Sealed beam lamps imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sealed beam lamps by the United Kingdom reached $15.1 million in 2024 (430 tonnes). It ranks 5th of 206 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 23% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $40.5 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 | $15.1M | 430 t |
| 2023 | $12.2M | 342 t |
| 2022 | $10.9M | 291 t |
| 2021 | $27.0M | 779 t |
| 2020 | $15.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $20.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $25.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $40.5M | 1.6K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports sealed beam lamps from
The largest suppliers were China (35%), United States (24%), Italy (13%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.2M | 35% |
| United States | $3.6M | 24% |
| Italy | $2.0M | 13% |
| France | $1.3M | 8.4% |
| Ireland | $631K | 4.2% |
| Germany | $580K | 3.9% |
| Spain | $429K | 2.9% |
| Canada | $227K | 1.5% |
| Czech Republic | $156K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $123K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $35.07 per kg, 201% above the world average of $11.64. 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.
Sealed beam lamps exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported sealed beam lamps worth $8.2 million (237 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The largest buyer markets were United States (27%), Ireland (10%), Netherlands (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.2M | 27% |
| Ireland | $822K | 10% |
| Netherlands | $547K | 6.7% |
| Italy | $483K | 5.9% |
| Germany | $421K | 5.1% |
| Belgium | $334K | 4.1% |
| China | $238K | 2.9% |
| France | $231K | 2.8% |
| Spain | $219K | 2.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $202K | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom sealed beam lamps imports (HS 8539.10): 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 8539.10: Lamps: sealed beam units.
Common questions
What is the value of sealed beam lamps imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported sealed beam lamps worth $15.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 430 tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 206 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply sealed beam lamps to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by the United States (24%) and Italy (13%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 37% on the year.
What is the average import price of sealed beam lamps per kg?
The average declared import value was about $35.07 per kg in 2024, 201% above the world average of $11.64 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sealed beam lamps to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $40.5 million in 2017 to $15.1 million in 2024, a fall of 63%. The peak was 2017 at $40.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export sealed beam lamps?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $8.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Ireland and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $6.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for sealed beam lamps?
The HS code for sealed beam lamps is subheading 8539.10. 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 8539 page.
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