Lithium Ion Battery Market

 Market Insights

Lithium-ion batteries have gained immense popularity in recent years on account of their higher energy density and lower self-discharge rate as compared to other battery cells. Some of the major types of lithium-ion batteries include lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4), lithium cobalt oxide (LiCoO2), lithium manganese oxide (LiMn2O4), lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxide (LiNiMnCoO2 or NMC), lithium nickel cobalt aluminum oxide (LiNiCoAlO2), and lithium titanate (Li4Ti5O12). Lithium-ion batteries are available in various shapes, namely cylindrical, prismatic, and pouch cells. Depending on the end-use application, manufacturers of various electronic and electric products can make use of these types of batteries accordingly. Lithium-ion batteries have been increasingly used in various consumer electronics such as cell phones, portable PCs, and tablets, among others. Another application of these batteries that has gained ground in recent years is their use in various electric vehicles, including cars and bikes. This segment has witnessed heavy investments, with some of the leading providers of lithium-ion batteries working towards increasing their production capacity for electric vehicle batteries across the world.

One of the major factors driving the demand for lithium-ion batteries is the increasing adoption of consumer electronics such as smartphones, laptops, and tablets, among others. Lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4)-based batteries offer numerous benefits such as high energy density, low self-discharge rate, compact size, and a longer lifespan. Thus, since their introduction, these batteries have gained immense popularity in various end-use segments. Another factor driving the overall lithium-ion battery market is the rising production of electric vehicles across the world. Numerous developed markets across the world have been increasingly investing in the production of electric vehicles in recent years. Thereby, there has been a rise in demand for large lithium-ion batteries in the automotive segment.

The report titled “Global Lithium-Ion Battery Market: Growth, Future Prospects, and Competitive Analysis, 2017–2025” offers strategic insights into the global lithium-ion battery market along with the market size and estimates for the duration of 2015–2025. The said research study covers an in-depth analysis of multiple market segments based on cell type, application, and cross-sectional study across different geographies and sub-geographies. The study covers the comparative analysis of different segments for the years 2016 and 2025. The report also provides a prolific view of market dynamics, such as market drivers, restraints, and opportunities. In addition, the report covers a section providing production and pricing trends in some of the major markets.

In order to help strategic decision-makers, the report also includes competitive profiling of the leading providers of lithium-ion batteries, market positioning, and key developments. Some of the major players profiled in the report are Panasonic Corporation, SAMSUNG SDI CO., LTD., LG Chem, Sony Energy Devices Corporation, Maxwell Technologies, Inc., Shenzhen BAK Battery Co., Ltd., Tianjin Lishen Battery Co., Ltd., BYD Company Limited, Amperex Technology Limited, Tesla, Inc., and Valence Technology, Inc.

Other in-depth analysis provided in the report includes:

• Current and future market trends to justify the forthcoming attractive markets within the lithium-ion battery industry
• Market fuelers, market impediments, and their impact on market growth
• in-depth competitive environment analysis
• Trailing 2-year market size data (2015–2016)
• SRC (Segment, Region, Country) Analysis

Overall, the research study provides a holistic view of the global lithium-ion battery market, offering market size and estimates for the period from 2017 to 2025, keeping in mind the above-mentioned factors.

The global lithium-ion battery market is segmented, based on cell type, into the following categories:

• Cylindrical
• Prismatic
• Pouch

On the basis of cell type, the cylindrical type segment held the largest share of the overall lithium-ion battery market in 2016. Cylindrical lithium-ion batteries are widely used in applications such as portable PCs, power tools and the automotive segment. This segment is expected to witness continued growth in the following years. The prismatic lithium-ion battery segment is expected to witness curtailed growth due to the increasing adoption of pouch-type cells in cellular applications. The pouch-type lithium-ion battery segment is expected to witness the fastest growth during the forecast period from 2017 to 2025.

The global lithium-ion battery market is segmented, based on application, into the following categories:

• Cellphones
• Portable PCs
• Tablets
• Automotive and E-bikes
• Power Tools
• Others (digital cameras, MP3 players, camcorders, and games, among others)

On the basis of application, the global lithium-ion battery market was led by the overall consumer electronics end-use segment in 2016. The consumer electronics segment includes various individual applications such as cellphones, portable PCs, tablets, digital cameras, camcorders, and MP3 players, among others. The segment held over 35% of the overall lithium-ion battery market across the globe. With continued demand for the latest electronics across the world, this segment is expected to witness sustained growth in the following years.

The rising popularity of new energy vehicles in some of the major markets across the world has led to a growing demand for lithium-ion batteries from the automotive sector in recent years. The automotive segment held the second-largest share in the overall lithium-ion battery market across the world in 2016. With increasing investments and numerous favorable government initiatives, the automotive end-use segment is expected to witness fast growth during the forecast period from 2017 to 2025.

The global lithium-ion battery market has been segmented on the basis of geographical regions, as per the following regions and countries:

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
• Europe
  • Germany
  • France
  • UK.
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • South-east Asia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Rest of Latin America
• Middle East & Africa
  • GCC Countries
  • South Africa
  • Rest of the Middle East and Africa

In 2016, Asia Pacific represented the largest market for lithium-ion batteries in terms of revenue. The region is primarily supported by large consumption of consumer electronics such as smartphones, laptops, tablets, and power tools, among others. Moreover, the region has recently experienced higher investments in electric vehicles and e-bikes, leading to higher demand for various types of lithium-ion batteries. Thereby, the Asia Pacific region is expected to maintain its dominance in the overall lithium-ion battery market across the world.

Europe and North America followed the Asia Pacific region in the global lithium-ion battery market in terms of revenue in 2016. Factors such as the growing adoption of electric vehicles, especially in countries including the U.S., UK, Germany, and France, among others, are primarily expected to drive the market in these regions.

Chapter 1 Preface
1.1 Report Description
1.1.1 Purpose of the Report
1.1.2 Target Audience
1.1.3 USP and Key Offerings
1.2 Research Scope
1.3 Market Segmentation
1.4 Research Methodology
1.4.1 Phase I – Secondary Research
1.4.2 Phase II – Primary Research
1.4.3 Phase III – Expert Panel Review
1.4.4 Assumptions
1.4.5 Approach Adopted

Chapter 2 Executive Summary
2.1 Market Snapshot: Global LIB Market
2.2 Global LIB Market, By Cell Type
2.3 Global LIB Market, By Application
2.4 Global LIB Market, By Geography

Chapter 3 Market Dynamics
3.1 Product Insights and Market Overview
3.1.1 Global LIB Market Revenue and Growth, 2015 – 2025, (US$ Mn) (Y-o-Y %)
3.2 Key Market Trends and Future Outlook
3.3 Market Drivers
3.4 Market Growth Inhibitors
3.4.1 Impact Analysis of Drivers and Restraints
3.5 Attractive Investment Proposition
3.6 Competitive Analysis
3.6.1 Market Positioning of Key Vendors
3.6.2 Key Strategies adopted by the Leading Players

Chapter 4 Global Lithium Ion Battery (LIB) Market Analysis, By Cell Type
4.1 Market Analysis
4.2 Cylindrical
4.3 Prismatic
4.4 Pouch

Chapter 5 Global Lithium Ion Battery (LIB) Market Analysis, By Application
5.1 Market Analysis
5.2 Cellphones
5.3 Portable PCs
5.4 Tablets
5.5 Automotive and E-bikes
5.6 Power Tools
5.7 Others (Digital Cameras, MP3 Players, Camcoders and Games, among others)

Chapter 6 North America Lithium Ion Battery (LIB) Market Analysis
6.1 Overview
6.2 North America LIB Market Analysis, By Cell Type, 2015 – 2025
6.2.1 Market Analysis
6.3 North America LIB Market Analysis, By Application, 2015 – 2025
6.3.1 Market Analysis
6.4 North America LIB Market Analysis, By Region, 2015 – 2025
6.4.1 U.S.
6.4.2 Rest of North America

Chapter 7 Europe Lithium Ion Battery (LIB) Market Analysis
7.1 Overview
7.2 Europe LIB Market Analysis, By Cell Type, 2015 – 2025
7.2.1 Market Analysis
7.3 Europe LIB Market Analysis, By Application, 2015 – 2025
7.3.1 Market Analysis
7.4 Europe LIB Market Analysis, By Region, 2015 – 2025
7.4.1 U.K.
7.4.2 Germany
7.4.3 France
7.4.4 Rest of Europe

Chapter 8 Asia Pacific Lithium Ion Battery (LIB) Market Analysis
8.1 Overview
8.2 Asia Pacific LIB Market Analysis, By Cell Type, 2015 – 2025
8.2.1 Market Analysis
8.3 Asia Pacific LIB Market Analysis, By Application, 2015 – 2025
8.3.1 Market Analysis
8.4 Asia Pacific LIB Market Analysis, By Region, 2015 – 2025
8.4.1 China
8.4.2 Japan
8.4.3 India
8.4.4 Rest of Asia Pacific

Chapter 9 Rest of the World (RoW) Lithium Ion Battery (LIB) Market Analysis
9.1 Overview
9.2 RoW LIB Market Analysis, By Cell Type, 2015 – 2025
9.2.1 Market Analysis
9.3 RoW LIB Market Analysis, By Application, 2015 – 2025
9.3.1 Market Analysis
9.4 RoW LIB Market Analysis, By Region, 2015 – 2025
9.4.1 Middle East & Africa (MEA)
9.4.2 Latin America

Chapter 10 Company Profiles
10.1 Panasonic Corporation
10.2 SAMSUNG SDI CO., LTD.
10.3 LG Chem
10.4 Sony Energy Devices Corporation
10.5 Maxwell Technologies, Inc.
10.6 Shenzhen BAK Battery Co., Ltd.
10.7 Tianjin Lishen Battery Co., Ltd.
10.8 BYD Company Limited
10.9 Amperex Technology Limited
10.10 Tesla, Inc.
10.11 Valence Technology, Inc.

