Silver oxide batteries imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $3.3 million of silver oxide batteries in 2024 (52 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 4% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.5 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 | $3.3M | 52 t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 41 t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 38 t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 112 t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 67 t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 45 t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 33 t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 17 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports silver oxide batteries from
Switzerland alone supplied 71% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+37% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $2.3M | 71% |
| Japan | $483K | 15% |
| China | $192K | 5.8% |
| Germany | $108K | 3.3% |
| Hong Kong | $42K | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $26K | 0.8% |
| Austria | $25K | 0.8% |
| Taiwan | $24K | 0.7% |
| Ireland | $18K | 0.5% |
| United States | $13K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $63.88 per kg, 31% below the world average of $92.04, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Silver oxide batteries exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of silver oxide batteries by the United Kingdom reached $284 thousand in 2024 (8 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (23%), Ireland (17%), Kyrgyzstan (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest (+849% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $65K | 23% |
| Ireland | $49K | 17% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $34K | 12% |
| France | $17K | 6% |
| United States | $15K | 5.2% |
| Netherlands | $14K | 4.8% |
| Germany | $13K | 4.6% |
| New Zealand | $12K | 4.2% |
| Romania | $8K | 3% |
| Poland | $8K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom silver oxide batteries imports (HS 8506.40): 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 8506.40: Cells and batteries: primary, silver oxide.
Common questions
What is the value of silver oxide batteries imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported silver oxide batteries worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 52 tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 159 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply silver oxide batteries to the United Kingdom?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Japan (15%) and China (6%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 86% on the year.
What is the average import price of silver oxide batteries per kg?
The average declared import value was about $63.88 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $92.04 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of silver oxide batteries to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 36%. The peak was 2022 at $4.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export silver oxide batteries?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $284 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Ireland and Kyrgyzstan. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for silver oxide batteries?
The HS code for silver oxide batteries is subheading 8506.40. 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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