Alkaline primary batteries imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported alkaline primary batteries worth $7.2 million (1.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 25% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $12.6 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $9.6M | 275 t |
| 2022 | $8.7M | 645 t |
| 2021 | $5.8M | 297 t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 706 t |
| 2019 | $7.8M | 523 t |
| 2018 | $10.7M | 767 t |
| 2017 | $12.6M | 722 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports alkaline primary batteries from
Most of the value came from China (41%), United States (23%), Vietnam (14%). Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+904% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.9M | 41% |
| United States | $1.7M | 23% |
| Vietnam | $1.0M | 15% |
| Japan | $542K | 7.5% |
| France | $451K | 6.3% |
| United Kingdom | $199K | 2.8% |
| Italy | $68K | 1% |
| Denmark | $59K | 0.8% |
| India | $41K | 0.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $37K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.90 per kg, 137% above the world average of $2.07. 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.
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia alkaline primary batteries imports (HS 8506.80): 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 8506.80: Cells and batteries: primary, (other than manganese dioxide, mercuric oxide, silver oxide, lithium or air-zinc).
Common questions
What is the value of alkaline primary batteries imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported alkaline primary batteries worth $7.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 220 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply alkaline primary batteries to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by the United States (23%) and Vietnam (14%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 904% on the year.
What is the average import price of alkaline primary batteries per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.90 per kg in 2024, 137% above the world average of $2.07 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of alkaline primary batteries to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.6 million in 2017 to $7.2 million in 2024, a fall of 43%. The peak was 2017 at $12.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for alkaline primary batteries?
The HS code for alkaline primary batteries is subheading 8506.80. 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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