Secondary Battery Market – Forecast (2024-2030)

The secondary battery market size is forecast to reach USD 614.0 million by 2030, after growing at a CAGR of 22.6% during the forecast period 2024-2030. The market for secondary batteries is expanding significantly as a result of several causes, such as consumer electronics, energy storage solutions, environmental consciousness, growing demand for environmental integrity projects, and developments in battery technology. The market for secondary batteries was mostly driven by the automotive sector. The industry expanded as a result of the rising demand for electric vehicles and the increasing usage of portable electronics including laptops, tablets, smartphones, and wearables. The demand was driven by consumers' dependence on these gadgets and their ongoing need for energy storage solutions.

The report “Secondary Battery Market – Forecast (2024-2030)”, by IndustryARC, covers an in-depth analysis of the following segments of the secondary battery market.

By Battery Type: Lithium-Ion Battery, Nickel-Metal Hydride Battery, Nickel – Cadmium Batteries, Lead-Acid Battery, Others

By End Use Industry: Automotive, Consumer Electronics, Industrial, Energy Storage Systems, Others.

By Geography:  North America, South America, Europe, APAC, and RoW.

• APAC held the largest market share with 35% in 2023. APAC has emerged as a key hub for the development and use of electric vehicles, especially in nations like China. Secondary battery demand has surged as a result of the region's commitment to lowering carbon emissions and enhancing air quality, which has led to large investments in the EV industry.

• In 2023, The Japanese government announced that it would provide up to $2.2 billion in subsidies to boost the manufacturing of storage batteries. The action intends to support the growth of domestic battery production capacity and improve economic supply chain security. To boost Toyota and other manufacturers, about $1 billion of the subsidies would be allocated, indicating Tokyo's commitment to increasing battery production. 

• According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), Battery demand for automobiles increased by over 80% in the United States, despite electric car sales growing by only around 55% by 2023. 

Lithium-ion batteries dominated the secondary battery market with a market share of 30% in 2023. The market for lithium-ion batteries has been experiencing substantial growth in recent years due to the increasing demand for portable electronic devices, the rising adoption of electric vehicles, and the growing need for energy storage solutions. For instance, according to Electronics Hub, lithium-ion battery use is now prevalent in more than 50% of the consumer market. and are mostly used in laptops, cell phones, cameras, and other devices. The rising demand from the electronics industry is also anticipated to drive the market growth. Additionally, in 2023, The ReCell Center will handle the $2 million in grants for the revitalization, recycling, and reuse of lithium-ion battery projects that the U.S. Department of Energy announced in 2023. The growing government support is also projected to drive the market growth.

Consumer electronics dominated the secondary battery market with a market share of 32%  in 2023. The key driver for the secondary battery market in consumer electronics is the increasing demand for portable electronic devices. With the rise in smartphone and tablet usage, consumers are increasingly looking for devices that offer longer battery life and faster charging capabilities. Rechargeable batteries provide the necessary power for these devices and allow users to conveniently charge their devices whenever needed. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) declared the ongoing existence of the Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Prize, the establishment of a developed battery research and development, or R&D, consortium, and the allocation of more than $192 million in additional funding for the recycling of batteries from consumer goods in 2023. Moreover, the growing awareness about environmental sustainability has also led to an increased preference for rechargeable batteries. Consumers are now more inclined towards reducing waste and minimizing their carbon footprint. This has resulted in a shift towards rechargeable batteries as they can be reused multiple times, reducing the need for disposable batteries.

APAC region dominated the secondary battery market with a market share of 35% in 2023. According to China Energy Storage Alliance, China's new energy storage sector continued to grow rapidly in the first half of 2023, with 850 projects (including planned, under construction, and commissioned projects)—more than twice as many as in the same time the previous year. In January 2023, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. headquartered in Japan announced that it has entered into a cooperative development agreement in the field of lithium-metal secondary batteries with SES Holdings Pte. Ltd. ("SES"), an American EV battery research and development business with headquarters in Boston. The India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) projects that by 2025, the country's energy storage industry will have grown to over 300 GWh. Many companies have announced intentions to establish Li-ion battery production operations in India to take advantage of the market opportunity. India is now the primary location for the assembly of lithium battery packs; however, the nation must support domestic advanced battery production.

The market for secondary batteries is expanding as a result of the rise in electric vehicles (EVs). The demand for improved energy storage systems is rising as more people choose electric vehicles. Secondary batteries are necessary to power EVs, therefore the automotive industry is benefiting from the growing electrification of the vehicle sector. The secondary battery market is expanding due to innovation and investment driven by the need for superior battery technology, shorter charging times, and longer driving ranges. For instance, according to the International Energy Agency, in 2022, sales of electric cars set another milestone, accounting for 14% of the market. The worldwide automobile markets are declining, as seen by the 3% decline in overall car sales in 2023 compared to 2021. This growth in electric car sales occurred in this setting. Sales of electric cars, which include plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and battery electric vehicles (BEVs), surpassed 10 million last year, a 55% increase over 2021. 

For instance, The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in the United States has led international electromobility companies to swiftly expand their US manufacturing plants. Major EV and battery manufacturers announced cumulative post-IRA investments of $52 billion in North American EV supply chains between August 2022 and March 2023. Of these, 50% is allocated to battery

 manufacturing and around 20% to EV and battery component manufacturing.

Manufacturers of electric vehicles (EVs) have become the primary consumers of lithium-ion batteries in recent years, largely because of the rise in EV sales. Because they don't produce any greenhouse gases like CO2 or NOX, electric vehicles (EVs) have a lesser environmental impact than traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. Numerous countries are implementing government initiatives and incentives to encourage the adoption of electric vehicles due to this advantage. For instance, according to the International Energy Agency, the demand for automotive lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries grew by around 65% to 550 GWh in 2022 from approximately 330 GWh in 2021. This increase was mostly due to an increase in the sales of electric passenger cars, with new registrations rising by 55% in 2022 compared to 2021.

Invest KOREA claims that by manufacturing small lithium-ion batteries, which are primarily used for mobile devices, Korea has become globally competitive in the secondary battery market. Additionally, the nation is leading the way in the development of high-nickel lithium-ion secondary battery technologies, including as NCM and NCA, which are primarily utilized in electric vehicles. The quality of its products has been acknowledged in the global market.

There is a growing demand for lithium-ion batteries and the minerals used in their production due to the decreasing cost of these batteries. Because of this, the price of certain minerals is rising and the supply of minerals is becoming less. An increase in investment has led to a growth in the production of electric automobiles.

Production is predicted to decline because of shifts in the supply and demand for nickel and copper, as well as unpredictability in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's mining sector. Cadmium, cobalt, copper, cyanide, iron, lead, manganese, mercury, nickel, and zinc are only a few of the contaminants released throughout the battery-making process in addition to wastewater. Reducing the number of harmful compounds emitted into the environment is usually the advice given to manufacturers. For the duration of the projected period, these factors are expected to limit market growth.

Technology launches, acquisitions, and R&D activities are key strategies adopted by players in the secondary battery market. in 2022, The major players in the Secondary Battery market are CATL, Clarios International, BYD, East Penn Manufacturing, LG Energy Solution, Panasonic, EnergSys, GS Yuasa Corporation, Duracell, SK Innovation Co Ltd, Samsung SDI, and others.

 In November 2023, With the goal of deploying 10GWh+ of CATL's advanced storage solutions over the next five years, Quinbrook and CATL signed a Global Framework Agreement in stationary storage, indicating both companies' commitment to advancing the energy transition by deploying the most cutting-edge storage solutions.

 In August 2023, Clarios purchased the power division of Paragon GmbH & Co. KGaA, which manufactures batteries and battery management solutions for the automotive sector. The parent business of Europe's top transportation battery brand, VARTA® Automotive, is Clarios.