Incandescent lamps imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of incandescent lamps by the United States reached $99.0 million in 2024 (5.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 212 countries for imports of this product. That is 107% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $165.9 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 | $99.0M | 5.4K t |
| 2023 | $47.8M | 4.0K t |
| 2022 | $111.1M | 7.0K t |
| 2021 | $123.4M | 8.9K t |
| 2020 | $121.1M | 11.3K t |
| 2019 | $115.3M | 9.7K t |
| 2018 | $138.3M | 12.8K t |
| 2017 | $165.9M | 10.3K t |
Where the United States imports incandescent lamps from
China alone supplied 95% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+124% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $94.1M | 95% |
| Honduras | $1.1M | 1.1% |
| Cambodia | $584K | 0.6% |
| Philippines | $543K | 0.6% |
| Canada | $429K | 0.4% |
| Japan | $390K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $208K | 0.2% |
| South Korea | $197K | 0.2% |
| Mexico | $191K | 0.2% |
| France | $170K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.45 per kg, 88% above the world average of $9.84. 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.
Incandescent lamps exports from the United States
The United States exported $5.7 million of incandescent lamps in 2024 (253 tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 121 countries. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (24%), Canada (21%), Dominican Republic (5%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Brunei grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $1.4M | 24% |
| Canada | $1.2M | 21% |
| Dominican Republic | $273K | 4.8% |
| Costa Rica | $250K | 4.4% |
| Indonesia | $223K | 3.9% |
| Brunei | $188K | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $175K | 3.1% |
| Colombia | $149K | 2.6% |
| Germany | $137K | 2.4% |
| Guatemala | $127K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States incandescent lamps imports (HS 8539.22): 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 8539.22: Lamps: filament, (excluding ultra-violet or infra-red), of a power not exceeding 200W and for a voltage exceeding 100 volts, other than tungsten halogen.
Common questions
What is the value of incandescent lamps imported by the United States?
The United States imported incandescent lamps worth $99.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 212 countries worldwide, with 32% of world imports. The value was up 107% on 2023.
Which countries supply incandescent lamps to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($94.1 million), followed by Honduras (1%) and Cambodia (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 124% on the year.
What is the average import price of incandescent lamps per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.45 per kg in 2024, 88% above the world average of $9.84 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of incandescent lamps to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $165.9 million in 2017 to $99.0 million in 2024, a fall of 40%. The peak was 2017 at $165.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $115.2 million a year.
Does the United States also export incandescent lamps?
Yes. The United States exported $5.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and the Dominican Republic. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $93.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for incandescent lamps?
The HS code for incandescent lamps is subheading 8539.22. 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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