China: Starter Battery Market 2025

Starter Battery Market Size in China

The Chinese starter battery market rose modestly to $X in 2022, increasing by 2.7% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Starter battery consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Starter Battery Production in China

In value terms, starter battery production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Starter Battery Exports

Exports from China

In 2022, overseas shipments of lead-acid accumulators for starting piston engines increased by 5% to X units, rising for the sixth year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 54% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, starter battery exports rose notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 74%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Indonesia (X units) was the main destination for starter battery exports from China, accounting for a 14% share of total exports. Moreover, starter battery exports to Indonesia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mexico (X units), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Malaysia (X units), with a 5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Indonesia totaled +24.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (+21.7% per year) and Malaysia (+35.9% per year).

In value terms, Indonesia ($X), Malaysia ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest markets for starter battery exported from China worldwide, with a combined 18% share of total exports.

Malaysia, with a CAGR of +34.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average starter battery export price amounted to $X per unit, growing by 4.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average export price increased by 25% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Colombia ($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 Philippines (+6.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Starter Battery Imports

Imports into China

In 2022, starter battery imports into China shrank rapidly to X units, declining by -19.7% on 2021 figures. In general, imports continue to indicate a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 42%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, starter battery imports dropped sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X units) constituted the largest starter battery supplier to China, accounting for a 59% share of total imports. Moreover, starter battery imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Korea (X units), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Thailand (X units), with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (-17.2% per year) and Thailand (-4.1% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lead-acid accumulators for starting piston engines to China, comprising 68% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Korea ($X), with a 7.2% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 3.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany totaled -3.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (-14.7% per year) and Italy (+7.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average starter battery import price amounted to $X per unit, falling by -10.9% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 60% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the price for Vietnam ($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 (+11.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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