Alkaline primary batteries trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in alkaline primary batteries was worth $653.5 million in 2024, about 316.0 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 17% since 2017, and down 8% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $653.5M | 316.0K t |
| 2023 | $708.6M | 316.1K t |
| 2022 | $700.1M | 345.3K t |
| 2021 | $723.2M | 374.5K t |
| 2020 | $762.3M | 345.5K t |
| 2019 | $783.9M | 461.6K t |
| 2018 | $734.6M | 385.7K t |
| 2017 | $783.1M | 504.3K t |
Top alkaline primary batteries exporting countries
Exports are led by China (27%), the United States (10%) and Germany (7%). 156 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 44%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $177.3M | 27% |
| United States | $63.4M | 9.7% |
| Germany | $47.5M | 7.3% |
| Philippines | $43.2M | 6.6% |
| Vietnam | $36.4M | 5.6% |
| Hong Kong | $32.1M | 4.9% |
| France | $21.9M | 3.3% |
| Poland | $17.9M | 2.7% |
| Canada | $15.5M | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $14.9M | 2.3% |
| Japan | $14.2M | 2.2% |
| India | $13.7M | 2.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the Philippines (7%), Austria (7%) and Indonesia (4%). 220 countries imported it, and the top three take 18% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Philippines | $46.4M | 7.1% |
| Austria | $45.3M | 6.9% |
| Indonesia | $27.5M | 4.2% |
| United States | $25.5M | 3.9% |
| United Kingdom | $24.8M | 3.8% |
| Japan | $23.8M | 3.6% |
| Germany | $20.1M | 3.1% |
| Malaysia | $19.3M | 3% |
| Spain | $19.1M | 2.9% |
| India | $18.0M | 2.8% |
| Poland | $16.3M | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $15.5M | 2.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2.07 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $24.02 per kg and Hong Kong $0.45 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8506.80: Cells and batteries: primary, (other than manganese dioxide, mercuric oxide, silver oxide, lithium or air-zinc). HS 8506 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most alkaline primary batteries?
China exported $177.3 million in 2024, 27% of the world total, followed by the United States (10%) and Germany (7%). In all, 156 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most alkaline primary batteries?
The Philippines imported $46.4 million in 2024, 7% of world imports, ahead of Austria (7%) and Indonesia (4%). The top three importers together take 18%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in alkaline primary batteries?
It was worth $653.5 million in 2024, about 316.0 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 17% since 2017. The peak year was 2019 at $783.9 million. 156 countries reported exports and 220 reported imports.
What is the average price of alkaline primary batteries per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2.07 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $24.02 per kg and Hong Kong $0.45 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for alkaline primary batteries?
The HS code for alkaline primary batteries is subheading 8506.80, in chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 8506 page.
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