Kuwait: Market for Primary Cells And Primary Batteries 2025

Market Size for Primary Cells And Primary Batteries in Kuwait

The Kuwaiti market for primary cells and primary batteries stood at $X in 2022, picking up by 2.8% 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 showed a prominent increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Primary Cells And Primary Batteries

Exports from Kuwait

In 2022, shipments abroad of primary cells and primary batteries was finally on the rise to reach X units after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, recorded a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 137%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, primary cells and primary batteries exports shrank markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 429% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Qatar (X units), Bahrain (X units) and the United Arab Emirates (X units) were the main destinations of primary cells and primary batteries exports from Kuwait, together accounting for 89% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Qatar (with a CAGR of +34.0%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Qatar ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for primary cells and primary batteries exports from Kuwait, comprising 32% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Bahrain, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Qatar stood at +27.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-12.3% per year) and Bahrain (-11.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for primary cells and primary batteries amounted to $X per unit, dropping by -40.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, posted a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 430% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Oman ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Jordan ($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 Bahrain (+6.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Primary Cells And Primary Batteries

Imports into Kuwait

In 2022, overseas purchases of primary cells and primary batteries were finally on the rise to reach X units for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports showed prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 227% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, primary cells and primary batteries imports contracted significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 127% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Saudi Arabia (X units) constituted the largest primary cells and primary batteries supplier to Kuwait, accounting for a 62% share of total imports. Moreover, primary cells and primary batteries imports from Saudi Arabia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X units), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Indonesia (X units), with a 7.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Saudi Arabia stood at +42.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+52.2% per year) and Indonesia (+7.2% per year).

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of primary cells and primary batteries to Kuwait, comprising 23% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Saudi Arabia stood at +16.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+16.3% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+6.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for primary cells and primary batteries amounted to $X per unit, shrinking by -28.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a perceptible descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 82%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 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 Singapore ($X per unit), while the price for Switzerland ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+8.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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