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Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling - Global Strategic Business Report

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  • 419 Pages
  • February 2025
  • Region: Global
  • Global Industry Analysts, Inc
  • ID: 5302807
The global market for Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling was valued at US$7.3 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach US$23.9 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 21.9% from 2024 to 2030. This comprehensive report provides an in-depth analysis of market trends, drivers, and forecasts, helping you make informed business decisions.

Global Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Market - Key Trends & Drivers Summarized

Lithium-ion battery recycling is a rapidly evolving industry driven by the increasing use of lithium-ion batteries in various applications, including electric vehicles, portable electronics, and renewable energy storage. These batteries are preferred due to their high energy density, long cycle life, and efficiency. However, the growing volume of spent lithium-ion batteries poses significant environmental and resource management challenges. Recycling these batteries not only mitigates environmental risks associated with improper disposal but also recovers valuable materials such as lithium, cobalt, nickel, and manganese, which can be reused in the production of new batteries, thereby reducing the demand for virgin raw materials.

The process of recycling lithium-ion batteries involves several steps, including collection, discharging, dismantling, and material recovery. Advanced recycling methods such as hydrometallurgical and pyrometallurgical processes are employed to extract valuable metals from the battery components. Innovations in direct recycling, which preserves the cathode materials' structure for reuse, are also gaining traction. Regulatory frameworks and industry standards are being established to ensure the safe and efficient handling and processing of spent batteries. Companies and governments are investing in recycling infrastructure and technologies to address the growing volume of end-of-life batteries and promote a circular economy.

The growth in the lithium-ion battery recycling market is driven by several factors. Firstly, the rising adoption of electric vehicles and renewable energy systems is leading to an increased generation of spent lithium-ion batteries. Secondly, stringent environmental regulations and policies promoting sustainable waste management are encouraging the development of efficient recycling solutions. Thirdly, advancements in recycling technologies are improving the recovery rates and economic feasibility of extracting valuable materials from spent batteries. Additionally, the growing awareness of resource conservation and the need to reduce dependency on mined raw materials are driving the demand for recycled battery materials. Furthermore, significant investments by industry players and governments in recycling infrastructure and research and development are supporting the expansion of the lithium-ion battery recycling market.

Scope of the Study

The report analyzes the Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling market, presented in terms of market value (US$ Thousand). The analysis covers the key segments and geographic regions outlined below.

Segments:

Battery Chemistry (Lithium-Nickel Manganese Cobalt (Li-NMC), Lithium-Iron Phosphate (LFP), Lithium-Manganese Oxide (LMO), Other Battery Chemistries); End-Use (Automotive, Non-Automotive).

Geographic Regions/Countries:

World; USA; Canada; Japan; China; Europe; France; Germany; Italy; UK; Spain; Russia; Rest of Europe; Asia-Pacific; Australia; India; South Korea; Rest of Asia-Pacific; Latin America; Argentina; Brazil; Mexico; Rest of Latin America; Middle East; Iran; Israel; Saudi Arabia; UAE; Rest of Middle East; Africa.

Key Insights:

  • Market Growth: Understand the significant growth trajectory of the Lithium-Nickel Manganese Cobalt (Li-NMC) Battery Recycling segment, which is expected to reach US$15.1 Billion by 2030 with a CAGR of a 23.3%. The Lithium-Iron Phosphate (LFP) Battery Recycling segment is also set to grow at 19.9% CAGR over the analysis period.
  • Regional Analysis: Gain insights into the U.S. market, valued at $1.5 Billion in 2024, and China, forecasted to grow at an impressive 26.3% CAGR to reach $7.6 Billion by 2030. Discover growth trends in other key regions, including Japan, Canada, Germany, and the Asia-Pacific.

Report Features:

  • Comprehensive Market Data: Independent analysis of annual sales and market forecasts in US$ Million from 2024 to 2030.
  • In-Depth Regional Analysis: Detailed insights into key markets, including the U.S., China, Japan, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa.
  • Company Profiles: Coverage of major players such as Amit Industries Ltd. (Amicell), American Manganese, Inc., Attero, Accurec Recycling GmbH, Aqua Metals, Inc. and more.
  • Complimentary Updates: Receive free report updates for one year to keep you informed of the latest market developments.

