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Global Analysis of Battery Materials Market, Forecast to 2023
APAC to Remain Dominant Region Due to Key Battery OEMs Demanding Preference of Li-ion Battery Materials Suppliers in Close Proximity
08-Feb-2018
North America
Market Research
K221-01-00-00-00
CM01519-GL-MR_21469
This study analyzes the global battery materials market over the period 2013-2023. There are two main types of batteries: Primary or non-rechargeable and secondary or rechargeable batteries. This research focuses on battery materials of only Li-ion and lead acid battery chemistries of the secondary type as both cover 70-80% of the total battery materials market, globally. The study is segmented into Li-ion battery materials and lead acid battery materials. Li-ion battery materials are gaining momentum in the market due to consumer electronics and electric vehicle applications and, hence, are further analyzed according to their sub-segments that include cathode active, anode active, electrolyte and separator materials. Li-ion battery materials also present numerous material, product and technology trends. Lead acid battery materials, in contrast, do not have such a wide portfolio. The regions covered include North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Rest of World. The study analyzes the current market size in terms of unit shipments and revenues based on the average prices of materials in the marketplace. It also provides a 7 year forecast based on the expected CAGR at which the respective battery materials segments and sub-segments are likely to grow. Further, it includes detailed analyses of drivers, restraints, market trends, product and technology trends, material trends, value chain analysis, mergers and acquisitions, competitive environment and product matrix.
A range of chemistries have been extensively analyzed as sub-segments under the Li-ion battery materials segment based on their adoption levels:
Cathode active materials – LFP, LMO, LCO, NCM and NCA
Anode active materials – Natural graphite, synthetic graphite, silicon composites, lithium tin oxide and amorphous carbon
Electrolyte materials – Liquid, solid polymer and solid state electrolytes
Separator materials – Polyethylene / Polypropylene
On the other hand, the study offers a more concise discussion of the lead acid battery materials segment including lead cathode, lead oxide anode, sulfuric acid electrolyte and separator materials.
Key Issues Addressed
- At what stage is the market and how is it expected to grow during the forecast period?
- What is the demand for cathode and anode active materials?
- What are the key factors driving and restraining growth in this market?
- What are the key chemistries popular or dominant in battery materials in different end applications?
- What are the competitive factors affecting the market and how will the structure of the market change with time?
- What are the key geographic regions that present opportunities for battery materials?
- Who are the key market participants in the global battery materials market?
Key Findings
Market Engineering Measurements
CEO’s Perspective
Market Definitions
Major Components of a Battery
Market Overview
Geographic Scope
Market Segmentation
Mergers and Acquisitions—Snapshot
Product Matrix
Market Drivers
Market Restraints
Market Engineering Measurements
Revenue Forecast
Percent Revenue Forecast by Segment
Competitive Environment
Competitive Factors and Assessment
Growth Opportunity 1—Focus on Solid State Electrolytes
Growth Opportunity 2—Focus on Technological Advances
Growth Opportunity 3—Focus on High Performance Separator Materials
Strategic Imperatives for Success and Growth
Battery Materials Market—Impact of Mega Trends
CEOs’ 360 Degree Perspective
Segment Overview—Li-ion: From Raw Material to Battery
Segment Overview—Advantages and Disadvantages of Li-ion Battery
Application Overview
Product Roadmap for Cathode and Anode Active Materials
Product Roadmap for Electrolyte and Separator Materials
Value Chain Analysis
Market Engineering Measurements
Revenue Forecast
Percent Revenue Forecast by Sub-segments
Percent Revenue Forecast by End Application
Sub-segment Overview
Key Selection Criteria for Cathode Active Materials
Market Engineering Measurements
Unit Shipment Forecast
Revenue Forecast
Pricing Trends and Forecast
Percent Volume Split by Region
Percent Volume Forecast by Chemistry
Competitive Environment
Competitive Factors and Assessment
Segment Overview
Segment Overview—Lead Acid: From Raw Material to Battery
Segment Overview—Advantages and Disadvantages of Lead Acid Battery
Sub-segment Overview
Application Overview
Market Engineering Measurements
Revenue Forecast
Percent Revenue Forecast by Sub-segments
Percent Revenue Forecast by End Application
Lead Metal Cathode—Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecast
Lead Metal Cathode—Pricing Trends and Forecast
Lead Oxide Anode—Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecast
Lead Oxide Anode—Pricing Trends and Forecast
Sulfuric Acid Electrolyte—Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecast
Sulfuric Acid Electrolyte—Pricing Trends and Forecast
Separator Material—Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecast
Separator Material—Pricing Trends and Forecast
Percent Revenue Split by Region
Competitive Environment
Separator Material—Competitive Factors and Assessment
3 Big Predictions
Legal Disclaimer
List of Exhibits
Market Engineering Methodology
Abbreviations and Acronyms Used
Partial List of Companies in “Others”—Competitive Analysis
List of Figures
- 1. Total Battery Materials Market: Major Companies and Product Matrix, Global, 2016
- 2. Total Battery Materials Market: Key Market Drivers, Global, 2017–2023
- 3. Total Battery Materials Market: EVs projection, Global, 2016
- 4. Total Battery Materials Market: LIB Cathode Active Materials, Global, 2016
- 5. Total Battery Materials Market: Key Market Restraints, Global, 2017–2023
- 6. Total Battery Materials Market: Market Engineering Measurements, Global, 2016
- 7. Total Battery Materials Market: Competitive Structure, Global, 2016
- 8. Total Battery Materials Market: CEOs’ 360 Degree Perspective, Global, 2016–2023
- 9. Li-ion Battery Materials Segment: Market Engineering Measurements, Global, 2016
- 10. Cathode Active Materials Sub-Segment: Functional Properties, Global, 2016
- 11. Cathode Active Materials Sub-Segment: Selection Criteria, Global, 2016
- 12. Cathode Active Materials Sub-segment: Market Engineering Measurements, Global, 2016
- 13. Cathode Active Materials Sub-Segment: Price Comparison, Global, 2016
- 14. Cathode Active Materials Sub-segment: Competitive Structure, Global, 2016
- 15. Anode Active Materials Sub-segment: Market Engineering Measurements, Global, 2016
- 16. Anode Active Materials Sub-segment: Competitive Structure, Global, 2016
- 17. Electrolyte Materials Sub-segment: Market Engineering Measurements, Global, 2016
- 18. Electrolyte Materials Sub-segment: Competitive Structure, Global, 2016
- 19. Separator Materials Sub-segment: Market Engineering Measurements, Global, 2016
- 20. Separator Materials Sub-segment: Competitive Structure, Global, 2016
- 21. Lead Acid Battery Materials Segment: Market Engineering Measurements, Global, 2016
- 22. Lead Acid Battery Materials Segment: Competitive Structure, Global, 2016
List of Charts
- 1. Total Battery Materials Market: Market Engineering Measurements, Global, 2016
- 2. Total Battery Materials Market: Percent Revenue by Segment, Global, 2016
- 3. Total Battery Materials Market: Percent Revenue Forecast by Segment, Global, 2023
- 4. Total Battery Materials Market: Mergers and Acquisitions—Snapshot, Global, 2012–2017
- 5. Total Battery Materials Market: Revenue Forecast, Global, 2013–2023
- 6. Total Battery Materials Market: Percent Revenue by Segment, Global, 2016
- 7. Total Battery Materials Market: Percent Revenue Forecast by Segment, Global, 2023
- 8. Li-ion Battery Materials Segment: Product Roadmap for Cathode and Anode Active Materials, Global, 2010–2030
