Lamp ballasts imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported lamp ballasts worth $119.6 million (3.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 199 countries. That is 4% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $395.5 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 | $119.6M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $125.1M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $144.4M | 3.8K t |
| 2021 | $213.1M | 4.7K t |
| 2020 | $240.7M | 6.3K t |
| 2019 | $271.7M | 7.7K t |
| 2018 | $349.0M | 10.4K t |
| 2017 | $395.5M | 14.3K t |
Where the United States imports lamp ballasts from
Most of the value came from China (44%), Mexico (22%), Germany (7%). Among the main suppliers, Estonia grew fastest (+40% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $52.6M | 44% |
| Mexico | $26.0M | 22% |
| Germany | $8.1M | 6.8% |
| India | $8.1M | 6.8% |
| Netherlands | $3.3M | 2.8% |
| Estonia | $3.2M | 2.7% |
| Romania | $2.2M | 1.9% |
| Taiwan | $2.0M | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $2.0M | 1.6% |
| Canada | $1.8M | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $38.83 per kg, 72% 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 States
Exports of lamp ballasts by the United States reached $46.0 million in 2024 (874 tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 128 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Mexico (33%), Canada (13%), India (12%). Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+614% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $15.1M | 33% |
| Canada | $5.9M | 13% |
| India | $5.6M | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $3.5M | 7.7% |
| Germany | $1.9M | 4% |
| China | $1.3M | 2.9% |
| Japan | $1.2M | 2.7% |
| South Korea | $1.0M | 2.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $953K | 2.1% |
| France | $829K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States 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 States?
The United States imported lamp ballasts worth $119.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 199 countries worldwide, with 18% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply lamp ballasts to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($52.6 million), followed by Mexico (22%) and Germany (7%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 61 supplier countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 87% on the year.
What is the average import price of lamp ballasts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $38.83 per kg in 2024, 72% 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 States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $395.5 million in 2017 to $119.6 million in 2024, a fall of 70%. The peak was 2017 at $395.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $232.4 million a year.
Does the United States also export lamp ballasts?
Yes. The United States exported $46.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and India. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $73.6 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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