Electric lighter imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported electric lighter worth $11.0 million (830 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. The value was almost unchanged from 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 | $11.0M | 830 t |
| 2023 | $11.4M | 848 t |
| 2022 | $13.6M | 956 t |
| 2021 | $12.9M | 774 t |
| 2020 | $10.5M | 856 t |
| 2019 | $9.6M | 814 t |
| 2018 | $9.2M | 827 t |
| 2017 | $11.6M | 721 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports electric lighter from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.6M | 51% |
| Germany | $2.5M | 23% |
| United States | $621K | 5.6% |
| France | $543K | 4.9% |
| Italy | $482K | 4.4% |
| Spain | $419K | 3.8% |
| Bulgaria | $170K | 1.5% |
| Vietnam | $162K | 1.5% |
| Switzerland | $112K | 1% |
| Taiwan | $66K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.29 per kg, 55% above the world average of $8.56. 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.
Electric lighter exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported electric lighter worth $2.0 million (42 tonnes). Most of it went to Germany (14%), France (14%), Ireland (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 38%. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+202% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $296K | 14% |
| France | $287K | 14% |
| Ireland | $206K | 10% |
| Singapore | $205K | 10% |
| Netherlands | $128K | 6.3% |
| United States | $75K | 3.7% |
| Israel | $73K | 3.6% |
| Australia | $61K | 3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $60K | 2.9% |
| China | $59K | 2.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom electric lighter imports (HS 9613.80): 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 9613.80: Lighters: whether or not mechanical or electrical, n.e.c. in heading no. 9613.
Common questions
What is the value of electric lighter imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported electric lighter worth $11.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 830 tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 209 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric lighter to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($5.6 million), followed by Germany (23%) and the United States (6%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 782% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric lighter per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.29 per kg in 2024, 55% above the world average of $8.56 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of electric lighter to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.6 million in 2017 to $11.0 million in 2024, a fall of 5%. The peak was 2022 at $13.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export electric lighter?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, France and Ireland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $9.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric lighter?
The HS code for electric lighter is subheading 9613.80. It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9613 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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