Lamp holders imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported lamp holders worth $15.3 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 209 countries for imports of this product. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $45.8 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 | $15.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $14.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $15.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $18.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $16.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $12.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $45.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $21.1M | 1.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports lamp holders from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest (+70% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.9M | 65% |
| United States | $1.6M | 11% |
| Italy | $812K | 5.3% |
| Germany | $588K | 3.8% |
| Vietnam | $585K | 3.8% |
| Taiwan | $551K | 3.6% |
| France | $351K | 2.3% |
| Japan | $194K | 1.3% |
| Poland | $116K | 0.8% |
| Hungary | $95K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.08 per kg, 49% above the world average of $8.11. 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 holders exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $7.1 million of lamp holders in 2024 (195 tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 125 countries. The largest buyer markets were United States (18%), United Arab Emirates (17%), Netherlands (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+716% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.3M | 18% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.2M | 17% |
| Netherlands | $686K | 9.6% |
| Ireland | $473K | 6.7% |
| Ghana | $380K | 5.3% |
| Germany | $284K | 4% |
| India | $255K | 3.6% |
| France | $241K | 3.4% |
| Nigeria | $180K | 2.5% |
| Qatar | $167K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom lamp holders imports (HS 8536.61): 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 8536.61: Electrical apparatus: lamp-holders, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of lamp holders imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported lamp holders worth $15.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 209 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply lamp holders to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($9.9 million), followed by the United States (11%) and Italy (5%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 70% on the year.
What is the average import price of lamp holders per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.08 per kg in 2024, 49% above the world average of $8.11 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of lamp holders to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.1 million in 2017 to $15.3 million in 2024, a fall of 27%. The peak was 2018 at $45.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export lamp holders?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $7.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, the United Arab Emirates and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $8.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for lamp holders?
The HS code for lamp holders is subheading 8536.61. 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 8536 page.
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