Why You Should Buy This Report:

  • Detailed Market Analysis: Access a thorough analysis of the Global Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Market, covering all major geographic regions and market segments.
  • Competitive Insights: Get an overview of the competitive landscape, including the market presence of major players across different geographies.
  • Future Trends and Drivers: Understand the key trends and drivers shaping the future of the Global Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Market.
  • Actionable Insights: Benefit from actionable insights that can help you identify new revenue opportunities and make strategic business decisions.

Key Questions Answered:

  • How is the Global Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Market expected to evolve by 2030?
  • What are the main drivers and restraints affecting the market?
  • Which market segments will grow the most over the forecast period?
  • How will market shares for different regions and segments change by 2030?
  • Who are the leading players in the market, and what are their prospects?

Some of the 69 major companies featured in this Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling market report include:

  • Amit Industries Ltd. (Amicell)
  • American Manganese, Inc.
  • Attero
  • Accurec Recycling GmbH
  • Aqua Metals, Inc.
  • Call2Recycle, Inc.
  • Blue Star Recyclers
  • A Better Way Computer Recycling, LLC
  • A3 Aprofitament Assessorament Ambiental
  • Akkuser Oy
  • Anhua Taisen Recycling Technology Co. Ltd.
  • ARCA Recycling, Inc.
  • Battronics AG
  • Bodawerk
  • 4R Energy Corporation

Table of Contents

I. METHODOLOGYMII. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. MARKET OVERVIEW
  • Focus on Building a Circular Economy Ushers in the Era of Use, Reuse & Recycle
  • Sustainable Investments to Emerge Into an Unstoppable Force in the Coming Decade: Global Investments in Sustainability (In US$ Billion) for Years 2015, 2018, 2020 and 2022
  • Recycling Closes the Loop on the Circular Economy
  • Combating Climate Change Through Recycling is the New Weapon in the “Save Our Environment Battle”: Global Market for Recycling Services (In US$ Billion) for Years 2022, 2024, 2026, 2028 and 2030
  • Global Economic Update
  • Competition
  • Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling - Global Key Competitors Percentage Market Share in 2024 (E)
  • Competitive Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial for Players Worldwide in 2024 (E)
  • Indispensability of Batteries for Life in the 21st Century Brings Battery Recycling Into the Forefront of the Recycling Revolution
  • Useful, Ubiquitous & Indispensable to Life in the 21st Century, Batteries Need to Become Clean and Green More Urgently Than Ever Before: Global Market for Batteries (In US$ Billion) for Years 2022, 2024, 2026, 2028 and 2030
  • What is Lithium Ion Battery & Why is Lithium at the Core of Our Sustainability Efforts?
  • World Brands
  • Recent Market Activity
2. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS
3. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS
  • Fears Over Lithium Supply Shortages Juxtaposed With Robust Demand Projections Spurs Funding for Lithium Mining, Fueling Both Frenzied Expansion of Mining Activities & the Urgency for Recycling
  • Lithium Demand On an Upward Trajectory: Global Lithium Demand (In 1000 Metric Tons) for the Years 2022, 2024, 2026, 2028 and 2030
  • Opportunities Exist for Expansion of Lithium Production, But Doing So Will Attract Environmental Criticism in the Absence of Recycling: Lithium Reserves & Production (In 1000 Tons) in Major Countries as of the Year 2022
  • Here’s How Lithium-Ion Impacts the Environment, Throwing the Spotlight On Recycling to Make Lithium Green
  • Stringent Government Guidelines Concerning Battery Waste Disposal to Encourage Global Li-ion Battery Recycling Initiatives
  • The Rise & Proliferation of Lithium Battery Technology Provides the Cornerstone for the Evolution of Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling
  • Market for Prospects Li-ion Battery Recycling Runs in Parallel to the Demand Outlook for Li-ion Battery: Global Market for Li-ion Battery (In US$ Billion) for Years 2019, 2021, 2023 and 2025
  • Growing Demand for Lithium-Ion Battery Technology in Energy Storage Bodes Well for Growth in the Market
  • Robust Demand for Battery Energy Storage Systems Opens a Parallel Downstream Market for Lithium Ion Batteries & Battery Recycling: Global Grid Scale Battery Storage Technologies Market (In US$ Billion) for Years 2022 2024, 2026 and 2028
  • Growing Market for Consumer Batteries Doubles the Pressure on Lithium Ion Battery Recycling
  • Healthy Demand for Smartphones Creates a Parallel Market for Lithium Ion Smartphone Battery: Global Shipments of Smartphones (in Million Units) for 2020 through 2025
  • The Coming Decade of EVs, as Governments’ Weave Them Into the Decarbonization Goal, to Turbocharge Growth of Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling
  • Growing Lithium Ion Battery Demand & Production Against the Backdrop of Robust EV Sales Drives Interest in Lithium Ion Battery Recycling: Global EV Sales (In 000 Units) by Region for the Years 2021, 2023, 2025, & 2027
  • As EV Batteries Reach End-of-Life, Robust Recycling Infrastructure is Crucial for Long-Term Sustainability of EVs: Global Cumulative Capacity of Used EV Batteries (In GWh/Year) for the Period 2020 to 2025
  • With New Studies Revealing Recycled Lithium Batteries to Perform Better Than New Ones, the Focus on Recycling Gets a Sharper Business Edge
  • How EV Batteries Are Recycled? A Review
  • Innovations in Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Amid Challenges Crucial for Future Market Growth
4. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
  • TABLE 1: World Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Market Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2030
  • TABLE 2: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 3: World Historic Review for Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 4: World 15-Year Perspective for Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • TABLE 5: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lithium-Nickel Manganese Cobalt (Li-NMC) by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 6: World Historic Review for Lithium-Nickel Manganese Cobalt (Li-NMC) by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 7: World 15-Year Perspective for Lithium-Nickel Manganese Cobalt (Li-NMC) by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • TABLE 8: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lithium-Iron Phosphate (LFP) by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 9: World Historic Review for Lithium-Iron Phosphate (LFP) by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 10: World 15-Year Perspective for Lithium-Iron Phosphate (LFP) by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • TABLE 11: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lithium-Manganese Oxide (LMO) by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 12: World Historic Review for Lithium-Manganese Oxide (LMO) by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 13: World 15-Year Perspective for Lithium-Manganese Oxide (LMO) by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • TABLE 14: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other Battery Chemistries by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 15: World Historic Review for Other Battery Chemistries by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 16: World 15-Year Perspective for Other Battery Chemistries by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • TABLE 17: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Automotive by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 18: World Historic Review for Automotive by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 19: World 15-Year Perspective for Automotive by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • TABLE 20: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Non-Automotive by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 21: World Historic Review for Non-Automotive by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 22: World 15-Year Perspective for Non-Automotive by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
III. MARKET ANALYSIS
UNITED STATES
  • Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United States for 2025 (E)
CANADAJAPANCHINA
EUROPE
  • Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Europe for 2025 (E)
FRANCEGERMANYITALYUNITED KINGDOMSPAINRUSSIAREST OF EUROPE
ASIA-PACIFIC
  • Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Asia-Pacific for 2025 (E)
AUSTRALIAINDIASOUTH KOREAREST OF ASIA-PACIFICLATIN AMERICAARGENTINABRAZILMEXICOREST OF LATIN AMERICAMIDDLE EASTAFRICAIV. COMPETITION

Companies Mentioned (Partial List)

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

  • Amit Industries Ltd. (Amicell)
  • American Manganese, Inc.
  • Attero
  • Accurec Recycling GmbH
  • Aqua Metals, Inc.
  • Call2Recycle, Inc.
  • Blue Star Recyclers
  • A Better Way Computer Recycling, LLC
  • A3 Aprofitament Assessorament Ambiental
  • Akkuser Oy
  • Anhua Taisen Recycling Technology Co. Ltd.
  • ARCA Recycling, Inc.
  • Battronics AG
  • Bodawerk
  • 4R Energy Corporation

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