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Team on 31 October 2005
China increases share of battery supply
A new report reveals that mainland China's battery production topped 28 billion units in 2004, and China now produces 25% of global battery supply.
Global Sources' "China sourcing report: batteries" shows that mainland China's battery production topped 28 billion units in 2004 China now produces 25% of global battery supply
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 2 Nov 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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China makers made 22 billion alkaline batteries in 2004 - 79% of total production.
Other types of batteries produced include: NiCD batteries - one billion units; lithium batteries - 940 million units; and NiMH batteries - 800 million units.
"China sourcing report: batteries" publisher Mark Saunderson said: "Global demand for batteries will increase by more than 6% annually from 2006, according to market researcher Freedonia Group".
"Demand for units used in portable electronics and computers is very strong".
"China makers expect production to grow by 20% in 2005".
The report shows that six out of 10 makers are increasing production by between 5 and 20%.
Two out of 10 are increasing production by 21 to 50%.
Saunderson added: "From July 2006, the European Union RoHS Directive requires that lead, mercury, cadmium and other harmful chemicals be removed from electronic devices".
"Makers are upgrading their production technology and manufacturing processes to ensure compliance and protect market share".
"China sourcing report: batteries" profiles 151 leading suppliers and provides specifications for 135 best-selling export products.
It provides coverage of leading and emerging supply centres, plus insight into industry capacity, output, and research and development spending.
Global Sources' China Bureau compiled the report from on-site factory visits, face-to-face interviews and extensive questionnaires.
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