Moscow lead-acid battery price

How much lead acid batteries do EU countries export?

Data released to the public on April 2 from the International Lead Association and EUROBAT revealed that EU member states collectively export around €2 billion ($2.2 billion) of lead acid batteries alone to countries outside the bloc, including Russia.

Is Russia a big importer of batteries?

Russia is also a “far bigger importer of finished batteries than it is an exporter”, typically 160ktpa in versus 20ktpa out”. CRU’s lead analyst, Neil Hawkes, confirmed that all Russia’s lead output comes from recycling, with no primary smelters.

Does Russia need a lead export licence?

Moscow has ordered that exports of “raw lead” (thought to mean refined lead) from the country, as well as lead scrap and waste, need a special licence from Russia’s trade and industry ministry as of May 15.

Will Russia's EV battery market be affected by sanctions?

June 2, 2022: Russia said on May 14 it was introducing controls on lead exports amid fears sanctions could disrupt the country’s heavy reliance on battery imports — but analysts warn the global energy storage and EV batteries market is set to suffer too.

What are the key secondary lead producers in Russia?

He said key secondary lead producers include Fregat (37,000 tonnes production in 2021), Maglyuk (24,000 tonnes) and Ryaztsvetmet (20,000 tonnes) that are all near Moscow, as well as Ecorusmetall (13,500 tonnes) near the Estonian border.

How will Russia and Ukraine affect electric vehicle batteries?

“Russia and Ukraine hold significant reserves of metals such as cobalt, nickel, platinum and palladium. Although for the prior commodities — save for palladium, at 40% world mined supply — neither are the world’s foremost suppliers, prices will be impacted and could impact electric vehicle batteries.”