Algeria: Market for Primary Cells And Primary Batteries 2025

Market Size for Primary Cells And Primary Batteries in Algeria

The Algerian market for primary cells and primary batteries expanded modestly to $X in 2022, rising by 4.1% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption showed a strong increase. Primary cells and primary batteries consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Primary Cells And Primary Batteries

Exports from Algeria

In 2022, primary cells and primary batteries exports from Algeria reached X units, surging by 6.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 66% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, primary cells and primary batteries exports shrank modestly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 12%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units), the UK (X units) and France (X units) were the main destinations of primary cells and primary batteries exports from Algeria, with a combined 97% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of +45.3%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the UK ($X) remains the key foreign market for primary cells and primary batteries exports from Algeria, comprising 58% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 25% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK stood at +11.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+24.0% per year) and France (-25.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for primary cells and primary batteries amounted to $X per unit, which is down by -9.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 65%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to France ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Nigeria (+41.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Primary Cells And Primary Batteries

Imports into Algeria

In 2022, primary cells and primary batteries imports into Algeria amounted to X units, with an increase of 4.8% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports posted a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 483% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, primary cells and primary batteries imports amounted to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 174% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) was the main primary cells and primary batteries supplier to Algeria, accounting for a 91% share of total imports. Moreover, primary cells and primary batteries imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X units), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at +38.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+3.5% per year) and Singapore (-9.7% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of primary cells and primary batteries to Algeria, comprising 55% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 15% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to +13.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+7.7% per year) and Singapore (-6.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for primary cells and primary batteries stood at $X per unit in 2022, reducing by -3.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price faced a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 72%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per unit), while the price for China (less than $X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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