Germany: Market for Nickel-Cadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride, Lithium-Ion, Lithium Polymer And Nickel-Iron Accumulators 2025

Market Size for Nickel-Cadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride, Lithium-Ion, Lithium Polymer And Nickel-Iron Accumulators in Germany

In 2022, the German nickel and lithium accumulators market increased by 368% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption saw a significant increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Nickel-Cadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride, Lithium-Ion, Lithium Polymer And Nickel-Iron Accumulators in Germany

In value terms, nickel and lithium accumulators production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by 395%. Nickel and lithium accumulators production peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports of Nickel-Cadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride, Lithium-Ion, Lithium Polymer And Nickel-Iron Accumulators

Exports from Germany

In 2022, after ten years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of nickel-cadmium, nickel metal hydride, lithium-ion, lithium polymer and nickel-iron accumulators, when their volume decreased by -17.8% to X units. In general, exports, however, showed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 90% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2021, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, nickel and lithium accumulators exports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 66%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, leveling off in the following year.

Exports by Country

China (X units), Hungary (X units) and Poland (X units) were the main destinations of nickel and lithium accumulators exports from Germany, with a combined 39% share of total exports. The UK, the United States, the Netherlands, Vietnam, France, Italy, Romania, Austria, the Czech Republic and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 46%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Vietnam (with a CAGR of +137.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for nickel-cadmium, nickel metal hydride, lithium-ion, lithium polymer and nickel-iron accumulators exports from Germany, comprising 23% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with an 8.5% share of total exports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a 7.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States amounted to +49.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+39.2% per year) and the Czech Republic (+33.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average nickel and lithium accumulators export price amounted to $X per unit, rising by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 39%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Vietnam ($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 Czech Republic (+0.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Nickel-Cadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride, Lithium-Ion, Lithium Polymer And Nickel-Iron Accumulators

Imports into Germany

In 2022, imports of nickel-cadmium, nickel metal hydride, lithium-ion, lithium polymer and nickel-iron accumulators into Germany skyrocketed to X units, rising by 24% compared with the previous year. In general, imports recorded significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 103% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, nickel and lithium accumulators imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 70% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of nickel and lithium accumulators to Germany, with a 62% share of total imports. Moreover, nickel and lithium accumulators imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Hungary (X units), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Japan (X units), with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled +49.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Hungary (+94.9% per year) and Japan (+22.7% per year).

In value terms, the largest nickel and lithium accumulators suppliers to Germany were China ($X), Poland ($X) and Hungary ($X), together comprising 83% of total imports.

Hungary, with a CAGR of +80.5%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the average nickel and lithium accumulators import price amounted to $X per unit, jumping by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a perceptible setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average import price increased by 88%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+24.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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