Netherlands: Market for Primary Cells and Batteries 2024

Market Size for Primary Cells and Batteries in the Netherlands

The Dutch primary cell and battery market declined remarkably to $X in 2022, waning by -15.6% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Primary Cells and Batteries in the Netherlands

In value terms, primary cell and battery production dropped markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 294%. Primary cell and battery production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Primary Cells and Batteries

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, overseas shipments of primary cells and batteries decreased by -23.2% to X units for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 118%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2021, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

In value terms, primary cell and battery exports dropped notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 76% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units) was the main destination for primary cell and battery exports from the Netherlands, with a 43% share of total exports. Moreover, primary cell and battery exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X units), fivefold. France (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany amounted to +19.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+10.1% per year) and France (+7.0% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for primary cells and batteries exports from the Netherlands, comprising 33% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany stood at +11.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+14.0% per year) and France (+7.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average primary cell and battery export price amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 5.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 11% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ireland ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Romania ($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 Poland (+6.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Primary Cells and Batteries

Imports into the Netherlands

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of primary cells and batteries decreased by -18% to X units in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 45%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units, and then reduced notably in the following year.

In value terms, primary cell and battery imports fell rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Germany (X units), China (X units) and Belgium (X units) were the main suppliers of primary cell and battery imports to the Netherlands, with a combined 76% share of total imports. Indonesia, Japan and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 16%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Indonesia (with a CAGR of +20.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest primary cell and battery suppliers to the Netherlands were Germany ($X), China ($X) and Belgium ($X), together comprising 63% of total imports. Indonesia, the UK and Japan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 21%.

Among the main suppliers, Indonesia, with a CAGR of +22.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, 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, dropping by -6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 9.5%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per unit), while the price for Germany ($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 UK (+22.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform