UV and IR lamps imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of uv and ir lamps by the United States reached $177.7 million in 2024 (4.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 214 countries. That is 8% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $177.7M | 4.8K t |
| 2023 | $164.9M | 4.7K t |
| 2022 | $161.9M | 4.9K t |
| 2021 | $157.2M | 5.3K t |
| 2020 | $134.5M | 5.1K t |
| 2019 | $117.6M | 4.4K t |
| 2018 | $126.2M | 4.8K t |
| 2017 | $119.0M | 4.5K t |
Where the United States imports uv and ir lamps from
The largest suppliers were Germany (20%), Canada (17%), China (17%). Among the main suppliers, Hungary grew fastest (+78% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $35.5M | 20% |
| Canada | $30.4M | 17% |
| China | $29.5M | 17% |
| Hungary | $21.3M | 12% |
| Japan | $20.5M | 12% |
| France | $9.6M | 5.4% |
| Poland | $7.2M | 4.1% |
| United Kingdom | $7.1M | 4% |
| South Korea | $4.5M | 2.5% |
| Switzerland | $2.3M | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $36.83 per kg, close to the world average of $35.98.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
UV and IR lamps exports from the United States
The United States exported $126.3 million of uv and ir lamps in 2024 (869 tonnes). It ranks 4th of 137 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Canada (16%), China (15%), Japan (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+74% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $19.8M | 16% |
| China | $19.0M | 15% |
| Japan | $10.5M | 8.3% |
| Mexico | $8.5M | 6.7% |
| Germany | $8.2M | 6.5% |
| Netherlands | $7.5M | 5.9% |
| South Korea | $5.8M | 4.6% |
| Singapore | $5.2M | 4.2% |
| Taiwan | $5.1M | 4.1% |
| India | $4.4M | 3.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States uv and ir lamps imports (HS 8539.49): 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 8539.49: Lamps: ultra-violet or infra-red lamps, (excluding arc-lamps).
Common questions
What is the value of uv and ir lamps imported by the United States?
The United States imported uv and ir lamps worth $177.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 214 countries worldwide, with 16% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply uv and ir lamps to the United States?
Germany was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($35.5 million), followed by Canada (17%) and China (17%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 57 supplier countries in total. Hungary grew fastest among the top ten, up 78% on the year.
What is the average import price of uv and ir lamps per kg?
The average declared import value was about $36.83 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $35.98 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of uv and ir lamps to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $119.0 million in 2017 to $177.7 million in 2024, an increase of 49%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $144.9 million a year.
Does the United States also export uv and ir lamps?
Yes. The United States exported $126.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, China and Japan. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $51.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for uv and ir lamps?
The HS code for uv and ir lamps is subheading 8539.49. 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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