6 FAQs about New Energy Storage Battery Foreign Trade

How much battery material does China Import & Export?

China imported almost 12 million short tons of raw and processed battery minerals, accounting for 44% of interregional trade, and exported almost 11 million short tons of battery materials, packs, and components, or 58% of interregional trade in 2023, according to regional UN Comtrade data.

Which country trades the most batteries in the world?

Data source: United Nations Statistics Division, UN Comtrade Note: Excludes trade within regions. China has a major role at each stage of the global battery supply chain and dominates interregional trade of minerals.

Will China impose tariffs on lithium-ion EV batteries?

An interesting issue will be the imposition of tariffs. There are existing tariffs pursuant to Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 on some Chinese-origin lithium-ion EV batteries and non-lithium-ion battery parts, which were increased to 25% in September 2024.

Which international trade issues will remain a concern for energy storage projects?

Two major areas of international trade that will remain causes of concern for energy storage projects are the application of tariffs and supply chain integrity.

When will Chinese-origin lithium-ion non-EV batteries be taxed?

Tariffs on Chinese-origin lithium-ion non-EV batteries are scheduled to increase to 25% effective January 1, 2026. Otherwise, batteries of non-Chinese origin storage batteries have not been subject to multi-front targeted tariff or duty actions.

Which country exports the most battery cells in the world?

China accounted for 74% of the world's battery pack and component exports in 2023. That same year, China controlled nearly 85% of the world's battery cell production capacity by monetary value. Data source: United Nations Statistics Division, UN Comtrade Note: Excludes trade within regions.

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