Europe: Market for Primary Cells and Batteries 2024

Market Size for Primary Cells and Batteries in Europe

The Europe primary cell and battery market reached $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a perceptible 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 likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Primary Cells and Batteries in Europe

In value terms, primary cell and battery production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production 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, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. 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 Europe

In 2022, the amount of primary cells and batteries exported in Europe stood at X units, leveling off at 2021. Total exports indicated a resilient 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. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X units in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, primary cell and battery exports totaled $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the three major exporters of primary cells and batteries, namely Belgium, Germany and Poland, represented more than two-thirds of total export. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X units) and the UK (X units), together creating a X% share of total exports. France (X units) and Romania (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and Poland ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total exports. The Netherlands, France, the UK and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Romania, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 export price in Europe stood at $X per unit in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, 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 Europe

In 2022, supplies from abroad of primary cells and batteries decreased by X% to X units, falling for the second year in a row after six years of growth. Total imports indicated temperate growth 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, imports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, primary cell and battery imports declined to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X units), followed by Russia (X units), Poland (X units), Belgium (X units), the Netherlands (X units), the UK (X units), France (X units) and Romania (X units) were the major importers of primary cells and batteries, together constituting X% of total imports. Italy (X units), Spain (X units), the Czech Republic (X units), Ukraine (X units) and Switzerland (X units) took a little share of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest primary cell and battery importing markets in Europe were Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and the UK ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Belgium, France, Poland, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Russia, the Czech Republic, Romania and Ukraine lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Poland, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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

The import price in Europe stood at $X per unit in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Switzerland ($X per unit), while Russia ($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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