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2021
Battery Materials Market

Battery Materials Market

by Battery Type (Lithium Ion, Lead Acid, and Others) and Application (Automobile Industry, Household Appliances, Electronics Industry, Other): Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2021-2030

Report Code: A11838
Jun 2021 | Pages: 300
Tables: 164
Charts: 64
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Battery Materials Market Outlook - 2021–2030

The global battery materials market size was valued at $45.6 billion in 2020, and is projected to reach $80.5 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.9% from 2021 to 2030.

The decline in demand of EVs and travel bans owing to pandemic have led to limited growth of the market in year 2020 with effects continuing in year 2021. This has negatively impacted the battery materials market.

Battery materials are the basic raw materials and compounds in the battery supply chain and mainly consists of metals such as Lithium, Cobalt, and Nickel among others. They are extracted from upstream mining operations that involve converting seawater brines or mineral ores into processed battery metals. The end products are battery packs that are used in various end-use industries such as automotive, consumer electronics, and energy storage devices. The most common battery currently used is the lithium-ion battery. It is extracted from brine or mineral ores such as spodumene and lepidolite. Apart from lithium, these batteries contain cobalt, nickel, and manganese to a certain extent.

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The globally expanding electric vehicle market, increase in use of consumer electronics such as smartphones and laptops, and collaborative development between miners and battery manufacturers are some of the major drivers currently driving the global battery materials market. Across the globe, there is a surge in EV production and has significantly increased the demand for battery materials such as Lithium, Cobalt, and Nickel. In fact, there could be a shortage of these critical materials in the future due to this sudden rise in the battery production. The shift toward clean energy and rise in crude oil prices have boosted the global EV sales. In addition, favorable government policies and financial incentives in the form of grants or tax rebates increase EV sales. On the other hand, the demand for new consumer electronics will increase battery production in the long run. Electronic devices, as in the case of smartphones require more battery capacity to extend its operating life and cater to more advanced functions.  The sales of new smartphones will touch 410 million units in India by 2025, according to Swedish multinational telecommunications company, Ericsson. The demand for batteries will increase against the backdrop of inexpensive access to internet data plans. Similarly, as income rises, the use of consumer electronics will increase, thus driving the battery materials market during the forecast period. To develop new battery technologies, major battery manufacturers collaborate with battery material suppliers to strengthen the supply of battery materials that are projected to face a shortage in the future. All such factors increase the upstream metal mining industry focusing on battery metals, thus boosting the global battery materials market. 

Environmental concern related to mining of metals is a major concern in the battery materials market, as this could hamper the procurement of new mines fields. Another key restraint to the global battery materials is the regional concentration of battery metals reserves in few countries such as China and DRC that raises the risk of supply shortages in case of any export restrictions. On the contrary, this also creates an opportunity for market growth. To ensure continuity of supply, countries will invest in the domestic mining sector and increase the rate of extraction of critical minerals such as Lithium, Nickel, and Cobalt.  Domestic resource security will help in attracting investments in the battery processing sectors, thus helping the entire battery production chain. 

The global battery materials market is segmented into battery type, application, and region. 

On the basis of battery type, the global battery materials market is segmented into lithium ion, lead acid, and others. The end use industries of battery materials include automobile industry, household appliances, electronics industry, and other.

Region wise, the market is studied across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA. Presently, Asia-Pacific accounts for the largest share of the market, followed by LAMEA and Europe. 

The major companies profiled in this report include Albemarle, China Molybdenum Co. Ltd., Gan feng Lithium Co. Ltd., Glencore PLC, Livent Corporation, Norlisk Nickel, Sheritt International Corporation, SQM, Targray Technology International Inc., Teck Resources, Tianqi Lithium, and Vale S.A.

Battery Materials market, by region

Asia-Pacific accounted for the largest share of the market in 2020 as well as the fastest growing region, owing to the presence of abundant battery metal reserves in China, India, Australia, and other Asia-Pacific countries.

Battery Materials Market
By Region

2030
Asia-pacific 
North America
Europe
LAMEA

Asia-Pacific is projected as the most lucrative market.

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Battery Materials market, by battery type

The lithium-ion segment accounted for the largest battery materials market share in 2020, as lithium is the most abundantly used metal in battery production. This segment is also projected to be the fastest growing segment during the forecast period, growing at a CAGR of 6.1%.

Battery Materials Market
By Battery Type

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Battery Materials market, by Application

The electronics segment held the largest battery materials market revenue share in 2020 at a CAGR of 5.8%. However, the automobile industry segment consists of the use of batteries in carrying out various electric functions in a vehicle as well as electric vehicles and thus is projected to grow at higher pace during forecast period. The segment will also grow at the fastest CAGR of 6.2%, owing to the rapidly expanding EV market across the globe. 

