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China - Electric Lamps - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Dec 2, 2024

China's Export of Electric Lamp Drops to $6.2 Billion in 2023

China Electric Lamp Exports

In 2023, overseas shipments of electric lamps decreased by -17.6% to 16B units, falling for the second consecutive year after five years of growth. In general, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 185% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at 27B units in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, electric lamp exports shrank markedly to $6.2B (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 101%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $8.5B. From 2018 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.China Electric Lamp Exports By Country (Million USD)

COUNTRYExport Value of Electric Lamp in China (million USD)
20132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
United States1,0941,0188165971,9782,1081,8062,3672,2732,1381,469
Japan15615710985.2269305287290300322265
Brazil458345217223438311280252246222219
Mexico119156162119168201191186237241195
Russia16815292.762.8207228222227237181195
France14412081.459.2244237258216249207193
Poland12392.268.751.0223216219197240177184
Indonesia230185162138214201192166203185164
Germany144138114102245242190257255223161
United Kingdom159125133119255216179290284226133
Others3,8623,3153,0162,6584,2423,6553,8423,9323,8163,8623,064
Total6,6585,8034,9714,2138,4827,9227,6678,3808,3407,9856,240

Exports by Country

the United States (3.2B units) was the main destination for electric lamp exports from China, with a 20% share of total exports. Moreover, electric lamp exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Indonesia (1.3B units), twofold. Mexico (1B units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.5% share.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States amounted to +3.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Indonesia (-3.2% per year) and Mexico (+14.3% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($1.5B) remains the key foreign market for electric lamps exports from China, comprising 24% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Japan ($265M), with a 4.3% share of total exports. It was followed by Brazil, with a 3.5% share.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States amounted to +3.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Japan (+5.5% per year) and Brazil (-7.1% per year).

Exports by Type

Electric filament lamps (8.3B units), LED lamps (6.1B units) and tungsten halogen lamps (925M units) were the main products of electric lamp exports from China, together comprising 96% of total exports.

From 2013 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for electric filament lamps (with a CAGR of +0.5%), while shipments for the other products experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, LED lamps ($4.9B) remains the largest type of electric lamps exported from China, comprising 78% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by fluorescent discharge lamps ($469M), with a 7.5% share of total exports. It was followed by electric filament lamps, with a 6.1% share.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of the value of LED lamps exports totaled -1.4%. With regard to the other exported products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: fluorescent discharge lamps (-21.1% per year) and electric filament lamps (-4.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the electric lamp price stood at $395 per thousand units (FOB, China), falling by -5.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 186%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $1.3 per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($756 per thousand units), while the average price for exports to Indonesia ($124 per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the electric lamp market in China. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 27401100 - Sealed beam lamp units
  • Prodcom 27401250 - Tungsten halogen filament lamps for motorcycles and motor vehicles (excluding ultraviolet and infrared lamps)
  • Prodcom 27401293 - Tungsten halogen filament lamps, for a voltage > .100 V (excluding ultraviolet and infra-red lamps, for motorcycles and motor vehicles)
  • Prodcom 27401295 - Tungsten halogen filament lamps for a voltage . .100 V (excluding ultraviolet and infrared lamps, for motorcycles and motor vehicles)
  • Prodcom 27401300 - Filament lamps of a power . .200 W and for a voltage > .100 V including reflector lamps (excluding ultraviolet, infrared lamps, t ungsten halogen filament lamps and sealed beam lamp units)
  • Prodcom 27401460 - Filament lamps for motorcycles or other motor vehicles excluding sealed beam lamp units, tungsten halogen lamps
  • Prodcom 27401490 - Filament lamps n.e.c.
  • Prodcom 27401510 - Fluorescent hot cathode discharge lamps, with double ended cap (excluding ultraviolet lamps)
  • Prodcom 27401530 - Fluorescent hot cathode discharge lamps (excluding ultraviolet lamps, with double ended cap)
  • Prodcom 27401550 - Other discharge lamps (excluding ultraviolet lamps)
  • Prodcom 27401570 - Ultraviolet or infrared lamps, arc lamps
  • Prodcom 27403090 -

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Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in China
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

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  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
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  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

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    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

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