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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Monthly Import Trend

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Annual Totals

YearImport value
2026 Jan–Sep$192M

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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 · 2026 totals

2026-01 to 2026-09 · USD

Partner Value Share
Japan $61.9M 32.3%
Indonesia $47.8M 24.9%
United States $10.1M 5.2%
Switzerland $9.3M 4.9%
Vietnam $4.2M 2.2%

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How much primary cells and primary batteries does China import?

China imported $192M of primary cells and primary batteries (HS 8506) during January–September 2026. In September 2026 alone, China imported $21.8M of primary cells and primary batteries, up 4.1% from September 2025. 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. Values are in US dollars, from the China General Administration of Customs (GACC).

Are China's primary cells and primary batteries imports growing?

China's primary cells and primary batteries imports were down 1.3% from January–September 2025, reaching $192M during January–September 2026.

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

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