Primary battery parts exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of primary battery parts by the United States reached $55.4 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 111 countries. Value rose 3% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $55.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $53.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $67.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $54.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $50.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $56.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $50.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $50.6M | 1.2K t |
Where the United States exports primary battery parts to
Most of it went to United Kingdom (20%), Singapore (18%), Canada (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Indonesia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $11.0M | 20% |
| Singapore | $10.0M | 18% |
| Canada | $7.3M | 13% |
| Germany | $5.8M | 11% |
| Israel | $3.3M | 6% |
| Mexico | $2.9M | 5.3% |
| Indonesia | $2.2M | 4.1% |
| Japan | $1.1M | 2% |
| Australia | $1.1M | 1.9% |
| Jordan | $887K | 1.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $41.77 per kg, 231% 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 imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported primary battery parts worth $20.2 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 198 countries. Most of the value came from Japan (26%), Mexico (15%), Philippines (12%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $5.3M | 26% |
| Mexico | $3.0M | 15% |
| Philippines | $2.5M | 12% |
| China | $2.3M | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 6.1% |
| Taiwan | $879K | 4.4% |
| Belgium | $869K | 4.3% |
| Sweden | $755K | 3.7% |
| Canada | $569K | 2.8% |
| Germany | $533K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States primary battery parts exports (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 exported by the United States?
The United States exported primary battery parts worth $55.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 111 countries worldwide, with 16% of world exports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries buy primary battery parts from the United States?
The United Kingdom was the largest buyer with 20% of the value ($11.0 million), followed by Singapore (18%) and Canada (13%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 111 buyer countries in total. Israel grew fastest among the top ten, up 102% on the year.
What is the average export price of primary battery parts per kg?
The average declared export value was about $41.77 per kg in 2024, 231% 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 exports of primary battery parts from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $50.6 million in 2017 to $55.4 million in 2024, an increase of 9%. The peak was 2022 at $67.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $54.9 million a year.
Does the United States also import primary battery parts?
Yes. The United States imported $20.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Japan, Mexico and the Philippines. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $35.2 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?
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