World - Primary Cells And Primary Batteries - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

Global Battery Market Overview 2019

Battery Market Size

The global battery market revenue amounted to $X in 2018, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, battery consumption continues to indicate buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the global battery market reached its peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2018, the growth of the global battery market failed to regain its momentum.

Battery Production

In value terms, battery production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2013 to 2018; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. The global battery production peaked in 2018 and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Production By Country

The country with the largest volume of battery production was China (X units), comprising approx. X% of total production. Moreover, battery production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the world's second-largest producer, India (X units), fivefold. Indonesia (X units) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

From 2013 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in China was relatively modest. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: India (-X% per year) and Indonesia (+X% per year).

Battery Exports

Exports 2007-2018

In 2018, the global battery exports amounted to X units, declining by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the total exports indicated modest growth from 2013 to 2018: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last five years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, battery exports increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, global battery exports reached their peak of X units, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, battery exports totaled $X in 2018. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2013 to 2018; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded over the period under review. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The global exports peaked in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

China was the largest exporter of primary cells and primary batteries in the world, with the volume of exports accounting for X units, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2018. Indonesia (X units) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by the United Arab Emirates (X%), China, Hong Kong SAR (X%), Belgium (X%) and Germany (X%). Singapore (X units), Spain (X units), Poland (X units), Japan (X units), the U.S. (X units) and the UK (X units) took a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2018, average annual rates of growth with regard to battery exports from China stood at -X%. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (+X%), Poland (+X%), Germany (+X%), Spain (+X%), the UK (+X%), Indonesia (+X%), Japan (+X%), the U.S. (+X%), China, Hong Kong SAR (+X%) and Belgium (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the United Arab Emirates emerged as the fastest-growing exporter in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2013-2018. By contrast, Singapore (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2013 to 2018, the share of the United Arab Emirates, Germany, Poland and Spain increased by +X%, +X%, +X% and +X% percentage points, while Singapore (-X p.p.) and China (-X p.p.) saw their share reduced. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest battery supplier worldwide, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the U.S. ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Singapore, with a X% share.

In China, battery exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2013-2018. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the U.S. (-X% per year) and Singapore (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average battery export price stood at $X per thousand units in 2018, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the battery export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the average export prices for primary cells and primary batteries attained their peak level of $X per thousand units. From 2017 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average export prices for primary cells and primary batteries failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($X per thousand units), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Singapore, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Battery Imports

Imports 2007-2018

In 2018, approx. X units of primary cells and primary batteries were imported worldwide; reducing by -X% against the previous year. Overall, battery imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, global battery imports attained their peak of X units, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, battery imports amounted to $X in 2018. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2013 to 2018; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global battery imports attained their maximum in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Mozambique represented the largest importer of primary cells and primary batteries in the world, with the volume of imports accounting for X units, which was near X% of total imports in 2018. The U.S. (X units) occupied a X% share (based on tonnes) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by China, Hong Kong SAR (X%) and Germany (X%). The UK (X units), Japan (X units), China (X units), Belgium (X units), Russia (X units), France (X units), India (X units) and Poland (X units) occupied a relatively small share of total imports.

Mozambique was also the fastest-growing in terms of the primary cells and primary batteries imports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2013 to 2018. At the same time, Poland (+X%), the U.S. (+X%), Germany (+X%), the UK (+X%), India (+X%), France (+X%) and China (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Japan and Russia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Belgium (-X%) and China, Hong Kong SAR (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2013 to 2018, the share of Mozambique, the U.S. and Germany increased by +X%, +X% and +X% percentage points, while China, Hong Kong SAR (-X p.p.) saw their share reduced. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X), China, Hong Kong SAR ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2018, with a combined X% share of global imports. China, the UK, France, Japan, Belgium, Poland, Russia, India and Mozambique lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X the main importing countries, Mozambique recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, over the last five-year period, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average battery import price stood at $X per thousand units in 2018, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the battery import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the average import prices for primary cells and primary batteries attained their peak level of $X per thousand units. From 2015 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average import prices for primary cells and primary batteries remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was China ($X per thousand units), while Mozambique ($X per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China, Hong Kong SAR, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform