Filament lamps (other) imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported filament lamps (other) worth $15.4 million (606 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 6% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $49.3 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 | $15.4M | 606 t |
| 2023 | $14.5M | 546 t |
| 2022 | $19.1M | 553 t |
| 2021 | $25.6M | 834 t |
| 2020 | $24.2M | 767 t |
| 2019 | $30.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $41.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $49.3M | 1.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports filament lamps (other) from
The largest suppliers were China (41%), Germany (15%), France (9%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+245% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.4M | 42% |
| Germany | $2.4M | 15% |
| France | $1.4M | 9.1% |
| United States | $1.0M | 6.6% |
| Turkey | $658K | 4.3% |
| Romania | $650K | 4.2% |
| Japan | $406K | 2.6% |
| Slovakia | $367K | 2.4% |
| Thailand | $322K | 2.1% |
| India | $293K | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $25.39 per kg, 21% above the world average of $20.90. 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.
Filament lamps (other) exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $5.4 million of filament lamps (other) in 2024 (114 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were United States (16%), Ireland (11%), Netherlands (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 37%. Among the main buyer markets, Australia grew fastest (+274% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $872K | 16% |
| Ireland | $576K | 11% |
| Netherlands | $522K | 9.7% |
| Romania | $357K | 6.7% |
| Germany | $334K | 6.2% |
| India | $198K | 3.7% |
| France | $178K | 3.3% |
| Australia | $169K | 3.2% |
| Canada | $141K | 2.6% |
| Italy | $132K | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom 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 Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported filament lamps (other) worth $15.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 606 tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 215 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply filament lamps (other) to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($6.4 million), followed by Germany (15%) and France (9%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 245% on the year.
What is the average import price of filament lamps (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $25.39 per kg in 2024, 21% above 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 Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $49.3 million in 2017 to $15.4 million in 2024, a fall of 69%. The peak was 2017 at $49.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.5 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export filament lamps (other)?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $5.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Ireland and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $10.0 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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