United Kingdom: Sealed Beam Market 2025

Sealed Beam Market Size in the UK

In 2022, the UK sealed beam market increased by 9.1% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after seven years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, showed a deep contraction. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Sealed Beam Production in the UK

In value terms, sealed beam production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -1.2% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 24%. Sealed beam production peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Sealed Beam Exports

Exports from the UK

In 2022, exports of sealed beam lamp units from the UK fell notably to X units, shrinking by -21% on 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 74% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sealed beam exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 119%. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Ireland (X units), the Netherlands (X units) and France (X units) were the main destinations of sealed beam exports from the UK, together accounting for 47% of total exports. Germany, Italy, China, Romania, Australia, the United States, Turkey, Portugal, Canada and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 37%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of +17.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for sealed beam lamp units exports from the UK, comprising 17% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 7.1% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 6.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States amounted to +2.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+8.3% per year) and Italy (+22.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sealed beam export price amounted to $X per unit, increasing by 60% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, sealed beam export price increased by +70.4% against 2020 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Ireland ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+27.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sealed Beam Imports

Imports into the UK

In 2022, overseas purchases of sealed beam lamp units increased by 47% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, recorded a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 55%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sealed beam imports shrank remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 87%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest sealed beam supplier to the UK, accounting for a 87% share of total imports. It was followed by Ireland (X units), with a 2.8% share of total imports. Italy (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at +1.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ireland (+9.8% per year) and Italy (+20.3% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sealed beam lamp units to the UK, comprising 34% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Ireland, with a 5.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to +2.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+28.8% per year) and Ireland (+15.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average sealed beam import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, reducing by -51.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+18.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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