Alkaline primary batteries exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported alkaline primary batteries worth $63.4 million (6.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 156 countries for exports 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 2017, at $80.2 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $63.4M | 6.7K t |
| 2023 | $62.3M | 4.2K t |
| 2022 | $57.7M | 5.7K t |
| 2021 | $59.3M | 5.7K t |
| 2020 | $58.4M | 6.0K t |
| 2019 | $78.0M | 8.6K t |
| 2018 | $75.0M | 8.5K t |
| 2017 | $80.2M | 14.7K t |
Where the United States exports alkaline primary batteries to
Most of it went to Japan (15%), Canada (10%), Mexico (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 36%. Among the main buyer markets, Japan grew fastest (+189% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $9.8M | 16% |
| Canada | $6.6M | 11% |
| Mexico | $6.5M | 10% |
| South Korea | $4.9M | 7.7% |
| United Kingdom | $3.5M | 5.6% |
| Germany | $2.1M | 3.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.7M | 2.6% |
| Bermuda | $1.4M | 2.2% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | $1.2M | 1.9% |
| Bahamas | $1.2M | 1.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.45 per kg, 357% above the world average of $2.07. 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.
Alkaline primary batteries imports to the United States
The United States imported $25.5 million of alkaline primary batteries in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 220 countries for imports of this product. One supplier dominates: Canada accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+342% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $14.8M | 58% |
| Japan | $2.9M | 11% |
| Poland | $1.7M | 6.5% |
| Germany | $927K | 3.6% |
| Sweden | $741K | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $591K | 2.3% |
| France | $429K | 1.7% |
| Vietnam | $382K | 1.5% |
| Denmark | $382K | 1.5% |
| Panama | $273K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States alkaline primary batteries exports (HS 8506.80): 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 8506.80: Cells and batteries: primary, (other than manganese dioxide, mercuric oxide, silver oxide, lithium or air-zinc).
Common questions
What is the value of alkaline primary batteries exported by the United States?
The United States exported alkaline primary batteries worth $63.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 156 countries worldwide, with 10% of world exports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy alkaline primary batteries from the United States?
Japan was the largest buyer with 15% of the value ($9.8 million), followed by Canada (10%) and Mexico (10%). The top three together account for 36%, out of 151 buyer countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 189% on the year.
What is the average export price of alkaline primary batteries per kg?
The average declared export value was about $9.45 per kg in 2024, 357% above the world average of $2.07 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of alkaline primary batteries from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $80.2 million in 2017 to $63.4 million in 2024, a fall of 21%. The peak was 2017 at $80.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $66.8 million a year.
Does the United States also import alkaline primary batteries?
Yes. The United States imported $25.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, Japan and Poland. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $37.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for alkaline primary batteries?
The HS code for alkaline primary batteries is subheading 8506.80. 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 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 States. Tell us your product to see it live.
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