Lead-acid starter batteries trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in lead-acid starter batteries was worth $13.81 billion in 2024, about 4.74 million tonnes. That is an increase of 31% since 2017, and up 11% 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 | $13.81B | 4.74M t |
| 2023 | $12.44B | 4.13M t |
| 2022 | $12.32B | 4.31M t |
| 2021 | $12.51B | 4.40M t |
| 2020 | $10.33B | 3.83M t |
| 2019 | $10.49B | 4.02M t |
| 2018 | $11.10B | 3.77M t |
| 2017 | $10.58B | 3.72M t |
Top lead-acid starter batteries exporting countries
South Korea is the largest exporter with 16% of world exports, followed by Germany and China. The top three supply 37% between them, out of 156 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $2.21B | 16% |
| Germany | $1.56B | 11% |
| China | $1.33B | 9.7% |
| Mexico | $1.19B | 8.6% |
| Spain | $1.01B | 7.3% |
| Czech Republic | $799.6M | 5.8% |
| United States | $680.1M | 4.9% |
| Turkey | $467.9M | 3.4% |
| Italy | $459.5M | 3.3% |
| Poland | $449.1M | 3.3% |
| France | $289.2M | 2.1% |
| India | $277.8M | 2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 19% of world imports, ahead of France and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 31% across 221 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.60B | 19% |
| France | $914.0M | 6.6% |
| Germany | $735.3M | 5.3% |
| Canada | $601.6M | 4.4% |
| United Kingdom | $505.3M | 3.7% |
| Italy | $492.1M | 3.6% |
| Spain | $467.5M | 3.4% |
| Poland | $386.5M | 2.8% |
| Australia | $311.0M | 2.3% |
| Czech Republic | $297.6M | 2.2% |
| Japan | $293.7M | 2.1% |
| Malaysia | $290.7M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2.91 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $3.50 per kg and Turkey $2.49 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 8507.10: Electric accumulators: lead-acid, of a kind used for starting piston engines, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square). HS 8507 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most lead-acid starter batteries?
South Korea exported $2.21 billion in 2024, 16% of the world total, followed by Germany (11%) and China (10%). In all, 156 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most lead-acid starter batteries?
The United States imported $2.60 billion in 2024, 19% of world imports, ahead of France (7%) and Germany (5%). The top three importers together take 31%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in lead-acid starter batteries?
It was worth $13.81 billion in 2024, about 4.74 million tonnes. That is an increase of 31% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 156 countries reported exports and 221 reported imports.
What is the average price of lead-acid starter batteries per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2.91 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $3.50 per kg and Turkey $2.49 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 lead-acid starter batteries?
The HS code for lead-acid starter batteries is subheading 8507.10, 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 8507 page.
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