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U.S. - Electric Accumulators - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Nov 27, 2024

In 2023, Accumulator Imports in the United States Surge 26% to Reach $22.2 Billion

U.S. Accumulator Imports

In 2023, overseas purchases of electric accumulators decreased by -16.4% to 449M units, falling for the second year in a row after five years of growth. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 51% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 618M units. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, accumulator imports soared to $22.2B (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. In general, imports, however, showed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when imports increased by 54% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.U.S. Accumulator Imports By Country (Million USD)

COUNTRYImport Value of Accumulator in U.S. (million USD)
20132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
China1,2961,4761,5011,5951,6822,1832,2502,3794,6309,41913,386
South Korea3923633334809111,1761,1061,2741,8181,8412,051
Japan1,1209538267907957246769781,2811,3341,471
Mexico6657206657269301,0031,0211,0491,2331,3231,209
Hungary0.50.10.10.30.40.345.9206275387812
Poland6.77.17.96.710.914.540.196.1149488742
Vietnam85.210611099.6122191322354493723608
Germany71.994.591.4115292167255383395570564
Taiwan (Chinese)176153159168157194208200201235216
Others3533513744655975886667679651,3381,138
Total4,1674,2254,0674,4465,4996,2406,5917,68611,43817,65822,196

Imports by Country

In 2023, China (211M units) constituted the largest supplier of accumulator to the United States, with a 47% share of total imports. Moreover, accumulator imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Korea (73M units), threefold. Japan (64M units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 14% share.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled +3.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (+16.5% per year) and Japan (-11.7% per year).

In value terms, China ($13.4B) constituted the largest supplier of electric accumulators to the United States, comprising 60% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Korea ($2.1B), with a 9.2% share of total imports. It was followed by Japan, with a 6.6% share.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at +26.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (+18.0% per year) and Japan (+2.8% per year).

Imports by Type

In 2023, nickel-cadmium, nickel metal hydride, lithium-ion, lithium polymer and nickel-iron accumulators (375M units) constituted the largest type of electric accumulators supplied to the United States, with a 84% share of total imports. Moreover, nickel-cadmium, nickel metal hydride, lithium-ion, lithium polymer and nickel-iron accumulators exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, lead-acid accumulators for starting piston engines (46M units), eightfold.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of the volume of nickel-cadmium, nickel metal hydride, lithium-ion, lithium polymer and nickel-iron accumulators imports was relatively modest. With regard to the other supplied products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: lead-acid accumulators for starting piston engines (+8.6% per year) and lead-acid accumulators (excluding starter batteries) (-2.9% per year).

In value terms, nickel-cadmium, nickel metal hydride, lithium-ion, lithium polymer and nickel-iron accumulators ($19.1B) constituted the largest type of electric accumulators supplied to the United States, comprising 86% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by lead-acid accumulators for starting piston engines ($2B), with an 8.9% share of total imports.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the accumulator price stood at $49 per unit (CIF, US), rising by 50% against the previous year. In general, the import price posted a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 when the average import price increased by 78% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($63 per unit), while the price for Malaysia ($15 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+22.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the accumulator 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:

  • Prodcom 27202100 - Lead-acid accumulators for starting piston engines
  • Prodcom 27202210 -
  • Prodcom 27202250 -
  • Prodcom 27202300 - Nickel-cadmium, nickel metal hydride, lithium-ion, lithium polymer, nickel-iron and other electric accumulators

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

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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

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  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
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  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
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  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    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 Export

    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: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    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: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

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