Primary battery parts imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of primary battery parts by the United Kingdom reached $14.0 million in 2024 (143 tonnes). It ranks 7th of 198 countries for imports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $29.0 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 | $14.0M | 143 t |
| 2023 | $14.5M | 167 t |
| 2022 | $20.4M | 667 t |
| 2021 | $14.2M | 183 t |
| 2020 | $22.4M | 464 t |
| 2019 | $29.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $19.4M | 349 t |
| 2017 | $16.7M | 374 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports primary battery parts from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 79% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $11.0M | 79% |
| China | $862K | 6.1% |
| India | $266K | 1.9% |
| France | $263K | 1.9% |
| Czech Republic | $249K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $249K | 1.8% |
| Japan | $181K | 1.3% |
| Taiwan | $171K | 1.2% |
| Norway | $114K | 0.8% |
| Denmark | $58K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $98.24 per kg, 679% above the world average of $12.61. 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.
Primary battery parts exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $4.6 million of primary battery parts in 2024 (538 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were United States (27%), Ireland (18%), Germany (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Ireland grew fastest (+402% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.2M | 27% |
| Ireland | $836K | 18% |
| Germany | $481K | 11% |
| Serbia | $306K | 6.7% |
| Malaysia | $173K | 3.8% |
| China | $136K | 3% |
| France | $136K | 3% |
| Singapore | $126K | 2.8% |
| Spain | $105K | 2.3% |
| Israel | $103K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom primary battery parts imports (HS 8506.90): 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 8506.90: Cells and batteries: primary, parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of primary battery parts imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported primary battery parts worth $14.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 143 tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 198 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply primary battery parts to the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($11.0 million), followed by China (6%) and India (2%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 283% on the year.
What is the average import price of primary battery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $98.24 per kg in 2024, 679% above the world average of $12.61 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of primary battery parts to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.7 million in 2017 to $14.0 million in 2024, a fall of 16%. The peak was 2019 at $29.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export primary battery parts?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $4.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Ireland and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $9.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for primary battery parts?
The HS code for primary battery parts is subheading 8506.90. 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.
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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