Lithium Batteries: Markets and Materials
Report Highlights
The global market for lithium batteries should grow from $22.7 billion in 2018 to $47.4 billion by 2023 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.8% for the period of 2018-2023.
Report Includes
- 87 data tables and 66 additional tables
- A detailed overview and an industry analysis of the lithium batteries in terms of markets and materials
- Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2017, 2018, and projections compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2023
- Characterization and quantification of market potential for lithium batteries by major types of batteries, technologies, regions, applications and end-users
- Details pertaining to continuing evolution of electrification of transportation, the increasing use of energy storage systems both institutionally (electric utilities) and within the household (residential) sector, and the impact of innovations in wearable technologies on this market
- Profiles of major market players within the industry, including SAFT, A123 Systems, BASF Battery Materials, Sony Energy Devices Corp., Toshiba and 3M
Scope of Report
This report begins with a discussion of primary and secondary lithium battery technologies and markets.
Lithium markets and technology are analyzed associated with the following product categories:
- Portable products
- Computing, smartphones, tablets.
- Others.
- Wearables (Non-Medical Related/Portable) – Consumer segment only.
- Medical products
- Implantable.
- Not implantable.
- Wearables (Medical Related) – Consumer segment only.
- Stationary applications
- Computer memory preservation.
- Uninterruptible power supplies.
- Load leveling and alternative energy storage.
- Residential energy storage.
- Military/aerospace
- Primary batteries.
- Secondary batteries.
- Developmental.
- Automotive and motive power
- Industrial electric vehicles (traction).
- Plug-ins and hybrid vehicle motive power (EVs, HEVs and BEVs).
- Automotive security.
- Fleet operations (primarily electric buses).
The report focuses on these areas associated with battery materials:
- Electrode materials and active elements
- Aluminum.
- Cobalt compounds.
- Conductive polymers.
- Copper compounds.
- Electrolytic manganese dioxide.
- Halogens.
- Fullerenes.
- Inorganic carbon.
- Lithium metal and compounds.
- Nickel metal and compounds.
- Rare earth compounds.
- Sulfur compounds.
- Vanadium compounds.
- Lithium battery electrolytes.
- Battery separators.
Market segments are defined, leading global companies are identified, and the markets analyzed (including a five-year market projection). Additional chapters provide projection breakdowns by end-use sector, application and region. Chapter 8 provides a broad overview of patent activity and developments, while Chapter 9 provides an overview of market segmentation, a concise overview of key driving factors influencing markets, and additional forecasts associated with individual products.
Lithium battery companies are identified and profiled. Each profile includes points of contact and a discussion of structure, description and activity. These profiles are found in Chapter 10.
Analyst Credentials
This report’s project analyst, Christopher Frye, brings more than 20 years of research experience to his independent consultant practice. His current work involves a diverse practice, including market research and business consulting, primarily for entrepreneurs and small businesses involved in technology. He has served in roles as an economist and statistician and has managed market research and product development business units across a variety of industry verticals. Christopher brings a wealth of experience in the electric utility, renewable energy and electric vehicle space, and has worked on several energy projects across the U.S. and parts of Latin America.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Report Highlights
The global market for lithium batteries totaled $5.9 billion in 2010. The market should reach $10.6 billion in 2015 and $13.3 billion in 2020, demonstrating a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.5% from 2015 to 2020.
Report Includes
- An overview of the markets for lithium batteries and materials.
- Analyses of market trends, with data from 2010, estimates for 2015, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGR) through 2020.
- Details about the six commercial and developmental lithium battery types, nearly 30 commercialized electrode couples, and more than 1,000 specific designs.
- Coverage of the global primary and secondary markets that provides the basis for a detailed analysis of lithium battery materials technology.
- Identification of the following sectors: Portable products, medical products, implantable, not implantable, stationary applications, military/aerospace, and automotive and motive power; and in materials, electrode materials and active elements, lithium battery electrolytes, and battery separators.
- Profiles of major players in the industry.
Report Highlights
The global lithium battery market was worth almost $6.5 billion at the wholesale level in 2008. The market is predicted to reach more than $11 billion in 2013 and is expected to total $13.4 billion in 2018, with a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4%.
Report Includes
- An overview of the market for lithium batteries and materials.
- Analyses of market trends, with data from 2012, estimates for 2013, and projection of compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the period 2013 to 2018.
- Details about the six commercial and developmental lithium battery types, nearly 30 commercialized electrode couples, and more than 1,000 specific designs.
- Coverage of the global primary and secondary markets that provides the basis for a detailed analysis of lithium battery materials technology.
- Identification of the following sectors: Portable products, medical products, implantable, not implantable, stationary applications, military/aerospace, and automotive and motive power; and in materials, electrode materials and active elements, lithium battery electrolytes, and battery separators.
Report Highlights
- Overall sales in the lithium battery market were worth $9 billion in 2008, and decreased to $8.6 billion in 2009. By 2014, sales are projected to increase to $9.9 billion, for a 5-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.8%.
- The largest segment in the market, the secondary, was valued at $7.9 billion in 2008. This is expected to decrease to $7.5 billion in 2009, and is projected to reach more than $8.6 billion in 2014, for a 5-year CAGR of 2.9%.
- Sales in the primary lithium battery segment were worth $1.1 billion in 2008, and were to remain flat in 2009. By 2014, they are projected to increase to $1.3 billion, for a 5-year CAGR of 2.7%.
Report Highlights
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The U.S. lithium battery material market was worth more than $3.4 billion in 2000 and grew to over than $5.6 billion in 2006. To put this in perspective, BCC estimates that the entire U.S. battery market was worth nearly $33 billion in 2006 (much of this for lead-acid automotive batteries).
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Nonrechargeable (primary) lithium batteries were worth $975 million in 2006 and the world market should grow to a projected $1.2 billion (constant 2006 dollars) in 2012, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.7%.
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The rechargeable secondary lithium battery market was approximately $4.6 billion in 2006 but should grow to more than $6.3 billion by 2012, (CAGR) of 5.6%.
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The U.S. lithium battery material market grew to more than $2 billion in 2003. Rising at an average annual growth rate (AAGR) of 4.7%, this market will reach $2.7 billion in 2009.
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Put into perspective, the entire U.S. battery market will be worth more than $13 billion in 2004 (much of this for lead-acid automotive batteries).
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Nonrechargeable (primary) lithium batteries were worth $312 million in 2002 and the U.S. market should grow to a predicted $522 million in 2009, at an AAGR of 5.7%.
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The rechargeable secondary lithium battery market was approximately $1,410 million in 2002 but should grow to more than $2.1 billion by 2009.
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The U.S. lithium battery market is estimated at $1.9 billion in 2001.
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Growing at an average annual rate (AAGR) of 9%, the market is expected to reach nearly $3 billion in 2006.
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Secondary batteries dominate the market. Sales are estimated at $1.6 billion in 2001, and are likely to rise at an AAGR of 10.1% to $2.6 billion in 2006.
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Primary batteries make up a small portion of sales—$0.3 billion in 2001—and are expected to grow at an AAGR of only 2.5% to $0.4 billion in 2006.
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Growth for the market as a whole through 2011 is expected to average 10.3% per year, with secondary batteries, at an AAGR of 11.4%, to lead the way once again.