Exporting vehicle batteries to Poland, Czech Republic, Romania, Hungary, Slovakia, Bulgaria and Slovenia

The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) market for conventional lead-acid batteries is set to grow at a rate of 9% a year in 2016, due to new investments across Eastern Europe. The aftermarket sector is also increasing, due to a greater wear and tear to batteries in colder countries. The biggest importers of batteries are Poland and the Czech Republic, with imports of over €120 million each. Poland currently procures around 7.5% of its automotive batteries from developing countries, making Poland a relatively large and open market for developing country exporters.