Manganese dioxide batteries exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Egypt exported manganese dioxide batteries worth $6.4 million (925 tonnes). Value rose 30% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 58% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6.4M | 925 t |
| 2023 | $4.9M | 713 t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 966 t |
| 2021 | $5.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 887 t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 592 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 406 t |
| 2017 | $257K | 40 t |
Where Egypt exports manganese dioxide batteries to
Most of it went to Kenya (43%), Saudi Arabia (13%), Brazil (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Brazil grew fastest (+870% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $2.7M | 43% |
| Saudi Arabia | $823K | 13% |
| Brazil | $739K | 12% |
| United Arab Emirates | $739K | 12% |
| Lebanon | $360K | 5.7% |
| Bahrain | $315K | 5% |
| Oman | $263K | 4.1% |
| Jordan | $136K | 2.1% |
| Tunisia | $109K | 1.7% |
| Sudan | $44K | 0.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.88 per kg, 26% above the world average of $5.44. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Manganese dioxide batteries imports to Egypt
In 2024, Egypt imported manganese dioxide batteries worth $4.4 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from China (33%), Singapore (28%), Indonesia (15%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+84% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 33% |
| Singapore | $1.2M | 28% |
| Indonesia | $639K | 15% |
| Poland | $398K | 9.1% |
| Germany | $281K | 6.4% |
| South Korea | $152K | 3.5% |
| Hong Kong | $68K | 1.5% |
| Slovenia | $60K | 1.4% |
| Malaysia | $43K | 1% |
| Vietnam | $31K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt manganese dioxide batteries exports (HS 8506.10): 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 8506.10: Cells and batteries: primary, manganese dioxide.
Common questions
What is the value of manganese dioxide batteries exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported manganese dioxide batteries worth $6.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 925 tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 137 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 30% on 2023.
Which countries buy manganese dioxide batteries from Egypt?
Kenya was the largest buyer with 43% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (13%) and Brazil (12%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 17 buyer countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 870% on the year.
What is the average export price of manganese dioxide batteries per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.88 per kg in 2024, 26% above the world average of $5.44 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of manganese dioxide batteries from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $257 thousand in 2017 to $6.4 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
Does Egypt also import manganese dioxide batteries?
Yes. Egypt imported $4.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Singapore and Indonesia. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for manganese dioxide batteries?
The HS code for manganese dioxide batteries is subheading 8506.10. It sits in HS 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 full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8506 page.
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