Halogen lamps imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of halogen lamps by the United Kingdom reached $26.2 million in 2024 (725 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $102.6 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 | $26.2M | 725 t |
| 2023 | $26.0M | 692 t |
| 2022 | $27.5M | 717 t |
| 2021 | $64.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $64.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $77.3M | 3.1K t |
| 2018 | $102.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $94.9M | 2.7K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports halogen lamps from
Most of the value came from China (38%), Germany (31%), United States (6%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+946% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.1M | 38% |
| Germany | $8.0M | 31% |
| United States | $1.6M | 6.1% |
| Poland | $1.6M | 6% |
| Taiwan | $989K | 3.8% |
| France | $838K | 3.2% |
| South Korea | $753K | 2.9% |
| Japan | $743K | 2.8% |
| Netherlands | $550K | 2.1% |
| Mexico | $253K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $36.20 per kg, close to the world average of $35.46.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Halogen lamps exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $7.8 million of halogen lamps in 2024 (112 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Ireland (17%), United States (14%), France (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%. Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest (+281% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $1.3M | 17% |
| United States | $1.1M | 15% |
| France | $582K | 7.4% |
| Netherlands | $560K | 7.2% |
| Germany | $483K | 6.2% |
| Poland | $458K | 5.9% |
| Belgium | $382K | 4.9% |
| Japan | $346K | 4.4% |
| China | $249K | 3.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $226K | 2.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom halogen lamps imports (HS 8539.21): 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 8539.21: Lamps: filament, (excluding ultra-violet or infra-red), tungsten halogen.
Common questions
What is the value of halogen lamps imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported halogen lamps worth $26.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 725 tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 214 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply halogen lamps to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($10.1 million), followed by Germany (31%) and the United States (6%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 52 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 946% on the year.
What is the average import price of halogen lamps per kg?
The average declared import value was about $36.20 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $35.46 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of halogen lamps to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $94.9 million in 2017 to $26.2 million in 2024, a fall of 72%. The peak was 2018 at $102.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $60.5 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export halogen lamps?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $7.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, the United States and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $18.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for halogen lamps?
The HS code for halogen lamps is subheading 8539.21. 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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