Core Insights - The overall export value of China's lighting products from January to April is approximately $16.3 billion, representing a year-on-year decline of about 7%, with a slight narrowing of 1 percentage point compared to the first quarter, accounting for 2.3% of the total mechanical and electrical product exports [1] Group 1: Export Market Overview - The United States remains the largest export market for China's lighting products, with exports valued at approximately $3.4 billion from January to April, down about 12% year-on-year, and this decline has expanded by 7 percentage points compared to the previous three months, making up 21% of China's total exports, a decrease of 1 percentage point from the same period last year [1] - The export value of lighting fixtures to the U.S. is around $2.5 billion, also down about 12% year-on-year, which constitutes 73% of the total exports to the U.S., remaining stable compared to the previous year [1] - The most significant decline is seen in electric light sources, with an export value of approximately $390 million, down about 16% year-on-year, accounting for 11% of the total exports to the U.S., a decrease of 1 percentage point from the previous year [1] Group 2: Product Category Performance - The total export value of lighting fixtures from January to April is approximately $12.2 billion, reflecting a year-on-year decline of about 8%, with a narrowing of 1.5 percentage points compared to the first quarter, representing 75% of the total lighting product exports, consistent with the previous year [2] - Exports of other electrical lighting fixtures and accessories have decreased, with a year-on-year decline of about 15%, accounting for 31% of lighting fixture exports [2] - Certain categories, such as Christmas lights and LED-based lighting fixtures, have shown growth, with export values increasing by 42%, 6%, and 6% respectively, alongside corresponding increases in export volumes [2] Group 3: Electric Light Source Export Trends - The export volume of electric light sources is approximately 8.9 billion units, showing a year-on-year increase of 9%, with ordinary lighting electric light sources accounting for about 5.3 billion units, up 39% year-on-year [3] - LED electric light sources, including LED bulbs, tubes, and modules, have an export volume of about 4.7 billion units, reflecting a year-on-year increase of approximately 41%, making up 90% of the total ordinary lighting electric light source exports, an increase of 2 percentage points from the previous year [3] - Despite the growth in export volume, the export value of electric light sources is under pressure, totaling approximately $1.8 billion, down about 11% year-on-year, accounting for 11% of the total lighting product exports, a decrease of 1 percentage point from the previous year [3]