U.S.: Primary Battery Market Overview 2020

Primary Battery Market Size in the U.S.

In 2019, the U.S. primary battery market decreased by -X% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Primary battery consumption peaked at $X in 2018, and then shrank in the following year.

Primary Battery Production in the U.S.

In value terms, primary battery production declined slightly to $X in 2019. In general, production recorded a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with a decrease of -X% year-to-year. Primary battery production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, production remained at a lower figure.

Primary Battery Exports

Exports from the U.S.

For the sixth year in a row, the U.S. recorded decline in overseas shipments of primary batteries, which decreased by -X% to X units in 2019. Over the period under review, exports showed a noticeable downturn. Exports peaked at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, primary battery exports stood at $X in 2019. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Canada (X units) was the main destination for primary battery exports from the U.S., accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, primary battery exports to Canada exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Poland (X units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Mexico (X units), with a X% share.

From 2013 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume to Canada stood at -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+X% per year) and Mexico (-X% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X), Mexico ($X) and South Korea ($X) constituted the largest markets for primary battery exported from the U.S. worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, South Korea (+X% per year) 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 primary battery export price stood at $X per unit in 2019, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2013 to 2019, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. As a result, export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2019, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to South Korea, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Primary Battery Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2019, supplies from abroad of primary batteries decreased by -X% to X units for the first time since 2015, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2013 to 2019: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last six-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, imports increased by +X% against 2013 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, primary battery imports fell to $X in 2019. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2013 to 2019; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at $X in 2018, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2019, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of primary battery to the U.S., with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, primary battery imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Indonesia (X units), fivefold. Singapore (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2013 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Indonesia (+X% per year) and Singapore (+X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of primary battery to the U.S., comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Singapore ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Japan, with a X% share.

From 2013 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Singapore (+X% per year) and Japan (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average primary battery import price amounted to $X per unit, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($X per unit), while the price for Thailand ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the leading suppliers of primary batteries to the U.S.?

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In value terms, China ($304M) constituted the largest supplier of primary battery to the U.S., comprising 34% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Singapore ($127M), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Japan, with a 8.1% share.

What are the leading importers of primary batteries from the U.S.?

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In value terms, Canada ($162M), Mexico ($132M) and South Korea ($104M) appeared to be the largest markets for primary battery exported from the U.S. worldwide, with a combined 42% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for primary batteries in the U.S.?

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The average primary battery export price stood at $1.2 per unit in 2019, increasing by 12% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for primary batteries in the U.S.?

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In 2019, the average primary battery import price amounted to $0.2 per unit, approximately mirroring the previous year.