Alternative chemistry batteries imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $48.5 million of alternative chemistry batteries in 2024 (974 tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 217 countries. Value rose 18% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $48.5M | 974 t |
| 2023 | $41.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $58.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $24.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $20.8M | 990 t |
| 2019 | $30.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $20.6M | 967 t |
| 2017 | $28.8M | 1.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports alternative chemistry batteries from
China alone supplied 76% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+721% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $36.8M | 76% |
| United States | $2.4M | 5% |
| Netherlands | $1.8M | 3.7% |
| Switzerland | $1.2M | 2.6% |
| Germany | $1.0M | 2.1% |
| France | $901K | 1.9% |
| Italy | $663K | 1.4% |
| Poland | $628K | 1.3% |
| Indonesia | $366K | 0.8% |
| Japan | $341K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $49.78 per kg, 348% above the world average of $11.10. 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.
Alternative chemistry batteries exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of alternative chemistry batteries by the United Kingdom reached $15.3 million in 2024 (332 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (20%), France (7%), United States (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 34%. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $3.1M | 20% |
| France | $1.1M | 7.2% |
| United States | $941K | 6.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $904K | 5.9% |
| Poland | $714K | 4.7% |
| Turkey | $666K | 4.4% |
| Norway | $659K | 4.3% |
| Italy | $586K | 3.8% |
| China | $432K | 2.8% |
| Spain | $350K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom alternative chemistry batteries imports (HS 8507.80): 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 8507.80: Electric accumulators: other than lead-acid, nickel-cadmium, nickel-iron, nickel-metal hydride and lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square).
Common questions
What is the value of alternative chemistry batteries imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported alternative chemistry batteries worth $48.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 974 tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 217 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply alternative chemistry batteries to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($36.8 million), followed by the United States (5%) and the Netherlands (4%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 56 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 721% on the year.
What is the average import price of alternative chemistry batteries per kg?
The average declared import value was about $49.78 per kg in 2024, 348% above the world average of $11.10 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of alternative chemistry batteries to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $28.8 million in 2017 to $48.5 million in 2024, an increase of 69%. The peak was 2022 at $58.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $34.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export alternative chemistry batteries?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $15.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, France and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $33.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for alternative chemistry batteries?
The HS code for alternative chemistry batteries is subheading 8507.80. 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 8507 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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