Zinc-Air Batteries - Global Business Strategic Report

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Zinc-Air Batteries in US$ Million by the following End-Use Segments: Hearing Aids, Automotive, and Others. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2009 through 2017. Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided for these markets.

The report profiles 32 companies including many key and niche players such as Duracell International, Inc., Electric Fuel Battery, Corp., Energizer Holdings, Inc., eVionyx, Inc., GP Batteries International Limited, iCellTech Corporation, Power-One, Inc., Powerzinc Electric, Inc., Philips UK, Renata SA, Toshiba Battery Co. Ltd., Spectrum Brands, Inc., Rayovac, VARTA Consumer Batteries GmbH & Co. KGaA, Sony Electronics Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd., and ZeniPower (Zhuhai Zhi Li) Battery Co., Ltd.
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ZINC-AIR BATTERIES

A GLOBAL STRATEGIC BUSINESS REPORT

CONTENTS

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations I-1
Disclaimers I-2
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level I-3
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics I-3
Product Definitions and Scope of Study I-3
Hearing Aids I-4
Automotives I-4
Others I-4

II. Executive Summary

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW II-1
A Prelude II-1
Impact of Recession in Retrospect II-2
Recession Expands Market for Rechargeable Batteries II-2
Outlook II-3
Zinc - A Primary Raw-Material for Zinc-Air Batteries II-3
Table 1: Global Zinc Market (2010): Percentage Breakdown of
End-User Demand by Category - Construction, Transport,
Consumer & Electrical Goods, and General Engineering
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-3

Table 2: Global Zinc Market (2009): Percentage Breakdown of
First-User Demand by Category - Zinc Coated Steels, Brass,
Zinc Base Alloys, Compounds, Semi-Manufactures, and Others
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-4
Hearing Aids - An Important End-User Market for Zinc-Air
Batteries II-4
Technological Innovations in Hearing Aid Devices and
Batteries Linked Together II-4
Technological Advances in Hearing Aids Market Result in
Compact Battery Size II-4

2. TRENDS AND ISSUES IN ZINC-AIR BATTERIES MARKET II-5
Continuous R&D to Broaden Electronic Devices Application Market II-5
Battery Chemistries Assume Greater Importance in Battery
Buying Decision II-5
Need for High Energy-Density and Lightweight Battery Solutions
for Military Applications II-5
Rechargeable Batteries Face Application Challenges in Hearing
Aids II-5

3. GLOBAL BATTERY MARKET II-7
Batteries - Introduction II-7
Market Review II-7
Table 3: Global Batteries Market (2010): Percentage Breakdown
of Revenues by Battery Type - Lithium Ion, SLI, Alkaline,
Stationary Lead Acid, Carbon Zinc, Motive Lead Acid, Nickel
Metal Hydride, Primary Lithium, Nickel Cadmium, Zinc-Air,
and Thermal (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-8
Overview of Technological Progress in Batteries II-8
Trends in Batteries Market II-9
Counterfeit Batteries Pose Significant Challenges for
Manufacturers II-9
Development in Electronics Drive Demand for Batteries with
Extended Life II-9
Expanding Applications in Medical Industry Widen Market
Opportunities II-9
Automotives to Drive Lead-Acid Battery Demand II-9
Types of Batteries II-10
Classification Based on Recharging Ability II-10
Primary Batteries II-10
Secondary Batteries II-10
Classification Based on Type of Raw Material Used II-10
Zinc-Air Batteries II-10
3D Micro Batteries II-10
Benefits of Zinc-Air Battery II-11
Nickel Cadmium (NiCD) Batteries II-11
Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) Batteries II-11
Lithium-ion Batteries II-11
Primary Lithium Batteries II-12
Sealed Lead Acid (SLA) Batteries II-12
Silver Zinc Batteries II-12
Environmental Concerns of Batteries II-12
Lead Mining II-12
Health Effects II-12
On Workers II-12
On Consumers II-13
Emerging Battery Chemistries II-13
Lithium-Air Batteries II-13
Lithium-Sulphur Batteries II-13
Silver Oxide Batteries II-14
Sodium Sulphur Batteries II-14

4. ZINC-AIR BATTERIES: PRODUCT OVERVIEW II-15
Historical Background II-15
Zinc II-15
Zinc-Air Batteries II-15
Characteristics II-16
Focus on Select End-Use Application Areas II-16
Suitability of Zinc-Air Batteries for Hearing Aids II-16
Zinc-Air Batteries - A Perfect Way to Power Electric Vehicles II-16
Other Applications II-17
Advantages of Zinc-Air Batteries II-17
Table 4: Energy Density (in Wh/L) by Battery Type - Carbon
Zinc, Alkaline, Lithium, Li Ion, Lithium Ion Polymer, Lithium
MnO2, NiMH, and Zinc Air (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-17

Table 5: Specific Energy (in Wh/Kg) by Battery Type - Carbon
Zinc, Alkaline, Lithium, Li Ion, Lithium Ion Polymer, Lithium
MnO2, NiMH, and Zinc Air (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-18
Storage and Operating Life II-18
Electrical Discharge Properties II-18
Primary Cells II-19
Secondary Rechargeable Batteries II-19
Mechanically Recharged Cells II-19
Zinc Air Fuel Cells II-19
Safety and Environment II-20
Shortcomings of Zinc-Air Batteries II-20
Other Key Challenges II-20
Environmental Issues II-20
Issues in Hearing Aids Market II-21
Rust and Corrosion II-21

5. TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATIONS / DEVELOPMENTS II-22
ReVolt Develops Rechargeable Zinc-air Batteries with Extended
Life II-22
SINTEF Group and Revolt Develop New Rechargeable Zinc-Air Battery II-22
Advanced Power and Energy Sources Transportation Unveils Zinc
-Air Battery II-22
Energizer Launches Zinc-Air Prismatic Batteries II-23
Energizer to Launch Enhanced OEM Version of Zinc Air Prismatic
Battery II-23

6. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY II-24
Zinc Air Receives License for Use of Zinc Air Fuel Cells in
Electric Vehicles II-24
Zinc Air to Launch Grid Storage Batteries II-24
Leo Motors Launches Zinc Air Fuel Cell Equipped Electric Trucks II-24
Zinc Air Acquires License from LLNL to Manufacture Zinc-Air
Fuel Cell II-24
AVIC to Invest in Research & Development II-25
RWE Innogy Acquires Minor Stake in Revolt Technology II-25
eVionyx and Power Air Ink Memorandum of Understanding II-25

7. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS II-26
Duracell International, Inc. (USA) II-26
Electric Fuel Battery Corporation (USA) II-26
Energizer Holdings, Inc. (USA) II-26
eVionyx, Inc (USA) II-27
GP Batteries International Limited (Singapore) II-27
iCellTech Corporation (Korea) II-27
VARTA Microbattery GmbH (Germany) II-28
Powerzinc Electric, Inc. (USA) II-28
Philips UK (UK) II-28
Renata SA (Switzerland) II-28
Toshiba Battery Co. Ltd. (Japan) II-29
Spectrum Brands, Inc. (USA) II-29
Rayovac (USA) II-29
VARTA Consumer Batteries GmbH & Co. KGaA (Germany) II-30
Sony Electronics Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. (Singapore) II-30
ZeniPower (Zhuhai Zhi Li) Battery Co., Ltd (China) II-30

8. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE II-31
Table 6: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Zinc-Air Batteries by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-31

Table 7: World Historic Review for Zinc-Air Batteries by
Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific,
and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-32

Table 8: World 15-Year Perspective for Zinc-Air Batteries by
Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World
Markets for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-33

Table 9: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Zinc-Air Batteries In Hearing Aids by Geographic Region - US,
Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for
Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-34

Table 10: World Historic Review for Zinc-Air Batteries in
Hearing Aids by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003
through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-35

Table 11: World 15-Year Perspective for Zinc-Air Batteries In
Hearing Aids by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of
Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and
Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-36

Table 12: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Zinc-Air Batteries In Automotive by Geographic Region - US,
Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-37

Table 13: World Historic Review for Zinc-Air Batteries in
Automotive by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003
through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-38

Table 14: World 15-Year Perspective for Zinc-Air Batteries in
Automotive by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of
Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and
Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-39

Table 15: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Zinc-Air Batteries in Other Applications by Geographic Region -
US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-40

Table 16: World Historic Review for Zinc-Air Batteries in
Other Applications by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-41

Table 17: World 15-Year Perspective for Zinc-Air Batteries in
Other Applications by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown
of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific,
and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-42

III. MARKET

1. THE UNITED STATES III-1
A.Market Analysis III-1
Battery Market Overview III-1
Table 18: US Batteries Market (2012): Percentage Breakdown
of Demand by Battery Type - Lead-Acid, Alkaline,
Rechargeable Lithium, Other Primary, and Other Secondary
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-1
Higher Demand for Electronic Devices to Uphold Strong
Growth for Batteries III-1
Primary Batteries Demand to Prosper Due to High-Performance
Chemistries III-1
Table 19: US Primary Batteries Market (2007 & 2012):
Revenues (in US$ billion) by Battery Type - Alkaline and
Others III-2
Abundance of Zinc Production Conducive for Zinc-Air
Batteries Powered Electric Vehicles III-2
Overview of International Trade III-2
Table 20: US Zinc-Air Battery Exports (2008 & 2009):
Percentage Breakdown by Destination Country - Canada, UK,
Belgium, Japan, Malaysia and Others (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-3

Table 21: US Zinc-Air Battery Imports (2008 & 2009):
Percentage Breakdown by Country of Origin - Germany, UK
and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-3
B.Market Analytics III-4
Table 22: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Zinc-Air Batteries by End-Use Segment - Hearing Aids,
Automotive and Others Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-4

Table 23: US Historic Review for Zinc-Air Batteries by
End-Use Segment - Hearing Aids, Automotive and Others
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-5

Table 24: US 15-Year Perspective for Zinc-Air Batteries by
End-Use Segment - Percentage Share of Dollar Sales for
Hearing Aids, Automotive and Others for Years 2003, 2011 &
2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-6

2. CANADA III-7
A.Market Analysis III-7
Demand for Primary and Secondary Batteries in Canada III-7
B.Market Analytics III-8
Table 25: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Zinc-Air Batteries by End-Use Segment - Hearing Aids,
Automotive and Others Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-8

Table 26: Canadian Historic Review for Zinc-Air Batteries by
End-Use Segment - Hearing Aids, Automotive and Others
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-9

Table 27: Canadian 15-Year Perspective for Zinc-Air
Batteries by End-Use Segment - Percentage Share of Dollar
Sales for Hearing Aids, Automotive and Others for Years
2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-10

3. JAPAN III-11
A.Market Analysis III-11
Overview of International Trade III-11
B.Market Analytics III-11
Table 28: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Zinc-Air Batteries by End-Use Segment - Hearing Aids,
Automotive and Others Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-11

Table 29: Japanese Historic Review for Zinc-Air Batteries by
End-Use Segment - Hearing Aids, Automotive and Others
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-12

Table 30: Japanese 15-Year Perspective for Zinc-Air
Batteries by End-Use Segment - Percentage Share of Dollar
Sales for Hearing Aids, Automotive and Others for Years
2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-13

4. EUROPE III-14
Market Analytics III-14
Table 31: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Zinc-Air Batteries by Geographic Region - France,
Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-14

Table 32: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Zinc-Air Batteries by End-Use Segment - Hearing Aids,
Automotive and Others Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through
2017(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-15

Table 33: European Historic Review for Zinc-Air Batteries by
Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of
Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-16

Table 34: European Historic Review for Zinc-Air Batteries by
End-Use Segment - Hearing Aids, Automotive and Others
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-17

Table 35: European 15-Year Perspective for Zinc-Air
Batteries by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of
Dollar Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of
Europe Markets for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-18

Table 36: European 15-Year Perspective for Zinc-Air
Batteries by End-Use Segment - Percentage Share of Dollar
Sales for Hearing Aids, Automotive and Others for Years
2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-19

4A. FRANCE III-20
Market Analytics III-20
Table 37: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Zinc-Air Batteries by End-Use Segment - Hearing Aids,
Automotive and Others Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2009 through 2017
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-20

Table 38: French Historic Review for Zinc-Air Batteries by
End-Use Segment - Hearing Aids, Automotive and Others
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Thousand for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-21

Table 39: French 15-Year Perspective for Zinc-Air Batteries
by End-Use Segment - Percentage Share of Dollar Sales for
Hearing Aids, Automotive and Others for Years 2003, 2011 &
2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-22

4b. GERMANY III-23
Market Analytics III-23
Table 40: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Zinc-Air Batteries by End-Use Segment - Hearing Aids,
Automotive and Others Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2009 through 2017
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-23

Table 41: German Historic Review for Zinc-Air Batteries by
End-Use Segment - Hearing Aids, Automotive and Others
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Thousand for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-24

Table 42: German 15-Year Perspective for Zinc-Air Batteries
by End-Use Segment - Percentage Share of Dollar Sales for
Hearing Aids, Automotive and Others for Years 2003, 2011 &
2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-25

4c. ITALY III-26
Market Analytics III-26
Table 43: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Zinc-Air Batteries by End-Use Segment - Hearing Aids,
Automotive and Others Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2009 through 2017
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-26

Table 44: Italian Historic Review for Zinc-Air Batteries by
End-Use Segment - Hearing Aids, Automotive and Others
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Thousand for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-27

Table 45: Italian 15-Year Perspective for Zinc-Air Batteries
by End-Use Segment - Percentage Share of Dollar Sales for
Hearing Aids, Automotive and Others for Years 2003, 2011 &
2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-28

4d. THE UNITED KINGDOM III-29
Market Analytics III-29
Table 46: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Zinc-Air Batteries by End-Use Segment - Hearing Aids,
Automotive and Others Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2009 through 2017
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-29

Table 47: UK Historic Review for Zinc-Air Batteries by
End-Use Segment - Hearing Aids, Automotive and Others
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Thousand for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-30

Table 48: UK 15-Year Perspective for Zinc-Air Batteries by
End-Use Segment - Percentage Share of Dollar Sales for
Hearing Aids, Automotive and Others for Years 2003, 2011 &
2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-31

4e. REST OF EUROPE III-32
Market Analytics III-32
Table 49: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Zinc-Air Batteries by End-Use Segment - Hearing
Aids, Automotive and Others Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2009 through
2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-32

Table 50: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Zinc-Air
Batteries by End-Use Segment - Hearing Aids, Automotive and
Others Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
US$ Thousand for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-33

Table 51: Rest of Europe 15-Year Perspective for Zinc-Air
Batteries by End-Use Segment - Percentage Share of Dollar
Sales for Hearing Aids, Automotive and Others for Years
2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-34

5. ASIA-PACIFIC III-35
A.Market Analysis III-35
China III-35
Proliferation in Electric Bicycles Market to Bolster
Chinese Battery Industry III-35
B.Market Analytics III-36
Table 52: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Zinc-Air Batteries by End-Use Segment - Hearing
Aids, Automotive and Others Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through
2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-36

Table 53: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Zinc-Air
Batteries by End-Use Segment - Hearing Aids, Automotive and
Others Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-37

Table 54: Asia-Pacific 15-Year Perspective for Zinc-Air
Batteries by End-Use Segment - Percentage Share of Dollar
Sales for Hearing Aids, Automotive and Others for Years
2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-38

6. REST OF WORLD III-39
Market Analytics III-39
Table 55: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Zinc-Air Batteries by End-Use Segment -
Hearing Aids, Automotive and Others Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009
through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-39

Table 56: Rest of World Historic Review for Zinc-Air
Batteries by End-Use Segment - Hearing Aids, Automotive and
Others Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-40

Table 57: Rest of World 15-Year Perspective for Zinc-Air
Batteries by End-Use Segment - Percentage Share of Dollar
Sales for Hearing Aids, Automotive and Others for Years
2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-41

IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Total Companies Profiled: 32 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 40)

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Region/Country Players
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The United States 13
Canada 1
Japan 2
Europe 10
Germany 4
The United Kingdom 2
Rest of Europe 4
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) 14
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Battery technologies such as alkaline, nickel-cadmium (NiCad) and nickel-metal-hydride (NiMH) traditionally dominated the global batteries market. As the industry evolved, a new technology, lithium-ion batteries, came into the fore promising better performance and durability than traditional varieties. However, this technology had to face several operational challenges early on, especially with regard to high prices, and a ‘battery chemistry’ that threatened to cause overheating, and even fire. This led major battery manufacturers to work on developing an alternative battery technology capable of addressing issues such as those associated with lithium-ion chemistry. Manufacturers’ efforts finally resulted in development of advanced yet simple and low-cost battery technology in the form of zinc-air batteries.

