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Global Analysis of Battery Materials Market, Forecast to 2023

  • Report

  • 177 Pages
  • February 2018
  • Region: Global
  • Frost & Sullivan
  • ID: 4471283

APAC to Remain Dominant Region Due to Key Battery OEMs Demanding Preference of Li-ion Battery Materials Suppliers in Close Proximity

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?

Table of Contents

1. Executive Summary
  • Key Findings
  • Market Engineering Measurements
  • CEO’s Perspective


2. Market Overview
  • Market Definitions
  • Market Overview-Major Components of a Battery
  • Market Overview
  • Market Overview-Geographic Scope
  • Key Questions this Study will Answer
  • Market Segmentation
  • Mergers and Acquisitions-Snapshot
  • Product Matrix


3. Drivers and Restraints-Total Battery Materials Market
  • Market Drivers
  • Drivers Explained
  • Market Restraints
  • Restraints Explained


4. Forecasts and Trends-Total Battery Materials Market
  • Market Engineering Measurements
  • Forecast Assumptions
  • Revenue Forecast
  • Percent Revenue Forecast by Segment
  • Competitive Environment
  • Competitive Factors and Assessment


5. Growth Opportunities and Companies to Action
  • 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


6. Mega Trends and Industry Convergence Implications
  • Battery Materials Market-Impact of Mega Trends


7. CEOs’ 360 Degree Perspective on the Battery Materials Market
  • CEOs’ 360 Degree Perspective


8. Li-ion Battery Materials Segment Breakdown
  • 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
  • Value Chain Discussion
  • Market Engineering Measurements
  • Revenue Forecast
  • Percent Revenue Forecast by Sub-segments
  • Percent Revenue Forecast by End Application
  • Revenue Forecast Discussion


9. Cathode Active Materials Sub-segment
  • Sub-segment Overview
  • Key Selection Criteria for Cathode Active Materials
  • Market Engineering Measurements
  • Unit Shipment Forecast
  • Revenue Forecast
  • Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecast Discussion
  • Pricing Trends and Forecast
  • Pricing Trends and Forecast Discussion
  • Percent Volume Split by Region
  • Percent Volume Split by Region Discussion
  • Percent Volume Forecast by Chemistry
  • Percent Volume Forecast by Chemistry Discussion
  • Competitive Environment
  • Competitive Factors and Assessment


10. Anode Active Materials Sub-segment
  • Sub-segment Overview
  • Market Engineering Measurements
  • Unit Shipment Forecast
  • Revenue Forecast
  • Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecast Discussion
  • Pricing Trends and Forecast
  • Percent Volume Split by Region
  • Percent Volume Split by Region Discussion
  • Percent Volume Forecast by Chemistry
  • Percent Volume Forecast by Chemistry Discussion
  • Competitive Environment
  • Competitive Factors and Assessment


11. Electrolyte Materials Sub-segment
  • Sub-segment Overview
  • Market Engineering Measurements
  • Unit Shipment Forecast
  • Revenue Forecast
  • Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecast Discussion
  • Pricing Trends and Forecast
  • Percent Volume Split by Region
  • Percent Volume Split by Region Discussion
  • Competitive Environment
  • Competitive Factors and Assessment


12. Separator Materials Sub-segment
  • Sub-segment Overview
  • Sub-segment Overview-Key Parameters
  • Market Engineering Measurements
  • Unit Shipment Forecast
  • Revenue Forecast
  • Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecast Discussion
  • Pricing Trends and Forecast
  • Percent Volume Split by Region
  • Percent Volume Split by Region Discussion
  • Competitive Environment
  • Competitive Factors and Assessment


13. Lead Acid Battery Materials Segment Breakdown
  • 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
  • Value Chain Discussion
  • 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-Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecast Discussion
  • 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-Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecast Discussion
  • Sulfuric Acid Electrolyte-Pricing Trends and Forecast
  • Separator Material-Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecast
  • Separator Material-Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecast Discussion
  • Separator Material-Pricing Trends and Forecast
  • Percent Revenue Split by Region
  • Percent Revenue Split by Region Discussion
  • Competitive Environment
  • Separator Material-Competitive Factors and Assessment


14. The Last Word
  • The Last Word-3 Big Predictions
  • Legal Disclaimer


15. Appendix
  • List of Exhibits
  • Market Engineering Methodology
  • Abbreviations and Acronyms Used
  • Partial List of Companies in “Others”-Competitive Analysis

Companies Mentioned (Partial List)

A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:

  • Asahi Kasei
  • BASF
  • NEI Corporation
  • Targray
  • Umicore