Eastern Europe: Market for Primary Cells and Batteries 2024

Market Size for Primary Cells and Batteries in Eastern Europe

The East European primary cell and battery market surged to $X in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2015 indices. The level of consumption peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Production of Primary Cells and Batteries in Eastern Europe

In value terms, primary cell and battery production expanded to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Primary Cells and Batteries

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2023, shipments abroad of primary cells and batteries decreased by X% to X units, falling for the third consecutive year after nine years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, primary cell and battery exports expanded markedly to $X in 2023. Overall, exports, however, saw resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Poland was the key exporting country with an export of around X units, which reached X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Romania (X units), achieving a X% share of total exports. The Czech Republic (X units) and Hungary (X units) took a little share of total exports.

Exports from Poland increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Romania (X%) and Hungary (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Romania emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, the Czech Republic (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Romania and Poland increased by X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the largest primary cell and battery supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Romania, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Poland amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and Romania (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per unit, picking up by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, primary cell and battery export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per unit), while Romania ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Primary Cells and Batteries

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2023, purchases abroad of primary cells and batteries was finally on the rise to reach X units after two years of decline. Overall, imports continue to indicate resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X units in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, primary cell and battery imports amounted to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports posted a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Russia (X units) and Poland (X units) represented the key importers of primary cells and batteries in Eastern Europe, together achieving X% of total imports. Romania (X units) held the next position in the ranking, followed by the Czech Republic (X units) and Ukraine (X units). All these countries together took near X% share of total imports. Hungary (X units) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest primary cell and battery importing markets in Eastern Europe were Poland ($X), Russia ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

Poland, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per unit, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2016 to 2023, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per unit), while Russia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform