Lithium-ion batteries trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in lithium-ion batteries was worth $115.70 billion in 2024, about 3.64 million tonnes. That is an increase of 487% since 2017, and down 9% 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 | $115.70B | 3.64M t |
| 2023 | $126.91B | 3.81M t |
| 2022 | $98.59B | 2.69M t |
| 2021 | $63.93B | 1.74M t |
| 2020 | $40.83B | 1.02M t |
| 2019 | $31.82B | 600.9K t |
| 2018 | $26.72B | 488.1K t |
| 2017 | $19.70B | 388.2K t |
Top lithium-ion batteries exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 59% of world exports, followed by Poland and Hungary. The top three supply 71% between them, out of 179 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $68.11B | 59% |
| Poland | $7.12B | 6.2% |
| Hungary | $6.82B | 5.9% |
| United States | $5.34B | 4.6% |
| South Korea | $5.09B | 4.4% |
| Germany | $4.81B | 4.2% |
| Japan | $3.69B | 3.2% |
| Czech Republic | $2.64B | 2.3% |
| Vietnam | $1.51B | 1.3% |
| Malaysia | $1.38B | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $987.3M | 0.9% |
| Canada | $941.3M | 0.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (22%), Germany (20%) and South Korea (4%). 221 countries imported it, and the top three take 46% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $25.20B | 22% |
| Germany | $23.01B | 20% |
| South Korea | $4.75B | 4.1% |
| Vietnam | $4.45B | 3.8% |
| Mexico | $4.29B | 3.7% |
| France | $3.51B | 3% |
| Australia | $3.35B | 2.9% |
| Czech Republic | $3.03B | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $2.96B | 2.6% |
| India | $2.90B | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $2.78B | 2.4% |
| Japan | $2.71B | 2.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $31.77 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $48.66 per kg and China $27.88 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 8507.60: Electric accumulators: lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square). HS 8507 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most lithium-ion batteries?
China exported $68.11 billion in 2024, 59% of the world total, followed by Poland (6%) and Hungary (6%). In all, 179 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most lithium-ion batteries?
The United States imported $25.20 billion in 2024, 22% of world imports, ahead of Germany (20%) and South Korea (4%). The top three importers together take 46%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in lithium-ion batteries?
It was worth $115.70 billion in 2024, about 3.64 million tonnes. That is an increase of 487% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $126.91 billion. 179 countries reported exports and 221 reported imports.
What is the average price of lithium-ion batteries per kg?
The world average declared value was about $31.77 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $48.66 per kg and China $27.88 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for lithium-ion batteries?
The HS code for lithium-ion batteries is subheading 8507.60, 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.
How can I find lithium-ion batteries buyers and suppliers?
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