Nickel Metal Hydride Market Report 2025

This Nickel Metal Hydride market report provides a comprehensive analysis of the market’s characteristics, size, and growth, including segmentation, regional and country-level breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends, and strategies. It also tracks historical and forecasted market growth across various geographies.

The nickel metal hydride market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $3.44 billion in 2024 to $3.63 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to consumer electronics, hybrid electric vehicles (hevs), rechargeable battery market, low cost and wide availability, environmental concerns.

The nickel metal hydride market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.44 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to electric bicycles (e-bikes), emerging markets, grid energy storage, portable power tools, transition period. Major trends in the forecast period include improvements in energy density, recycling and sustainability, advanced battery management, specialized applications, hydrogen storage.

Nickel metal hydride (NiMH) batteries are gaining popularity in the hybrid vehicle industry due to their ability to operate within a wide temperature range of -30°C to +75°C and their fast charging capabilities, making them well-suited for automotive applications. NiMH batteries can efficiently handle the high-power requirements of electric vehicles. According to a report from Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF), it is anticipated that electric vehicle sales will reach 540 million by 2040, comprising approximately 32% of the world's passenger vehicles. This growing demand for electric vehicles is expected to have a positive impact on the NiMH battery market.

The increasing energy sector, encompassing the production, distribution, and consumption of energy, is poised to drive the growth of the nickel metal hydride market. The energy sector, with a focus on cleaner and more sustainable energy sources, is fueling the demand for electric vehicles (EVs). NiMH batteries are commonly used in hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) and some plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). For example, in December 2022, the Energy UK annual report revealed that the energy sector in the UK generated $44.13 billion (£40 billion) in gross value added, accounting for 1.8% of the total economy. As a result, the growing demand for energy is driving the expansion of the nickel metal hydride market.

The government regulations introduced to govern the manufacturing of rechargeable batteries have posed challenges to market growth. The battery manufacturing process produces wastewater and emits pollutants such as cadmium, cobalt, copper, cyanide, iron, lead, manganese, mercury, nickel, and zinc. Manufacturers are generally encouraged, if not legally required, to reduce the release of hazardous substances into the environment. For instance, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has established Battery Manufacturing Effluent Guidelines and Standards to address such pollutants.

Recent advancements in NiMH battery manufacturing have extended the lifespan of these batteries. The alkaline electrolyte used in NiMH batteries can corrode the A-elements due to their electro-positivity. To address this, a thin protective layer is applied to alloy particles to enhance the reaction kinetics and corrosion resistance of conventional NiMH batteries. For instance, researchers at Stockholm University, a public university in Sweden, have developed surface structures for metal hydrides in NiMH batteries to improve their cycle life.

Leading companies in the nickel metal hydride market are expanding their operations to boost profitability. In August 2022, Toyota Industries Corporation, a Japanese machinery manufacturer, inaugurated a new facility known as the Ishihama Plant, dedicated to the production of bipolar nickel-metal hydride batteries for hybrid vehicles. When combined with the existing Kyowa Plant, which began battery production in May 2021, the new plant is expected to increase the manufacturing capacity to 40,000 units per month.

A nickel metal hydride (NiMH) battery is a type of rechargeable energy storage battery. It operates through electrochemical charge and discharge reactions between a positive and a negative electrode. NiMH batteries are recognized for their high energy density, longer lifespan, and lower environmental impact. They are capable of storing more energy per unit volume compared to other battery types.

Ni-MH batteries come in two main types: small-sized Ni-MH batteries for consumer electronics and large-sized Ni-MH batteries for hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs). Small-sized Ni-MH batteries are rechargeable and are commonly used in various consumer electronics such as laptops, computers, cameras, and mobile phones. On the other hand, large-sized Ni-MH batteries are employed in automotive applications, cordless phones, dust collectors, personal care devices, lighting tools, and electric tools. These batteries are typically distributed through original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and aftermarket sales channels.

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In September 2022, the French electrical equipment company Zeplug acquired Bornes Solutions SAS for an undisclosed sum. Zeplug anticipates that this acquisition will yield substantial synergies, enhancing its presence in the French market and solidifying its position in the EV charging sector. This strategic move will enable Zeplug to fund its expansion and accelerate its growth in Europe and the United States. Bornes Solutions SAS is a French company specializing in charging solutions.

Major companies operating in the nickel metal hydride market include Duracell, Energizer Holdings Inc., Panasonic Corporation, Primearth EV Energy Co. Ltd., Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc., GP Batteries International Limited, Aeg Powertools, Cell-Con, Harding Energy Inc., Johnson Controls International PLC, Badische Anilin und Soda Fabrik (BASF), Power-Sonic Corporation, Supreme Batteries Pvt. Ltd., Rayovac, Shenzhen Nova Technology Co. Ltd., Taurac, Uniross Batteries Corporation, Tianjin Peace Bay Company, The Shenyang Sanpu Company, VARTA AG, Fujitsu Component Limited, Build Your Dreams Company Limited, Saft Group SAS, NEXcell Battery Co Ltd., Dantona Industries Inc., Tenergy Corporation, EnerSys, Ultralife Corporation, EVE Energy Co. Ltd., Hunan Soundon New Energy Co. Ltd., Highpower International Inc., GS Yuasa Corporation, Toshiba Corporation, Hitachi Maxell Ltd., Sanyo Electric Co. Ltd., Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Nippon Electric Co. Ltd., Samsung SDI Co. Ltd., Lucky Goldstar Chem Ltd., Beijing Easpring Material Technology Co. Ltd., Hunan Corun New Energy Co. Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the nickel metal hydride batteries market in 2024. North America is the second-largest region in the nickel metal hydride batteries market. The regions covered in the nickel metal hydride market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the nickel metal hydride market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The nickel metal hydride batteries market consists of sales of small-sized Ni-MH batteries for consumer electronics and large-sized Ni-MH batteries for HEV. Values in this market are factory gate values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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