Germany: Market for Primary Cells And Primary Batteries 2024

Market Size for Primary Cells And Primary Batteries in Germany

After two years of growth, the German market for primary cells and primary batteries decreased by -19.2% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption recorded a mild downturn. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2021, and then declined significantly in the following year.

Production of Primary Cells And Primary Batteries in Germany

In value terms, primary cells and primary batteries production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 166% against the previous year. Primary cells and primary batteries production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Primary Cells And Primary Batteries

Exports from Germany

In 2022, overseas shipments of primary cells and primary batteries increased by 96% to X units for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 231%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, primary cells and primary batteries exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 87%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Romania (X units), Poland (X units) and the Netherlands (X units) were the main destinations of primary cells and primary batteries exports from Germany, with a combined 33% share of total exports. France, the United States, Italy, Singapore, Austria, Spain, Switzerland, the UK, Turkey and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 42%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of +46.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Poland ($X) and Romania ($X) constituted the largest markets for primary cells and primary batteries exported from Germany worldwide, with a combined 27% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Romania, with a CAGR of +32.5%, saw 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 export price for primary cells and primary batteries amounted to $X per unit, falling by -15.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 18%. 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 UK ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Singapore ($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 United States (-5.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Primary Cells And Primary Batteries

Imports into Germany

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was decline in overseas purchases of primary cells and primary batteries, when their volume decreased by -4% to X units. Overall, imports, however, recorded buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 41%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

In value terms, primary cells and primary batteries imports shrank modestly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, leveling off in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest primary cells and primary batteries supplier to Germany, with a 60% share of total imports. Moreover, primary cells and primary batteries imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Romania (X units), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Poland (X units), with a 6.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled +24.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Romania (+42.3% per year) and Poland (+20.0% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of primary cells and primary batteries to Germany, comprising 43% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 7.8% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a 5.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at +12.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (-10.5% per year) and Poland (+10.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for primary cells and primary batteries amounted to $X per unit, surging by 3.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 13% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 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 Belgium ($X per unit), while the price for Romania ($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 Netherlands (+16.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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