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Global Lead-Acid Batteries Market by Type (VRLA Battery, Flooded Battery, Others), By Application (Automotive Starter, Motorcycles and Electric Bikes, Forklifts and Other Vehicles, UPS, Others) And By Region (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Middle East & Africa), Forecast From 2022 To 2030-report

Global Lead-Acid Batteries Market by Type (VRLA Battery, Flooded Battery, Others), By Application (Automotive Starter, Motorcycles and Electric Bikes, Forklifts and Other Vehicles, UPS, Others) And By Region (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Middle East & Africa), Forecast From 2022 To 2030

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Market Overview:


The global lead-acid batteries market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.5% from 2018 to 2030. The market growth is attributed to the increasing demand for automobiles and electric vehicles, and the growing need for backup power systems. The VRLA battery segment is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.0% from 2018 to 2030, owing to the increasing demand for these batteries in automotive starter applications.


Global Lead-Acid Batteries Industry Outlook


Product Definition:


Lead-acid batteries are a type of rechargeable battery that use lead plates and sulfuric acid to create a electrochemical reaction. These batteries are commonly used in vehicles, as well as in other applications where a large amount of power is needed for a short amount of time. Lead-acid batteries are important because they can store large amounts of energy, making them ideal for use in vehicles and other applications where power is needed on demand.


VRLA Battery:


Virtual Rating System for batteries (VRS-B) is a method to rate the overall performance of a battery based on its ability to meet defined criteria under normal and/or abnormal conditions. VRLA battery has no real world equivalent as there is no single accepted industry standard for rating systems across all applications. However, it can be roughly translated into terms of amp-hours (AH), which gives an idea about the capacity of energy storage in a given weight, size & cost package.


Flooded Battery:


Flooded battery is a type of secondary battery that uses the electrolyte to dissolve the anode and cathode, which are then flooded with liquid. The most common example of this would be a car battery. It has high current capacity due to its large size and more amount of lead content.


The flooded batteries have higher energy than conventional batteries but they have lower voltage output; hence it requires additional devices in order to increase the voltage outputted by the battery.


Application Insights:


Automotive starter was the largest application segment in 2017 and is projected to witness significant growth over the forecast period. Growing demand for vehicles particularly in developing countries such as China and India is anticipated to drive the automotive lead-acid battery market over the forecast period. In addition, stringent government regulations regarding reduced vehicle emissions are expected to have a positive impact on industry growth.


The UPS segment accounted for a share of 15% of global revenue in 2017 owing to increasing demand from commercial and industrial users across various end-use industries such as healthcare, banking, telecom etc. Rapidly expanding IT & telecommunication sector especially in emerging markets including China, India and Brazil is expected to drive product demand from UPS applications over the forecast period.


Regional Analysis:


Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing regional market over the forecast period. The growth can be attributed to rising demand for lead-acid batteries in countries, such as China and India. In 2016, these two countries accounted for a major share of global production owing to cheap labor and raw material availability. Moreover, increasing penetration of VRLA battery systems in smartphones and laptops is anticipated to drive product demand over the next eight years.


Europe was estimated at USD X million in 2017 on account of high automotive industry participation across Germany, France Italy Russia Spain U.K.


Growth Factors:


  • Increasing demand for electric vehicles: The global market for electric vehicles is expected to grow at a CAGR of more than 20% during the forecast period. This will lead to an increase in the demand for lead-acid batteries, as they are used in most electric vehicles.
  • Stringent environmental regulations: Governments across the world are implementing stringent environmental regulations, which is leading to an increase in the adoption of lead-acid batteries as they are more environmentally friendly than other battery types.
  • Development of smart grids: The development of smart grids is expected to drive the growth of the lead-acid batteries market, as these grids require a large number of reliable and durable batteries for storage and backup purposes.
  • Growing demand from renewable energy sector: The growth in renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power is driving the demand for high-capacity lead-acid batteries that can store large amounts of energy safely and efficiently.

