Lithium-Ion Battery Binders Market Report 2025

The lithium-ion battery binders market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $2.48 billion in 2024 to $2.91 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to surge in electric vehicle adoption, expansion of portable electronic devices, growth in renewable energy storage, increase in consumer electronics demand, adoption of lithium-ion batteries in aerospace.

The lithium-ion battery binders market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.36 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to improvement in energy density of batteries, growth in electric grid applications, adoption of lithium-ion batteries in medical devices, demand for lightweight battery solutions, integration of lithium-ion batteries in smart devices, customization of binders for specific battery chemistries. Major trends in the forecast period include technological innovations in battery materials, advancements in lithium-ion battery technology, collaboration between battery manufacturers and automakers, development of sustainable and eco-friendly binders, integration of artificial intelligence in battery manufacturing.

The increasing adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) is projected to drive the growth of the lithium-ion battery binders market in the future. Electric vehicles are defined as vehicles powered by one or more electric motors that use electrical energy stored in rechargeable batteries or sourced externally. Lithium-ion batteries are the predominant type of battery utilized in EVs due to their high energy density, reliability, and capability to deliver adequate power for extended driving ranges on a single charge. These batteries have transformed the EV industry and have become the preferred choice for automotive manufacturers. For example, in November 2023, the U.S. Energy Information Administration, a government agency in the US, reported that the share of battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) in new light-duty vehicle sales reached 17.7% in the third quarter of 2023, with BEVs making up 16% of total new vehicle sales for the year to date, an increase from 12.5% in 2022 and 9% in 2021. Consequently, the rising adoption of electric vehicles is fueling the growth of the lithium-ion battery binder market.

The escalating demand for consumer electronic devices is anticipated to contribute to the expansion of the lithium-ion battery binders market. Consumer electronic devices, including smartphones, laptops, and entertainment gadgets, utilize lithium-ion battery binders to enhance electrode stability, promote ion conductivity, and ensure efficient charge and discharge cycles. These factors contribute to prolonged battery life and overall performance. As of May 2023, information from the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association indicated that the total electronic equipment production in Japan reached $52,36,535 million (¥771,457 million). Additionally, consumer electronics production amounted to $2.17 trillion (¥32,099 million) in May 2023, compared to $1.71 trillion (¥25,268 million) in May 2022. Hence, the rising demand for consumer electronic devices is propelling the growth of the lithium-ion battery binder market.

Major companies in the lithium-ion battery binder market are concentrating on innovations in binders, such as high-capacity styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) formulations, to improve battery performance and meet the rising demand for electric vehicles and energy storage systems. Second-generation styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) represents an advanced version of SBR that provides better performance in applications like lithium-ion batteries, enabling higher silicon content in anodes, which enhances battery capacity and efficiency. For example, in June 2022, BASF, a Germany-based chemical company, introduced Licity 2698 X F, a second-generation styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) anode binder designed for lithium-ion battery production that can support silicon content exceeding 20%. This innovative binder boosts battery performance by increasing capacity, extending charge/discharge cycles, and shortening charging times, while also being produced through a biomass balance approach for improved sustainability.

Major players in the lithium-ion battery binder market are actively developing products such as acrylic-based binders to enhance battery performance, durability, and sustainability. In September 2023, Arkema SA launched the INCELLION range under the brand name, specifically designed for application in electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage system (ESS) battery cells. This innovative product line includes advanced acrylic-based binders, dispersants, and rheology modifiers crafted to enhance electrode and separator formulations. The INCELLION El waterborne acrylic polymers, serving as binders for anode active materials, enable increased silicon (Si) formulation while providing mechanical strength and flexibility to address volume expansion challenges.

In April 2024, AM Batteries, a US-based company specializing in lithium-ion dry-electrode technology, teamed up with Zeon Corporation to create a dry battery electrode manufacturing process that employs innovative binders. This collaboration aims to improve the efficiency and sustainability of lithium-ion battery production by working with Zeon Corp. to develop a new binder for their cutting-edge dry battery electrode process. Zeon Corporation, based in Japan, provides binders for lithium-ion batteries.

Major companies operating in the lithium-ion battery binders market include Mitsui Chemicals Inc., BASF SE, Dow, SABIC, LG Chem, Covestro AG, Solvay SA, Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd., Asahi Kasei Corporation, DuPont, Arkema SA, Toray Industries Inc., UBE Corporation, Zeon Corporation, Denka Company Limited, Dongyue Group Limited, JSR Corporation, Ashland Inc., Kureha Corporation, Topsoe, Targray Technology International Inc., Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Shanghai 3F New Materials Co. Ltd., Suzhou Crystal Clear Chemical Co. Ltd., APV Engineered Coatings.

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

Lithium-ion battery binders are materials designed to hold together the active components of a lithium-ion battery, specifically the cathode and anode materials, along with the conductive additives and electrolytes. They play a crucial role in binding the coating's parts and facilitating the bonding of the layer to the metal or membrane separator.

The primary types of lithium-ion battery binders include anode binders and cathode binders. An anode binder is a material used in the manufacturing of lithium-ion batteries, serving as a conductive adhesive to ensure optimal electrical contact between the active materials and the current collector. It encompasses various battery chemistries such as lithium iron phosphate, lithium nickel manganese cobalt, lithium titanate oxide, and others. Materials commonly applied include polyvinylidene fluoride, carboxymethyl cellulose, polymethyl methacrylate, and styrene-butadiene copolymer. These binders find applications in various sectors, including automotive, consumer electronics, industrial, energy storage, and others.

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