Light bulbs imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $4.3 million of light bulbs in 2024 (978 tonnes). Value fell 10% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $6.6 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 | $4.3M | 978 t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 162 t |
| 2019 | $4.4M | 228 t |
| 2018 | $6.6M | 562 t |
| 2017 | $5.2M | 309 t |
Where Zambia imports light bulbs from
Most of the value came from South Africa (47%), China (37%), United Kingdom (2%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+100% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.0M | 47% |
| China | $1.6M | 37% |
| United Kingdom | $102K | 2.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $58K | 1.4% |
| Japan | $58K | 1.3% |
| Finland | $57K | 1.3% |
| Hong Kong | $55K | 1.3% |
| India | $49K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $48K | 1.1% |
| United States | $46K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 8539
| 8539.50 | LED lamps | 49% |
| 8539.29 | Filament lamps (other) | 12% |
| 8539.90 | Lamp parts | 11% |
| 8539.31 | Fluorescent lamps | 8.6% |
| 8539.21 | Halogen lamps | 7.7% |
| 8539.10 | Sealed beam lamps | 5.2% |
| 8539.49 | UV and IR lamps | 3% |
| 8539.39 | Discharge lamps (other) | 2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8539.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.38 per kg, 77% below the world average of $19.26, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia light bulbs imports (HS 8539): 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: Lamps; electric filament or discharge lamps, including sealed beam lamp units and ultra-violet or infra-red lamps, arc lamps, light-emitting diode (LED) light sources.
Common questions
What is the value of light bulbs imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported light bulbs worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 978 tonnes. That ranks it 128th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply light bulbs to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by China (37%) and the United Kingdom (2%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 151% on the year.
What is the average import price of light bulbs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.38 per kg in 2024, 77% below the world average of $19.26 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of light bulbs to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.2 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, a fall of 17%. The peak was 2018 at $6.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for light bulbs?
The HS code for light bulbs is heading 8539. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 8539.50 (49% of the value) and 8539.29 (12%).
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