Primary battery parts trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in primary battery parts was worth $349.4 million in 2024, about 27.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 3% 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 | $349.4M | 27.7K t |
| 2023 | $384.1M | 21.6K t |
| 2022 | $428.9M | 24.7K t |
| 2021 | $467.1M | 30.2K t |
| 2020 | $442.7M | 28.9K t |
| 2019 | $430.3M | 29.0K t |
| 2018 | $377.1M | 24.3K t |
| 2017 | $340.5M | 24.8K t |
Top primary battery parts exporting countries
Exports are led by China (24%), the United States (16%) and Japan (12%). 111 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 52%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $84.2M | 24% |
| United States | $55.4M | 16% |
| Japan | $40.8M | 12% |
| Germany | $38.2M | 11% |
| Singapore | $29.6M | 8.5% |
| Indonesia | $16.0M | 4.6% |
| Czech Republic | $11.8M | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $7.8M | 2.2% |
| Thailand | $6.1M | 1.7% |
| France | $5.3M | 1.5% |
| Spain | $5.1M | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $4.6M | 1.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Indonesia (18%), Singapore (12%) and Germany (7%). 198 countries imported it, and the top three take 37% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $63.6M | 18% |
| Singapore | $41.3M | 12% |
| Germany | $24.1M | 6.9% |
| Belgium | $23.0M | 6.6% |
| Canada | $21.0M | 6% |
| United States | $20.2M | 5.8% |
| United Kingdom | $14.0M | 4% |
| Vietnam | $13.8M | 3.9% |
| Israel | $13.8M | 3.9% |
| China | $10.5M | 3% |
| France | $9.7M | 2.8% |
| Malaysia | $7.0M | 2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $12.61 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Czech Republic averaged $44.66 per kg and China $6.27 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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The shipment records behind Primary battery parts (HS 8506.90) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 8506.90: Cells and batteries: primary, parts thereof. HS 8506 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most primary battery parts?
China exported $84.2 million in 2024, 24% of the world total, followed by the United States (16%) and Japan (12%). In all, 111 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most primary battery parts?
Indonesia imported $63.6 million in 2024, 18% of world imports, ahead of Singapore (12%) and Germany (7%). The top three importers together take 37%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in primary battery parts?
It was worth $349.4 million in 2024, about 27.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 3% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $467.1 million. 111 countries reported exports and 198 reported imports.
What is the average price of primary battery parts per kg?
The world average declared value was about $12.61 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Czech Republic averaged $44.66 per kg and China $6.27 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 primary battery parts?
The HS code for primary battery parts is subheading 8506.90, 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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