Summary

The global Lithium-ion battery recycling market is projected to grow from USD 16.2 billion in 2024 to USD 56.9 billion by 2032, at a CAGR of 17.0% during the forecast period. The industry for recycling lithium-ion batteries is expanding significantly due to a number of variables coming together. The need for efficient recycling methods has arisen due to the growing demand for portable gadgets and electric vehicles, as well as the scarcity and rising expense of essential battery components. Battery recycling is also becoming more and more popular as a responsible and ecologically good way to manage end-of-life batteries due to strict environmental restrictions and consumer awareness of sustainable practices.
“Industrial segment, by source, is estimated to account for the second largest share during the forecast period”
The industrial segment is projected to secure the second-largest share in the forecast period. The growing electrification of industrial processes is driving this rise. Batteries are being used in material handling machinery, energy storage systems, and other industrial applications. The recycling sector will see an increase in industrial battery waste as these batteries approach the end of their useful lives. Government rules emphasizing resource recovery and sustainable industrial practices are also anticipated to fuel expansion in this market..

“By battery chemistry, Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt (Li-NMC) segment is accounted for the second largest share during the forecast period
Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt (Li-NMC) battery chemistry is expected to have the second largest market share during the forecast period. Their extensive application in electric vehicles, a quickly growing industry, is responsible for their prominence. NMC batteries are a recommended option for automotive applications because they provide a balance between energy density, power output, and lifespan. The amount of NMC batteries nearing the end of their useful lives will increase along with the market for electric vehicles, offering recycling businesses a big chance to recover precious elements like nickel, cobalt, and lithium.

“Europe region is estimated to account for the second largest share during the forecast period”
Europe is expected to be the second largest market for lithium-ion battery recycling. This position is supported by multiple factors. First off, the area has been a one of the leaders in the use of electric vehicle and renewable energy sources adoption, which has resulted in a significant number of end-of-life batteries. Secondly, investments in recycling infrastructure have been pushed by strict environmental rules and an emphasis on the concepts of the circular economy. Moreover, there is also a captive market for recycled battery materials in Europe due to the existence of major vehicle and battery manufacturers.

Profile break-up of primary participants for the report:
• By Company Type: Tier 1 – 65%, Tier 2 – 20%, and Tier 3 – 15%
• By Designation: C-level– 25%, Director Level– 30%, and Others – 45%
• By Region: North America – 23%, Europe – 19%, Asia Pacific – 58%

Umicore (Belgium), Cirba Solutions (US), Glencore (Switzerland), Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd (China), and RecycLiCo Battery Materials, Inc. (Canada) are some of the major players operating in the Lithium-ion battery recycling market. These players have adopted strategies such as expansions, acquisitions, and partnerships, and expansions in order to increase their market share business revenue.
Research Coverage:
The report defines, segments, and projects the Lithium-ion battery recycling market based on battery chemistry, source, battery component, recycling process, and region. It provides detailed information regarding the major factors influencing the growth of the market, such as drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges. It strategically profiles, battery recyclers and comprehensively analyses their market shares and core competencies as well as tracks and analyzes competitive developments, such as expansions, joint ventures, agreements, and acquisitions, undertaken by them in the market.
Reasons to Buy the Report:
The report is expected to help the market leaders/new entrants in the market by providing them the closest approximations of revenue numbers of the lithium-ion battery recycling market and its segments. This report is also expected to help stakeholders obtain an improved understanding of the competitive landscape of the market, gain insights to improve the position of their businesses, and make suitable go-to-market strategies. It also enables stakeholders to understand the pulse of the market and provide them information on key market drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities.

The report provides insights on the following pointers:
• Analysis of key drivers (Stringent local and state government regulations, Increase in demand for electric vehicles, and EPA guidelines, Rising demand for recycled products and materials, Depletion of earth metals), restraints (Safety issues related to storage and transportation of spent batteries), opportunities (Subsidies to encourage battery recycling, Rising adoption of lithium-ion batteries due to declining prices), and challenges (High cost of recycling and dearth of technologies) influencing the growth of the Lithium-ion battery recycling market.

• Product Development/Innovation: Detailed insights on upcoming technologies, research & development activities in the Lithium-ion battery recycling market.

• Market Development: Comprehensive information about lucrative markets – the report analyses the Lithium-ion battery recycling market across varied regions.

• Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about new products, various types, untapped geographies, recent developments, and investments in the Lithium-ion battery recycling market.

• Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, growth strategies and product offerings of leading players such as Umicore (Belgium), Glencore (Switzerland), Cirba Solutions (US), Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd (China), RecycLiCo Battery Materials, Inc. (Canada), American Battery Technology Company (US), Accurec Recycling GmbH (Germany), Ecobat (US), Fortum (Finland), Gem Co., Ltd (China), Aqua Metals, Inc. (US), Li-Cycle Corp (Canada), Redwood Materials Inc (US), Neometals Ltd (Australia), Stena Recycling (Sweden), SK Tes (Singapore), Veolia (France) and others in the Lithium-ion battery recycling market.

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Table of Contents

1 INTRODUCTION 20
1.1 STUDY OBJECTIVES 20
1.2 MARKET DEFINITION 20
1.2.1 INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS 21
1.3 STUDY SCOPE 22
1.3.1 YEARS CONSIDERED 23
1.3.2 CURRENCY CONSIDERED 23
1.3.3 UNITS CONSIDERED 23
1.4 LIMITATIONS 23
1.5 STAKEHOLDERS 24
1.6 SUMMARY OF CHANGES 24
2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 25
2.1 RESEARCH DATA 25
2.1.1 SECONDARY DATA 26
2.1.1.1 Key data from secondary sources 26
2.1.2 PRIMARY DATA 26
2.1.2.1 Key industry insights 27
2.1.2.2 Breakdown of interviews with experts 27
2.2 MATRIX CONSIDERED FOR DEMAND SIDE 28
2.3 MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION 28
2.3.1 BOTTOM-UP APPROACH 29
2.3.2 TOP-DOWN APPROACH 29
2.3.2.1 Calculations for supply-side analysis 31
2.4 GROWTH FORECAST 31
2.5 DATA TRIANGULATION 32
2.5.1 RESEARCH ASSUMPTIONS 33
2.5.2 RESEARCH LIMITATIONS 33
2.5.3 RISK ASSESSMENT 33
3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 34
4 PREMIUM INSIGHTS 37
4.1 ATTRACTIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PLAYERS IN LITHIUM-ION BATTERY RECYCLING MARKET 37
4.2 AUTOMOTIVE LITHIUM-ION BATTERY RECYCLING MARKET, BY REGION 38
4.3 LITHIUM-ION BATTERY RECYCLING MARKET, BY BATTERY CHEMISTRY 38
4.4 AUTOMOTIVE LITHIUM-ION BATTERY RECYCLING MARKET, BY KEY COUNTRY 39
5 MARKET OVERVIEW 40
5.1 INTRODUCTION 40
5.2 MARKET DYNAMICS 40
5.2.1 DRIVERS 41
5.2.1.1 Increasing demand for electric vehicles 41
5.2.1.2 Stringent local and state government regulations and EPA guidelines 41
5.2.1.3 Rising demand for recycled products and materials 42
5.2.1.4 Depletion of earth metals 42
5.2.2 RESTRAINTS 43
5.2.2.1 Safety issues related to storage and transportation of spent batteries 43
5.2.3 OPPORTUNITIES 43
5.2.3.1 Subsidies to encourage battery recycling 43
5.2.3.2 Rising adoption of lithium-ion batteries due to declining prices 43
5.2.4 CHALLENGES 44
5.2.4.1 High cost of recycling and lack of advanced technologies 44
6 INDUSTRY TRENDS 45
6.1 SUPPLY/VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS 45
6.1.1 ECOSYSTEM/MARKET MAP 46
6.2 PORTER’S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS 47
6.2.1 BARGAINING POWER OF SUPPLIERS 48
6.2.2 BARGAINING POWER OF BUYERS 48
6.2.3 THREAT OF NEW ENTRANTS 48
6.2.4 THREAT OF SUBSTITUTES 48
6.2.5 INTENSITY OF COMPETITIVE RIVALRY 49
6.3 PRICING ANALYSIS 49
6.3.1 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND, BY REGION 49
6.3.2 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND, BY METAL 51
6.4 TARIFF AND REGULATORY LANDSCAPE 51
6.4.1 REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS 51
6.5 KEY CONFERENCES AND EVENTS IN 2024–2025 53
6.6 KEY STAKEHOLDERS AND BUYING CRITERIA 54
6.6.1 KEY STAKEHOLDERS IN BUYING PROCESS 54
6.6.2 BUYING CRITERIA 54
6.7 PATENT ANALYSIS 55
6.7.1 METHODOLOGY 55
6.7.2 MAJOR PATENTS FOR LITHIUM-ION BATTERY RECYCLING 57
6.8 TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS 59
6.8.1 KEY TECHNOLOGY 59
6.8.1.1 Lithium-ion battery recycling 59
 
