The global cathode material market is projected to expand at a CAGR of 5.86% to reach US$17.783 billion in 2024 from US$12.634 billion in 2018. Cathode materials are comprised of cobalt, nickel, and manganese in the crystal structure forming a multi-metal oxide material to which lithium is added. Burgeoning demand for Li-ion batteries across industries such as automotive and electronics are the key driving factor that is boosting the demand for cathode materials. As environment-friendly policies are being bolstered across the globe, demand for electric vehicles is sharply increasing which requires efficient energy storage systems. Thus, it is providing a big boost to the cathode material’s market growth. The market is expected to grow at a moderate pace owing to its increased industrial applications and rising investments in the renewable energy sector which is expected to accelerate the demand for Li-Ion batteries, thus positively impacting the growth of the cathode materials market.
Based on material, the lead oxide segment is expected to have a significant market share due to the increased production of vehicles and rising demand for the battery storage system. By geography, the Asia Pacific region is expected to grow at a significant CAGR due to the rise in demand for electric vehicles and government support for battery energy systems.
DRIVERS
High demand for Li-ion batteries from the automotive and electronics industry
A rise in demand for electric vehicles
RESTRAINTS
Stringent safety regulations for batteries during storage, transportation, and disposal
INDUSTRY UPDATES
In March 2019, A team of scientists including researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory and SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory identified the causes of degradation in a cathode material for lithium-ion batteries, as well as possible remedies. The findings could lead to the development of more affordable and better-performing batteries for electric vehicles.
In April 2019, Air Products announced that it has been awarded on-site oxygen and nitrogen supply for POSCO Chemical's new cathode material manufacturing complex being built in Gwangyang, South Korea.
| Report Metric | Details |
|---|---|
| Study Period | 2021 to 2031 |
| Historical Data | 2021 to 2024 |
| Base Year | 2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2026 – 2031 |
| Report Metric | Details |
| Market size value in 2018 | US$12.634 billion |
| Market size value in 2024 | US$17.783 billion |
| Growth Rate | CAGR of 5.86% from 2018 to 2024 |
| Base year | 2018 |
| Forecast period | 2019–2024 |
| Forecast Unit (Value) | USD Billion |
| Segments covered | Material Type, End-User Industry, And Geography |
| Regions covered | North America, South America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific |
| Companies covered | Umicore, BASF SE, POSCO, Johnson Matthey, KUREHA CORPORATION, Sumitomo Corporation, TODAKOGYO CORP, MITSUI MINING & SMELTING CO., LTD., Merck KGaA, Lithium Australia NL, TIAX, LG Chem |
| Customization scope | Free report customization with purchase |
SEGMENTATION
The global cathode material market has been analyzed through the following segments:
By Material Type
Lithium Cobalt Oxide
Lithium Manganese Oxide (LMO)
Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (NCM)
Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminum Oxide (NCA)
Lead Oxide
Others
By End-User Industry
Electronics
Automotive
Others
By Geography
North America
USA
Canada
Mexico
South America
Brazil
Argentina
Others
Europe
Germany
France
United Kingdom
Spain
Others
Middle East and Africa
Saudi Arabia
Israel
Others
Asia Pacific
China
Japan
South Korea
India
Others