Slovakia: Market for Primary Cells And Primary Batteries 2025

Market Size for Primary Cells And Primary Batteries in Slovakia

After four years of growth, the Slovak market for primary cells and primary batteries decreased by -18.9% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a strong increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

Production of Primary Cells And Primary Batteries in Slovakia

In value terms, primary cells and primary batteries production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a abrupt descent. Primary cells and primary batteries production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Primary Cells And Primary Batteries

Exports from Slovakia

In 2022, overseas shipments of primary cells and primary batteries increased by 71% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, exports, however, showed a noticeable decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 88%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, primary cells and primary batteries exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 128%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Hungary (X units), Austria (X units) and the Netherlands (X units) were the main destinations of primary cells and primary batteries exports from Slovakia, with a combined 57% share of total exports. The Czech Republic, Poland, Germany, Romania, Croatia, Italy, Bulgaria and Latvia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 40%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +71.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Hungary ($X), Austria ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) constituted the largest markets for primary cells and primary batteries exported from Slovakia worldwide, with a combined 71% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Austria, with a CAGR of +67.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average export price for primary cells and primary batteries stood at $X per unit in 2022, growing by 4.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average export price increased by 33% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands (less than $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 Bulgaria (+14.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Primary Cells And Primary Batteries

Imports into Slovakia

In 2022, purchases abroad of primary cells and primary batteries decreased by -27.4% to X units for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, total imports indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X units in 2021, and then fell significantly in the following year.

In value terms, primary cells and primary batteries imports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 33%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest primary cells and primary batteries supplier to Slovakia, with a 40% share of total imports. Moreover, primary cells and primary batteries imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X units), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X units), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to -1.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (-0.3% per year) and Germany (+9.2% per year).

In value terms, China ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Poland ($X) appeared to be the largest primary cells and primary batteries suppliers to Slovakia, with a combined 34% share of total imports. Singapore, Germany, Belgium, the UK and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 18%.

The UK, with a CAGR of +47.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of 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 import price for primary cells and primary batteries amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 51% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a prominent expansion. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Singapore (+10.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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