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World - Primary Cells And Primary Batteries - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
Report Update: May 1, 2025

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Battery market

Battery market: find the latest info featured by an Ai-driven BI platform. Datasets cover companies, consumption, market size, exports, production, imports, market prices, and trade. Here is a breakdown by country, including the U.S., Russia, Latin America, the U.K., China, EU, Africa, and the Middle East. Market trends and outlook to 2030 are also provided in the dashboards.

Battery - World's Largest Markets

RatingCountry
1Japan
2China
3India
4United States
5Russia

In value terms, Japan, China and India were the countries with the highest levels of market value in 2020, together comprising 32% of the global market.

In terms of the main consuming countries, Japan (+53.8% per year) saw the highest growth rate of market size, over the period under review, while battery market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Battery Prices

Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
USD per unit
China5.65.54.6-9.6%
Hong Kong SAR149.24.6-43.3%
France5.25.24.6-5.7%
United Kingdom5.25.55.52.8%
Malaysia8.25.55.8-16.2%
Thailand64.25.8-1.7%
Indonesia11126.7-23.4%
Netherlands8.67.78.3-1.3%
Singapore8.63.38.6-0.2%
United States302710-40.9%
Germany10101626.3%
Japan1920192.5%
Average8.27.17-7.6%

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Japan ($19 per unit), while China ($4.6 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
USD per unit
China252621-8.4%
Italy131312-3.6%
Hong Kong SAR181811-21.5%
Netherlands151411-14.0%
United Kingdom131310-12.1%
Japan131510-10.8%
Germany15159.5-20.7%
France12128.9-13.5%
South Korea15148.2-25.5%
United States12117.7-20.4%
Russia11116.1-23.7%
Philippines6.465.9-3.7%
Canada5.45.34-13.5%
Average11119.5-8.3%

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was China ($21 per unit), while Canada ($4 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy, while the other global leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Battery - Top Importers

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
billion USD
United States10.90.9-4.8%
Germany0.50.50.50.9%
Hong Kong SAR0.40.40.512.0%
China0.40.40.54.4%
United Kingdom0.20.20.318.4%

In value terms, the United States ($940M), Germany ($539M) and Hong Kong SAR ($529M) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2020, with a combined 26% share of global imports. China, the UK, the Netherlands, France, Japan, Canada, Italy, South Korea, Russia and the Philippines lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

Among the main importing countries, the Philippines (+92.0% per year) saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Battery - Top Exporters

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
billion USD
China2.32.51.7-15.4%
United States0.80.90.8-2.2%
Indonesia0.60.60.5-10.4%
Germany0.60.60.3-24.1%
Japan0.50.40.3-25.3%

In value terms, China ($1.7B) remains the largest battery supplier worldwide, comprising 30% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the United States ($759M), with a 14% share of global exports. It was followed by Indonesia, with a 8.3% share.

From 2018 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value in China stood at -15.4%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (-2.2% per year) and Indonesia (-10.4% per year).

Battery - Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for battery worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to decelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of for the period from 2020 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to by the end of 2030.

Battery - Top Companies

Spectrum Brands Legacy, Inc., Johnson Controls Autobatterie GmbH & Co. KGaA, SONY ENERGY DEVICES CORPORATION, FDK CORPORATION, VARTA Consumer Batteries GmbH & Co. KGaA, Johnson Controls VARTA Autobatterie GmbH, EXIDE TECHNOLOGIES SLU, Exide Technologies Operations GmbH & Co. KG, Exide Technologies GmbH, Accumulatorenwerke Hoppecke Carl Zoellner & Sohn GmbH, Nanchang Xuda Power Supply Co.,Ltd., Johnson Controls Sachsen-Batterien GmbH & Co. KG, Shanxi Lu'an Coal Chemical Co.,Ltd., GS YUASA BATTERY EUROPE LIMITED, Shenzhen Jiayi Energy Technology Co.,Ltd., ENERGIZER SINGAPORE PTE. LTD., Spectrum Brands, Inc., SPECTRUM BRANDS (UK) LIMITED, Zhejiang Hongxi Energy Co.,Ltd., Zhejiang Fortune Photovoltaic Co., Ltd.

Battery - Product Coverage

  • HS 850610 - Cells and batteries; primary, manganese dioxide
  • HS 850630 - Cells and batteries; primary, mercuric oxide
  • HS 850640 - Cells and batteries; primary, silver oxide
  • HS 850650 - Cells and batteries; primary, lithium
  • HS 850660 - Cells and batteries; primary, air-zinc
  • HS 850680 - Cells and batteries; primary, (other than manganese dioxide, mercuric oxide, silver oxide, lithium or air-zinc)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global market for primary cells and primary batteries. 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 27201100 - Primary cells and primary batteries
  • Prodcom 27201110 -
  • Prodcom 27201115 -
  • Prodcom 27201120 -
  • Prodcom 27201125 -
  • Prodcom 27201130 -
  • Prodcom 27201140 -
  • Prodcom 27201150 -
  • Prodcom 27201155 -
  • Prodcom 27201160 -
  • Prodcom 27201170 -
  • Prodcom 27201175 -
  • Prodcom 27201190 -

Country coverage:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

  • Global market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Global production, split by region and country
  • Global trade (exports and imports)
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Company coverage:

GP Batteries International, Duracell, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., LG Chem, Panasonic, BYD, Samsung, SK Innovation, Spectrum Brands Holdings, Concorde Battery Corporation, Northstar Battery Company, Quallion, Absl Power Solutions, Primus Power Corporation, Electrochem Solutions, Mophie, B S T Systems, Advanced Thermal Batteries, B & B Battery, Electric Fuel Battery Corporation, T.A.E. Trans Atlantic Electronics, Yuasa Battery, Twin Power Technology, Contour Energy Systems, Ep Management Corporation, Enersys Advanced Systems, Axion Power Battery Manufacturing, Optima Batteries, Shorai, Diversified Medical Corporation, Fiamm Energy, Horizon Batteries, Energizer Holdings

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • 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 THE 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 EditionPRO

  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. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. 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
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORT

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

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

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    • United States
    • China
    • Japan
    • Germany
    • United Kingdom
    • France
    • Brazil
    • Italy
    • Russian Federation
    • India
    • Canada
    • Australia
    • Republic of Korea
    • Spain
    • Mexico
    • Indonesia
    • Netherlands
    • Turkey
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Switzerland
    • Sweden
    • Nigeria
    • Poland
    • Belgium
    • Argentina
    • Norway
    • Austria
    • Thailand
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Colombia
    • Denmark
    • South Africa
    • Malaysia
    • Israel
    • Singapore
    • Egypt
    • Philippines
    • Finland
    • Chile
    • Ireland
    • Pakistan
    • Greece
    • Portugal
    • Kazakhstan
    • Algeria
    • Czech Republic
    • Qatar
    • Peru
    • Romania
    • Vietnam

  12. 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, by Country, 2022–2024
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Import Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    11. Export Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)

  13. 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. Consumption, by Country, 2024
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    6. Market Size and Growth, By Product
    7. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
    8. Exports and Growth, By Product
    9. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
    10. Production Volume and Growth
    11. Exports and Growth
    12. Export Prices and Growth
    13. Market Size and Growth
    14. Per Capita Consumption
    15. Imports and Growth
    16. Import Prices
    17. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    18. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    19. Production, by Country, 2024
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    26. Import Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    28. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    32. Export Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
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