Canada: Market for Lead-Acid Accumulators (Excluding Starter Batteries) 2025

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

In 2022, the Canadian market for lead-acid accumulators (excluding starter batteries) increased by 17% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Lead-Acid Accumulators (Excluding Starter Batteries)

Exports from Canada

In 2022, overseas shipments of lead-acid accumulators (excluding starter batteries) decreased by -2.6% to X units, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. In general, exports, however, recorded a moderate increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 55%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lead-acid accumulators (excluding starter batteries) exports rose markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 37% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units) was the main destination for lead-acid accumulators (excluding starter batteries) exports from Canada, accounting for a 70% share of total exports. Moreover, lead-acid accumulators (excluding starter batteries) exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X units), ninefold. The UK (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 3.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States stood at +1.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+22.8% per year) and the UK (-8.8% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for lead-acid accumulators (excluding starter batteries) exports from Canada, comprising 83% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with a 2.3% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 2.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States amounted to +12.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (-10.3% per year) and the Netherlands (+42.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for lead-acid accumulators (excluding starter batteries) stood at $X per unit in 2022, surging by 16% against the previous year. Overall, the export price enjoyed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 85% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 the Netherlands (+15.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Lead-Acid Accumulators (Excluding Starter Batteries)

Imports into Canada

In 2022, supplies from abroad of lead-acid accumulators (excluding starter batteries) increased by 22% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after seven years of decline. In general, imports, however, recorded a perceptible contraction. Imports peaked at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lead-acid accumulators (excluding starter batteries) imports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 18%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

China (X units), the United States (X units) and Vietnam (X units) were the main suppliers of lead-acid accumulators (excluding starter batteries) imports to Canada, with a combined 86% share of total imports. Taiwan (Chinese), Slovenia, Hong Kong SAR and Mexico lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 10%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Slovenia (with a CAGR of +47.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lead-acid accumulators (excluding starter batteries) to Canada, comprising 59% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Vietnam, with a 5.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States stood at +1.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+1.2% per year) and Vietnam (+16.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for lead-acid accumulators (excluding starter batteries) amounted to $X per unit, falling by -6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 24% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per unit), while the price for Hong Kong SAR ($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 States (+11.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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