China: Market for Primary Cells And Primary Batteries 2025

Market Size for Primary Cells And Primary Batteries in China

The Chinese market for primary cells and primary batteries skyrocketed to $X in 2022, jumping by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +110.4% against 2016 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Production of Primary Cells And Primary Batteries in China

In value terms, primary cells and primary batteries production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -1.5% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 38%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Exports of Primary Cells And Primary Batteries

Exports from China

In 2022, shipments abroad of primary cells and primary batteries decreased by -5.2% to X units, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 7.6%. The exports peaked at X units in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, primary cells and primary batteries exports shrank modestly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units), Nigeria (X units) and Germany (X units) were the main destinations of primary cells and primary batteries exports from China, with a combined 26% share of total exports. India, Russia, Japan, the Netherlands, Poland, Tanzania, South Korea, Angola, the UK and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 30%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +24.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for primary cells and primary batteries exports from China, comprising 16% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 7.8% share of total exports. It was followed by Japan, with a 4.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States amounted to +6.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+12.3% per year) and Japan (+4.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for primary cells and primary batteries amounted to $X per thousand units, growing by 4% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 6.7%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per thousand units), while the average price for exports to India ($X per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to India (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Primary Cells And Primary Batteries

Imports into China

In 2022, imports of primary cells and primary batteries into China soared to X units, jumping by 37% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, total imports indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% 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 +92.6% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 40% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, primary cells and primary batteries imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% 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 2021 with an increase of 28%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Japan (X units), Vietnam (X units) and Singapore (X units) were the main suppliers of primary cells and primary batteries imports to China, together accounting for 75% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Vietnam (with a CAGR of +54.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest primary cells and primary batteries suppliers to China were Japan ($X), Indonesia ($X) and Singapore ($X), together comprising 78% of total imports. Germany, Vietnam, the United States, Switzerland, the UK, Malaysia and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 15%.

Vietnam, with a CAGR of +48.8%, saw 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

The average import price for primary cells and primary batteries stood at $X per unit in 2022, declining by -16.4% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 25% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per unit), while the price for Vietnam ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (+18.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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