Bicycle lights imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $11.0 million of bicycle lights in 2024 (322 tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 199 countries. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $25.3 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 | $11.0M | 322 t |
| 2023 | $10.9M | 326 t |
| 2022 | $18.2M | 408 t |
| 2021 | $25.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $21.3M | 859 t |
| 2019 | $21.5M | 944 t |
| 2018 | $22.4M | 788 t |
| 2017 | $22.0M | 335 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports bicycle lights from
China alone supplied 67% of it. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+442% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.4M | 67% |
| Taiwan | $1.9M | 17% |
| Germany | $571K | 5.2% |
| Japan | $401K | 3.6% |
| France | $163K | 1.5% |
| Austria | $116K | 1.1% |
| United States | $83K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $81K | 0.7% |
| Poland | $71K | 0.6% |
| Czech Republic | $41K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $34.32 per kg, 35% above the world average of $25.34. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bicycle lights exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $1.6 million of bicycle lights in 2024 (24 tonnes). Most of it went to Netherlands (14%), United States (12%), Ireland (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 36%. Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+833% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $216K | 14% |
| United States | $195K | 13% |
| Ireland | $158K | 10% |
| Australia | $153K | 9.8% |
| China | $139K | 8.9% |
| Germany | $80K | 5.1% |
| France | $80K | 5.1% |
| Qatar | $71K | 4.6% |
| Belgium | $70K | 4.5% |
| Switzerland | $48K | 3.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom bicycle lights imports (HS 8512.10): 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 8512.10: Lighting or visual signalling equipment: electrical, of a kind used on bicycles, excluding articles of heading no. 8539.
Common questions
What is the value of bicycle lights imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported bicycle lights worth $11.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 322 tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 199 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply bicycle lights to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($7.4 million), followed by Taiwan (17%) and Germany (5%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 442% on the year.
What is the average import price of bicycle lights per kg?
The average declared import value was about $34.32 per kg in 2024, 35% above the world average of $25.34 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of bicycle lights to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.0 million in 2017 to $11.0 million in 2024, a fall of 50%. The peak was 2021 at $25.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export bicycle lights?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, the United States and Ireland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $9.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for bicycle lights?
The HS code for bicycle lights is subheading 8512.10. 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 8512 page.
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