List Of Table

TABLE 1 Market Snapshot: Global Lithium Ion Battery (LIB) Market
TABLE 2 Impact Indicators
TABLE 3 Impact Analysis of Drivers and Restraints
TABLE 4 North America LIB Market Revenue, By Cell Type, 2015 – 2025 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 5 North America LIB Market Revenue, By Application, 2015 – 2025 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 6 Europe LIB Market Revenue, By Cell Type, 2015 – 2025 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 7 Europe LIB Market Revenue, By Application, 2015 – 2025 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 8 Asia Pacific LIB Market Revenue, By Cell Type, 2015 – 2025 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 9 Asia Pacific LIB Market Revenue, By Application, 2015 – 2025 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 10 RoW LIB Market Revenue, By Cell Type, 2015 – 2025 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 11 RoW LIB Market Revenue, By Application, 2015 – 2025 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 12 Panasonic Corporation: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Key Applications Served, Recent Developments)
TABLE 13 SAMSUNG SDI CO., LTD.: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Key Applications Served, Recent Developments)
TABLE 14 LG Chem: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Key Applications Served, Recent Developments)
TABLE 15 Sony Energy Devices Corporation: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Key Applications Served, Recent Developments)
TABLE 16 Maxwell Technologies, Inc.: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Key Applications Served, Recent Developments)
TABLE 17 Shenzhen BAK Battery Co., Ltd.: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Key Applications Served, Recent Developments)
TABLE 18 Tianjin Lishen Battery Co., Ltd.: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Key Applications Served, Recent Developments)
TABLE 19 BYD Company Limited: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Key Applications Served, Recent Developments)
TABLE 20 Amperex Technology Limited: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Key Applications Served, Recent Developments)
TABLE 21 Tesla, Inc.: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Key Applications Served, Recent Developments)
TABLE 22 Valence Technology, Inc.: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Key Applications Served, Recent Developments)

List Of Figures

FIG. 1 Global Lithium Ion Battery (LIB): Market Segmentation
FIG. 2 Global LIB Market: Research Methodology
FIG. 3 Top-Down and Bottom Up Approach
FIG. 4 Global LIB Market, By Cell Type, 2016 (US$ Mn)
FIG. 5 Global LIB Market, By Application, 2016 (US$ Mn)
FIG. 6 Global LIB Market, By Geography, 2016 (US$ Mn)
FIG. 7 Global LIB Market Revenue and Growth, 2015 – 2025, (US$ Mn) (Y-o-Y %)
FIG. 8 Attractive Investment Proposition
FIG. 9 Market Positioning of Key LIB Vendors, 2016
FIG. 10 Global LIB Market Revenue Contribution, By Cell Type, 2016 & 2025 (Value %)
FIG. 11 Global Cylindrical LIB Market Revenue, 2015 – 2025, (US$ Mn)
FIG. 12 Global Prismatic LIB Market Revenue, 2015 – 2025, (US$ Mn)
FIG. 13 Global Pouch LIB Market Revenue, 2015 – 2025, (US$ Mn)
FIG. 14 Global LIB Market Revenue Contribution, By Application, 2016 & 2025 (Value %)
FIG. 15 Global LIB Market Revenue from Cellphones, 2015 – 2025, (US$ Mn)
FIG. 16 Global LIB Market Revenue from Portable PCs, 2015 – 2025, (US$ Mn)
FIG. 17 Global LIB Market Revenue from Tablets, 2015 – 2025, (US$ Mn)
FIG. 18 Global LIB Market Revenue from Automotive and E-bikes, 2015 – 2025, (US$ Mn)
FIG. 19 Global LIB Market Revenue from Power Tools, 2015 – 2025, (US$ Mn)
FIG. 20 Global LIB Market Revenue from Others, 2015 – 2025, (US$ Mn)
FIG. 21 North America LIB Market Revenue, 2015 – 2025, (US$ Mn)
FIG. 22 Europe LIB Market Revenue, 2015 – 2025, (US$ Mn)
FIG. 23 Asia Pacific LIB Market Revenue, 2015 – 2025, (US$ Mn)
FIG. 24 RoW LIB Market Revenue, 2015 – 2025, (US$ Mn)