Fluorescent lamps imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of fluorescent lamps by the United Kingdom reached $11.0 million in 2024 (711 tonnes). It ranks 8th of 204 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 50% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $46.0 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 | $11.0M | 711 t |
| 2023 | $22.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $24.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $30.2M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $29.9M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $34.0M | 4.3K t |
| 2018 | $40.2M | 3.5K t |
| 2017 | $46.0M | 5.4K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports fluorescent lamps from
Most of the value came from China (46%), Ireland (13%), Poland (12%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.1M | 46% |
| Ireland | $1.4M | 13% |
| Poland | $1.3M | 12% |
| United States | $931K | 8.5% |
| France | $818K | 7.4% |
| Germany | $396K | 3.6% |
| Japan | $255K | 2.3% |
| Hungary | $208K | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $84K | 0.8% |
| Sweden | $79K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.49 per kg, 69% above the world average of $9.15. 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.
Fluorescent lamps exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of fluorescent lamps by the United Kingdom reached $5.0 million in 2024 (132 tonnes). It ranks 8th of 126 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Netherlands (16%), Ireland (14%), China (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 40%. Among the main buyer markets, Kazakhstan grew fastest (+170% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $820K | 16% |
| Ireland | $702K | 14% |
| China | $472K | 9.4% |
| Kazakhstan | $377K | 7.5% |
| Switzerland | $345K | 6.9% |
| France | $246K | 4.9% |
| Germany | $218K | 4.4% |
| Hong Kong | $191K | 3.8% |
| Poland | $157K | 3.1% |
| Australia | $127K | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom fluorescent lamps imports (HS 8539.31): 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 8539.31: Lamps: discharge, (excluding ultra-violet), fluorescent, hot cathode.
Common questions
What is the value of fluorescent lamps imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported fluorescent lamps worth $11.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 711 tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 204 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 50% on 2023.
Which countries supply fluorescent lamps to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($5.1 million), followed by Ireland (13%) and Poland (12%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 499% on the year.
What is the average import price of fluorescent lamps per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.49 per kg in 2024, 69% above the world average of $9.15 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of fluorescent lamps to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $46.0 million in 2017 to $11.0 million in 2024, a fall of 76%. The peak was 2017 at $46.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $29.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export fluorescent lamps?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $5.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Ireland and China. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $6.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for fluorescent lamps?
The HS code for fluorescent lamps is subheading 8539.31. 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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