Austria: Market for Lead-Acid Accumulators (Excluding Starter Batteries) 2024

Market Size for Lead-Acid Accumulators (Excluding Starter Batteries) in Austria

The Austrian market for lead-acid accumulators (excluding starter batteries) expanded slightly to $X in 2022, surging by 2.8% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, enjoyed resilient growth. Lead-acid accumulators (excluding starter batteries) consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Lead-Acid Accumulators (Excluding Starter Batteries) in Austria

In value terms, lead-acid accumulators (excluding starter batteries) production shrank notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 94% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Lead-Acid Accumulators (Excluding Starter Batteries)

Exports from Austria

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of lead-acid accumulators (excluding starter batteries) decreased by -39.4% to X units in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 53%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X units in 2021, and then declined sharply in the following year.

In value terms, lead-acid accumulators (excluding starter batteries) exports dropped sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units), Switzerland (X units) and Russia (X units) were the main destinations of lead-acid accumulators (excluding starter batteries) exports from Austria, with a combined 63% share of total exports. The UK, Slovenia, France, the Czech Republic, Romania, Canada, Italy, Slovakia, Hungary and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 28%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the UK (with a CAGR of +20.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for lead-acid accumulators (excluding starter batteries) exported from Austria were Germany ($X), Switzerland ($X) and Russia ($X), with a combined 63% share of total exports. The UK, Slovenia, France, the Czech Republic, Romania, Canada, Italy, Slovakia, Hungary and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 28%.

Among the main countries of destination, the UK, with a CAGR of +16.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for lead-acid accumulators (excluding starter batteries) stood at $X per unit in 2022, jumping by 16% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 37% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Italy ($X per unit) and Canada ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($X per unit) and Poland ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Canada (-3.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Lead-Acid Accumulators (Excluding Starter Batteries)

Imports into Austria

In 2022, overseas purchases of lead-acid accumulators (excluding starter batteries) decreased by -32.8% to X units for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, posted a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 72% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, lead-acid accumulators (excluding starter batteries) imports reached $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +28.9% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 32%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Germany (X units), Poland (X units) and China (X units) were the main suppliers of lead-acid accumulators (excluding starter batteries) imports to Austria, together comprising 62% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +62.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Poland ($X) and China ($X) were the largest lead-acid accumulators (excluding starter batteries) suppliers to Austria, together comprising 62% of total imports. Italy, the United Arab Emirates, the United States and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 25%.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +35.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for lead-acid accumulators (excluding starter batteries) amounted to $X per unit, increasing by 52% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Poland ($X per unit) and China ($X per unit), while the price for Italy ($X per unit) and France ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+6.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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