China's Lead-Acid Battery Exports Drop 17.37% MoM, 36.19% YoY in March 2026

Published: Apr 20, 2026 16:27

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[SMM Flash News] According to customs data, China's lead-acid battery exports in March 2026 reached 12.0564 million units, down 17.37 percentage points month-on-month and down 36.19 percentage points year-on-year. From January to March 2026, the cumulative export volume of lead-acid batteries was 461,200 units, down 14.18 percentage points year-on-year.

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