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U.S. Primary Battery Market. Analysis And Forecast to 2030
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Apr 13, 2022

U.S. Primary Battery Imports Surpass $1B, Increasing for Third Consecutive Year

IndexBox has just published a new report: 'U.S. Primary Battery Market. Analysis And Forecast to 2025'. Here is a summary of the report's key findings.

In 2021, the U.S. primary battery market increased by 4.6% to $1.4B, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption saw a mild curtailment. Primary battery consumption peaked at $1.5B in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain the momentum.

U.S. Primary Battery Production 

In value terms, primary battery production reduced to $2.2B in 2021 (IndexBox estimates). Overall, production showed a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 13% year-to-year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $3.9B in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production failed to regain the momentum. 

U.S. Primary Battery Imports 

Primary battery imports into the U.S. amounted to 4.9B units in 2021, picking up by 2% against 2020. In general, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2013 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.1% over the last eight years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 20% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, primary battery imports expanded notably to $1B in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% from 2013 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $1B in 2018; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (2.3B units) constituted the largest supplier of primary battery to the U.S., accounting for a 48% share of total imports. Moreover, primary battery imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Indonesia (777M units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Singapore (621M units), with a 13% share.

From 2013 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to +4.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Indonesia (+12.1% per year) and Singapore (+28.8% per year).

In value terms, China ($331M), Singapore ($183M) and Japan ($89M) appeared to be the largest primary battery suppliers to the U.S., together comprising 58% of total imports.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average primary battery import price amounted to $0.2 per unit, growing by 4.6% against the previous year. There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($0.4 per unit), while the price for Indonesia ($0.1 per unit) was amongst the lowest. From 2013 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

U.S. Primary Battery Exports 

For the eighth year in a row, the U.S. recorded decline in shipments abroad of primary batteries, which decreased by -12.5% to 609M units in 2021. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at 961M units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, exports failed to regain the momentum. 

In value terms, primary battery exports contracted modestly to $800M in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a mild decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. As a result, exports attained the peak of $940M. from 2020 to 2021, the growth exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Canada (240M units) was the main destination for primary battery exports from the U.S., with a 39% share of total supplies. Moreover, primary battery exports to Canada exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mexico (111M units), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Poland (64M units), with a 11% share.

In value terms, Canada ($150M), Mexico ($127M) and Singapore ($52M) were the largest markets for primary battery exported from the U.S. worldwide, with a combined 41% share of total supplies. Poland, Belgium, Chile, Venezuela and Panama lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 8.5%.

Poland recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average primary battery export price stood at $1.3 per unit in 2021, increasing by 12% against the previous year. Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Singapore ($2.8 per unit), while the average price for exports to Venezuela ($0.3 per unit) was amongst the lowest. From 2013 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Singapore, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the primary battery market in the U.S.. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • NAICS 335912 - Primary battery manufacturing

Country coverage:

  • United States

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in the U.S.
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
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  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

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