Scope Of The Report

Report Attributes

Report Details

Report Title

Lead-Acid Batteries Market Research Report

By Type

VRLA Battery, Flooded Battery, Others

By Application

Automotive Starter, Motorcycles and Electric Bikes, Forklifts and Other Vehicles, UPS, Others

By Companies

Johnson Controls, Exide Technologies, CSB Battery, GS Yuasa Corporate, Enersys, EAST PENN Manufacturing, FIAMM, Sebang, Atlasbx, Amara Raja, C&D Technologies, Trojan, NorthStar Battery, Midac Power, ACDelco, Banner batteries, First National Battery, Chaowei Power, Tianneng Power, Shoto, Camel, Fengfan, Leoch, Narada Power, Sacred Sun Power Sources, Coslight Technology, Exide Industries Limited

Regions Covered

North America, Europe, APAC, Latin America, MEA

Base Year

2021

Historical Year

2019 to 2020 (Data from 2010 can be provided as per availability)

Forecast Year

2030

Number of Pages

242

Number of Tables & Figures

170

Customization Available

Yes, the report can be customized as per your need.


Global Lead-Acid Batteries Market Report Segments:

The global Lead-Acid Batteries market is segmented on the basis of:

Types

VRLA Battery, Flooded Battery, Others

The product segment provides information about the market share of each product and the respective CAGR during the forecast period. It lays out information about the product pricing parameters, trends, and profits that provides in-depth insights of the market. Furthermore, it discusses latest product developments & innovation in the market.

Applications

Automotive Starter, Motorcycles and Electric Bikes, Forklifts and Other Vehicles, UPS, Others

The application segment fragments various applications of the product and provides information on the market share and growth rate of each application segment. It discusses the potential future applications of the products and driving and restraining factors of each application segment.

Some of the companies that are profiled in this report are:

  1. Johnson Controls
  2. Exide Technologies
  3. CSB Battery
  4. GS Yuasa Corporate
  5. Enersys
  6. EAST PENN Manufacturing
  7. FIAMM
  8. Sebang
  9. Atlasbx
  10. Amara Raja
  11. C&D Technologies
  12. Trojan
  13. NorthStar Battery
  14. Midac Power
  15. ACDelco
  16. Banner batteries
  17. First National Battery
  18. Chaowei Power
  19. Tianneng Power
  20. Shoto
  21. Camel
  22. Fengfan
  23. Leoch
  24. Narada Power
  25. Sacred Sun Power Sources
  26. Coslight Technology
  27. Exide Industries Limited

Global Lead-Acid Batteries Market Overview


Highlights of The Lead-Acid Batteries Market Report:

  1. The market structure and projections for the coming years.
  2. Drivers, restraints, opportunities, and current trends of market.
  3. Historical data and forecast.
  4. Estimations for the forecast period 2030.
  5. Developments and trends in the market.
  6. By Type:

    1. VRLA Battery
    2. Flooded Battery
    3. Others
  1. By Application:

    1. Automotive Starter
    2. Motorcycles and Electric Bikes
    3. Forklifts and Other Vehicles
    4. UPS
    5. Others
  1. Market scenario by region, sub-region, and country.
  2. Market share of the market players, company profiles, product specifications, SWOT analysis, and competitive landscape.
  3. Analysis regarding upstream raw materials, downstream demand, and current market dynamics.
  4. Government Policies, Macro & Micro economic factors are also included in the report.

We have studied the Lead-Acid Batteries Market in 360 degrees via. both primary & secondary research methodologies. This helped us in building an understanding of the current market dynamics, supply-demand gap, pricing trends, product preferences, consumer patterns & so on. The findings were further validated through primary research with industry experts & opinion leaders across countries. The data is further compiled & validated through various market estimation & data validation methodologies. Further, we also have our in-house data forecasting model to predict market growth up to 2030.

Regional Analysis

  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • Middle East & Africa
  • Latin America

Note: A country of choice can be added in the report at no extra cost. If more than one country needs to be added, the research quote will vary accordingly.

The geographical analysis part of the report provides information about the product sales in terms of volume and revenue in regions. It lays out potential opportunities for the new entrants, emerging players, and major players in the region. The regional analysis is done after considering the socio-economic factors and government regulations of the countries in the regions.

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Global Lead-Acid Batteries Market Statistics

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  1. Includes a Chapter on the Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic On the Market
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  8. Customization of the Report Available

Frequently Asked Questions?


Lead-acid batteries are a type of battery that uses lead and acid to create electricity. Lead-acid batteries are popular because they have a long life and can be recharged many times.

