🇺🇸 United States imports of lighters: 2024 trade data
In 2024, the United States imported lighters worth $252.6 million (25.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 216 countries. That is 5% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $380.0 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of lighters by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $252.6M | 25.7K t |
| 2023 | $265.8M | 18.6K t |
| 2022 | $380.0M | 31.0K t |
| 2021 | $356.4M | 43.5K t |
| 2020 | $266.2M | 24.9K t |
| 2019 | $280.8M | 17.9K t |
| 2018 | $275.6M | 16.9K t |
| 2017 | $287.1M | 20.2K t |
Where the United States imports lighters from
Most of the value came from China (49%), France (31%), Spain (10%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $123.0M | 49% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $79.0M | 31% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $24.7M | 9.8% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $8.5M | 3.4% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $3.1M | 1.2% |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | $2.2M | 0.9% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $1.8M | 0.7% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $1.4M | 0.6% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $1.4M | 0.6% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $1.0M | 0.4% |
Types of lighters under HS 9613
| 9613.10 | Lighters: pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, non-refillable | 36% |
| 9613.80 | Lighters: whether or not mechanical or electrical, n.e.c. in heading no. 9613 | 35% |
| 9613.20 | Lighters: pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, refillable | 20% |
| 9613.90 | Lighters: parts for cigarette lighters and other lighters, whether or not mechanical or electrical, other than flints and wicks | 8.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9613.
Average import price of lighters
The average declared value was about $9.84 per kg, 23% above the world average of $8.00. 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.
The United States also exports lighters
Exports of lighters by the United States reached $135.0 million in 2024 (5.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 138 countries. The largest buyer markets were China (33%), Canada (16%), Mexico (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Macao grew fastest (+84% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $44.7M | 33% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $21.7M | 16% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $21.1M | 16% |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | $9.0M | 6.7% |
| 🇲🇴 Macao | $8.0M | 6% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $4.2M | 3.1% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $3.7M | 2.8% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $3.1M | 2.3% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $1.5M | 1.1% |
| Taiwan | $1.3M | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 9613: Cigarette lighters and other lighters, whether or not mechanical or electrical and parts thereof other than flints and wicks.
Lighters trade in the United States: questions
What is the value of lighters imported by the United States?
The United States imported lighters worth $252.6 million in 2024 (25.7 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United States import lighters from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (49%), France (31%), Spain (10%).
What is the average import price of lighters in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $9.84 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $8.00 per kg.
Does the United States export lighters?
Yes. The United States exported lighters worth $135.0 million in 2024, mainly to China, Canada, Mexico.
What is the HS code for lighters?
Lighters falls under HS heading 9613 (Cigarette lighters and other lighters, whether or not mechanical or electrical and parts thereof other than flints and w). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading lighters with the United States?
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