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The global battery materials market size reached USD 56.5 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 88.4 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 5.09% during 2025-2033. The market is majorly driven by the increasing number of electric mobility initiatives, the rising trend of industrial automation, an enhanced focus on reducing carbon emissions, considerable growth in R&D investments and strategic collaborations in battery supply chains by key players, and continual advancements in the production of solid-state batteries.
Battery materials are individual materials potentially present in cell electrodes, electrolytes, and separators. They comprise antimony (Sb), cadmium (Cd), copper (Cu), lead (Pb), silicon (Si), lithium (Li), cobalt (Co), nickel (Ni), zinc (Zn), graphite (C), and manganese (Mn). Among these, C has the highest proportion by volume of all the battery raw materials as it helps avoid dendrite formation and the high reactivity of alkali metal anodes. At present, as batteries find extensive applications in household appliances, military electronics, medical equipment, and portable devices, the demand for battery materials is rising across the globe.
Battery Materials Market Trends:
There is considerable reliance on smartphones, laptops, and other electronic devices worldwide. This represents one of the key factors bolstering the growth of the market. Besides this, governments of numerous countries are offering subsidies and financial incentives like grants or tax rebates to encourage the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and reduce carbon emissions. This, coupled with the burgeoning automotive industry, is driving the market. Moreover, there is a rise in the use of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) around the world on account of their high energy density. They also provide emergency backup power in case of power loss or fluctuation, which is required for office equipment like computers and IT servers. In line with this, they are emerging as an alternative to gasoline and lead-acid batteries in powering speed boats and yachts. In addition, LIBs are utilized in wheelchairs, bikes, scooters, and other mobility aids for individuals with mobility restrictions. Furthermore, key players are increasingly focusing on agreements/partnerships with domestic players to increase their geographical presence, which is fueling the market growth.
Key Market Segmentation:
Breakup by Type:
- Cathode
- Anode
- Electrolyte
- Separator
- Others
Breakup by Battery Type:
- Lithium Ion
- Lead Acid
- Others
Breakup by Application:
- Automobile Industry
- Household Appliances
- Electronics Industry
- Others
Breakup by Region:
- North America
- United States
- Canada
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Australia
- Indonesia
- Others
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Spain
- Russia
- Others
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Others
- Middle East and Africa
Competitive Landscape:
The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players being Albemarle Corporation, Asahi Kasei Corporation, BASF SE, Entek International Ltd., Johnson Matthey, Livent, Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corporation, Nichia Corporation, Showa Denko K. K., Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd., Targray Technology International Inc. and Umicore N.V.
Key Questions Answered in This Report
- 1.What was the size of the global battery materials market in 2024?
- 2.What is the expected growth rate of the global battery materials market during 2025-2033?
- 3.What are the key factors driving the global battery materials market?
- 4.What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the global battery materials market?
- 5.What is the breakup of the global battery materials market based on the type?
- 6.What is the breakup of the global battery materials market based on the battery type?
- 7.What is the breakup of the global battery materials market based on the application?
- 8.What are the key regions in the global battery materials market?
- 9.Who are the key players/companies in the global battery materials market?
