Lamp and bulb assembly machines imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $2.3 million of lamp and bulb assembly machines in 2024 (12 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. Value rose 144% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% a year on average.
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 | $2.3M | 12 t |
| 2023 | $962K | 38 t |
| 2022 | $523K | 21 t |
| 2021 | $297K | 14 t |
| 2020 | $241K | 3 t |
| 2019 | $524K | 11 t |
| 2018 | $619K | 25 t |
| 2017 | $431K | 40 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports lamp and bulb assembly machines from
Hungary alone supplied 78% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hungary | $1.8M | 78% |
| United States | $222K | 9.5% |
| Japan | $148K | 6.3% |
| China | $46K | 2% |
| Hong Kong | $33K | 1.4% |
| Taiwan | $31K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $15K | 0.6% |
| Sweden | $6K | 0.3% |
| Ireland | $4K | 0.2% |
| Canada | $3K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $203.80 per kg, 535% above the world average of $32.09. 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.
Lamp and bulb assembly machines exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $1.5 million of lamp and bulb assembly machines in 2024 (24 tonnes). It ranks 9th of 56 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Brazil (19%), Vietnam (17%), Germany (17%). Among the main buyer markets, South Korea grew fastest (+583% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $294K | 19% |
| Vietnam | $262K | 17% |
| Germany | $260K | 17% |
| Argentina | $143K | 9.3% |
| Belgium | $128K | 8.3% |
| China | $107K | 7% |
| Mexico | $84K | 5.4% |
| United States | $40K | 2.6% |
| Hungary | $33K | 2.1% |
| South Korea | $32K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom lamp and bulb assembly machines imports (HS 8475.10): 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 8475.10: Machines: for assembling electric or electronic lamps, tubes, valves or flash-bulbs, in glass envelopes.
Common questions
What is the value of lamp and bulb assembly machines imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported lamp and bulb assembly machines worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12 tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 123 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 144% on 2023.
Which countries supply lamp and bulb assembly machines to the United Kingdom?
Hungary was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by the United States (9%) and Japan (6%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 242% on the year.
What is the average import price of lamp and bulb assembly machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $203.80 per kg in 2024, 535% above the world average of $32.09 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of lamp and bulb assembly machines to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $431 thousand in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 444%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $743 thousand a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export lamp and bulb assembly machines?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Brazil, Vietnam and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $802 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for lamp and bulb assembly machines?
The HS code for lamp and bulb assembly machines is subheading 8475.10. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8475 page.
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