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

Market Size for Lead-Acid Accumulators (Excluding Starter Batteries) in Sweden

The Swedish market for lead-acid accumulators (excluding starter batteries) dropped slightly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -4.1% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a mild decline. Lead-acid accumulators (excluding starter batteries) consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Lead-Acid Accumulators (Excluding Starter Batteries) in Sweden

In value terms, lead-acid accumulators (excluding starter batteries) production fell markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a sharp setback. Lead-acid accumulators (excluding starter batteries) production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Lead-Acid Accumulators (Excluding Starter Batteries)

Exports from Sweden

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of lead-acid accumulators (excluding starter batteries), when their volume decreased by -46% to X units. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 77% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lead-acid accumulators (excluding starter batteries) exports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 34%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Norway (X units), Denmark (X units) and Finland (X units) were the main destinations of lead-acid accumulators (excluding starter batteries) exports from Sweden, together comprising 61% of total exports. Italy, Poland, Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, Algeria, Egypt and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +37.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Norway ($X), Denmark ($X) and Finland ($X) constituted the largest markets for lead-acid accumulators (excluding starter batteries) exported from Sweden worldwide, with a combined 61% share of total exports. Italy, Poland, Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, Algeria, Egypt and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.

Among the main countries of destination, Belgium, with a CAGR of +37.9%, 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 lead-acid accumulators (excluding starter batteries) stood at $X per unit in 2022, rising by 61% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a pronounced expansion. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Germany ($X per unit) and Italy ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to France ($X per unit) and Egypt ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Finland (+15.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Lead-Acid Accumulators (Excluding Starter Batteries)

Imports into Sweden

In 2022, overseas purchases of lead-acid accumulators (excluding starter batteries) decreased by -36.6% to X units for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 54%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lead-acid accumulators (excluding starter batteries) imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 17%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X units), Poland (X units) and China (X units) were the main suppliers of lead-acid accumulators (excluding starter batteries) imports to Sweden, together accounting for 51% of total imports. Portugal, France, Italy, South Korea, Spain, Denmark, Taiwan (Chinese), the United States, Bulgaria and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 43%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by South Korea (with a CAGR of +150.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest lead-acid accumulators (excluding starter batteries) suppliers to Sweden were Germany ($X), Poland ($X) and China ($X), with a combined 51% share of total imports. Portugal, France, Italy, South Korea, Spain, Denmark, Taiwan (Chinese), the United States, Bulgaria and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 43%.

South Korea, with a CAGR of +173.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for lead-acid accumulators (excluding starter batteries) stood at $X per unit in 2022, jumping by 75% against the previous year. In general, the import price posted a strong increase. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Denmark ($X per unit) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per unit), while the price for Turkey ($X per unit) and South Korea ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+19.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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