HS Code:
Lamps having glass envelopes not over 6.35 mm in maximum diameter and suitable for use in cystoscopes and other surgical instruments fall under a specialized category of medical lighting equipment. These lamps are critical components in medical devices used for internal examinations and surgeries, such as cystoscopes, endoscopes, and other precision instruments. They are designed to provide high-intensity, focused illumination in compact spaces, ensuring accuracy during medical procedures. This category is niche but vital within the broader medical equipment and lighting industries, with demand driven by advancements in minimally invasive surgical techniques and healthcare infrastructure development globally.
Total Trade Volume
USD 45 million
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database & World Trade Organization (WTO)
Average Rate
5.2%
Highest Rate
12% (applied by certain developing countries to protect domestic industries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements such as EU-USMCA or within the EU)
Rising demand for minimally invasive surgeries
Increased need for specialized medical lamps as healthcare providers adopt endoscopic and cystoscopic procedures, driving market growth by approximately 6% annually.
2021-2023
Technological advancements in LED technology
Shift from traditional halogen to LED-based lamps for better energy efficiency and longer lifespan, influencing manufacturing and trade patterns.
2020-2022
Growth in healthcare infrastructure in emerging markets
Higher imports of medical equipment components, including specialized lamps, in countries like India and Brazil to support hospital expansions.
2019-2023
The EU implemented stricter regulations under the MDR framework, requiring manufacturers of medical lamps to comply with enhanced safety and performance standards.
May 2021
Increased compliance costs for exporters to the EU, potentially reducing trade volume temporarily but ensuring higher product quality.
Under the Phase One trade deal, tariffs on certain medical equipment components, including specialized lamps, were reduced, facilitating smoother trade between the two nations.
January 2020
Boosted exports from China to the US, contributing to a 10% rise in trade volume for this category.
COVID-19-related supply chain issues affected the production and distribution of medical lamps, with delays in glass and electronic component supplies.
2020-2022
Temporary trade volume reduction of 5-7%, with recovery observed in late 2022 as supply chains stabilized.