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

Market Size for Lead-Acid Accumulators (Excluding Starter Batteries) in the Czech Republic

The Czech market for lead-acid accumulators (excluding starter batteries) reduced to $X in 2022, shrinking by -11.3% 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). Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Lead-acid accumulators (excluding starter batteries) consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports of Lead-Acid Accumulators (Excluding Starter Batteries)

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2022, shipments abroad of lead-acid accumulators (excluding starter batteries) increased by 28% to X units, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 47%. The exports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lead-acid accumulators (excluding starter batteries) exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate buoyant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units), Slovakia (X units) and the Netherlands (X units) were the main destinations of lead-acid accumulators (excluding starter batteries) exports from the Czech Republic, together accounting for 53% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +38.1%), 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 the Czech Republic were Germany ($X), Slovakia ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined 53% share of total exports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +46.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average export price for lead-acid accumulators (excluding starter batteries) stood at $X per unit in 2022, with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 349%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Ukraine ($X per unit) and the UK ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to France ($X per unit) and Belgium ($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 Hungary (+32.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Lead-Acid Accumulators (Excluding Starter Batteries)

Imports into the Czech Republic

After three years of growth, purchases abroad of lead-acid accumulators (excluding starter batteries) decreased by -19.5% to X units in 2022. Overall, imports showed a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 65%. Imports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lead-acid accumulators (excluding starter batteries) imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. 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), China (X units) and Vietnam (X units) were the main suppliers of lead-acid accumulators (excluding starter batteries) imports to the Czech Republic, with a combined 51% share of total imports. Poland, Greece, the Philippines, Italy, Taiwan (Chinese), Slovenia, France, Sweden, Thailand and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 40%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Thailand (with a CAGR of +130.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), China ($X) and Vietnam ($X) appeared to be the largest lead-acid accumulators (excluding starter batteries) suppliers to the Czech Republic, together comprising 51% of total imports. Poland, Greece, the Philippines, Italy, Taiwan (Chinese), Slovenia, France, Sweden, Thailand and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 40%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Thailand, with a CAGR of +124.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, 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 lead-acid accumulators (excluding starter batteries) stood at $X per unit in 2022, rising by 51% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 75% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Italy ($X per unit) and Vietnam ($X per unit), while the price for France ($X per unit) and Austria ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+32.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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