An emerging battery technology, Zinc-air batteries generate power from the reaction of zinc and oxygen in the atmosphere. Capable of providing greater storage capacity than lithium-ion batteries, Zinc-air batteries enhance the utility and reliability of electrical appliances and therefore soon started to gain widespread acceptance among consumers. Enviable features such as lightweight, eco-friendly, durable, non-toxic and an ability to provide high energy-density have transformed Zinc-air batteries into a favorable option among consumers in various end-use segments such as medical devices, electronics, automotives, and military.

During the 2007-2009 world economic recession, the global Zinc-Air Batteries market fared relatively better than other industry segments. Continued steady demand for electronic and communication devices used in critical end-use application segments such as hearing aids and defense, and growing focus on convenient, environmental friendly and cost saving electronic technologies such as electric cars, and portable electronic devices especially helped sustain demand in the global batteries market, including zinc-air batteries during the period. Post recession recovery was aided by resurgence in adoption of popular products such as MP3 Players, laptops, and other handheld electronic devices such as mobile phones and PDAs. Developing markets in Asia-Pacific, particularly China and India, posted strong growth.

In the upcoming years, growth will be driven by expanding opportunities in relatively new application areas, including battery operated medical equipment such as defibrillators, infrared ear thermometers, pacemakers, blood pressure monitors, and infusion pumps as well as consumer products such as cellular phones, camcorders, and PDAs. Technology developments aimed at producing batteries that are highly durable, deliver optimum power and are competitive priced will also help zinc-air batteries market find new opportunities in the short to medium term period.

As stated by the new market research report on Zinc-Air Batteries, Europe represents the largest regional market worldwide. Asia-Pacific on the other hand, is forecast to emerge as the fastest growing regional market for zinc-air batteries with dollar sales from the region projected to wax at a CAGR of about 6.7% over the analysis period. By end-use segment, hearing aids represents the largest contributor to the global zinc-air batteries market. Aging population and resulting increase in demand for hearing aids among senior citizens, and constant changes in design and size of hearing aid devices will drive demand for new zinc-air batteries in this segment.

Global Industry Analysts ©

- Arotech Corporation (USA)
- Electric Fuel Battery Corporation (USA)
- Advanced Power and Energy Transportation (Taiwan)
- AVIC International Holding (HK) Ltd. (Hong Kong)
- Cheape Technology International Ltd. (China)
- Chener Battery Works Ltd. (Hong Kong)
- Daly-Station Battery Ltd. (China)
- Duracell International, Inc. (USA)
- Energizer Holdings, Inc. (USA)
- Eos Energy Storage (USA)
- Evionyx, Inc. (USA)
- Global Reach Products Ltd. (Hong Kong)
- GP Batteries International Ltd. (Singapore)
- Icell Tech Corporation (Korea)
- Koninklijke (Royal) Philips Electronics NV (The Netherlands)
- Philips UK (UK)
- Lubacell Sp. z.o.o. (Poland)
- Panasonic Corporation of North America (USA)
- Panasonic Energy Europe NV (Belgium)
- Power Air Corporation (Canada)
- Power-One, Inc. (USA)
- Powerzinc Electric, Inc. (USA)
- Renata SA (Switzerland)
- Revolt Technology GmbH (Germany)
- RWE Innogy (Germany)
- Shenzhen CLN Electronics Co., Ltd. (China)
- Shenzhen East-Toptech Electronic Technology Co., Ltd. (China)
- Shenzhen PKCell Battery Co., Ltd. (China)
- Sony Electronics, Inc. (USA)
- Sony Electronics Asia Pacific (Singapore)
- Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. (SB Holdings) (USA)
- Rayovac Corporation (USA)
- Rayovac Europe Ltd. (UK)
- Varta Consumer Batteries GmbH & Co., KGaA (Germany)
- Toshiba Corporation (Japan)
- Toshiba Battery Co., Ltd. (Japan)
- VARTA Microbattery GmbH (Germany)
- Zenipower (Zhuhai Zhi Li) Battery Co., Ltd. (China)
- Zhuhai Sanchuan Electronic Technology Co., Ltd. (China)
- Zinc Air, Inc. (USA)