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Portable electric lamps market in Italy

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for portable electric lamps in Italy showed significant fluctuations between 2020 and 2023. Starting at 1.7 million units in 2020, it rose to 2.2 million units in 2021 before dipping to 1.7 million units in 2022. The most pronounced increase occurred in 2023, with the market expanding to 2.7 million units.

The strong 57% market growth in 2023 coincided with a global wave of innovation in portable lighting, including the introduction of over 500 new models featuring smart lighting and wireless charging technology. The launch of products like solar-powered lanterns with fast USB-C charging, which sold over a million units worldwide, supported a broader shift toward efficient and multifunctional devices. LED technology, surpassing 70% market penetration, replaced incandescent bulbs and drove consumer demand for longer-lasting, energy-saving lamps.

By 2024, the market landscape was further shaped by upcoming EU regulatory measures, notably the Ecodesign 2024 rules setting higher minimum efficacy standards for lamps and a full ban on mercury-containing lamps from 2025, compelling producers to adapt their manufacturing. Significant investments from major players, such as Schneider Electric's expansion in smart building components, and a sustained consumer preference for lightweight, high-intensity LED lamps for outdoor and professional use continued to define the Italian portable lighting sector.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2020-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2020-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Italy
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2020-2023, unit
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2020-2023, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, unit
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K unit
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Italy in kind, 2018-2024, K unit
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Italy by countries, 2018-2024, K unit
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Italy in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Italy by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/unit
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Italy, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Italy by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K unit
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Italy in kind, 2018-2024, K unit
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Italy by countries, 2018-2024, K unit
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Italy in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Italy by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/unit
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Italy, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Italy by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K unit
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Italy in kind, 2018-2024, K unit
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Italy by countries, 2018-2024, K unit
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Italy in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Italy by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/unit
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Italy, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Italy by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K unit
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Italy in kind, 2018-2024, K unit
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Italy by countries, 2018-2024, K unit
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Italy in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Italy by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/unit
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Italy, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Italy by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K unit
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K unit
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production portable electric lamps in Italy

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Italy's production of portable electric lamps was valued at 416 K $ US, remaining stable compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 97.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 72.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Italy in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	(72.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, K unit

In 2020, Italy produced 6.5 K units of portable electric lamps, showing little change from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 98.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 77.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Italy in kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	(77.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports portable electric lamps from Italy

Exports in kind, K unit

After two years of decline, Italy's exports of portable electric lamps increased in 2020. Exports reached 543 K units, marking a slight rise of 3.0% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 11.6%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 4.0%. The lowest level was recorded in 2019 at 527 K units, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 10.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Italy in kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(10.2%)	(4.4%)	3.0%	(4.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, France, Belgium, and Spain were the main markets for Italy's exports of portable electric lamps in kind. France accounted for 31.9% of exports, Belgium for 11.5%, and Spain for 8.6%, together making up 52.0% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Italy in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Following two years of growth, Italy's exports of portable electric lamps in value terms declined in 2020. Exports totaled 23 569 K $ US, indicating a modest decrease of 7.2% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 3.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.2%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 25 400 K $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 2.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Italy in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.9%	2.1%	(7.2%)	(1.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

The country composition of Italy's exports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 was diverse. France contributed 32.0% of exports, Belgium 9.3%, and Germany 7.7%, together accounting for 48.9% of total flows. The remaining 51.1% was distributed among a wide range of other destinations.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Italy in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports portable electric lamps to Italy

Imports in kind, K unit

Italy's imports of portable electric lamps in kind declined for the third consecutive year in 2020. Imports amounted to 2 233 K units, representing a 13.2% decrease compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 17.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 6.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Italy in kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.4%)	(4.9%)	(13.2%)	(6.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China, Bulgaria, and Germany were the primary suppliers of portable electric lamps to Italy in kind. China accounted for 43.5% of imports, Bulgaria for 20.3%, and Germany for 10.3%, together forming 74.1% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Italy in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Italy's imports of portable electric lamps in value terms fell for the third year in a row in 2020. Import volume reached 38 577 K $ US, reflecting a 9.8% decrease versus the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 19.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Italy in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.5%)	(4.3%)	(9.8%)	(6.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, China, Germany, and Bulgaria remained the key sources for Italy's imports in value terms, together accounting for 65.3% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Italy in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io