Light bulbs imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of light bulbs by Zimbabwe reached $4.8 million in 2024 (851 tonnes). That is 88% 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 | $4.8M | 851 t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 574 t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $5.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 761 t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 662 t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 939 t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 183 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports light bulbs from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+247% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.9M | 59% |
| South Africa | $1.3M | 27% |
| United Arab Emirates | $118K | 2.4% |
| Singapore | $118K | 2.4% |
| Serbia | $105K | 2.2% |
| India | $89K | 1.8% |
| Mozambique | $52K | 1.1% |
| Hong Kong | $39K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $25K | 0.5% |
| Denmark | $20K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 8539
| 8539.50 | LED lamps | 52% |
| 8539.39 | Discharge lamps (other) | 24% |
| 8539.10 | Sealed beam lamps | 6.2% |
| 8539.29 | Filament lamps (other) | 5.6% |
| 8539.49 | UV and IR lamps | 5.4% |
| 8539.21 | Halogen lamps | 3.2% |
| 8539.90 | Lamp parts | 2.5% |
| 8539.31 | Fluorescent lamps | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8539.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.69 per kg, 70% 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 Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported light bulbs worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 851 tonnes. That ranks it 124th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 88% on 2023.
Which countries supply light bulbs to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by South Africa (27%) and the United Arab Emirates (2%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 247% on the year.
What is the average import price of light bulbs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.69 per kg in 2024, 70% below the world average of $19.26 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of light bulbs to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024, an increase of 64%. The peak was 2021 at $5.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for light bulbs?
The HS code for light bulbs is heading 8539. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 8539.50 (51% of the value) and 8539.39 (24%).
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