Battery Materials Market
By Application

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Key benefits for stakeholders

  • Porter’s five forces analysis helps to analyze the potential of buyers & suppliers and the competitive scenario of the industry for strategy building.
  • It outlines the current battery materials market trends and future estimations from 2020 to 2030 to understand the prevailing opportunities and potential investment pockets.
  • The major countries in the region have been mapped according to their individual revenue contribution to the regional market.
  • The key drivers, restraints, and opportunities and their detailed impact analysis are explained in the study.
  • The profiles of key players and their key strategic developments are enlisted in the report.

Impact Of Covid-19 On The Global Battery Materials Market

  • The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected the global economy and subsequent shrinking of the GDP in global economies, thereby changing consumer spending patterns globally.
  • The pandemic has disrupted the global mining industry as a result of shortage of workforce. This led to demand supply gaps, thus hampering battery production.
  • The global sales of electric vehicles are projected to fall, thus interrupting 10 successive years of strong growth. In addition, due to the lockdown and travel restrictions, the crude oil prices dropped significantly. Low oil prices reduced the economic viability of the EV adoption as compared to combustion vehicles. 
  • Similar to EVs, the consumer electronics demand witnessed a decline, as consumers spending pattern changed drastically. 
  • Thus, the abovementioned factors are expected to hamper the global battery materials market growth during the forecast period.

Key Market Segments

By Battery Type

  • Lithium Ion
  • Lead Acid
  • Others

By End use Industry

  • Automobile Industry
  • Household Appliances
  • Electronics Industry
  • Others

By Region

  • North America
    • U.S.
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Europe
    • France
    • Germany
    • UK
    • Spain
    • Italy
    • Rest of Europe
  • Asia-Pacific
    • India
    • China
    • Japan
    • Korea
    • Australia
    • Rest of Asia-Pacific
  • LAMEA
    • Brazil
    • Saudi Arabia
    • South Africa
    • Rest of LAMEA

Key players in the global battery materials market are:

  • Albemarle
  • China Molybdenum Co. Ltd.
  • Gan feng Lithium Co., Ltd.
  • Glencore PLC
  • Livent Corporation
  • Norlisk Nickel
  • Sheritt International Corporation
  • SQM
  • Targray Technology International Inc.
  • Teck Resources 
  • Tianqi Lithium
  • Vale S.A.

Battery Materials Market Report Highlights

Aspects Details
By BATTERY TYPE
  • Lithium Ion
  • Lead Acid
  • Others
By APPLICATION
  • Automobile Industry
  • Household Appliances
  • Electronics Industry
  • Others
By Region
  • North America  (U.S., Canada, Mexico)
  • Europe  (France, Germany, Italy, Spain, UK, Russia, Rest of Europe)
  • Asia-Pacific  (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Rest of Asia-Pacific)
  • LAMEA  (Brazil, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Argentina, Rest of LAMEA)
Key Market Players ALBEMARLE, NORLISK NICKEL, SHERITT INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION, .LIVENT CORPORATION, BASF SE, TARGRAY TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL INC, GAN FENG LITHIUM CO. LTD., TECK RESOURCES, GLENCORE PLC, SQM.
 

CHAPTER 1:INTRODUCTION

1.1.Report description
1.2.Key benefits for stakeholders
1.3.Key market segments
1.4.Research methodology

1.4.1.Primary research
1.4.2.Secondary research
1.4.3.Analyst tools and models

CHAPTER 2:EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

2.1.Key findings of the study
2.2.CXO perspective

CHAPTER 3:MARKET LANDSCAPE

3.1.Market definition and scope
3.2.Key findings

3.2.1.Top investment pockets

3.3.Porter's five forces analysis
3.4.Value chain analysis
3.5.Parent peer market analysis
3.6.Market dynamics

3.6.1.Drivers
3.6.2.Restraint
3.6.3.Opportunity

3.6.Impact of key regulations
3.8.Impact of COVID-19 on market
3.9.Patent Analysis

CHAPTER 4:BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY BATTERY TYPE

4.1.Overview

4.1.1.Market size and forecast

4.2.Lithium Ion

4.2.1.Key market trends, growth factors, and opportunities
4.2.2.Market size and forecast, by region

4.3.Lead Acid

4.3.1.Key market trends, growth factors, and opportunities
4.3.2.Market size and forecast, by region

4.4.Others

4.4.1.Key market trends, growth factors, and opportunities
4.4.2.Market size and forecast, by region

CHAPTER 5:BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY APPLICATION

5.1.Overview

5.1.1.Market size and forecast

5.2.Automobile Industry

5.2.1.Key market trends, growth factors, and opportunities
5.2.2.Market size and forecast, by region

5.3.Household Appliances

5.3.1.Key market trends, growth factors, and opportunities
5.3.2.Market size and forecast, by region

5.4.Electronics Industry

5.4.1.Key market trends, growth factors, and opportunities
5.4.2.Market size and forecast, by region

5.5.Others

5.5.1.Key market trends, growth factors, and opportunities
5.5.2.Market size and forecast, by region

CHAPTER 6:BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY REGION

6.1.Overview

6.1.1.Market size and forecast

6.2.North America

6.2.1.Key market trends, growth factors, and opportunities
6.2.2.Market size and forecast, by Battery Materials
6.2.3.Market size and forecast, by application
6.2.4.Market size and forecast, by end use
6.2.5.Market share analysis, by country
6.2.6.U.S.

6.2.6.1.Market size and forecast, by Battery Materials
6.2.6.2.Market size and forecast, by application
6.2.6.3.Market size and forecast, by end use

6.2.7.Canada

6.2.7.1.Market size and forecast, by Battery Materials
6.2.7.2.Market size and forecast, by application
6.2.7.3.Market size and forecast, by end use

6.2.8.Mexico

6.2.8.1.Market size and forecast, by Battery Materials
6.2.8.2.Market size and forecast, by application
6.2.8.3.Market size and forecast, by end use

6.3.Europe

6.3.1.Key market trends, growth factors, and opportunities
6.3.2.Market size and forecast, by Battery Materials
6.3.3.Market size and forecast, by application
6.3.4.Market size and forecast, by end use
6.3.5.Market share analysis, by country
6.3.6.Germany

6.3.6.1.Market size and forecast, by Battery Materials
6.3.6.2.Market size and forecast, by application
6.3.6.3.Market size and forecast, by end use

6.3.7.UK

6.3.7.1.Market size and forecast, by Battery Materials
6.3.7.2.Market size and forecast, by application
6.3.7.3.Market size and forecast, by end use

6.3.8.France

6.3.8.1.Market size and forecast, by Battery Materials
6.3.8.2.Market size and forecast, by application
6.3.8.3.Market size and forecast, by end use

6.3.9.Italy

6.3.8.1.Market size and forecast, by Battery Materials
6.3.8.2.Market size and forecast, by application
6.3.8.3.Market size and forecast, by end use

6.3.10.Spain

6.3.10.1.Market size and forecast, by Battery Materials
6.3.10.2.Market size and forecast, by application
6.3.10.3.Market size and forecast, by end use

6.3.11.Rest of Europe

6.3.11.1.Market size and forecast, by Battery Materials
6.3.11.2.Market size and forecast, by application
6.3.11.3.Market size and forecast, by end use

6.4.Asia-Pacific

6.4.1.Key market trends, growth factors, and opportunities
6.4.2.Market size and forecast, by Battery Materials
6.4.3.Market size and forecast, by application
6.4.4.Market size and forecast, by end use
6.4.5.Market share analysis, by country
6.4.6.China

6.4.6.1.Market size and forecast, by Battery Materials
6.4.6.2.Market size and forecast, by application
6.4.6.3.Market size and forecast, by end use

6.4.7.Japan

6.4.7.1.Market size and forecast, by Battery Materials
6.4.7.2.Market size and forecast, by application
6.4.7.3.Market size and forecast, by end use

6.4.8.India

6.4.8.1.Market size and forecast, by Battery Materials
6.4.8.2.Market size and forecast, by application
6.4.8.3.Market size and forecast, by end use

6.4.9.South Korea

6.4.8.1.Market size and forecast, by Battery Materials
6.4.8.2.Market size and forecast, by application
6.4.8.3.Market size and forecast, by end use

6.4.10.Australia

6.4.10.1.Market size and forecast, by Battery Materials
6.4.10.2.Market size and forecast, by application
6.4.10.3.Market size and forecast, by end use

6.4.11.Rest of Asia-Pacific

6.4.11.1.Market size and forecast, by Battery Materials
6.4.11.2.Market size and forecast, by application
6.4.11.3.Market size and forecast, by end use

6.5.LAMEA

6.5.1.Key market trends, growth factors, and opportunities
6.5.2.Market size and forecast, by Battery Materials
6.5.3.Market size and forecast, by application
6.5.4.Market size and forecast, by end use
6.5.5.Market share analysis, by country
6.5.6.Brazil

6.5.6.1.Market size and forecast, by Battery Materials
6.5.6.2.Market size and forecast, by application
6.5.6.3.Market size and forecast, by end use

6.5.7.Saudi Arabia

6.5.7.1.Market size and forecast, by Battery Materials
6.5.7.2.Market size and forecast, by application
6.5.7.3.Market size and forecast, by end use

6.5.8.South Africa

6.5.8.1.Market size and forecast, by Battery Materials
6.5.8.2.Market size and forecast, by application
6.5.8.3.Market size and forecast, by end use

6.5.9.Rest of LAMEA

6.5.8.1.Market size and forecast, by Battery Materials
6.5.8.2.Market size and forecast, by application
6.5.8.3.Market size and forecast, by end use

CHAPTER 7:COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

7.1.Introduction

7.1.1.Market player positioning, 2019

CHAPTER 9:COMPANY PROFILES

8.1.ALBEMARLE

8.1.1.Company overview
8.1.2.Company snapshot
8.1.3.Operating business segments
8.1.4.Product portfolio
8.1.5.Business perBattery Materialsance
8.1.6.Key strategic moves and developments

8.2.BASF SE

8.2.1.Company overview
8.2.2.Company snapshot
8.2.3.Operating business segments
8.2.4.Product portfolio
8.2.5.Business perBattery Materialsance

8.3.GAN FENG LITHIUM CO. LTD.

8.3.1.Company overview
8.3.2.Company snapshot
8.3.3.Product Portfolio

8.4.GLENCORE PLC

8.4.1.Company overview
8.4.2.Company snapshot
8.4.3.Product Portfolio

8.5.LIVENT CORPORATION

8.5.1.Company overview
8.5.2.Company snapshot
8.5.3.Operating business segments
8.5.4.Product portfolio
8.5.5.Business perBattery Materialsance

8.6.NORLISK NICKEL

8.6.1.Company overview
8.6.2.Company snapshot
8.6.3.Operating business segments
8.6.4.Product portfolio
8.6.5.Business perBattery Materialsance

8.7.SHERITT INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION

8.7.1.Company overview
8.7.2.Company snapshot
8.7.3.Operating business segments
8.7.4.Product Portfolio
8.7.5.Business perBattery Materialsance

8.8.SQM.

8.8.1.Company overview
8.8.2.Company snapshot
8.8.3.Product Portfolio

8.9.TARGRAY TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL INC

8.9.1.Company overview
8.9.2.Company snapshot
8.9.3.Operating business segments
8.9.4.Product portfolio
8.9.5.Business perBattery Materialsance

8.10.TECK RESOURCES

8.10.1.Company overview
8.10.2.Company snapshot
8.10.3.Product Portfolio

LIST OF TABLES

TABLE 01.GLOBAL BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY BATTERY TYPE, 2019–2027 ($MILLION)
TABLE 02.GLOBAL BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY BATTERY TYPE, 2019–2027 (TONS)
TABLE 03.LITHIUM ION BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY REGION, 2019–2027 ($MILLION)
TABLE 04.LITHIUM ION BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY REGION, 2019–2027 (TONS)
TABLE 05.LEAD ACID BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY REGION, 2019–2027 ($MILLION)
TABLE 06.LEAD ACID BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY REGION, 2019–2027 (TONS)
TABLE 06.GLOBAL BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2019–2027 ($MILLION)
TABLE 08.GLOBAL BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2019–2027 (TONS)
TABLE 09.BATTERY MATERIALS AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY MARKET, BY REGION, 2019–2027 ($MILLION)
TABLE 10.BATTERY MATERIALS AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY MARKET, BY REGION, 2019–2027 (TONS)
TABLE 11.BATTERY MATERIALS HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES MARKET, BY REGION, 2019–2027 ($MILLION)
TABLE 12.BATTERY MATERIALS HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES MARKET, BY REGION, 2019–2027 (TONS)
TABLE 13.BATTERY MATERIALS ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY MARKET, BY REGION, 2019–2027 ($MILLION)
TABLE 14.BATTERY MATERIALS ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY MARKET, BY REGION, 2019–2027 (TONS)
TABLE 15.BATTERY MATERIALS OTHERS MARKET, BY REGION, 2019–2027 ($MILLION)
TABLE 16.BATTERY MATERIALS OTHERS MARKET, BY REGION, 2019–2027 (TONS)
TABLE 16.BATTERY MATERIALS OTHERS MARKET, BY REGION, 2019–2027 ($MILLION)
TABLE 18.BATTERY MATERIALS OTHERS MARKET, BY REGION, 2019–2027 (TONS)
TABLE 19.BATTERY MATERIALS AUTOMOTIVE MARKET, BY REGION, 2019–2027 ($MILLION)
TABLE 20BATTERY MATERIALS AUTOMOTIVE MARKET, BY REGION, 2019–2027 (TONS)
TABLE 21.BATTERY MATERIALS OIL & GAS MARKET, BY REGION, 2019–2027 ($MILLION)
TABLE 22.BATTERY MATERIALS OIL & GAS MARKET, BY REGION, 2019–2027 (TONS)
TABLE 23.BATTERY MATERIALS MEDICAL MARKET, BY REGION, 2019–2027 ($MILLION)
TABLE 24.BATTERY MATERIALS MEDICAL MARKET, BY REGION, 2019–2027 (TONS)
TABLE 25.BATTERY MATERIALS OTHERS MARKET, BY REGION, 2019–2027 ($MILLION)
TABLE 26.BATTERY MATERIALS OTHERS MARKET, BY REGION, 2019–2027 (TONS)
TABLE 27.BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY REGION, 2019-2027 ($MILLION)
TABLE 28.BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY REGION, 2019-2027 (TONS)
TABLE 29.NORTH AMERICA BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY BATTERY MATERIALS, 2019–2027 ($MILLION)
TABLE 30.NORTH AMERICA BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY BATTERY MATERIALS, 2019–2027 (TONS)
TABLE 31.NORTH AMERICA BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2019–2027 ($MILLION)
TABLE 32.NORTH AMERICA BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2019–2027 (TONS)
TABLE 33.NORTH AMERICA BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2019–2027 ($MILLION)
TABLE 32.NORTH AMERICA BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2019–2027 (TONS)
TABLE 33.U.S. BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY BATTERY MATERIALS, 2019–2027 ($MILLION)
TABLE 34.U.S. BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY BATTERY MATERIALS, 2019–2027 (TONS)
TABLE 35.U.S. BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2019–2027 ($MILLION)
TABLE 36.U.S. BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2019–2027 (TONS)
TABLE 37.CANADA BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY BATTERY MATERIALS, 2019–2027 ($MILLION)
TABLE 38.CANADA BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY BATTERY MATERIALS, 2019–2027 (TONS)
TABLE 39.CANADA BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2019–2027 ($MILLION)
TABLE 40.CANADA BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2019–2027 (TONS)
TABLE 41.MEXICO BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY BATTERY MATERIALS, 2019–2027 ($MILLION)
TABLE 42.MEXICO BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY BATTERY MATERIALS, 2019–2027 (TONS)
TABLE 43.MEXICO BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2019–2027 ($MILLION)
TABLE 44.MEXICO BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2019–2027 (TONS)
TABLE 45.EUROPE BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY BATTERY MATERIALS, 2019–2027 ($MILLION)
TABLE 46.EUROPE BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY BATTERY MATERIALS, 2019–2027 (TONS)
TABLE 47.EUROPE BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2019–2027 ($MILLION)
TABLE 48.EUROPE BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2019–2027 (TONS)
TABLE 49.EUROPE BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2019–2027 ($MILLION)
TABLE 50.EUROPE BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2019–2027 (TONS)
TABLE 51.GERMANY BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY BATTERY MATERIALS, 2019–2027 ($MILLION)
TABLE 52.GERMANY BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY BATTERY MATERIALS, 2019–2027 (TONS)
TABLE 53.GERMANY BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2019–2027 ($MILLION)
TABLE 54.GERMANY BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2019–2027 (TONS)
TABLE 55.UK BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY BATTERY MATERIALS, 2019–2027 ($MILLION)
TABLE 56.UK BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY BATTERY MATERIALS, 2019–2027 (TONS)
TABLE 57.UK BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2019–2027 ($MILLION)
TABLE 58.UK BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2019–2027 (TONS)
TABLE 59.FRANCE BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY BATTERY MATERIALS, 2019–2027 ($MILLION)
TABLE 60.FRANCE BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY BATTERY MATERIALS, 2019–2027 (TONS)
TABLE 61.FRANCE BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2019–2027 ($MILLION)
TABLE 62.FRANCE BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2019–2027 (TONS)
TABLE 63.ITALY BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY BATTERY MATERIALS, 2019–2027 ($MILLION)
TABLE 64.ITALY BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY BATTERY MATERIALS, 2019–2027 (TONS)
TABLE 65.ITALY BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2019–2027 ($MILLION)
TABLE 66.ITALY BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2019–2027 (TONS)
TABLE 67.SPAIN BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY BATTERY MATERIALS, 2019–2027 ($MILLION)
TABLE 68.SPAIN BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY BATTERY MATERIALS, 2019–2027 (TONS)
TABLE 69.SPAIN BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2019–2027 ($MILLION)
TABLE 70.SPAIN BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2019–2027 (TONS)
TABLE 71.REST OF EUROPE BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY BATTERY MATERIALS, 2019–2027 ($MILLION)
TABLE 72.REST OF EUROPE BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY BATTERY MATERIALS, 2019–2027 (TONS)
TABLE 73.REST OF EUROPE BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2019–2027 ($MILLION)
TABLE 74.REST OF EUROPE BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2019–2027 (TONS)
TABLE 75.REST OF EUROPE BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY END USE, 2019–2027 ($MILLION)
TABLE 76.REST OF EUROPE BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY END USE, 2019–2027 (TONS)
TABLE 78.ASIA-PACIFIC BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY BATTERY MATERIALS, 2019–2027 ($MILLION)
TABLE 79.ASIA-PACIFIC BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY BATTERY MATERIALS, 2019–2027 (TONS)
TABLE 80.ASIA-PACIFIC BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2019–2027 ($MILLION)
TABLE 81.ASIA-PACIFIC BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2019–2027 (TONS)
TABLE 82.ASIA-PACIFIC BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2019–2027 ($MILLION)
TABLE 83.ASIA-PACIFIC BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2019–2027 (TONS)
TABLE 84.CHINA BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY BATTERY MATERIALS, 2019–2027 ($MILLION)
TABLE 85.CHINA BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY BATTERY MATERIALS, 2019–2027 (TONS)
TABLE 86.CHINA BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2019–2027 ($MILLION)
TABLE 87.CHINA BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2019–2027 (TONS)
TABLE 88.JAPAN BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY BATTERY MATERIALS, 2019–2027 ($MILLION)
TABLE 89.JAPAN BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY BATTERY MATERIALS, 2019–2027 (TONS)
TABLE 90.JAPAN BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2019–2027 ($MILLION)
TABLE 91.JAPAN BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2019–2027 (TONS)
TABLE 92.INDIA BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY BATTERY MATERIALS, 2019–2027 ($MILLION)
TABLE 93.INDIA BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY BATTERY MATERIALS, 2019–2027 (TONS)
TABLE 94.INDIA BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2019–2027 ($MILLION)
TABLE 95.INDIA BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2019–2027 (TONS)
TABLE 96.SOUTH KOREA BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY BATTERY MATERIALS, 2019–2027 ($MILLION)
TABLE 97.SOUTH KOREA BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY BATTERY MATERIALS, 2019–2027 (TONS)
TABLE 98.SOUTH KOREA BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2019–2027 ($MILLION)
TABLE 99.SOUTH KOREA BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2019–2027 (TONS)
TABLE 100.AUSTRALIA BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY BATTERY MATERIALS, 2019–2027 ($MILLION)
TABLE 101.AUSTRALIA BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY BATTERY MATERIALS, 2019–2027 (TONS)
TABLE 102.AUSTRALIA BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2019–2027 ($MILLION)
TABLE 103.AUSTRALIA BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2019–2027 (TONS)
TABLE 104.AUSTRALIA BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY END USE, 2019–2027 ($MILLION)
TABLE 105.AUSTRALIA BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY END USE, 2019–2027 (TONS)
TABLE 106.REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY BATTERY MATERIALS, 2019–2027 ($MILLION)
TABLE 107.REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY BATTERY MATERIALS, 2019–2027 (TONS)
TABLE 108.REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2019–2027 ($MILLION)
TABLE 109.REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2019–2027 (TONS)
TABLE 110.LAMEA BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY BATTERY MATERIALS, 2019–2027 ($MILLION)
TABLE 111.LAMEA BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY BATTERY MATERIALS, 2019–2027 (TONS)
TABLE 112.LAMEA BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2019–2027 ($MILLION)
TABLE 113.LAMEA BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2019–2027 (TONS)
TABLE 114.LAMEA BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2019–2027 ($MILLION)
TABLE 115.LAMEA BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2019–2027 (TONS)
TABLE 116.BRAZIL BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY BATTERY MATERIALS, 2019–2027 ($MILLION)
TABLE 117.BRAZIL BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY BATTERY MATERIALS, 2019–2027 (TONS)
TABLE 118.BRAZIL BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2019–2027 ($MILLION)
TABLE 119.BRAZIL BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2019–2027 (TONS)
TABLE 120.SAUDI ARABIA BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY BATTERY MATERIALS, 2019–2027 ($MILLION)
TABLE 121.SAUDI ARABIA BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY BATTERY MATERIALS, 2019–2027 (TONS)
TABLE 122.SAUDI ARABIA BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2019–2027 ($MILLION)
TABLE 123.SAUDI ARABIA BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2019–2027 (TONS)
TABLE 124.SOUTH AFRICA BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY BATTERY MATERIALS, 2019–2027 ($MILLION)
TABLE 125.SOUTH AFRICA BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY BATTERY MATERIALS, 2019–2027 (TONS)
TABLE 126.SOUTH AFRICA BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2019–2027 ($MILLION)
TABLE 127.SOUTH AFRICA BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2019–2027 (TONS)
TABLE 128.REST OF LAMEA BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY BATTERY MATERIALS, 2019–2027 ($MILLION)
TABLE 129.REST OF LAMEA BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY BATTERY MATERIALS, 2019–2027 (TONS)
TABLE 130.REST OF LAMEA BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2019–2027 ($MILLION)
TABLE 131.REST OF LAMEA BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2019–2027 (TONS)
TABLE 132.ALBEMARLE: COMPANY SNAPSHOT
TABLE 133.ALBEMARLE: OPERATING SEGMENTS
TABLE 134.ALBEMARLE: PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
TABLE 135.OVERALL FINANCIAL STATUS ($MILLION)
TABLE 136.ALBEMARLE: KEY STRATEGIC MOVES AND DEVELOPMENTS
TABLE 137.BASF: COMPANY SNAPSHOT
TABLE 138.BASF: OPERATING SEGMENTS
TABLE 139.BASF: PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
TABLE 140.OVERALL FINANCIAL STATUS ($MILLION)
TABLE 141.GAN FENG LITHIUM CO. LTD.: COMPANY SNAPSHOT
TABLE 142.GAN FENG LITHIUM CO. LTD.: PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
TABLE 143.GLENCORE PLC: COMPANY SNAPSHOT
TABLE 144.GLENCORE PLC: PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
TABLE 145.LIVENT CORPORATION: COMPANY SNAPSHOT
TABLE 146.LIVENT CORPORATION: OPERATING SEGMENTS
TABLE 147.LIVENT CORPORATION: PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
TABLE 148.OVERALL FINANCIAL STATUS ($MILLION)
TABLE 149.NORLISK NICKEL: COMPANY SNAPSHOT
TABLE 150.NORLISK NICKEL: OPERATING SEGMENTS
TABLE 151.NORLISK NICKEL: PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
TABLE 152.OVERALL FINANCIAL STATUS ($MILLION)
TABLE 153.SHERITT INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION: COMPANY SNAPSHOT
TABLE 154.SHERITT INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION: OPERATING SEGMENTS
TABLE 155.SHERITT INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION: PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
TABLE 156.OVERALL FINANCIAL STATUS ($MILLION)
TABLE 157.SQM: COMPANY SNAPSHOT
TABLE 158.SQM: PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
TABLE 159.TARGRAY TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL INC.: COMPANY SNAPSHOT
TABLE 160.TARGRAY TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL INC.: OPERATING SEGMENTS
TABLE 161.TARGRAY TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL INC.: PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
TABLE 162.OVERALL FINANCIAL STATUS ($MILLION)
TABLE 163.TECK RESOURCES: COMPANY SNAPSHOT
TABLE 164.TECK RESOURCES: PRODUCT PORTFOLIO

LIST OF FIGURES

FIGURE 01.KEY MARKET SEGMENTS
FIGURE 02.GLOBAL BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET SNAPSHOT, BY SEGMENT
FIGURE 03.GLOBAL BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET SNAPSHOT, BY COUNTRY
FIGURE 04.TOP INVESTMENT POCKETS
FIGURE 05.LOW BARGAINING POWER OF SUPPLIERS
FIGURE 06.HIGH THREAT OF NEW ENTRANTS
FIGURE 06.MODERATE THREAT OF SUBSTITUTES
FIGURE 08.LOW INTENSITY OF RIVALRY
FIGURE 09.HIGH BARGAINING POWER OF BUYERS
FIGURE 10.VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS FOR BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET
FIGURE 11.PARENT PEER MARKET ANALYSIS FOR BATTERY MATERIALS
FIGURE 12.BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET DYNAMICS
FIGURE 13.GLOBAL BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY BATTERY MATERIALS, 2019–2027 ($MILILION)
FIGURE 14.COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2019 & 2027 ($MILLION)
FIGURE 15.COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF LEAD ACID BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2019 & 2027 ($MILLION)
FIGURE 16.GLOBAL BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2019–2027 ($MILILION)
FIGURE 16.COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF BATTERY MATERIALS AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2019 & 2027 ($MILLION)
FIGURE 18.COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF BATTERY MATERIALS HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2019 & 2027 ($MILLION)
FIGURE 19.COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF BATTERY MATERIALS ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2019 & 2027 ($MILLION)
FIGURE 20.COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF BATTERY MATERIALS OTHERS MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2019 & 2027 ($MILLION)
FIGURE 21.COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF BATTERY MATERIALS OTHERS MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2019 & 2027 ($MILLION)
FIGURE 22.GLOBAL BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET, BY END USE, 2019–2027 ($MILILION)
FIGURE 23.COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF BATTERY MATERIALS AUTOMOTIVE MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2019 & 2027 ($MILLION)
FIGURE 24.COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF BATTERY MATERIALS OIL & GAS MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2019 & 2027 ($MILLION)
FIGURE 25.COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF BATTERY MATERIALS MEDICAL MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2019 & 2027 ($MILLION)
FIGURE 26.COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF BATTERY MATERIALS OTHERS MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2019 & 2027 ($MILLION)
FIGURE 26.U.S. BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET REVENUE, 2019–2027 (MILLION)
FIGURE 28.CANADA BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET REVENUE, 2019–2027 (MILLION)
FIGURE 29.MEXICO BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET REVENUE, 2019–2027 (MILLION)
FIGURE 30.GERMANY BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET REVENUE, 2019–2027 (MILLION)
FIGURE 31.UK BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET REVENUE, 2019–2027 (MILLION)
FIGURE 32.FRANCE BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET REVENUE, 2019–2027 (MILLION)
FIGURE 33.ITALY BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET REVENUE, 2019–2027 (MILLION)
FIGURE 34.SPAIN BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET REVENUE, 2019–2027 (MILLION)
FIGURE 35.REST OF EUROPE BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET REVENUE, 2019–2027 (MILLION)
FIGURE 36.CHINA BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET REVENUE, 2019–2027 (MILLION)
FIGURE 36.JAPAN BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET REVENUE, 2019–2027 (MILLION)
FIGURE 38.INDIA BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET REVENUE, 2019–2027 (MILLION)
FIGURE 39.SOUTH KOREA BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET REVENUE, 2019–2027 (MILLION)
FIGURE 40.AUSTRALIA BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET REVENUE, 2019–2027 (MILLION)
FIGURE 41.REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET REVENUE, 2019–2027 (MILLION)
FIGURE 42.BRAZIL BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET REVENUE, 2019–2027 (MILLION)
FIGURE 43.SAUDI ARABIA BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET REVENUE, 2019–2027 (MILLION)
FIGURE 44.SOUTH AFRICA BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET REVENUE, 2019–2027 (MILLION)
FIGURE 45.REST OF LAMEA BATTERY MATERIALS MARKET REVENUE, 2019–2027 (MILLION)
FIGURE 46.MARKET PLAYER POSITIONING, 2019
FIGURE 46.ALBEMARLE: REVENUE, 2017–2019 ($MILLION)
FIGURE 48.ALBEMARLE: REVENUE SHARE BY SEGMENT, 2019 (%)
FIGURE 49.ALBEMARLE: REVENUE SHARE BY REGION, 2019 (%)
FIGURE 50.BASF: REVENUE, 2017–2019 ($MILLION)
FIGURE 51.BASF: REVENUE SHARE BY SEGMENT, 2019 (%)
FIGURE 52.BASF: REVENUE SHARE BY REGION, 2019 (%)
FIGURE 53.LIVENT CORPORATION: REVENUE, 2017–2019 ($MILLION)
FIGURE 54.LIVENT CORPORATION: REVENUE SHARE BY SEGMENT, 2019 (%)
FIGURE 55.LIVENT CORPORATION: REVENUE SHARE BY REGION, 2019 (%)
FIGURE 56.NORLISK NICKEL: REVENUE, 2017–2019 ($MILLION)
FIGURE 56.NORLISK NICKEL: REVENUE SHARE BY SEGMENT, 2019 (%)
FIGURE 58.NORLISK NICKEL: REVENUE SHARE BY REGION, 2019 (%)
FIGURE 59.SHERITT INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION: REVENUE, 2017–2019 ($MILLION)
FIGURE 60.SHERITT INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION: REVENUE SHARE BY SEGMENT, 2019 (%)
FIGURE 61.SHERITT INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION: REVENUE SHARE BY REGION, 2019 (%)
FIGURE 62.TARGRAY TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL INC.: REVENUE, 2017–2019 ($MILLION)
FIGURE 63.TARGRAY TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL INC.: REVENUE SHARE BY SEGMENT, 2019 (%)
FIGURE 64.TARGRAY TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL INC.: REVENUE SHARE BY REGION, 2019 (%)


 
 

The global battery materials market benefit from the growing global electronics and electric vehicle market during the forecast period. Although the supply of metals such as Lithium and Nickel could face shortages in the future, investments in the upstream mining sector as well as technological tie-ups between battery manufacturers and mining companies will help in developing battery technology to improve supply and demand conditions. In the consumer electronics segment, integration of new developments such as artificial intelligence, 5G, or even augmented reality will drive battery makers to increase battery range of their products. The demand for smartphones is another driver, as cheap data plans and availability of cheaper models have increased smartphone penetration. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the global battery metal market, as there was a disruption in its supply in mid-2020. Stimulus packages to revive the economy will likely to increase the incentives for EVs. This will prove helpful for EV sales, thus growing the demand for Li-ion batteries.  

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A. Growing electric vehicle market, ongoing surge in consumer electronics market for smartphones and laptops are the key factors driving the Battery Materials market.

A. The market share of Battery Materials market $45.6 billion in 2020.

A. increasing demand for energy storage systems in power generation and utilities segments is driving the global market for battery materials.

A. Asia-Pacific will provide more business opportunities for Battery Materials market in future.

A. Business expansion and new product launch are the key growth strategies of Battery Materials market players.

A. The leading players in the market are Albemarle, China Molybdenum Co. Ltd., Gan feng Lithium Co. Ltd., Glencore PLC, Livent Corporation, Norlisk Nickel, Sheritt International Corporation, SQM, Targray Technology International Inc., Teck Resources, Tianqi Lithium, and Vale S.A.

A. Lithium-ion segment based on battery material holds the maximum market share of the Battery Materials market.

A. Electronics, automotive, and appliances are the potential customers of Battery Materials industry.

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