Table of Contents
1 Preface
2 Scope and Methodology
- 2.1 Objectives of the Study
- 2.2 Stakeholders
- 2.3 Data Sources
- 2.3.1 Primary Sources
- 2.3.2 Secondary Sources
- 2.4 Market Estimation
- 2.4.1 Bottom-Up Approach
- 2.4.2 Top-Down Approach
- 2.5 Forecasting Methodology
3 Executive Summary
4 Introduction
- 4.1 Overview
- 4.2 Key Industry Trends
5 Global Battery Materials Market
- 5.1 Market Overview
- 5.2 Market Performance
- 5.3 Impact of COVID-19
- 5.4 Market Forecast
6 Market Breakup by Type
- 6.1 Cathode
- 6.1.1 Market Trends
- 6.1.2 Market Forecast
- 6.2 Anode
- 6.2.1 Market Trends
- 6.2.2 Market Forecast
- 6.3 Electrolyte
- 6.3.1 Market Trends
- 6.3.2 Market Forecast
- 6.4 Separator
- 6.4.1 Market Trends
- 6.4.2 Market Forecast
- 6.5 Others
- 6.5.1 Market Trends
- 6.5.2 Market Forecast
7 Market Breakup by Battery Type
- 7.1 Lithium Ion
- 7.1.1 Market Trends
- 7.1.2 Market Forecast
- 7.2 Lead Acid
- 7.2.1 Market Trends
- 7.2.2 Market Forecast
- 7.3 Others
- 7.3.1 Market Trends
- 7.3.2 Market Forecast
8 Market Breakup by Application
- 8.1 Automobile Industry
- 8.1.1 Market Trends
- 8.1.2 Market Forecast
- 8.2 Household Appliances
- 8.2.1 Market Trends
- 8.2.2 Market Forecast
- 8.3 Electronics Industry
- 8.3.1 Market Trends
- 8.3.2 Market Forecast
- 8.4 Others
- 8.4.1 Market Trends
- 8.4.2 Market Forecast
9 Market Breakup by Region
- 9.1 North America
- 9.1.1 United States
- 9.1.1.1 Market Trends
- 9.1.1.2 Market Forecast
- 9.1.2 Canada
- 9.1.2.1 Market Trends
- 9.1.2.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2 Asia-Pacific
- 9.2.1 China
- 9.2.1.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.1.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2.2 Japan
- 9.2.2.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.2.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2.3 India
- 9.2.3.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.3.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2.4 South Korea
- 9.2.4.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.4.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2.5 Australia
- 9.2.5.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.5.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2.6 Indonesia
- 9.2.6.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.6.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2.7 Others
- 9.2.7.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.7.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3 Europe
- 9.3.1 Germany
- 9.3.1.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.1.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3.2 France
- 9.3.2.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.2.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3.3 United Kingdom
- 9.3.3.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.3.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3.4 Italy
- 9.3.4.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.4.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3.5 Spain
- 9.3.5.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.5.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3.6 Russia
- 9.3.6.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.6.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3.7 Others
- 9.3.7.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.7.2 Market Forecast
- 9.4 Latin America
- 9.4.1 Brazil
- 9.4.1.1 Market Trends
- 9.4.1.2 Market Forecast
- 9.4.2 Mexico
- 9.4.2.1 Market Trends
- 9.4.2.2 Market Forecast
- 9.4.3 Others
- 9.4.3.1 Market Trends
- 9.4.3.2 Market Forecast
- 9.5 Middle East and Africa
- 9.5.1 Market Trends
- 9.5.2 Market Breakup by Country
- 9.5.3 Market Forecast
10 SWOT Analysis
- 10.1 Overview
- 10.2 Strengths
- 10.3 Weaknesses
- 10.4 Opportunities
- 10.5 Threats
11 Value Chain Analysis
12 Porters Five Forces Analysis
- 12.1 Overview
- 12.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 12.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 12.4 Degree of Competition
- 12.5 Threat of New Entrants
- 12.6 Threat of Substitutes
13 Price Analysis
14 Competitive Landscape
- 14.1 Market Structure
- 14.2 Key Players
- 14.3 Profiles of Key Players
- 14.3.1 Albemarle Corporation
- 14.3.1.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.1.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.1.3 Financials
- 14.3.1.4 SWOT Analysis
- 14.3.2 Asahi Kasei Corporation
- 14.3.2.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.2.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.2.3 Financials
- 14.3.2.4 SWOT Analysis
- 14.3.3 BASF SE
- 14.3.3.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.3.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.3.3 Financials
- 14.3.3.4 SWOT Analysis
- 14.3.4 Entek International Ltd.
- 14.3.4.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.4.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.5 Johnson Matthey
- 14.3.5.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.5.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.5.3 Financials
- 14.3.5.4 SWOT Analysis
- 14.3.6 Livent
- 14.3.6.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.6.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.6.3 Financials
- 14.3.7 Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corporation
- 14.3.7.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.7.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.7.3 Financials
- 14.3.7.4 SWOT Analysis
- 14.3.8 Nichia Corporation
- 14.3.8.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.8.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.9 Showa Denko K. K.
- 14.3.9.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.9.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.9.3 Financials
- 14.3.9.4 SWOT Analysis
- 14.3.10 Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd.
- 14.3.10.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.10.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.10.3 Financials
- 14.3.10.4 SWOT Analysis
- 14.3.11 Targray Technology International Inc.
- 14.3.11.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.11.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.12 Umicore N.V.
- 14.3.12.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.12.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.12.3 Financials
- 14.3.12.4 SWOT Analysis