Eastern Europe: Market for Primary Cells And Primary Batteries 2025

Market Size for Primary Cells And Primary Batteries in Eastern Europe

The East European market for primary cells and primary batteries surged to $X in 2022, with an increase of 26% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Primary Cells And Primary Batteries in Eastern Europe

In value terms, primary cells and primary batteries production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% 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 -25.8% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Primary Cells And Primary Batteries

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, shipments abroad of primary cells and primary batteries decreased by -11% to X units, falling for the second year in a row after nine years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 42%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs 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 to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

Poland represented the key exporting country with an export of around X units, which accounted for 74% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Romania (X units), achieving a 14% share of total exports. The Czech Republic (X units), Hungary (X units), Russia (X units) and Belarus (X units) held a minor share of total exports.

Exports from Poland increased at an average annual rate of +15.4% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Belarus (+111.3%), Romania (+46.0%), Russia (+33.3%) and Hungary (+13.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belarus emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of +111.3% from 2012-2022. By contrast, the Czech Republic (-3.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Romania, Poland and Belarus increased by +13, +6.9 and +1.6 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the largest primary cells and primary batteries supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising 65% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Romania, with an 11% share.

In Poland, primary cells and primary batteries exports increased at an average annual rate of +18.4% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Czech Republic (+5.6% per year) and Romania (+28.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 5.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per unit), while Belarus (less than $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 Czech Republic (+9.7%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Primary Cells And Primary Batteries

Imports in Eastern Europe

For the seventh year in a row, Eastern Europe recorded growth in overseas purchases of primary cells and primary batteries, which increased by 1.4% to X units in 2022. Total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% 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 +89.2% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, primary cells and primary batteries imports reduced to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% 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 +71.1% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Russia (X units) and Poland (X units) represented the main importers of primary cells and primary batteries in 2022, recording near 32% and 28% of total imports, respectively. It was distantly followed by Romania (X units), the Czech Republic (X units), Ukraine (X units) and Hungary (X units), together constituting a 33% share of total imports. The following importers - Belarus (X units) and Slovakia (X units) - each amounted to a 3.2% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of +19.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), Russia ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 65% share of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Poland, with a CAGR of +13.9%, recorded 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 import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per unit in 2022, declining by -4.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 9.2%. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per unit), while Russia ($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 Czech Republic (+7.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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