EU: Market for Primary Cells and Batteries 2024

Market Size for Primary Cells and Batteries in the EU

In 2022, the EU primary cell and battery market increased by X% to $X, rising for the sixth year in a row after two years of decline. The total consumption indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2016 indices. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Production of Primary Cells and Batteries in the EU

In value terms, primary cell and battery production expanded markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Primary Cells and Batteries

Exports in the EU

In 2022, shipments abroad of primary cells and batteries decreased by X% to X units, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X units in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, primary cell and battery exports reached $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Belgium (X units), Germany (X units) and Poland (X units) was the main exporter of primary cells and batteries in the European Union, committing X% of total export. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X units), achieving a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - France (X units) and Romania (X units) - each recorded a X% share of total exports.

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

In value terms, the largest primary cell and battery supplying countries in the European Union were Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. The Netherlands, France and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Romania, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per unit in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a mild setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per unit), while Romania ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Primary Cells and Batteries

Imports in the EU

In 2022, after seven years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of primary cells and batteries, when their volume decreased by X% to X units. Total imports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, primary cell and battery imports dropped to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X units), distantly followed by Poland (X units), Belgium (X units), the Netherlands (X units), France (X units), Romania (X units) and Italy (X units) represented the largest importers of primary cells and batteries, together making up X% of total imports. Spain (X units), the Czech Republic (X units), Greece (X units), Sweden (X units), Hungary (X units) and Austria (X units) held a minor share of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest primary cell and battery importing markets in the European Union were Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Belgium ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. France, Poland, Italy, Spain, the Czech Republic, Romania, Sweden, Austria, Hungary and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Poland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per unit, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per unit), while Romania ($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 Czech Republic (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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