U.S.: Primary Battery Market Overview 2021

Primary Battery Market Size in the U.S.

The U.S. primary battery market declined markedly to $X in 2020, which is down by -X% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Primary Battery Production in the U.S.

In value terms, primary battery production reduced to $X in 2020. Overall, production saw a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Primary Battery Exports

Exports from the U.S.

For the seventh year in a row, the U.S. recorded decline in overseas shipments of primary batteries, which decreased by -X% to X units in 2020. In general, exports recorded a pronounced descent. Over the period under review, exports attained the maximum at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, primary battery exports reduced to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports recorded a slight reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, exports attained the peak of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

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, Mexico (X units), threefold. Belgium (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2013 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Canada totaled -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (-X% per year) and Belgium (-X% per year).

In value terms, Mexico ($X), Canada ($X) and South Korea ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for primary battery exported from the U.S. worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Singapore, Belgium, Poland and Panama lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination 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 2020, falling by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, enjoyed a notable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, export price attained the peak level of $X per unit, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2020, 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 2007 to 2020, 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 2020, supplies from abroad of primary batteries decreased by -X% to X units, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. In general, imports showed a precipitous contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. from 2019 to 2020, the growth imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, primary battery imports plummeted to $X in 2020. Overall, imports faced a sharp descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Germany (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 Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Mexico (X units), twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by France (X units), with a X% share.

From 2013 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany totaled -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mexico (-X% per year) and France (-X% per year).

In value terms, Japan ($X), France ($X) and Mexico ($X) were the largest primary battery suppliers to the U.S., together comprising X% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Mexico 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 a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average primary battery import price stood at $X per unit in 2020, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a significant expansion. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per unit), while the price for Germany ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+X% per year), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

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

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In value terms, Japan ($3.4M), France ($3.4M) and Mexico ($3.4M) were the largest primary battery suppliers to the U.S., with a combined 47% share of total imports.

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

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In value terms, Mexico ($151M), Canada ($145M) and South Korea ($50M) were the largest markets for primary battery exported from the U.S. worldwide, together comprising 42% of total exports. These countries were followed by Singapore, Belgium, Poland and Panama, which together accounted for a further 14%.

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

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In 2020, the average primary battery export price amounted to $1.2 per unit, which is down by -3.1% against the previous year.

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

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The average primary battery import price stood at $12 per unit in 2020, picking up by 5,168% against the previous year.