Lithium Ion Battery Separator Market Size
| Study Period | 2020 - 2029 |
| Market Size (2024) | USD 5.42 Billion |
| Market Size (2029) | USD 12.17 Billion |
| CAGR (2024 - 2029) | 17.60 % |
| Fastest Growing Market | Asia Pacific |
| Largest Market | Asia Pacific |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
Lithium-ion Battery Separator Market Analysis
The Lithium-ion Battery Separator Market size is estimated at USD 5.42 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 12.17 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 17.60% during the forecast period (2024-2029).
• Over the medium term, factors such as declining lithium-ion battery prices and the increasing adoption of electric vehicles are expected to drive the market.
• On the other hand, the demand-supply mismatch of raw materials is expected to restrain the market growth during the forecast period.
• Moreover, advancements in battery technology have dramatically increased the demand for improvements in separator design. Current separators, either in commercial usage or under the development stage, have yet to meet the high stability and lifespan performance standards necessary to prevent deterioration in the efficiency and reliability of battery technologies. This will likely create immense opportunities for the market studied during the forecast period.
• The Asia-Pacific is expected to be the largest and fastest-growing market during the forecast period, with most of the demand coming from countries like China, Japan, etc.
Lithium Ion Battery Separator Market Trends
Increasing Adoption of Electric Vehicles is Expected to Drive the Market
• Countries in the region are the leading proponents of the global lithium-ion battery supply chain, with China, Japan, and South Korea leading the way. Countries like Australia, India, and Vietnam are also following plans to set up battery manufacturing facilities in their countries during the forecast period.
• A significant fraction of Asia-Pacific's population is estimated to live without electricity and depend on conventional fuels, such as kerosene and diesel, for their lighting and mobile phone charging needs. Lithium-ion battery integrated energy storage solutions are likely to witness an increasing rate of adoption due to the technical benefits associated with it and declining lithium-ion battery prices. This, in turn, is expected to create significant opportunities for li-ion battery separator manufacturers during the forecast period.
• The demand for lithium-ion batteries in the region is expected to grow rapidly, owing to the adoption of new energy vehicles (NEVs) and ESS for on-grid and off-grid applications.
• Furthermore, China is expected to dominate with a 57% share of the global EV market by 2030. The development of charging infrastructure is propelling EV adoption in the country. As of August 2023, EVCIPA confirmed that there were a total of 7,208,000 charging infrastructure units (public + private) in China, of which 2,272,000 charging stands were public and 4,936,000 were private.
• By 2050, Japan aims to establish a 'Well-to-Wheel Zero Emission' policy, in line with the global efforts to eliminate emissions, focusing on energy supply and vehicle innovation. Replacing all vehicles with EVs can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by around 80% per vehicle, including an approximate 90% reduction per passenger vehicle. Such government initiatives are likely to increase the demand for electronic vehicles, which, in turn, is likely to increase the demand for lithium-ion batteries.
• South Korea is also a major player in the car manufacturing market, with large corporations like Hyundai, Kia Motors, and Renault. The increasing adoption of electric vehicles is expected to increase the demand for lithium-ion batteries and their supply chain accessories, such as lithium-ion battery separators, in the country.
• Therefore, based on the factors mentioned above, Asia-Pacific is expected to dominate the lithium-ion battery separator market during the forecast period.
The Asia-Pacific is Expected to Dominate the Market
- Countries in the region are the leading proponents of the global lithium-ion battery supply chain, with China, Japan, and South Korea leading the way. Countries like Australia, India, and Vietnam are also following plans to set up battery manufacturing facilities in their countries during the forecast period.
- A significant fraction of Asia-Pacific's population is estimated to be living without electricity and dependent on conventional fuels, such as kerosene and diesel, for their lighting and mobile phone charging needs. Lithium-ion battery integrated energy storage solutions are likely to witness an increasing rate of adoption due to the technical benefits associated with it and declining lithium-ion battery prices. This, in turn, is expected to create significant opportunities for li-ion battery separator manufacturers during the forecast period.
