France - Electric Lamps - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingFrance Sees 6% Drop in Electric Lamp Imports, Falling to $540 Million in 2023
France Electric Lamp Imports
In 2023, overseas purchases of electric lamps decreased by -16.2% to 409M units, falling for the second year in a row after five years of growth. In general, imports showed a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 14% against the previous year. Imports peaked at 989M units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, electric lamp imports contracted to $540M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Overall, imports continue to indicate a perceptible setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 39%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $884M in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Electric Lamp in France (million USD) | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| China | 259 | 216 | 156 | 117 | 299 | 372 | 402 | 268 | 287 | 271 | 250 |
| Germany | 253 | 214 | 156 | 131 | 127 | 111 | 122 | 121 | 102 | 84.3 | 82.1 |
| Poland | 80.9 | 95.3 | 71.0 | 54.3 | 76.9 | 76.7 | 24.2 | 58.2 | 67.1 | 43.9 | 53.7 |
| Czech Republic | 0.9 | 1.3 | 21.1 | 31.4 | 38.2 | 43.0 | 36.3 | 31.0 | 40.8 | 47.2 | 52.0 |
| Netherlands | 30.8 | 24.2 | 18.9 | 14.6 | 18.6 | 21.8 | 17.2 | 22.8 | 34.1 | 25.9 | 26.2 |
| Belgium | 103 | 97.5 | 58.4 | 45.5 | 39.7 | 29.9 | 26.0 | 34.7 | 31.3 | 21.5 | 18.0 |
| Italy | 29.1 | 27.2 | 24.1 | 20.9 | 14.3 | 17.9 | 34.5 | 25.3 | 11.5 | 7.9 | 8.8 |
| United Kingdom | 11.0 | 8.2 | 19.3 | 28.5 | 34.5 | 38.1 | 34.9 | 28.4 | 9.1 | 5.6 | 7.4 |
| Others | 116 | 110 | 88.2 | 96.3 | 102 | 81.8 | 78.1 | 62.0 | 74.3 | 64.8 | 41.1 |
| Total | 884 | 793 | 613 | 540 | 750 | 792 | 776 | 651 | 657 | 572 | 540 |
Imports by Country
In 2023, China (218M units) constituted the largest supplier of electric lamp to France, with a 53% share of total imports. Moreover, electric lamp imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (85M units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Poland (45M units), with an 11% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled -3.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-13.6% per year) and Poland (-8.1% per year).
In value terms, China ($250M) constituted the largest supplier of electric lamps to France, comprising 46% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($82M), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a 9.9% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-10.7% per year) and Poland (-4.0% per year).
Imports by Type
In 2023, LED lamps (211M units) constituted the largest type of electric lamps supplied to France, accounting for a 52% share of total imports. Moreover, LED lamps exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, electric filament lamps (79M units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by tungsten halogen lamps (66M units), with a 16% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of the volume of LED lamps imports stood at +15.2%. With regard to the other supplied products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: electric filament lamps (-13.0% per year) and tungsten halogen lamps (-17.6% per year).
In value terms, LED lamps ($297M) constituted the largest type of electric lamps supplied to France, comprising 55% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by tungsten halogen lamps ($97M), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by fluorescent discharge lamps, with a 13% share.
Import Prices by Country
In 2023, the electric lamp price stood at $1.3 per unit (CIF, France), growing by 13% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated moderate growth from 2013 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, electric lamp import price increased by +14.6% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 39%. The import price peaked at $1.8 per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($5.1 per unit), while the price for Germany ($970 per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+30.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the electric lamp market in France. 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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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
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Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
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- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
