Middle East: Market for Lead-Acid Accumulators (Excluding Starter Batteries) 2025

Market Size for Lead-Acid Accumulators (Excluding Starter Batteries) in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern market for lead-acid accumulators (excluding starter batteries) dropped modestly to $X in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +59.0% against 2016 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Production of Lead-Acid Accumulators (Excluding Starter Batteries) in the Middle East

In value terms, lead-acid accumulators (excluding starter batteries) production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% 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 2014 with an increase of 30%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Lead-Acid Accumulators (Excluding Starter Batteries)

Exports in the Middle East

In 2022, lead-acid accumulators (excluding starter batteries) exports in the Middle East fell slightly to X units, waning by -3% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 131% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lead-acid accumulators (excluding starter batteries) exports declined slightly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 77%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates represented the major exporting country with an export of around X units, which reached 72% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Turkey (X units), achieving a 22% share of total exports. Saudi Arabia (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from the United Arab Emirates increased at an average annual rate of +17.9% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Turkey (+18.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Turkey emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +18.3% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Saudi Arabia (-6.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the United Arab Emirates (+21 p.p.) and Turkey (+7 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Saudi Arabia (-24 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the largest lead-acid accumulators (excluding starter batteries) supplier in the Middle East, comprising 71% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with a 22% share of total exports.

In the United Arab Emirates, lead-acid accumulators (excluding starter batteries) exports increased at an average annual rate of +18.5% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (+22.2% per year) and Saudi Arabia (-10.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per unit, flattening at the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per unit), while Turkey ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+3.3%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Lead-Acid Accumulators (Excluding Starter Batteries)

Imports in the Middle East

In 2022, approx. X units of lead-acid accumulators (excluding starter batteries) were imported in the Middle East; with an increase of 5.4% against 2021 figures. Overall, imports recorded a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 35%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, lead-acid accumulators (excluding starter batteries) imports declined to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.9% 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 +60.9% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 47%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X units) was the main importer of lead-acid accumulators (excluding starter batteries), making up 65% of total imports. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X units), making up an 18% share of total imports. Lebanon (X units), Iraq (X units), Israel (X units), Yemen (X units) and Qatar (X units) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to lead-acid accumulators (excluding starter batteries) imports into Turkey stood at +13.4%. At the same time, Iraq (+17.2%), Israel (+13.0%), Qatar (+10.4%), the United Arab Emirates (+6.9%), Lebanon (+5.8%) and Yemen (+3.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Iraq emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +17.2% from 2012-2022. Turkey (+18 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the United Arab Emirates saw its share reduced by -5.4% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest lead-acid accumulators (excluding starter batteries) importing markets in the Middle East were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Turkey ($X) and Israel ($X), together comprising 61% of total imports. Lebanon, Iraq, Yemen and Qatar lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 19%.

Yemen, with a CAGR of +19.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per unit, waning by -12.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a perceptible reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 23% against the previous year. The level of import 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 destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per unit), while Turkey ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Yemen (+15.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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