Parts for primary cells and batteries market in Poland, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

The Polish market for parts of primary cells and batteries expanded from 2.9 million USD in 2018 to 3.2 million USD in 2019, driven by a global surge in battery production of 52–84% and heightened demand from military, aviation, and industrial sectors. New technologies like graphene-reinforced silicon electrodes also emerged, promising longer battery life. However, the market contracted to 1.7 million USD in 2020, coinciding with a peak in global production and increased market volatility.

In the following years, import values fluctuated significantly, falling from 3.1 million USD in 2021 to 1.6 million USD in 2022. This shift occurred against a backdrop of rising raw material prices and global supply chain disruptions, which elevated costs and affected product availability. Worldwide production of primary batteries declined by 2.6% in 2022, reflecting these industry challenges.

From 2023 onward, the market began adapting to the new EU Battery Regulation 2023/1542, which introduces mandatory CE marking from August 2024 and limits lead content in portable batteries to 0.01%. Requirements for durability, performance, recycling, and ease of battery replacement in devices are reshaping standards for producers and importers in Poland.

Production parts for primary cells and batteries in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In Poland, the output value of parts for primary cells and batteries reached 110.5 thousand US dollars in 2020, marking a 20.6% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 80.2%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 21.7%. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 10.3%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018, at 66.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Poland in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports parts for primary cells and batteries from Poland

Exports in kind, t

Poland's export volumes of parts for primary cells and batteries have risen for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 374.9 tonnes, representing a dramatic increase of 14,831.9% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 63,780.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 761.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, Belgium was the dominant market for Poland's exports of parts for primary cells and batteries in kind, accounting for 93.5% of the total export volume.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Market performance showed notable fluctuations during this period. Poland exported 459 thousand US dollars worth of parts for primary cells and batteries in 2020, a 98.6% increase from 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 45 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline that year of 17.4%. In contrast, the largest increase occurred in 2019, at 411.8%. Import levels varied significantly, with a 10.2-fold difference between the peak in 2020 and the low in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Belgium, the United States, and Ukraine were the primary destinations for Poland's exports of parts for primary cells and batteries in value terms. Belgium accounted for 34.7% of exports, the United States for 21.3%, and Ukraine for 19.1%, together making up 75.0% of the total export value.

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

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

Imports parts for primary cells and batteries to Poland

Imports in kind, t

Following two years of growth, Poland's import volume of parts for primary cells and batteries declined. In 2020, imports totaled 302.5 tonnes, down 57.3% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 36.9%, corresponding to an average annual decline of 14.2%. The peak volume was in 2019 at 707.8 tonnes, with the largest increase that year of 28.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in kind, 2017-2020, t

During 2017-2020, Italy was the leading source for Poland's imports of parts for primary cells and batteries in kind, holding a 70.6% share of total flows, while the remainder was distributed among other partners.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of growth, Poland's imports of parts for primary cells and batteries in value terms declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 2,064 thousand US dollars, reflecting a sharp decrease of 37.9% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 22.5%, with an average annual decline of 8.1%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 3,325 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 16.3%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Japan, Italy, and China were the main sources for Poland's imports of parts for primary cells and batteries in value terms. Japan contributed 46.5% of imports, Italy 33.0%, and China 6.1%, together accounting for 85.5% of the total import value.

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

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