Nickel-metal hydride batteries trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in nickel-metal hydride batteries was worth $1.77 billion in 2024, about 45.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 14% since 2017, and down 12% 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 | $1.77B | 45.4K t |
| 2023 | $2.01B | 58.0K t |
| 2022 | $2.26B | 70.2K t |
| 2021 | $2.29B | 71.1K t |
| 2020 | $2.03B | 61.4K t |
| 2019 | $1.94B | 52.5K t |
| 2018 | $1.66B | 45.3K t |
| 2017 | $1.55B | 44.1K t |
Top nickel-metal hydride batteries exporting countries
Japan is the largest exporter with 51% of world exports, followed by China and Germany. The top three supply 81% between them, out of 111 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $896.9M | 51% |
| China | $456.0M | 26% |
| Germany | $84.5M | 4.8% |
| Hungary | $54.9M | 3.1% |
| Poland | $32.8M | 1.9% |
| France | $31.9M | 1.8% |
| Hong Kong | $29.8M | 1.7% |
| Malaysia | $22.8M | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $19.0M | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $17.8M | 1% |
| Sweden | $17.7M | 1% |
| United States | $17.2M | 1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (28%), Hong Kong (7%) and Germany (6%). 196 countries imported it, and the top three take 41% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $487.2M | 28% |
| Hong Kong | $116.7M | 6.6% |
| Germany | $113.1M | 6.4% |
| Mexico | $84.8M | 4.8% |
| Czech Republic | $74.8M | 4.2% |
| India | $70.9M | 4% |
| China | $66.5M | 3.8% |
| Canada | $63.7M | 3.6% |
| France | $56.1M | 3.2% |
| Brazil | $45.7M | 2.6% |
| Indonesia | $42.5M | 2.4% |
| Poland | $38.7M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $38.98 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $55.77 per kg and China $31.50 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 8507.50: Electric accumulators: nickel-metal hydride, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square). HS 8507 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most nickel-metal hydride batteries?
Japan exported $896.9 million in 2024, 51% of the world total, followed by China (26%) and Germany (5%). In all, 111 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most nickel-metal hydride batteries?
The United States imported $487.2 million in 2024, 28% of world imports, ahead of Hong Kong (7%) and Germany (6%). The top three importers together take 41%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in nickel-metal hydride batteries?
It was worth $1.77 billion in 2024, about 45.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 14% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $2.29 billion. 111 countries reported exports and 196 reported imports.
What is the average price of nickel-metal hydride batteries per kg?
The world average declared value was about $38.98 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $55.77 per kg and China $31.50 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-metal hydride batteries?
The HS code for nickel-metal hydride batteries is subheading 8507.50, 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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