Some of the key players operating in the lead-acid batteries market are Johnson Controls, Exide Technologies, CSB Battery, GS Yuasa Corporate, Enersys, EAST PENN Manufacturing, FIAMM, Sebang, Atlasbx, Amara Raja, C&D Technologies, Trojan, NorthStar Battery, Midac Power, ACDelco, Banner batteries, First National Battery, Chaowei Power, Tianneng Power, Shoto, Camel, Fengfan, Leoch, Narada Power, Sacred Sun Power Sources, Coslight Technology, Exide Industries Limited.

The lead-acid batteries market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 5.5%.

                                            
1. Executive Summary

2. Assumptions and Acronyms Used

3. Research Methodology

4. Lead-Acid Batteries Market Overview
   4.1. Introduction
      4.1.1. Market Taxonomy
      4.1.2. Market Definition
   4.2. Macro-Economic Factors
      4.2.1. Industry Outlook
   4.3. Lead-Acid Batteries Market Dynamics
      4.3.1. Market Drivers
      4.3.2. Market Restraints
      4.3.3. Opportunity
      4.3.4. Market Trends
   4.4. Lead-Acid Batteries Market - Supply Chain
   4.5. Global Lead-Acid Batteries Market Forecast
      4.5.1. Lead-Acid Batteries Market Size (US$ Mn) and Y-o-Y Growth
      4.5.2. Lead-Acid Batteries Market Size (000’ Units) and Y-o-Y Growth
      4.5.3. Lead-Acid Batteries Market Absolute $ Opportunity

5. Global Lead-Acid Batteries Market Analysis and Forecast by Type
   5.1. Market Trends
   5.2. Introduction
      5.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
      5.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Type
   5.3. Lead-Acid Batteries Market Size and Volume Forecast by Type
      5.3.1. VRLA Battery
      5.3.2. Flooded Battery
      5.3.3. Others
   5.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
   5.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by Type

6. Global Lead-Acid Batteries Market Analysis and Forecast by Application
   6.1. Market Trends
   6.2. Introduction
      6.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Application
      6.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Application
   6.3. Lead-Acid Batteries Market Size and Volume Forecast by Application
      6.3.1. Automotive Starter
      6.3.2. Motorcycles and Electric Bikes
      6.3.3. Forklifts and Other Vehicles
      6.3.4. UPS
      6.3.5. Others
   6.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Application
   6.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by Application

7. Global Lead-Acid Batteries Market Analysis and Forecast by Sales Channel
   7.1. Market Trends
   7.2. Introduction
      7.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Sales Channel 
      7.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Sales Channel
   7.3. Lead-Acid Batteries Market Size and Volume Forecast by Sales Channel 
      7.3.1. Manufacturer/Distributor/Service Provider
      7.3.2. Aftermarket
   7.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Sales Channel
   7.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by Sales Channel

8. Global Lead-Acid Batteries Market Analysis and Forecast by Region
   8.1. Market Trends
   8.2. Introduction
      8.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Region
      8.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Region
   8.3. Lead-Acid Batteries Market Size and Volume Forecast by Region
      8.3.1. North America
      8.3.2. Latin America
      8.3.3. Europe
      8.3.4. Asia Pacific
      8.3.5. Middle East and Africa (MEA)
   8.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Region
   8.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by Region
   8.6. Global Lead-Acid Batteries Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026

9. North America Lead-Acid Batteries Market Analysis and Forecast
   9.1. Introduction
      9.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
      9.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
   9.2. North America Lead-Acid Batteries Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
      9.2.1. U.S.
      9.2.2. Canada
   9.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
   9.4. North America Lead-Acid Batteries Market Size and Volume Forecast by Application
      9.4.1. Automotive Starter
      9.4.2. Motorcycles and Electric Bikes
      9.4.3. Forklifts and Other Vehicles
      9.4.4. UPS
      9.4.5. Others
   9.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Application
   9.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Application
   9.7. North America Lead-Acid Batteries Market Size and Volume Forecast by Type
      9.7.1. VRLA Battery
      9.7.2. Flooded Battery
      9.7.3. Others
   9.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
   9.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Type
   9.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
      9.10.1. By Country
      9.10.2. By Product Type
      9.10.3. By Application
      9.10.4. By Sales Channel
   9.11. North America Lead-Acid Batteries Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026

10. Latin America Lead-Acid Batteries Market Analysis and Forecast
   10.1. Introduction
      10.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
      10.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
      10.1.3. Latin America Average Pricing Analysis
   10.2. Latin America Lead-Acid Batteries Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
      10.2.1. Brazil
      10.2.2. Mexico
      10.2.3. Rest of Latin America
   10.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
   10.4. Latin America Lead-Acid Batteries Market Size and Volume Forecast by Application
      10.4.1. Automotive Starter
      10.4.2. Motorcycles and Electric Bikes
      10.4.3. Forklifts and Other Vehicles
      10.4.4. UPS
      10.4.5. Others
   10.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Application
   10.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Application
   10.7. Latin America Lead-Acid Batteries Market Size and Volume Forecast by Type
      10.7.1. VRLA Battery
      10.7.2. Flooded Battery
      10.7.3. Others
   10.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
   10.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Type
   10.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
      10.10.1. By Country
      10.10.2. By Product Type
      10.10.3. By Application
      10.10.4. By Sales Channel
   10.11. Latin America Lead-Acid Batteries Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026

11. Europe Lead-Acid Batteries Market Analysis and Forecast
   11.1. Introduction
      11.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
      11.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
      11.1.3. Europe Average Pricing Analysis
   11.2. Europe Lead-Acid Batteries Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
      11.2.1. Germany
      11.2.2. France
      11.2.3. Italy
      11.2.4. U.K.
      11.2.5. Spain
      11.2.6. Russia
      11.2.7. Rest of Europe
   11.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
   11.4. Europe Lead-Acid Batteries Market Size and Volume Forecast by Application
      11.4.1. Automotive Starter
      11.4.2. Motorcycles and Electric Bikes
      11.4.3. Forklifts and Other Vehicles
      11.4.4. UPS
      11.4.5. Others
   11.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Application
   11.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Application
   11.7. Europe Lead-Acid Batteries Market Size and Volume Forecast by Type
      11.7.1. VRLA Battery
      11.7.2. Flooded Battery
      11.7.3. Others
   11.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
   11.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Type
   11.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
      11.10.1. By Country
      11.10.2. By Product Type
      11.10.3. By Application
      11.10.4. By Sales Channel
   11.11. Europe Lead-Acid Batteries Demand Share, 2019-2026

12. Asia Pacific Lead-Acid Batteries Market Analysis and Forecast
   12.1. Introduction
      12.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
      12.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
      12.1.3. Asia Pacific Average Pricing Analysis
   12.2. Asia Pacific Lead-Acid Batteries Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
      12.2.1. China
      12.2.2. Japan
      12.2.3. South Korea
      12.2.4. India
      12.2.5. Australia
      12.2.6. Rest of Asia Pacific (APAC)
   12.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
   12.4. Asia Pacific Lead-Acid Batteries Market Size and Volume Forecast by Application
      12.4.1. Automotive Starter
      12.4.2. Motorcycles and Electric Bikes
      12.4.3. Forklifts and Other Vehicles
      12.4.4. UPS
      12.4.5. Others
   12.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Application
   12.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Application
   12.7. Asia Pacific Lead-Acid Batteries Market Size and Volume Forecast by Type
      12.7.1. VRLA Battery
      12.7.2. Flooded Battery
      12.7.3. Others
   12.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
   12.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Type
   12.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
      12.10.1. By Country
      12.10.2. By Product Type
      12.10.3. By Application
      12.10.4. By Sales Channel
   12.11. Asia Pacific Lead-Acid Batteries Demand Share, 2019-2026

13. Middle East & Africa Lead-Acid Batteries Market Analysis and Forecast
   13.1. Introduction
      13.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
      13.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
      13.1.3. Asia Pacific Average Pricing Analysis
   13.2. Middle East & Africa Lead-Acid Batteries Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
      13.2.1. Saudi Arabia
      13.2.2. South Africa
      13.2.3. UAE
      13.2.4. Rest of Middle East & Africa (MEA)
   13.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
   13.4. Middle East & Africa Lead-Acid Batteries Market Size and Volume Forecast by Application
      13.4.1. Automotive Starter
      13.4.2. Motorcycles and Electric Bikes
      13.4.3. Forklifts and Other Vehicles
      13.4.4. UPS
      13.4.5. Others
   13.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Application
   13.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Application
   13.7. Middle East & Africa Lead-Acid Batteries Market Size and Volume Forecast by Type
      13.7.1. VRLA Battery
      13.7.2. Flooded Battery
      13.7.3. Others
   13.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
   13.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Type
   13.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
      13.10.1. By Country
      13.10.2. By Product Type
      13.10.3. By Application
      13.10.4. By Sales Channel
   13.11. Middle East & Africa Lead-Acid Batteries Demand Share, 2019-2026

