 | $12.7M | 434 t |
| 2021 | $10.7M | 457 t |
| 2020 | $8.7M | 385 t |
| 2019 | $10.3M | 398 t |
| 2018 | $14.1M | 394 t |
| 2017 | $21.0M | 510 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports halogen lamps from
Most of the value came from China (36%), Germany (32%), South Korea (9%). Among the main suppliers, Romania grew fastest (+219% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.9M | 36% |
| Germany | $5.2M | 32% |
| South Korea | $1.4M | 8.7% |
| Poland | $915K | 5.6% |
| Romania | $536K | 3.3% |
| United States | $535K | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $387K | 2.3% |
| India | $231K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $226K | 1.4% |
| Japan | $213K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.69 per kg, 30% below the world average of $35.46, 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.
Halogen lamps exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported halogen lamps worth $282 thousand (71 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (18%), Netherlands (14%), Angola (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+498% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $50K | 18% |
| Netherlands | $40K | 14% |
| Angola | $34K | 12% |
| India | $22K | 8% |
| Seychelles | $21K | 7.4% |
| Germany | $20K | 7.3% |
| Georgia | $17K | 6.2% |
| Uganda | $16K | 5.7% |
| Lithuania | $16K | 5.7% |
| Sri Lanka | $14K | 4.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates halogen lamps imports (HS 8539.21): 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 8539.21: Lamps: filament, (excluding ultra-violet or infra-red), tungsten halogen.
Common questions
What is the value of halogen lamps imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported halogen lamps worth $16.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 668 tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 214 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply halogen lamps to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($5.9 million), followed by Germany (32%) and South Korea (9%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 258% on the year.
What is the average import price of halogen lamps per kg?
The average declared import value was about $24.69 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $35.46 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of halogen lamps to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.0 million in 2017 to $16.5 million in 2024, a fall of 22%. The peak was 2017 at $21.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.2 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export halogen lamps?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $282 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, the Netherlands and Angola. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $16.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for halogen lamps?
The HS code for halogen lamps is subheading 8539.21. 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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