- The demand for lithium-ion batteries in the region is expected to grow rapidly, owing to the adoption of new energy vehicles (NEVs) and ESS for on-grid and off-grid applications.
- Furthermore, China is expected to dominate with a 57% share of the global EV market by 2030. The development of charging infrastructure is propelling EV adoption in the country. As of August 2023, EVCIPA confirmed that there were a total of 7,208,000 charging infrastructure units (public + private) in China, of which 2,272,000 charging stands were public and 4,936,000 were private.
- By 2050, Japan aims to establish a 'Well-to-Wheel Zero Emission' policy, in line with the global efforts to eliminate emissions, focusing on energy supply and vehicle innovation. Replacing all vehicles with EVs can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by around 80% per vehicle, including an approximate 90% reduction per passenger vehicle. Such government initiatives are likely to increase the demand for electronic vehicles, which, in turn, is likely to increase the demand for lithium-ion batteries.
- South Korea is also a major player in the car manufacturing market, with large corporations like Hyundai, Kia Motors, and Renault. The increasing adoption of electric vehicles is expected to increase the demand for lithium-ion batteries and their supply chain accessories, such as lithium-ion battery separators, in the country.
- Therefore, based on the factors mentioned above, the Asia-Pacific region is expected to dominate the lithium-ion battery separator market during the forecast period.
Lithium-ion Battery Separator Industry Overview
The lithium-ion battery separator market is semi-fragmented. Some of the major players operating in this market include (in no particular order) Asahi Kasei Corp., Toray Industries Inc., Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd, SK Innovation Co. Ltd, and Ube Industries Ltd, among others.
Lithium Ion Battery Separator Market Leaders
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Asahi Kasei Corp.
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Toray Industries Inc.
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Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd
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SK Innovation Co. Ltd
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Ube Industries Ltd.
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Lithium-ion Battery Separator Market News
- April 2024: Asahi Kasei announced the build for the base film manufacturing and coating of the Hipore wet-process lithium-ion battery separator. The plant will open in Ontario, Canada. Further, the company expects investments through the receipt of financial support from the federal government of Canada and the provincial government of Ontario.
- May 2023: SK IE Technology (SKIET) announced that the company had reached an agreement with the Chinese battery manufacturer - Sunwoda to supply separators for electric car batteries. Under the agreement, initially, the supply of battery separators would be limited to China and later extended to Europe.
Lithium Ion Battery Separator Market Report - Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
- 1.1 Scope of the Study
- 1.2 Market Definition
- 1.3 Study Assumptions
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
3. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
4. MARKET OVERVIEW
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Market Size and Demand Forecast in USD billion, till 2029
- 4.3 Recent Trends and Developments
- 4.4 Government Policies and Regulations
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4.5 Market Dynamics
- 4.5.1 Drivers
- 4.5.1.1 Declining Lithium-ion Battery Prices
- 4.5.1.2 The Increasing Adoption of Electric Vehicles
- 4.5.2 Restraints
- 4.5.2.1 The Demand-Supply Mismatch of Raw Materials
- 4.6 Supply Chain Analysis
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4.7 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 4.7.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 4.7.2 Bargaining Power of Consumers
- 4.7.3 Threat of New Entrants
- 4.7.4 Threat of Substitute Products and Services
- 4.7.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
- 4.8 Investment Analysis
5. MARKET SEGMENTATION
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5.1 By Geography
- 5.1.1 North America
- 5.1.1.1 United States
- 5.1.1.2 Canada
- 5.1.1.3 Mexico
- 5.1.1.4 Rest of North America
- 5.1.2 Europe
- 5.1.2.1 United Kingdom
- 5.1.2.2 France
- 5.1.2.3 Russia
- 5.1.2.4 Spain
- 5.1.2.5 Germany
- 5.1.2.6 NORDIC
- 5.1.2.7 Italy
- 5.1.2.8 Rest of Europe
- 5.1.3 Asia-Pacific
- 5.1.3.1 India
- 5.1.3.2 China
- 5.1.3.3 Japan
- 5.1.3.4 Malaysia
- 5.1.3.5 Indonesia
- 5.1.3.6 Australia
- 5.1.3.7 Thailand
- 5.1.3.8 Vietnam
- 5.1.3.9 Rest of Asia-Pacific
- 5.1.4 South America
- 5.1.4.1 Brazil
- 5.1.4.2 Argentina
- 5.1.4.3 Colombia
- 5.1.4.4 Rest of South America
- 5.1.5 Middle East and Africa
- 5.1.5.1 United Arab Emirates
- 5.1.5.2 Saudi Arabia
- 5.1.5.3 Qatar
- 5.1.5.4 Nigeria
- 5.1.5.5 Egypt
- 5.1.5.6 South Africa
- 5.1.5.7 Rest of Middle East and Africa
- 5.1.6
6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
- 6.1 Mergers and Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Collaborations, and Agreements
- 6.2 Strategies Adopted by Leading Players
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6.3 Company Profiles
- 6.3.1 Asahi Kasei Corp.
- 6.3.2 Toray Industries Inc.
- 6.3.3 Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd
- 6.3.4 Entek International LLC
- 6.3.5 SK Innovation Co. Ltd
- 6.3.6 Ube Industries Ltd
- 6.3.7 Mitsubishi Paper Mills Ltd
- 6.3.8 Dreamweaver International
- 6.3.9 W-SCOPE CORPORATION
- *List Not Exhaustive
- 6.4 Market Ranking/Share (%) Analysis
- 6.5 List of Other Prominent Companies
7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS
- 7.1 Technological Advancement for the Improvements in Separator Design
Lithium-ion Battery Separator Industry Segmentation
The battery separator works as a membrane between the anode and cathode. It is a key component within the lithium-ion battery cell. In lithium-ion batteries, separators create a barrier to prevent the short circuit between the cathode and anode.
The market is segmented by geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and Middle East and Africa). The report also covers the market size and forecasts for the lithium-ion battery separator market across major regions. The report offers the market size and forecasts in terms of revenue in USD for all the above segments.
| By Geography | North America | United States |
| Canada | ||
| Mexico | ||
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| By Geography | Europe | United Kingdom |
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| Russia | ||
| Spain | ||
| Germany | ||
| NORDIC | ||
| Italy | ||
| Rest of Europe | ||
| By Geography | Asia-Pacific | India |
| China | ||
| Japan | ||
| Malaysia | ||
| Indonesia | ||
| Australia | ||
| Thailand | ||
| Vietnam | ||
| Rest of Asia-Pacific | ||
| By Geography | South America | Brazil |
| Argentina | ||
| Colombia | ||
| Rest of South America | ||
| By Geography | Middle East and Africa | United Arab Emirates |
| Saudi Arabia | ||
| Qatar | ||
| Nigeria | ||
| Egypt | ||
| South Africa | ||
| Rest of Middle East and Africa | ||
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Lithium Ion Battery Separator Market Research FAQs
How big is the Lithium-ion Battery Separator Market?
The Lithium-ion Battery Separator Market size is expected to reach USD 5.42 billion in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 17.60% to reach USD 12.17 billion by 2029.
What is the current Lithium-ion Battery Separator Market size?
In 2024, the Lithium-ion Battery Separator Market size is expected to reach USD 5.42 billion.
Who are the key players in Lithium-ion Battery Separator Market?
Asahi Kasei Corp., Toray Industries Inc., Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd, SK Innovation Co. Ltd and Ube Industries Ltd. are the major companies operating in the Lithium-ion Battery Separator Market.
Which is the fastest growing region in Lithium-ion Battery Separator Market?
Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2024-2029).
Which region has the biggest share in Lithium-ion Battery Separator Market?
In 2024, the Asia Pacific accounts for the largest market share in Lithium-ion Battery Separator Market.
What years does this Lithium-ion Battery Separator Market cover, and what was the market size in 2023?
In 2023, the Lithium-ion Battery Separator Market size was estimated at USD 4.47 billion. The report covers the Lithium-ion Battery Separator Market historical market size for years: 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the Lithium-ion Battery Separator Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
Lithium Ion Battery Separator Industry Report
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