Nickel-cadmium batteries trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in nickel-cadmium batteries was worth $885.5 million in 2024, about 34.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 6% since 2017, and up 6% 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 | $885.5M | 34.2K t |
| 2023 | $834.5M | 37.8K t |
| 2022 | $766.2M | 38.8K t |
| 2021 | $759.2M | 40.6K t |
| 2020 | $684.5M | 37.3K t |
| 2019 | $851.4M | 73.1K t |
| 2018 | $890.2M | 93.2K t |
| 2017 | $839.1M | 104.3K t |
Top nickel-cadmium batteries exporting countries
Exports are led by the United States (20%), France (17%) and Germany (14%). 123 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 51%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $181.0M | 21% |
| France | $148.5M | 17% |
| Germany | $119.5M | 14% |
| China | $114.7M | 13% |
| Sweden | $113.3M | 13% |
| India | $33.7M | 3.8% |
| United Kingdom | $26.7M | 3% |
| Hong Kong | $21.8M | 2.5% |
| Singapore | $20.0M | 2.3% |
| Czech Republic | $18.6M | 2.1% |
| Italy | $8.4M | 1% |
| Netherlands | $8.0M | 0.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 14% of world imports, ahead of Germany and the United Kingdom. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 29% across 198 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $123.4M | 14% |
| Germany | $71.8M | 8.1% |
| United Kingdom | $64.1M | 7.2% |
| Hong Kong | $46.5M | 5.3% |
| Singapore | $46.1M | 5.2% |
| China | $37.0M | 4.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $36.1M | 4.1% |
| Italy | $32.2M | 3.6% |
| Spain | $29.3M | 3.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $26.2M | 3% |
| France | $24.0M | 2.7% |
| Mexico | $19.0M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $25.85 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $150.32 per kg and Hong Kong $5.38 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 8507.30: Electric accumulators: nickel-cadmium, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square). HS 8507 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most nickel-cadmium batteries?
The United States exported $181.0 million in 2024, 20% of the world total, followed by France (17%) and Germany (14%). In all, 123 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most nickel-cadmium batteries?
The United States imported $123.4 million in 2024, 14% of world imports, ahead of Germany (8%) and the United Kingdom (7%). The top three importers together take 29%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in nickel-cadmium batteries?
It was worth $885.5 million in 2024, about 34.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 6% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $890.2 million. 123 countries reported exports and 198 reported imports.
What is the average price of nickel-cadmium batteries per kg?
The world average declared value was about $25.85 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $150.32 per kg and Hong Kong $5.38 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 nickel-cadmium batteries?
The HS code for nickel-cadmium batteries is subheading 8507.30, 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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