France: Market for Primary Cells and Batteries 2024

Market Size for Primary Cells and Batteries in France

In 2022, the French primary cell and battery market decreased by -0.4% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Primary Cells and Batteries in France

In value terms, primary cell and battery production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a slight downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 42%. Primary cell and battery production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Primary Cells and Batteries

Exports from France

In 2022, approx. X units of primary cells and batteries were exported from France; dropping by -3.3% on the year before. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 406% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

In value terms, primary cell and battery exports fell to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +46.5% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 48%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, leveling off in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units), Spain (X units) and Poland (X units) were the main destinations of primary cell and battery exports from France, with a combined 50% share of total exports. The Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, Italy, Austria, the United States, Belgium, Portugal, Tunisia and Ireland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 43%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Denmark (with a CAGR of +59.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the United States ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the largest markets for primary cell and battery exported from France worldwide, together comprising 36% of total exports. Spain, Poland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Portugal, Tunisia, Denmark, Sweden, Austria and Ireland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Ireland, with a CAGR of +23.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, 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 primary cell and battery export price amounted to $X per unit, increasing by 2.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Denmark ($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 Belgium (+6.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Primary Cells and Batteries

Imports into France

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of primary cells and batteries decreased by -0.3% to X units in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% 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 29%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units, leveling off in the following year.

In value terms, primary cell and battery imports shrank to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% 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 24% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Belgium (X units) constituted the largest supplier of primary cell and battery to France, with a 43% share of total imports. Moreover, primary cell and battery imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X units), threefold. The UK (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Belgium amounted to +21.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-1.3% per year) and the UK (+24.2% per year).

In value terms, the largest primary cell and battery suppliers to France were Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and China ($X), together accounting for 61% of total imports. The Netherlands, the UK, Spain, the United States, Japan and Singapore lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 28%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +29.1%, 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 primary cell and battery import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, reducing by -2.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 11% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Singapore (+31.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform