HS Code:
The Lamps category, classified under HS Code 9405, encompasses a wide range of lighting fixtures and fittings, including chandeliers, table lamps, floor lamps, wall-mounted lamps, and other electric or non-electric lighting equipment, excluding those used for specific purposes like medical or automotive applications. This category is a significant part of the global home and commercial furnishing market, driven by demand in residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. The trade of lamps is influenced by design trends, energy efficiency standards, and technological advancements such as LED lighting.
Total Trade Volume
USD 27.5 billion
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
Average Rate
6.5%
Highest Rate
12% (imposed by certain developing countries on imported luxury lighting fixtures)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements such as EU single market or USMCA)
Shift to LED Lighting
Increased demand for energy-efficient lamps has boosted trade in LED products, reducing the market share of traditional incandescent and fluorescent lamps. This trend is driven by environmental regulations and consumer preference for sustainable products.
2020-2022
Smart Lighting Integration
Rising adoption of smart home technologies has spurred demand for lamps with IoT capabilities, leading to higher trade volumes for technologically advanced lighting solutions, particularly from innovation hubs like the US and Germany.
2021-2023
Sustainability and Eco-Design
Growing emphasis on recyclable materials and eco-friendly designs in lamp production is influencing trade patterns, with countries like the EU imposing stricter regulations that favor sustainable manufacturers.
2019-2022
The European Union expanded its ban on certain non-energy-efficient lighting products under the Ecodesign Directive, phasing out specific halogen and fluorescent lamps.
September 2023
This has led to a surge in imports of LED lamps into the EU, benefiting exporters from China and other Asian countries while challenging manufacturers of traditional lighting.
Ongoing trade disputes have resulted in additional tariffs on Chinese-made lamps entering the US market, prompting some US importers to diversify supply chains to countries like Vietnam and India.
Mid-2022
This has slightly reduced China's dominance in the US market while increasing costs for consumers and encouraging alternative sourcing.
The growth of online retail platforms has transformed the distribution of lamps, with direct-to-consumer models gaining traction and increasing cross-border trade through e-commerce giants like Amazon and Alibaba.
2021-2023
This shift has made it easier for smaller manufacturers to access global markets, intensifying competition and reducing prices for consumers.