Nickel-metal hydride batteries imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported nickel-metal hydride batteries worth $487.2 million (10.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 196 countries for imports of this product. That is 10% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $487.2M | 10.1K t |
| 2023 | $443.4M | 16.6K t |
| 2022 | $422.9M | 16.8K t |
| 2021 | $487.3M | 20.9K t |
| 2020 | $385.6M | 16.2K t |
| 2019 | $234.6M | 5.8K t |
| 2018 | $222.2M | 7.1K t |
| 2017 | $254.1M | 7.3K t |
Where the United States imports nickel-metal hydride batteries from
Japan alone supplied 86% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $420.2M | 86% |
| China | $38.9M | 8% |
| Malaysia | $9.2M | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $5.1M | 1% |
| Germany | $4.7M | 1% |
| Sweden | $1.5M | 0.3% |
| Taiwan | $1.1M | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $969K | 0.2% |
| France | $947K | 0.2% |
| Mexico | $870K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $48.15 per kg, 24% above the world average of $38.98. 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.
Nickel-metal hydride batteries exports from the United States
The United States exported $17.2 million of nickel-metal hydride batteries in 2024 (228 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Mexico (42%), Canada (21%), United Kingdom (5%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+271% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $7.3M | 42% |
| Canada | $3.6M | 21% |
| United Kingdom | $792K | 4.6% |
| Netherlands | $655K | 3.8% |
| Australia | $586K | 3.4% |
| Germany | $400K | 2.3% |
| Japan | $332K | 1.9% |
| France | $285K | 1.7% |
| Chile | $269K | 1.6% |
| Qatar | $266K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States nickel-metal hydride batteries imports (HS 8507.50): 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 8507.50: Electric accumulators: nickel-metal hydride, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square).
Common questions
What is the value of nickel-metal hydride batteries imported by the United States?
The United States imported nickel-metal hydride batteries worth $487.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 196 countries worldwide, with 28% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply nickel-metal hydride batteries to the United States?
Japan was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($420.2 million), followed by China (8%) and Malaysia (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 88% on the year.
What is the average import price of nickel-metal hydride batteries per kg?
The average declared import value was about $48.15 per kg in 2024, 24% above the world average of $38.98 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of nickel-metal hydride batteries to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $254.1 million in 2017 to $487.2 million in 2024, an increase of 92%. The peak was 2021 at $487.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $367.2 million a year.
Does the United States also export nickel-metal hydride batteries?
Yes. The United States exported $17.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and the United Kingdom. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $470.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for nickel-metal hydride batteries?
The HS code for nickel-metal hydride batteries is subheading 8507.50. 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.
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