Lead-acid starter batteries imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $505.3 million of lead-acid starter batteries in 2024 (168.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 221 countries. That is 11% more than in 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 | $505.3M | 168.7K t |
| 2023 | $454.2M | 154.8K t |
| 2022 | $442.1M | 169.6K t |
| 2021 | $479.6M | 168.8K t |
| 2020 | $377.7M | 143.8K t |
| 2019 | $374.2M | 152.1K t |
| 2018 | $518.1M | 158.1K t |
| 2017 | $508.5M | 167.9K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports lead-acid starter batteries from
The largest suppliers were Spain (19%), South Korea (18%), Germany (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 50%. Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+179% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $97.1M | 19% |
| South Korea | $90.5M | 18% |
| Germany | $62.8M | 12% |
| Turkey | $42.8M | 8.5% |
| China | $32.0M | 6.3% |
| Italy | $31.6M | 6.3% |
| Poland | $25.3M | 5% |
| Czech Republic | $23.5M | 4.7% |
| Austria | $13.4M | 2.7% |
| Indonesia | $12.6M | 2.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.00 per kg, close to the world average of $2.91.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Lead-acid starter batteries exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of lead-acid starter batteries by the United Kingdom reached $43.5 million in 2024 (12.3 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Ireland (16%), Israel (12%), Netherlands (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 38%. Among the main buyer markets, Israel grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $7.1M | 16% |
| Israel | $5.3M | 12% |
| Netherlands | $4.2M | 9.7% |
| France | $4.2M | 9.6% |
| Germany | $3.8M | 8.7% |
| Belgium | $2.6M | 5.9% |
| Italy | $2.3M | 5.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.3M | 5.3% |
| India | $1.2M | 2.8% |
| Poland | $936K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom lead-acid starter batteries imports (HS 8507.10): 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 8507.10: Electric accumulators: lead-acid, of a kind used for starting piston engines, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square).
Common questions
What is the value of lead-acid starter batteries imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported lead-acid starter batteries worth $505.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 168.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 221 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply lead-acid starter batteries to the United Kingdom?
Spain was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($97.1 million), followed by South Korea (18%) and Germany (12%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 179% on the year.
What is the average import price of lead-acid starter batteries per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.00 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.91 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of lead-acid starter batteries to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $508.5 million in 2017 to $505.3 million in 2024, a fall of 1%. The peak was 2018 at $518.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $457.5 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export lead-acid starter batteries?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $43.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Israel and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $461.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for lead-acid starter batteries?
The HS code for lead-acid starter batteries is subheading 8507.10. 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 8507 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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