LED lamps imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported led lamps worth $2.5 million (465 tonnes). That is 115% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average.
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 | $2.5M | 465 t |
| 2023 | $1.2M | 280 t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 583 t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 589 t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 371 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 252 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 113 t |
| 2017 | $812K | 73 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports led lamps from
China alone supplied 73% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+311% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 73% |
| South Africa | $410K | 16% |
| Singapore | $117K | 4.7% |
| India | $51K | 2% |
| Mozambique | $48K | 1.9% |
| Italy | $12K | 0.5% |
| United States | $12K | 0.5% |
| Hong Kong | $9K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $8K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.36 per kg, 67% below the world average of $16.39, 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 Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe led lamps imports (HS 8539.50): 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 8539.50: Lamps: light-emitting diode (LED) lamps.
Common questions
What is the value of led lamps imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported led lamps worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 465 tonnes. That ranks it 123rd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 115% on 2023.
Which countries supply led lamps to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by South Africa (16%) and Singapore (5%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 311% on the year.
What is the average import price of led lamps per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.36 per kg in 2024, 67% below the world average of $16.39 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of led lamps to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $812 thousand in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 207%. The peak was 2022 at $2.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for led lamps?
The HS code for led lamps is subheading 8539.50. 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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