The 2023 data indicates that France leads in European imports of lead-acid accumulators for starting piston engines, followed by Germany and Belgium. The imports display a modest upward trend with notable increases in countries like Spain, Slovenia, and Romania. Conversely, Greece and Luxembourg showed declines in their import volumes. Cyprus, Estonia, and Malta remained at the bottom of the list.
The year-on-year variation reflects trends of steady growth, with Belgium, Spain, and Romania experiencing considerable increases. Conversely, Greece and Luxembourg saw slight declines. Over the longer-term five-year period, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) suggests the market for these accumulators continues to grow, although not uniformly across all countries.
Future trends to watch include advancements in battery technologies, shifts in environmentally-driven policies, and the growing focus on electric vehicles which could impact the demand for traditional lead-acid accumulators. Additionally, economic developments within the EU and potential supply chain disruptions might influence import patterns.
Top countries in Import of Lead-Acid Accumulators for Starting Piston Engines by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Items) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 22,074,000 | 2023 | +2.92% | +3.63% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 11,791,000 | 2023 | +0.29% | +0.4% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Belgium | 10,711,000 | 2023 | +3.72% | +3.82% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 10,248,000 | 2023 | +1.53% | +1.47% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 8,918,300 | 2023 | +0.48% | +1.11% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 8,255,800 | 2023 | +1.99% | +4.47% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 6,529,200 | 2023 | +3.46% | +3.8% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 5,247,800 | 2023 | +1.66% | +2.56% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czechia | 4,322,700 | 2023 | |||
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 2,419,700 | 2023 | +0.77% | +0.77% | View data |
