Incandescent lamps imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported incandescent lamps worth $8.5 million (583 tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 212 countries. That is 42% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $13.6 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 | $8.5M | 583 t |
| 2023 | $6.0M | 257 t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 266 t |
| 2021 | $13.3M | 649 t |
| 2020 | $11.7M | 568 t |
| 2019 | $8.6M | 844 t |
| 2018 | $13.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $13.4M | 1.6K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports incandescent lamps from
China alone supplied 85% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+63% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.2M | 85% |
| Romania | $254K | 3% |
| United States | $175K | 2.1% |
| France | $146K | 1.7% |
| Italy | $106K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $106K | 1.2% |
| Mexico | $100K | 1.2% |
| Taiwan | $66K | 0.8% |
| India | $48K | 0.6% |
| Canada | $43K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.61 per kg, 48% above the world average of $9.84. 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.
Incandescent lamps exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of incandescent lamps by the United Kingdom reached $1.3 million in 2024 (27 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (15%), Kuwait (11%), Netherlands (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 35%. Among the main buyer markets, Vietnam grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $200K | 15% |
| Kuwait | $141K | 11% |
| Netherlands | $119K | 8.9% |
| Vietnam | $71K | 5.3% |
| Germany | $70K | 5.3% |
| Iran | $64K | 4.8% |
| Ireland | $61K | 4.6% |
| India | $61K | 4.6% |
| China | $54K | 4% |
| Italy | $49K | 3.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom incandescent lamps imports (HS 8539.22): 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 8539.22: Lamps: filament, (excluding ultra-violet or infra-red), of a power not exceeding 200W and for a voltage exceeding 100 volts, other than tungsten halogen.
Common questions
What is the value of incandescent lamps imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported incandescent lamps worth $8.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 583 tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 212 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply incandescent lamps to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($7.2 million), followed by Romania (3%) and the United States (2%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 267% on the year.
What is the average import price of incandescent lamps per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.61 per kg in 2024, 48% above the world average of $9.84 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of incandescent lamps to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.4 million in 2017 to $8.5 million in 2024, a fall of 37%. The peak was 2018 at $13.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export incandescent lamps?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $7.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for incandescent lamps?
The HS code for incandescent lamps is subheading 8539.22. 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?
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