Thailand: Market for Primary Cells And Primary Batteries 2025

Market Size for Primary Cells And Primary Batteries in Thailand

The Thai market for primary cells and primary batteries dropped modestly to $X in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a pronounced downturn. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Primary Cells And Primary Batteries in Thailand

In value terms, primary cells and primary batteries production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 8%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Primary Cells And Primary Batteries

Exports from Thailand

In 2022, shipments abroad of primary cells and primary batteries increased by 15% to X units, rising for the third year in a row after four years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 18%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, primary cells and primary batteries exports stood at $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 24%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Japan (X units) was the main destination for primary cells and primary batteries exports from Thailand, with a 87% share of total exports. Moreover, primary cells and primary batteries exports to Japan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Taiwan (Chinese) (X units), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Myanmar (X units), with a 1.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Japan totaled +13.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (+12.5% per year) and Myanmar (-14.5% per year).

In value terms, Japan ($X) remains the key foreign market for primary cells and primary batteries exports from Thailand, comprising 83% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Myanmar ($X), with a 3.3% share of total exports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with a 2.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Japan totaled +9.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Myanmar (-9.3% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+10.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for primary cells and primary batteries stood at $X per unit in 2022, waning by -4.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 11%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Myanmar ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Brazil ($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 India (+11.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Primary Cells And Primary Batteries

Imports into Thailand

In 2022, purchases abroad of primary cells and primary batteries increased by 6.6% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, recorded a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 77% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, primary cells and primary batteries imports stood at $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X units), Indonesia (X units) and Japan (X units) were the main suppliers of primary cells and primary batteries imports to Thailand, together comprising 90% of total imports. Germany, Singapore and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 6.4%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Malaysia (with a CAGR of +30.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest primary cells and primary batteries suppliers to Thailand were China ($X), Indonesia ($X) and Japan ($X), with a combined 79% share of total imports. Germany, Singapore and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 5%.

Among the main suppliers, Malaysia, with a CAGR of +26.6%, 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 import price for primary cells and primary batteries stood at $X per unit in 2022, declining by -5.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average import price increased by 52% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Japan ($X per unit), while the price for Indonesia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+249.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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