Ranking List | China’s Top 10 Export Markets for LED Lights in 2018
In 2018, China’s total value of import-export is 4.62 trillion dollars, which has achieved a new high with a growth of 12.6%, according to China Import and Export Reports.
Among them, the export amount is up to 2.48 trillion dollars, increased 9.8%, have achieved a new high since 2011.
With the import and export data, it can help us get the hang of market trends and product requirements, and also gives you actionable insights and faster reaction for your business.
If you are seeking information about what your competitors are importing, which suppliers they are working with, which market has the potential for your products, and what products are with the biggest requirements, then this article is quite helpful for you.
So without further ado, let’s take a look at following ranking list of China’s top 10 export markets for led lights.
1. United States
The United States is the largest export market for China. In 2018, the value of LED products exported to the U.S. is up to 4.065 billion dollars, account for 27.22% of China’s LED export market.
With no doubt, the U.S. remains rank first with the total export volume of 4.065 billion dollars, registering a year-on-year increase of 8.31%.
In addition to 27.71% of uncharted products, the top 5 LED products exported to the U.S. are mainly:
- LED bulbs (up to 1.52 billion dollars),
- LED Tubes,
- Decorative Lamps,
- Flood Lights,
- Light Strips.
Following is the visualized graph for your clear view:

Top 10 LED products exported to the United States in 2018
The leading 3 lighting manufacturers that export to the U.S.:
- LEEDARSON Lighting,
- Zhejiang Hengdian State Import and Export Co.,
- Xiamen Yankon Energetic Lighting Co., Ltd.
2. Germany
The 2nd largest export market to China is Germany with an export volume of 777 million dollars, with year-on-year growth of 11.65%.
In addition to 23.6% of unindicated products, the top 5 lighting products exported to Germany are
- LED bulbs,
- Light Strips,
- Decorative Lamps,
- Ceiling Lights,
- Led Tubes.
The leading 3 lighting manufacturers that export to Germany:
- LEEDARSON Group,
- SELF Electronics co., Ltd,
- Guangdong LAC Smart Lighting Co., Ltd
3. United Kingdom
The United Kingdom is ranking 3rd with an export volume of 533 million dollars, with a year-on-year decrease of 6.89%.
In addition to 21.06% of unindicated products, the top 5 lighting products exported to the United Kingdom are:
- LED Bulbs,
- Flood Lights,
- Ceiling Lights,
- Decorative Lamps,
- Panel Lights.
Top 3 lighting manufacturers that export to the United Kingdom:
- LEEDARSON Group,
- Zhejiang Klite Lighting Holdings CO., LTD,
- Shengdi Photoelectric Technology Co., Ltd.
4. Japan
Japan stands on the 4th number with a total exported volume of 528 million dollars, with year-on-year growth of 1.61%.
In addition to 18.25% of unindicated products, the top 5 lighting products exported to Japan are:
- LED tubes,
- LED bulbs,
- Ceiling lights,
- Flood lights,
- Decorative Lamps.
Top 3 lighting suppliers that export to Japan:
- Dalian Ailisi Life Utensils Limited Company
- Kunshan Endo Lighting Co., Ltd.
- LEEDARSON Group,
5. France
France ranks 5th with an export volume of 520 million dollars, with year-on-year growth of 14.51%.
In addition to 17.68% of unindicated products, the top 5 lighting products exported to France are:
- LED bulbs,
- Flood lights,
- Panel lights,
- Tube lights,
- Decorative Lamps.
Top 3 lighting suppliers that export to France::
- Zhejiang Klite Lighting Holdings CO., LTD,
- Zopoise Technology (Zhuzhou) CO., LTD,
- LEEDARSON Group,
6. Vietnam
Vietnam is with the most significant growth in export amount. In 2018, Vietnam ranks 6th with an exported volume of 436 million dollars, with year-on-year growth of 50.86%.
In addition to 21.55% of unindicated products, the top 5 lighting products exported to Vietnam are:
- LED bulbs,
- Flood lights,
- Panel lights,
- Tube lights,
- Decorative lamps.
Top 3 lighting factories exported to Vietnam:
- Zhuoying Supply chain Bonded Warehouse
- Guangxi Beilida Trade Co., Ltd.
- Guangxi Jiayu Trade Co., Ltd.
See the graph below what other countries have declined in an exported amount:

Comparison of Top 10 Export Volume in 2017 and 2018. The United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, and Brazil has a decline in export amount compared to 2017.
7. Netherlands
The next is the Netherlands with an export volume of 396 million dollars, with year-on-year growth of 8.66%, ranks 7th largest export market to China in 2018.
In addition to 20.53% unindicated products, the top 5 lighting products exported to the Netherlands are:
- LED bulbs,
- Flood lights,
- Panel lights,
- Tube lights,
- Decorative Lamps.
Top 3 lighting manufacturers export to the Netherlands:
- Opple Lighting,
- Zhejiang Electro Cirkel Limited Company,
- Xiamen Yankon Energetic Lighting Co., Ltd.
8. Australia
Australia stands on 8th with an export volume of 363 million dollars, with a year-on-year decrease of 0.77%.
In addition to 23.47% of unindicated products, the tope 5 lighting products exported to Australia are:
- Ceiling lamps,
- Flood lights,
- High bay lights,
- LED bulbs,
- LED down lights.
Top 3 lighting factories export to Australia:
- Shenzhen Eastfield Lighting Co., Ltd,
- Shenzhen Upshine Photoelectric technology co. Ltd,
- AXG Lighting Co., Ltd
9. Canada
Canada is ranking 9th with an export volume of 358 million dollars, with a year-on-year decrease of 8.64%.
In addition to 18.53% of unindicated products, the top 5 lighting products exported to Canada are:
- LED bulbs,
- Ceiling lamps,
- Tube lights,
- Decorative lamps,
- Light Strips.
Top 3 lighting manufacturers export to Canada:
- Zhejiang Hengdian State Import and Export Co.,
- Ruijin Der State Lighting Co., Ltd.
- Sonlite Lighting Co.,
10. Brazil
Brazil stands on the 10th number with an export volume of 333 million dollars, with a year-on-year decrease of 23.14%.
In addition to 18.53% of unindicated products, the top 5 lighting products that exported to Brazil are:
- LED bulbs,
- Tube lights,
- Panel lights,
- Flood lights,
- Light sources.
Top 3 lighting companies export to Brazil:
- Ningbo Klite Electric Manufacture Co., Ltd,
- Shaoxing Meka Electric Imp&exp Co., Ltd,
- Ruijin Der State Lighting Co., Ltd.
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