Lithium Batteries: Markets and Materials

Report Code: FCB028J

Publish Date: Sep 2026

Publisher: BCC Publishing

Category: Fuel Cell and Battery

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Report Highlights

The global lithium battery market was valued at $3.6 billion in 2025 and is estimated to increase from $3.7 billion in 2026 to reach $4.7 billion by the end of 2031, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.7% from 2026 to 2031.

Report Includes

  • 44 data tables and 47 additional tables
  • An overview and analysis of the global lithium batteries market
  • Analyses of global market trends, with revenue data for 2025, estimates for 2026, and forecasts through 2031
  • Evaluation of market size and growth opportunities across battery types, applications, and end-use industries
  • Regional analysis covering North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World, with country-level insights
  • Assessment of market dynamics, including drivers, restraints, and opportunities
  • Evaluation of value chain analysis, macroeconomic factors, raw material prices, supply chain dynamics, and regulatory frameworks
  • Discussion of the impact of U.S. tariff announcements on the global lithium batteries market
  • Insights into emerging technologies, innovations in lithium battery technology, and emerging battery chemistries beyond lithium-ion
  • Patent analysis and key technology trends shaping the market
  • Company profiles of major players within the industry, Duracell Inc., Energizer Holdings Inc., Panasonic Energy Co. Ltd., Maxell Ltd., and Saft

Report Scope

Lithium batteries are divided into two categories: primary batteries and secondary batteries. Primary batteries cannot be charged (non-rechargeable), whereas secondary batteries can be recharged and are broadly categorized as lithium-ion batteries. The report covers only the primary battery (non-rechargeable) market. Secondary batteries (lithium-ion batteries) are not covered in this study’s scope, as they are provided separately in our BCC library in Global Lithium-ion Battery Market – FCB067A.

This report analyzes the global lithium batteries market by battery type, application, and end-use industry. It also discusses the technological advances, competitive aspects, and economic trends that impact the market. The report includes a patent analysis, providing readers with insight into the competitive dynamics in the global market. It concludes by providing detailed profiles of the major companies in the market.

The report also includes a regional analysis that covers North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World and further examines the current and future factors influencing demand. The year 2025 is considered the base year, 2026 is an estimated year, and market values are forecasted from 2026 to 2031. All market values are in dollars ($ million).

Report Synopsis

Report Metrics Details
Base year considered 2025
Forecast period considered 2026-2031
Base year market size $3.6 billion
Market size forecast $4.7 billion
Growth rate CAGR of 4.7% for the forecast period of 2026-2031
Units considered $ Millions
Segments covered By Battery Type, Application, and End-use Industry
Regions covered North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Rest of the World (South America, and Middle East and Africa)
Countries covered U.S., Canada, Mexico, Germany, U.K., France, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Denmark, Austria, China, India, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Australia, and Taiwan
Key Market Drivers
  • Growing usage of lithium batteries across consumer electronics.
  • Surging demand for battery-operated medical devices.
  • Accelerating deployment of smart meters and industrial IoT.
Companies studied
B30 GMBH & CO. KGDURACELL INC.
EAGLEPICHER TECHNOLOGIESENERGIZER HOLDINGS INC.
EVE ENERGY CO. LTD.FDK CORP.
GP BATTERIES INTERNATIONAL LTD.MAXELL LTD.
PANASONIC ENERGY CO. LTD.RENATA SA (SWATCH GROUP SA)
SAFTSHUN WO NEW POWER BATTERY TECHNOLOGY LTD.
ULTRALIFE CORP.VARTA AG
VINNIC POWER
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The projected market size in 2031 is $4.7 billion, and the market's CAGR is 4.7% during the forecast period.
  • Growing usage of lithium batteries across consumer electronics.
  • Surging demand for battery-operated medical devices.
  • Accelerating deployment of smart meters and industrial IoT.
  • Key challenges include- Increasing shift toward rechargeable battery technologies; Rising environmental concerns in battery recycling and disposal.
  • Key opportunities include- Technological advancements in battery technology; Growing trend toward miniaturization and portability of devices.
The major segments covered in the market are battery type, application, and end-use industries.

The lithium-manganese dioxide segment is expected to dominate the market by the end of 2031. The growth of this segment is attributed to higher energy density and superior performance at temperature extremes, which makes it preferable for a wide scope of applications.
The Asia-Pacific region accounted for the largest share of 42.7% in 2025 and is projected to reach $1.9 billion in the global lithium batteries market by the end of 2031. The growth of the region is due to the increasing expansion of the consumer electronics industry and growing sale of portable healthcare devices.

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Full Report: Lithium Batteries: Markets and Materials122Free
Chapter- 1: Executive Summary5Free
Chapter- 2: Market Overview13Free
Chapter- 3: Market Dynamics5Free
Chapter- 4: Emerging Technologies and Developments4Free
Chapter- 5: Market Segmentation Analysis50Free
Chapter- 6: Competitive Intelligence4Free
Chapter- 7: Appendix41Free

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Report Includes

    Total Number of Tables in this Report: 91

  • Summary Table: Global Market for Lithium Batteries, by Region, Through 2031
  • Table 1: Lithium Battery Types
  • Table 2: Lithium Battery Types, by Cathode Materials
  • Table 3: Lithium Battery Electrolyte Materials
  • Table 4: Lithium Battery Separators Materials
  • Table 5: Number of Published Patents for Lithium Batteries, January 2024 - July 2026
  • Table 6: Published Patents for Lithium Batteries, 2024 - 2025
  • Table 7: Global Market for Lithium Batteries, by Battery Type, Through 2031
  • Table 8: Global Market for Lithium-Manganese Dioxide Batteries, by Region, Through 2031
  • Table 9: Global Market for Lithium-Thionyl Chloride Batteries, by Region, Through 2031
  • Table 10: Global Market for Lithium-Carbon Monofluoride Batteries, by Region, Through 2031
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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.

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  • 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
Published - Jan-2016| Analyst - Donald Saxman| Code - FCB028G

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.

Published - Oct-2013| Analyst - Donald Saxman| Code - FCB028F

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.

Published - Oct-2009| Analyst - Donald Saxman| Code - FCB028E

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%.
Published - Jul-2007| Analyst - Donald Saxman| Code - FCB028D

Report Highlights

  • 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).
  • 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%.
  • 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%.

Published - Sep-2004| Analyst - Donald Saxman| Code - FCB028C

Report Highlights

  • 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.
  • 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).
  • 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%.
  • The rechargeable secondary lithium battery market was approximately $1,410 million in 2002 but should grow to more than $2.1 billion by 2009.

Published - Aug-2001| Analyst - Donald Saxman| Code - FCB028B

Report Highlights

  • The U.S. lithium battery market is estimated at $1.9 billion in 2001.
  • Growing at an average annual rate (AAGR) of 9%, the market is expected to reach nearly $3 billion in 2006.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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