Manganese dioxide batteries imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of manganese dioxide batteries by Saudi Arabia reached $25.4 million in 2024 (4.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 15% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average.
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 | $25.4M | 4.2K t |
| 2023 | $22.1M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $19.7M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $16.0M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $19.2M | 4.0K t |
| 2019 | $12.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $14.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $8.3M | 1.3K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports manganese dioxide batteries from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 78% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest (+35% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $19.7M | 78% |
| Indonesia | $1.8M | 7.1% |
| Singapore | $1.5M | 6.1% |
| Egypt | $823K | 3.2% |
| Malaysia | $555K | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $287K | 1.1% |
| United States | $139K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $103K | 0.4% |
| Thailand | $90K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $82K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.01 per kg, close to the world average of $5.44.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Manganese dioxide batteries exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $493 thousand of manganese dioxide batteries in 2024 (159 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Syria (45%), Jordan (27%), Lebanon (18%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Syria | $220K | 45% |
| Jordan | $135K | 27% |
| Lebanon | $88K | 18% |
| Kuwait | $11K | 2.2% |
| Bahrain | $9K | 1.9% |
| Qatar | $8K | 1.7% |
| United States | $8K | 1.6% |
| Sudan | $8K | 1.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3K | 0.7% |
| Indonesia | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia manganese dioxide batteries imports (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 imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported manganese dioxide batteries worth $25.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 217 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply manganese dioxide batteries to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($19.7 million), followed by Indonesia (7%) and Singapore (6%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 620% on the year.
What is the average import price of manganese dioxide batteries per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.01 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $5.44 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of manganese dioxide batteries to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.3 million in 2017 to $25.4 million in 2024, an increase of 208%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $17.1 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export manganese dioxide batteries?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $493 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Syria, Jordan and Lebanon. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $24.9 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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