Manganese dioxide batteries imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of manganese dioxide batteries by the United States reached $671.6 million in 2024 (91.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 217 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 8% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average.
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 | $671.6M | 91.0K t |
| 2023 | $622.6M | 80.5K t |
| 2022 | $592.1M | 87.1K t |
| 2021 | $577.9M | 83.7K t |
| 2020 | $562.4M | 82.4K t |
| 2019 | $463.2M | 66.5K t |
| 2018 | $517.3M | 68.5K t |
| 2017 | $383.9M | 54.8K t |
Where the United States imports manganese dioxide batteries from
Most of the value came from China (46%), Indonesia (17%), Belgium (12%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+174% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $308.1M | 46% |
| Indonesia | $117.2M | 18% |
| Belgium | $80.2M | 12% |
| Singapore | $53.2M | 7.9% |
| Vietnam | $44.1M | 6.6% |
| Malaysia | $39.8M | 5.9% |
| Turkey | $7.3M | 1.1% |
| Thailand | $5.9M | 0.9% |
| Canada | $2.7M | 0.4% |
| Mexico | $2.7M | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.38 per kg, 36% above the world average of $5.44. 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.
Manganese dioxide batteries exports from the United States
Exports of manganese dioxide batteries by the United States reached $152.4 million in 2024 (15.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 137 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Canada (26%), Mexico (22%), Chile (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Israel grew fastest (+322% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $39.9M | 26% |
| Mexico | $34.2M | 22% |
| Chile | $10.2M | 6.7% |
| United Kingdom | $10.2M | 6.7% |
| Poland | $9.5M | 6.2% |
| Germany | $4.1M | 2.7% |
| France | $3.9M | 2.6% |
| Israel | $3.3M | 2.2% |
| Costa Rica | $2.5M | 1.6% |
| Brazil | $2.4M | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States manganese dioxide batteries imports (HS 8506.10): 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 8506.10: Cells and batteries: primary, manganese dioxide.
Common questions
What is the value of manganese dioxide batteries imported by the United States?
The United States imported manganese dioxide batteries worth $671.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 91.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 217 countries worldwide, with 16% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply manganese dioxide batteries to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($308.1 million), followed by Indonesia (17%) and Belgium (12%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 477% on the year.
What is the average import price of manganese dioxide batteries per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.38 per kg in 2024, 36% above the world average of $5.44 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of manganese dioxide batteries to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $383.9 million in 2017 to $671.6 million in 2024, an increase of 75%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $548.9 million a year.
Does the United States also export manganese dioxide batteries?
Yes. The United States exported $152.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and Chile. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $519.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for manganese dioxide batteries?
The HS code for manganese dioxide batteries is subheading 8506.10. 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 8506 page.
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