- 9. Li-ion Battery Materials Segment: Product Roadmap for Electrolyte and Separator Materials, Global, 2010–2030
- 10. Li-ion Battery Materials Segment: Revenue Forecast, Global, 2013–2023
- 11. Li-ion Battery Materials Segment: Percent Revenue by Type, Global, 2016
- 12. Li-ion Battery Materials Segment: Percent Revenue Forecast by Type, Global, 2023
- 13. Li-ion Battery Materials Segment: Percent Revenue by End-application, Global, 2016
- 14. Li-ion Battery Materials Segment: Percent Revenue Forecast by End-application, Global, 2023
- 15. Cathode Active Materials Sub-segment: Unit Shipment Forecast, Global, 2013–2023
- 16. Cathode Active Materials Sub-segment: Revenue Forecast, Global, 2013–2023
- 17. Cathode Active Materials Sub-segment: Average Price Forecast, Global, 2013–2023
- 18. Cathode Active Materials Sub-segment: Percent Volume by Region, Global, 2016
- 19. Cathode Active Materials Sub-segment: Percent Volume Forecast by Region, Global, 2023
- 20. Cathode Active Materials Sub-segment: Percent Volume Forecast by Chemistry Split, Global, 2013–2023
- 21. Anode Active Materials Sub-segment: Unit Shipment Forecast, Global, 2013–2023
- 22. Anode Active Materials Sub-segment: Revenue Forecast, Global, 2013–2023
- 23. Anode Active Materials Sub-segment: Average Price Forecast, Global, 2013–2023
- 24. Anode Active Materials Sub-segment: Percent Volume Split by Region, Global, 2016
- 25. Anode Active Materials Sub-segment: Percent Volume Split Forecast by Region, Global, 2023
- 26. Anode Active Materials Sub-segment: Percent Volume Forecast by Chemistry, Global, 2013–2023
- 27. Electrolyte Materials Sub-segment: Unit Shipment Forecast, Global, 2013–2023
- 28. Electrolyte Materials Sub-segment: Revenue Forecast, Global, 2013–2023
- 29. Electrolyte Materials Sub-segment: Average Price Forecast, Global, 2013–2023
- 30. Electrolyte Materials Sub-segment: Percent Volume Split by Region, Global, 2016
- 31. Electrolyte Materials Sub-segment: Percent Volume Split Forecast by Region, Global, 2023
- 32. Separator Materials Sub-segment: Unit Shipment Forecast, Global, 2013–2023
- 33. Separator Materials Sub-segment: Revenue Forecast, Global, 2013–2023
- 34. Separator Materials Sub-segment: Average Price Forecast, Global, 2013–2023
- 35. Separator Materials Sub-segment: Percent Volume Split by Region, Global, 2016
- 36. Separator Materials Sub-segment: Percent Volume Split Forecast by Region, Global, 2023
- 37. Lead Acid Battery Materials Segment: Revenue Forecast, Global, 2013–2023
- 38. Lead Acid Battery Materials Segment: Percent Revenue by Types, Global, 2016
- 39. Lead Acid Battery Materials Segment: Percent Revenue Forecast by Types, Global, 2023
- 40. Lead Acid Battery Materials Segment: Percent Revenue by End Application, Global, 2016
- 41. Lead Acid Battery Materials Segment: Percent Revenue Forecast by End Application, Global, 2023
- 42. Lead Acid Battery Materials Segment: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecast of Lead Metal Cathode, Global, 2013–2023
- 43. Lead Acid Battery Materials Segment: Average Price of Lead Metal Cathode, Global, 2013–2023
- 44. Lead Acid Battery Materials Segment: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecast of Lead Oxide Anode, Global, 2013–2023
- 45. Lead Acid Battery Materials Segment: Average Price of Lead Oxide Anode, Global, 2013–2023
- 46. Lead Acid Battery Materials Segment: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecast of Sulfuric Acid Electrolyte, Global, 2013–2023
- 47. Lead Acid Battery Materials Segment: Average Price of Sulfuric Acid Electrolyte, Global, 2013–2023
- 48. Lead Acid Battery Materials Segment: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecast of Separator Material, Global, 2013–2023
- 49. Lead Acid Battery Materials Segment: Average Price of Separator Material, Global, 2013–2023
- 50. Lead Acid Battery Materials Segment: Percent Revenue Split by Region, Global, 2016
- 51. Lead Acid Battery Materials Segment: Percent Revenue Split Forecast by Region, Global, 2023
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