Incandescent lamps imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $2.8 million of incandescent lamps in 2024 (562 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 56% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $8.7 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 | $2.8M | 562 t |
| 2023 | $6.4M | 333 t |
| 2022 | $8.7M | 450 t |
| 2021 | $7.4M | 451 t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 559 t |
| 2019 | $4.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 646 t |
| 2017 | $5.1M | 408 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports incandescent lamps from
China alone supplied 89% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.5M | 89% |
| Saudi Arabia | $120K | 4.2% |
| United States | $79K | 2.8% |
| Germany | $40K | 1.4% |
| Denmark | $23K | 0.8% |
| South Korea | $14K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $9K | 0.3% |
| Hong Kong | $8K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $8K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.06 per kg, 49% below the world average of $9.84, 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 United Arab Emirates incandescent lamps imports (HS 8539.22): 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 8539.22: Lamps: filament, (excluding ultra-violet or infra-red), of a power not exceeding 200W and for a voltage exceeding 100 volts, other than tungsten halogen.
Common questions
What is the value of incandescent lamps imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported incandescent lamps worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 562 tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 212 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 56% on 2023.
Which countries supply incandescent lamps to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (4%) and the United States (3%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 613% on the year.
What is the average import price of incandescent lamps per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.06 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $9.84 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of incandescent lamps to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.1 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, a fall of 44%. The peak was 2022 at $8.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for incandescent lamps?
The HS code for incandescent lamps is subheading 8539.22. 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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