China is one of the world's leading producers of light bulbs and tubes, exporting 8.6 billion units in 2004, up 36% from the year before.Low price is the main factor driving this growth.
In the face of intense competition, manufacturers are being forced to minimize increases despite soaring raw-material costs.The result? Unparalleled sourcing opportunities at extremely low prices.
But where do you start...and which suppliers are best positioned to meet your demands?With in-depth supplier profiles, industry analysis, detailed specifications for top-selling export products and much more, this report gives you the answers.
Deep profiles of 15 major light bulb and tube manufacturers, including details on production capabilities, export capacities and future plans.
Based on personal factory visits and interviews with senior managers, this information is available nowhere else.
Short profile tables of an additional 43 suppliers with key facts such as machinery used, export ratios and main export markets A product gallery of 114 best-selling export light bulbs and tubes from mainland China and Taiwan, with detailed product specifications and full-color pictures The results of Global Sources' latest supplier survey, forecasting price, product, production and R&D trends for the next 12 months This report covers: fluorescent lamps, compact fluorescent lamps, incandescent bulbs and halogen bulbs Discover the impact that the Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive has on exports to the EU Obtain insights into producers' raw-material sourcing strategies and see how these impact the quality and pricing you're offered Benefit from price guides targeting the main bulb types available and use them as benchmarks when you get in touch with manufacturers Get quick-to-use summary listings covering all featured suppliers, with easy-to-compare statistics, as well as verified contact details