85068005 - Other primary cells and - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Other primary cells and primary batteries, Dry zinc-carbon batteries of a voltage of 5,5|V or more but not exceeding 6,5|V is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 97.8% of imports (€56.3M), followed by 🇺🇸 United States (1.5%). With an HHI of 9573, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The main extra-EU export markets for Other primary cells and primary batteries, Dry zinc-carbon batteries of a voltage of 5,5|V or more but not exceeding 6,5|V are 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇺🇸 United States. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom absorbs 44.1% of European exports (€1.8M).

Within the EU, 🇧🇪 Belgium concentrates 48.5% of Other primary cells and primary batteries, Dry zinc-carbon batteries of a voltage of 5,5|V or more but not exceeding 6,5|V imports, well ahead of 🇩🇪 Germany (39.7%). The top importing member states are 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇮🇹 Italy.

In 2025, imports were falling sharply (-75.2%) and exports declining (-5.2%) compared to the previous year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main supplier of Other primary cells and primary batteries, Dry zinc-carbon batteries of a voltage of 5,5|V or more but not exceeding 6,5|V to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Other primary cells and primary batteries, Dry zinc-carbon batteries of a voltage of 5,5|V or more but not exceeding 6,5|V (NC8 85068005) is 🇨🇳 China, accounting for 97.8% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Other primary cells and primary batteries, Dry zinc-carbon batteries of a voltage of 5,5|V or more but not exceeding 6,5|V?

The extra-EU trade balance for Other primary cells and primary batteries, Dry zinc-carbon batteries of a voltage of 5,5|V or more but not exceeding 6,5|V (NC8 85068005) is €-53.4M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €57.6M, exports: €4.2M).

How much does the EU import of Other primary cells and primary batteries, Dry zinc-carbon batteries of a voltage of 5,5|V or more but not exceeding 6,5|V?

The EU imported €57.6M of Other primary cells and primary batteries, Dry zinc-carbon batteries of a voltage of 5,5|V or more but not exceeding 6,5|V (NC8 85068005) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 15.7M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Other primary cells and primary batteries, Dry zinc-carbon batteries of a voltage of 5,5|V or more but not exceeding 6,5|V?

The weighted average import price of Other primary cells and primary batteries, Dry zinc-carbon batteries of a voltage of 5,5|V or more but not exceeding 6,5|V (NC8 85068005) is €3.66/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Other primary cells and primary batteries, Dry zinc-carbon batteries of a voltage of 5,5|V or more but not exceeding 6,5|V?

The leading EU member state importer of Other primary cells and primary batteries, Dry zinc-carbon batteries of a voltage of 5,5|V or more but not exceeding 6,5|V (NC8 85068005) is 🇧🇪 Belgium, accounting for 48.5% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were falling sharply (-75.2%) and exports declining (-5.2%) compared to the previous year.

1	🇨🇳 China	€56.3M	97.8%	15.7M kg
2	🇺🇸 United States	€888K	1.5%	3K kg
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€207K	0.4%	20K kg
4	🇳🇴 Norway	€39K	0.1%	2K kg
5	🇵🇰 Pakistan	€37K	0.1%	8K kg
6	🇨🇦 Canada	€6K	0.0%	77 kg
7	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€5K	0.0%	46 kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€1.8M	44.1%	659K kg
2	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€755K	18.0%	147K kg
3	🇺🇸 United States	€305K	7.3%	12K kg
4	🇲🇦 Morocco	€187K	4.5%	8K kg
5	🇳🇴 Norway	€148K	3.5%	7K kg
6	🇨🇮 Côte d’Ivoire	€102K	2.4%	15K kg
7	🇦🇿 Azerbaijan	€56K	1.3%	5K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€56.3M	15.7Mt	€3.59/kg	97.9%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€888K	3Kt	€325.05/kg	1.5%
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€207K	20Kt	€10.54/kg	0.4%
4	🇳🇴 Norway	€39K	2Kt	€19.40/kg	0.1%
5	🇵🇰 Pakistan	€37K	8Kt	€4.98/kg	0.1%
6	🇨🇦 Canada	€6K	77	€84.12/kg	0.0%
7	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€5K	46	€106.59/kg	0.0%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€1.8M	659Kt	€2.80/kg	54.3%
2	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€755K	147Kt	€5.15/kg	22.2%
3	🇺🇸 United States	€305K	12Kt	€25.18/kg	9.0%
4	🇲🇦 Morocco	€187K	8Kt	€24.10/kg	5.5%
5	🇳🇴 Norway	€148K	7Kt	€21.67/kg	4.3%
6	🇨🇮 CI	€102K	15Kt	€6.85/kg	3.0%
7	🇦🇿 Azerbaijan	€56K	5Kt	€10.85/kg	1.7%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€56.3M	15.7Mt	€3.59/kg	97.9%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€888K	3Kt	€325.05/kg	1.5%
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€207K	20Kt	€10.54/kg	0.4%
4	🇳🇴 Norway	€39K	2Kt	€19.40/kg	0.1%
5	🇵🇰 Pakistan	€37K	8Kt	€4.98/kg	0.1%
6	🇨🇦 Canada	€6K	77	€84.12/kg	0.0%
7	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€5K	46	€106.59/kg	0.0%

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