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Global Lithium-Ion Accumulator Market 2025

Lithium-Ion Accumulator Market Size

In 2021, the global lithium-ion accumulator market decreased by -4.4% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a slight setback. Over the period under review, the global market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Lithium-Ion Accumulator Production

In value terms, lithium-ion accumulator production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 16%. Global production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Lithium-Ion Accumulator Exports

Exports

In 2021, approx. X units of lithium-ion accumulators were exported worldwide; picking up by 56% on the previous year. In general, exports saw prominent growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, lithium-ion accumulator exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

China represented the major exporting country with an export of around X units, which recorded 37% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Hong Kong SAR (X units), South Korea (X units), Poland (X units), Germany (X units) and Japan (X units), together committing a 47% share of total exports. Singapore (X units) and Thailand (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to lithium-ion accumulator exports from China stood at +13.5%. At the same time, Thailand (+120.5%), Poland (+104.1%), Germany (+74.9%), Japan (+34.1%), Singapore (+20.4%), South Korea (+15.2%) and Hong Kong SAR (+10.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Thailand emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +120.5% from 2012-2021. Poland (+11 p.p.), Germany (+7.3 p.p.), Japan (+3.9 p.p.) and Thailand (+2.1 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while South Korea, Hong Kong SAR and China saw its share reduced by -3.1%, -11% and -16.7% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest lithium-ion accumulator supplier worldwide, comprising 41% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with an 11% share of global exports. It was followed by Germany, with an 8.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in China totaled +22.8%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+72.9% per year) and Germany (+40.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average lithium-ion accumulator export price amounted to $X per unit, which is down by -2.1% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.0%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 15%. The global export price peaked at $X per unit in 2020, and then declined modestly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while Thailand ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+8.3%), while the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Lithium-Ion Accumulator Imports

Imports

For the sixth consecutive year, the global market recorded growth in overseas purchases of lithium-ion accumulators, which increased by 52% to X units in 2021. In general, imports showed a resilient increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, lithium-ion accumulator imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Hong Kong SAR (X units), Germany (X units) and China (X units) was the key importer of lithium-ion accumulators in the world, generating 38% of total import. India (X units) held a 5.9% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by the United States (5.4%). Mexico (X units), the Czech Republic (X units), Spain (X units), France (X units), Poland (X units), South Korea (X units), Vietnam (X units) and Japan (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Mexico (with a CAGR of +88.8%), while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest lithium-ion accumulator importing markets worldwide were Germany ($X), the United States ($X) and Hong Kong SAR ($X), with a combined 39% share of global imports. South Korea, China, Vietnam, Mexico, the Czech Republic, Japan, India, France, Poland and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 33%.

Mexico, with a CAGR of +54.5%, 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 global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average lithium-ion accumulator import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +8.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, lithium-ion accumulator import price increased by +25.4% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 38%. Global import price peaked at $X per unit in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+6.6%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
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Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
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Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
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The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. GLOBAL IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. GLOBAL EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
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- United States
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2024
5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Consumption, By Country, 2024
4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
10. Production Volume And Growth
11. Exports And Growth
12. Export Prices And Growth
13. Market Size And Growth
14. Per Capita Consumption
15. Imports And Growth
16. Import Prices
17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
19. Production, By Country, 2024
20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
32. Export Prices, 2012–2024