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Ni-MH accumulators market in Germany

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The German Ni-MH accumulator market volume declined from 78.4 M units in 2019 to 48.6 M units in 2024, after peaking at 76.8 M units in 2021. Domestic production initially grew from 4.3 M units in 2019 to 5.1 M units in 2022, before falling to 3.3 M units in 2024, while imports and exports trended downward throughout the period.

The rise in production through 2022 was supported by a Europe-wide expansion in battery manufacturing capacity, driven by the growing electromobility trend which increased demand for battery production facilities, including those for Ni-MH accumulators.

Despite the overall market contraction, 2024 saw notable innovations such as Panasonic Energy's introduction of a new Ni-MH battery system for rail vehicles, highlighting evolving product segments, while sustained demand from electromobility and the energy transition continued to influence the market landscape.

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 kind
    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. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, M unit
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2018-2024, M unit
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M unit
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/K unit
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/K unit
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/K unit
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, M unit
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2018-2024, M unit
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M unit
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/K unit
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/K unit
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/K unit
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, M unit
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2018-2024, M unit
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M unit
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/K unit
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/K unit
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/K unit
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, M unit
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2018-2024, M unit
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M unit
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/K unit
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/K unit
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/K 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 Ni-MH accumulators in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, the output value of Ni-MH accumulators in Germany reached 51 519 thousand US dollars, representing a year-over-year increase of 13.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in value, 2017-2020, K $ 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 4 456 thousand units of Ni-MH accumulators, which is 4.5% higher than 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 Ni-MH accumulators from Germany

Exports in kind, M unit

After two years of growth, the volume of Ni-MH accumulators exported from Germany declined. In 2019, exports peaked at 87.5 million units, with the largest annual increase of 3.0% recorded that year. By 2020, exports had fallen to 74.0 million units, marking a decrease of 15.5% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 12.5%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 4.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.4%	3.0%	(15.5%)	(4.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the principal destinations for Germany's Ni-MH accumulator exports in kind were Hungary, accounting for 27.6% of exports, Czechia with 13.5%, and Singapore at 12.0%. Together, these three countries made up 53.1% of total export flows.

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

Ni-MH accumulator exports from Germany declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the export value stood at 101.4 million US dollars, reflecting a moderate year-over-year loss of 6.4%. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 10.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -3.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.4%)	(0.7%)	(6.4%)	(3.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the largest buyers of Ni-MH accumulators from Germany in value terms were Hungary, with 15.3% of exports, Czechia at 11.0%, and France with 9.5%. Together, these three countries accounted for 35.8% of total export value, while numerous smaller partners made up the remainder.

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 Ni-MH accumulators to Germany

Imports in kind, M unit

In 2020, the volume of Ni-MH accumulators imported into Germany amounted to 137.3 million units, representing a robust reduction of 15.1% compared to 2019. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 6.3%. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 17%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -6.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(8.0%)	6.3%	(15.1%)	(6.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, China and Japan remained the primary suppliers of Ni-MH accumulators to Germany in kind, with a combined share of 89.6% of total imports. Other countries accounted for the remaining portion.

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

After a two-year uptick, the volume of Ni-MH accumulators imported into Germany declined. In 2019, imports reached their maximum value of 172.9 million US dollars, with the largest increase of 6.7% recorded that year. By 2020, import volume had fallen to 153.2 million US dollars, down by 11.3% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 4.7%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -1.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.8%	6.7%	(11.3%)	(1.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the largest suppliers of Ni-MH accumulators to Germany in value terms were Japan, accounting for 38.6% of imports, China with 33.5%, and Hungary at 7.4%. Together, these three countries formed 79.5% of total import value.

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