Not for starting engines lead-acid accumulators market in Germany, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for lead-acid accumulators in Germany started at 26 263 thous. units in 2018 and grew to 27 556 thous. units in 2019, even as the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic began disrupting supply chains for renewable energy and battery storage systems, delaying solar and wind projects that use these batteries. This contributed to a subsequent dip in volume to 26 230 thous. units in 2020.

A recovery followed, with the market reaching 28 122 thous. units in 2021 and peaking at 32 710 thous. units in 2022. However, 2023 saw a sharp contraction to 21 808 thous. units, a period during which stricter EU workplace lead exposure limits were being prepared for implementation, potentially affecting production planning. In value terms, the market held steady around €1 billion, indicating a shift in product mix or pricing.

In 2024, volume rebounded to 27 067 thous. units, supported by two key developments: the EU Battery Regulation entered into force, imposing new recycled content rules and restricting lead in device batteries, while GS Yuasa launched new stationary lead-acid batteries designed for deep-cycle applications, stimulating demand in the fast-growing energy storage segment for grid stabilization.

Production not for starting engines lead-acid accumulators in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Germany's production of lead-acid accumulators for non-starting engines declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 566.8 million US dollars, marking a significant 16.5% decrease compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 31.4%, which translates to an annualized decline rate of 11.8%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Production of lead-acid accumulators for non-starting engines in Germany declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, Germany produced 8 737 thousand units, representing a 13.3% year-over-year decrease. Between 2017 and 2020, production dropped by 19.4%, equating to an annualized rate of decline of 6.9%.

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

Exports not for starting engines lead-acid accumulators from Germany

Exports in kind, K unit

After two years of growth, Germany's exports of lead-acid accumulators for non-starting engines declined. In 2020, exports reached 21 349 thousand units, reflecting a 6.7% decrease compared to 2019. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 22 871 thousand units, which also saw the largest increase of 11.2%. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 7.1%, with an annualized growth rate of 2.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's exports of lead-acid accumulators for non-starting engines were distributed across a wide range of partner countries. Poland accounted for 18.3% of exports, Switzerland for 6.4%, and the Netherlands for 6.3%, with these three countries together representing just 30.9% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Germany's exports of lead-acid accumulators for non-starting engines amounted to 584.0 million US dollars, showing a strong contraction of 10.4% compared to the previous year. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 651.6 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 7.1%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.3%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany's exports of lead-acid accumulators for non-starting engines in value terms were widely dispersed among partner countries. Sweden accounted for 7.3% of exports, France for 6.6%, and Poland for 5.8%, with these three countries together making up only 19.6% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports not for starting engines lead-acid accumulators to Germany

Imports in kind, K unit

In 2020, Germany's import volume of lead-acid accumulators for non-starting engines amounted to 38 842 thousand units, down by 3.7% from the previous year. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 36 539 thousand units, which saw the largest decline of 4.5%. In contrast, the highest volume was in 2019 at 40 350 thousand units, marking the largest increase of 10.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China was the leading supplier of lead-acid accumulators for non-starting engines to Germany, accounting for 39.5% of imports. Asia, not elsewhere specified, followed with 19.5%, and Vietnam with 15.0%. Together, these three sources represented 74.0% of total import volumes.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Germany's imports of lead-acid accumulators for non-starting engines declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, import value amounted to 500.7 million US dollars, which is 10.2% lower year-over-year. The highest import value was recorded in 2018 at 595.2 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 12.8%. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 5.1%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 1.7%.

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

During 2017 to 2020, imports of lead-acid accumulators for non-starting engines to Germany in value terms were relatively evenly spread. China accounted for 19.3% of imports, Greece for 8.3%, and Spain for 7.9%, with these three countries jointly representing 35.5% of total import flows.

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

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