14. Competition Landscape
   14.1. Global Lead-Acid Batteries Market: Market Share Analysis
   14.2. Lead-Acid Batteries Distributors and Customers
   14.3. Lead-Acid Batteries Market: Competitive Dashboard
   14.4. Company Profiles (Details – Overview, Financials, Developments, Strategy) 
      14.4.1. Johnson Controls
         14.4.1.1. Overview
         14.4.1.2. Financials
         14.4.1.3. Developments
         14.4.1.4. Strategic Outlook
      14.4.2. Exide Technologies
         14.4.2.1. Overview
         14.4.2.2. Financials
         14.4.2.3. Developments
         14.4.2.4. Strategic Outlook
      14.4.3. CSB Battery
         14.4.3.1. Overview
         14.4.3.2. Financials
         14.4.3.3. Developments
         14.4.3.4. Strategic Outlook
      14.4.4. GS Yuasa Corporate
         14.4.4.1. Overview
         14.4.4.2. Financials
         14.4.4.3. Developments
         14.4.4.4. Strategic Outlook
      14.4.5. Enersys
         14.4.5.1. Overview
         14.4.5.2. Financials
         14.4.5.3. Developments
         14.4.5.4. Strategic Outlook
      14.4.6. EAST PENN Manufacturing
         14.4.6.1. Overview
         14.4.6.2. Financials
         14.4.6.3. Developments
         14.4.6.4. Strategic Outlook
      14.4.7. FIAMM
         14.4.7.1. Overview
         14.4.7.2. Financials
         14.4.7.3. Developments
         14.4.7.4. Strategic Outlook
      14.4.8. Sebang
         14.4.8.1. Overview
         14.4.8.2. Financials
         14.4.8.3. Developments
         14.4.8.4. Strategic Outlook
      14.4.9. Atlasbx
         14.4.9.1. Overview
         14.4.9.2. Financials
         14.4.9.3. Developments
         14.4.9.4. Strategic Outlook
      14.4.10. Amara Raja
         14.4.10.1. Overview
         14.4.10.2. Financials
         14.4.10.3. Developments
         14.4.10.4. Strategic Outlook
      14.4.11. C&D Technologies
         14.4.11.1. Overview
         14.4.11.2. Financials
         14.4.11.3. Developments
         14.4.11.4. Strategic Outlook
      14.4.12. Trojan
         14.4.12.1. Overview
         14.4.12.2. Financials
         14.4.12.3. Developments
         14.4.12.4. Strategic Outlook
      14.4.13. NorthStar Battery
         14.4.13.1. Overview
         14.4.13.2. Financials
         14.4.13.3. Developments
         14.4.13.4. Strategic Outlook
      14.4.14. Midac Power
         14.4.14.1. Overview
         14.4.14.2. Financials
         14.4.14.3. Developments
         14.4.14.4. Strategic Outlook
      14.4.15. ACDelco
         14.4.15.1. Overview
         14.4.15.2. Financials
         14.4.15.3. Developments
         14.4.15.4. Strategic Outlook
      14.4.16. Banner batteries
         14.4.16.1. Overview
         14.4.16.2. Financials
         14.4.16.3. Developments
         14.4.16.4. Strategic Outlook
      14.4.17. First National Battery
         14.4.17.1. Overview
         14.4.17.2. Financials
         14.4.17.3. Developments
         14.4.17.4. Strategic Outlook
      14.4.18. Chaowei Power
         14.4.18.1. Overview
         14.4.18.2. Financials
         14.4.18.3. Developments
         14.4.18.4. Strategic Outlook
      14.4.19. Tianneng Power
         14.4.19.1. Overview
         14.4.19.2. Financials
         14.4.19.3. Developments
         14.4.19.4. Strategic Outlook
      14.4.20. Shoto
         14.4.20.1. Overview
         14.4.20.2. Financials
         14.4.20.3. Developments
         14.4.20.4. Strategic Outlook

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