Lamp ballasts imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported lamp ballasts worth $28.6 million (1,000 tonnes). It ranks 5th of 199 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 14% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $47.4 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 | $28.6M | 1,000 t |
| 2023 | $33.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $27.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $39.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $42.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $46.1M | 3.7K t |
| 2018 | $45.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $47.4M | 2.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports lamp ballasts from
The largest suppliers were China (33%), United States (12%), France (11%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+191% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.3M | 33% |
| United States | $3.5M | 12% |
| France | $3.2M | 11% |
| Germany | $3.2M | 11% |
| Poland | $1.4M | 5% |
| Romania | $1.4M | 4.9% |
| Spain | $1.0M | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $984K | 3.4% |
| Italy | $879K | 3.1% |
| Austria | $617K | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $28.58 per kg, 26% above the world average of $22.64. 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 ballasts exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported lamp ballasts worth $14.3 million (143 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The largest buyer markets were United States (14%), France (11%), Germany (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 34%. Among the main buyer markets, Singapore grew fastest (+133% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.0M | 14% |
| France | $1.6M | 11% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 8.7% |
| India | $1.2M | 8.4% |
| Malaysia | $865K | 6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $631K | 4.4% |
| Netherlands | $458K | 3.2% |
| Singapore | $429K | 3% |
| Norway | $408K | 2.9% |
| Italy | $320K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom lamp ballasts imports (HS 8504.10): 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 8504.10: Discharge lamps or tubes: ballasts therefor.
Common questions
What is the value of lamp ballasts imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported lamp ballasts worth $28.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1,000 tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 199 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply lamp ballasts to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($9.3 million), followed by the United States (12%) and France (11%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 52 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 191% on the year.
What is the average import price of lamp ballasts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $28.58 per kg in 2024, 26% above the world average of $22.64 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 ballasts to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $47.4 million in 2017 to $28.6 million in 2024, a fall of 40%. The peak was 2017 at $47.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $38.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export lamp ballasts?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $14.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, France and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $14.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for lamp ballasts?
The HS code for lamp ballasts is subheading 8504.10. 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 8504 page.
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