LED lamps imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of led lamps by the United Kingdom reached $157.7 million in 2024 (8.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 222 countries. Value rose 16% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $221.3 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 | $157.7M | 8.3K t |
| 2023 | $136.3M | 4.3K t |
| 2022 | $137.1M | 6.5K t |
| 2021 | $221.3M | 11.4K t |
| 2020 | $170.5M | 7.8K t |
| 2019 | $166.0M | 6.8K t |
| 2018 | $135.3M | 5.4K t |
| 2017 | $98.7M | 3.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports led lamps from
China alone supplied 78% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+607% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $123.2M | 78% |
| Germany | $11.8M | 7.5% |
| Hungary | $4.4M | 2.8% |
| United States | $4.0M | 2.5% |
| France | $3.3M | 2.1% |
| Poland | $2.6M | 1.7% |
| Hong Kong | $2.1M | 1.3% |
| Taiwan | $1.3M | 0.8% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 0.8% |
| Ireland | $631K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.95 per kg, close to the world average of $16.39.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
LED lamps exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported led lamps worth $30.1 million (544 tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 163 countries. The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (14%), United States (10%), France (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 35%. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+577% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $4.3M | 14% |
| United States | $3.1M | 10% |
| France | $3.0M | 10% |
| Germany | $2.4M | 8.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.2M | 7.2% |
| Ireland | $2.1M | 7% |
| Poland | $1.9M | 6.4% |
| Spain | $1.4M | 4.6% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 4.1% |
| Australia | $772K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom led lamps imports (HS 8539.50): 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 8539.50: Lamps: light-emitting diode (LED) lamps.
Common questions
What is the value of led lamps imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported led lamps worth $157.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 222 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply led lamps to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($123.2 million), followed by Germany (7%) and Hungary (3%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 58 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 607% on the year.
What is the average import price of led lamps per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.95 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $16.39 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of led lamps to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $98.7 million in 2017 to $157.7 million in 2024, an increase of 60%. The peak was 2021 at $221.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $152.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export led lamps?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $30.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, the United States and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $127.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for led lamps?
The HS code for led lamps is subheading 8539.50. 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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