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Li-ion accumulators market in Germany

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The German Li-ion accumulator market started its growth trajectory in 2018 when the European Commission approved extensive subsidies for battery cell manufacturing in Europe, including Germany, laying the groundwork for increased production and investment. This was reflected in rising trade flows, and by 2019 the market size reached USD 1 950 million, supported by a continued growth trend in imports and exports.

Market expansion accelerated sharply between 2021 and 2022, with the volume climbing to USD 6 616 million and then to USD 13 146 million. This period of rapid growth set the stage for the market's further evolution.

The rising significance of electrical energy storage systems emerged as a major market driver, with the Li-ion battery segment multiplying ninefold since 2019. By 2024, the market reached USD 20 539 million, bolstered by a 20% drop in battery pack prices that improved affordability and by technological advances, including the development of solid-state batteries and stronger recycling initiatives.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In value
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2019-2022, 2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2019-2022, 2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Germany
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2019-2022, 2024, K unit
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2019-2022, 2024, M $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2019-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2019-2024, K unit
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2019-2024, M $ US
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, M unit
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2018-2024, M unit
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M unit
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/unit
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, M unit
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2018-2024, M unit
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M unit
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/unit
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, M unit
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2018-2024, M unit
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M unit
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/unit
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, M unit
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2018-2024, M unit
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M unit
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/unit
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, M unit
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, M unit
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production Li-ion accumulators in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, Germany's output of lithium-ion accumulators was valued at 360.6 million US dollars, representing a 13.9% increase compared to 2019.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	13.9%	-

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, K unit

In 2020, Germany produced 31,194 thousand units of lithium-ion accumulators, marking a 4.5% growth from the previous year.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	4.5%	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports Li-ion accumulators from Germany

Exports in kind, M unit

Germany's lithium-ion accumulator exports grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 200.6 million units, a 65.3% year-on-year increase. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 167.5%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 38.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020, M unit

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	29.3%	25.2%	65.3%	38.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Hungary (27.1% of exports in kind), Singapore (17.2%), and China (15.7%) remained the top buyers of lithium-ion accumulators from Germany, collectively accounting for 60.0% of total exports in kind.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Lithium-ion accumulator deliveries from Germany expanded for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 3,437 million US dollars, a sharp 72.3% rise from the year before. Between 2017 and 2020, exports jumped by 256%, translating to an annualized rate of 52.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	38.1%	49.5%	72.3%	52.7%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017–2020, the value-based exports of lithium-ion accumulators from Germany were widely distributed across partner countries. The United States (12.7% of exports in value terms), China (10.6%), and France (10.0%) together made up only 33.3% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Germany in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports Li-ion accumulators to Germany

Imports in kind, M unit

After two years of growth, Germany's cross-border shipments of lithium-ion accumulators declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 191.5 million units, a significant 23.2% drop compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 8.5%, with an annualized rate of 2.8%. The peak was recorded in 2019 at 249.4 million units, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 38.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020, M unit

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	38.9%	1.7%	(23.2%)	2.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China (34.0% of imports in kind), Japan (28.8%), and South Korea (14.8%) emerged as the primary sources for imports in kind, together representing 77.7% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Lithium-ion accumulator imports into Germany rose for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import volume reached 6,240 million US dollars, a 72.0% increase relative to the prior year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 169.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 39.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	22.5%	28.1%	72.0%	39.2%

Source: SHEV.io

In 2017–2020, China (31.9% of imports in value terms), South Korea (19.9%), and Poland (17.0%) dominated the structure of imports in value terms, collectively accounting for 68.7% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Germany in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io