Lamp holders imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $49.8 million of lamp holders in 2024 (4.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 209 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 5% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $80.3 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 | $49.8M | 4.6K t |
| 2023 | $52.2M | 5.0K t |
| 2022 | $64.2M | 6.2K t |
| 2021 | $67.1M | 4.1K t |
| 2020 | $61.1M | 4.3K t |
| 2019 | $71.7M | 5.0K t |
| 2018 | $77.6M | 4.1K t |
| 2017 | $80.3M | 5.3K t |
Where the United States imports lamp holders from
The largest suppliers were China (38%), Mexico (27%), Japan (9%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+105% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $19.1M | 38% |
| Mexico | $13.5M | 27% |
| Japan | $4.4M | 8.9% |
| Italy | $2.0M | 4.1% |
| Germany | $2.0M | 4% |
| Honduras | $1.4M | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $1.3M | 2.6% |
| India | $1.3M | 2.5% |
| France | $1.2M | 2.4% |
| Hungary | $561K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.89 per kg, 34% 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 States
In 2024, the United States exported lamp holders worth $34.4 million (808 tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 125 countries for exports of this product. One buyer market dominates: Mexico accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+106% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $22.3M | 65% |
| United Kingdom | $1.6M | 4.8% |
| China | $1.3M | 3.9% |
| Sweden | $996K | 2.9% |
| Japan | $995K | 2.9% |
| Canada | $959K | 2.8% |
| Singapore | $646K | 1.9% |
| South Korea | $455K | 1.3% |
| Malaysia | $431K | 1.3% |
| India | $309K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States 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 States?
The United States imported lamp holders worth $49.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 209 countries worldwide, with 12% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply lamp holders to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($19.1 million), followed by Mexico (27%) and Japan (9%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 55 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 105% on the year.
What is the average import price of lamp holders per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.89 per kg in 2024, 34% above the world average of $8.11 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of lamp holders to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $80.3 million in 2017 to $49.8 million in 2024, a fall of 38%. The peak was 2017 at $80.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $65.5 million a year.
Does the United States also export lamp holders?
Yes. The United States exported $34.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, the United Kingdom and China. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $15.4 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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