China Primary cells and primary batteries (HS 8506) Trade by Country

Monthly · USD · Source: GACC · Data through 2026-09

YTD imports$192M2026 Jan–Sep · -1.3% YoY vs 2025-01 to 2025-09
Latest imports$21.8MSeptember 2026 · +4.1% YoY vs 2025-09 to 2025-09
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Annual Totals

YearImport value
2026 Jan–Sep$192M
2025 · Full year$261.1M
2024 · Full year$300.3M
2023 · Full year$301.1M
2022 · Full year$360.8M
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YearImport value
2021 · Full year$463.7M

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Jan–Sep 2026 vs Jan–Sep 2025 · USD

Latest month · up to 5 countries

September 2026 · USD

Partner Value Share
Japan $7.5M 34.2%
Indonesia $6M 27.6%
United States $1.4M 6.4%
Switzerland $1.2M 5.3%
Vietnam $818.2K 3.8%

Same countries · period totals

2021-01 to 2026-09 · USD

Partner Value Share
Japan $589.4M 31.4%
Indonesia $451.3M 24.0%
United States $57.1M 3.0%
Switzerland $46.3M 2.5%
Vietnam $44.8M 2.4%

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About this data

How much primary cells and primary batteries does China import?

China imported $259M of primary cells and primary batteries in the twelve months to September 2026, averaging $21.5M per month, based on official China customs statistics (HS 8506).

What products are covered by HS 8506?

Non-rechargeable electrochemical cells and batteries that generate electric current through an irreversible chemical reaction, commonly used to power portable consumer electronics and industrial devices.

Which countries supply the most primary cells and primary batteries to China?

Japan, Indonesia and United States together account for 58% of the published total, out of 34 trading partners on record.

Is China's primary cells and primary batteries import growing?

Annual imports declined by 44% between 2021 and 2025, from $464M to $261M.

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Source: China General Administration of Customs (GACC), cleaned and structured by China Data Portal.

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China Data Portal. "China Primary cells and primary batteries (HS 8506) Import Data." https://chinadata.live/china-trade/hs/8506/

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