6.8.1.2 Pyrometallurgy 59
6.8.1.3 Hydrometallurgy 60
6.8.1.4 Pyrolysis 60
6.8.1.5 Mechanical recycling 60
6.8.2 ADJACENT TECHNOLOGY 61
6.8.2.1 Lead acid battery recycling 61
6.9 TRADE ANALYSIS 62
6.9.1 IMPORT SCENARIO 62
6.9.2 EXPORT SCENARIO 63
6.10 CASE STUDY ANALYSIS 64
6.10.1 REDWOOD MATERIALS: PIONEERING A SUSTAINABLE BATTERY
RECYCLING MODEL 64
6.11 TRENDS/DISRUPTIONS IMPACTING CUSTOMER BUSINESS 65
6.12 INVESTMENT AND FUNDING SCENARIO 65
6.13 IMPACT OF GENERATIVE AI ON LITHIUM-ION BATTERY RECYCLING MARKET 66
6.13.1 INTRODUCTION 66
6.13.2 OVERVIEW 66
6.13.2.1 Enhanced predictive analytics 66
6.13.2.2 Optimization of recycling processes 67
6.13.2.3 Waste sorting and classification 67
7 LITHIUM-ION BATTERY RECYCLING MARKET, BY SOURCE 68
7.1 INTRODUCTION 69
7.2 AUTOMOTIVE 69
7.2.1 HIGH DEMAND FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES TO DRIVE MARKET 69
7.3 NON-AUTOMOTIVE 71
7.3.1 PRESSING NEED FOR RECYCLING BATTERIES IN CONSUMER ELECTRONICS SEGMENT TO DRIVE MARKET 71
7.3.2 INDUSTRIAL 72
7.3.3 POWER 72
7.3.4 MARINE 72
7.3.5 CONSUMER ELECTRONICS 73
7.3.6 OTHER SOURCES 73
8 LITHIUM-ION BATTERY RECYCLING MARKET, BY RECYCLING PROCESS 74
8.1 INTRODUCTION 74
8.2 HYDROMETALLURGICAL 77
8.3 PYROMETALLURGICAL 77
8.4 PHYSICAL/MECHANICAL 78
 
9 LITHIUM-ION BATTERY RECYCLING MARKET, BY BATTERY COMPONENT 79
9.1 INTRODUCTION 79
9.2 ACTIVE MATERIAL 79
9.2.1 CATHODE/POSITIVE 79
9.2.2 ANODE/NEGATIVE 79
9.3 NON-ACTIVE MATERIAL 80
9.3.1 ELECTROLYTE 80
9.3.2 SEPARATOR MATERIALS 80
9.3.3 OTHER MATERIAL 80
10 LITHIUM-ION BATTERY RECYCLING MARKET - BY BATTERY CHEMISTRY 81
10.1 INTRODUCTION 82
10.2 LITHIUM NICKEL MANGANESE COBALT 83
10.2.1 INCREASING DEMAND FOR E-BIKES AND ELECTRIC POWERTRAINS
TO DRIVE MARKET 83
10.3 LITHIUM IRON PHOSPHATE 85
10.3.1 GOOD ELECTROCHEMICAL PERFORMANCE WITH LOW RESISTANCE
TO BOOST DEMAND 85
10.4 LITHIUM MANGANESE OXIDE 86
10.4.1 WIDE APPLICATION IN POWER TOOLS AND HYBRID VEHICLES TO DRIVE MARKET 86
10.5 LITHIUM TITANATE OXIDE 88
10.5.1 INCREASED USE IN ELECTRIC POWER TRAINS TO BOOST MARKET 88
10.6 LITHIUM NICKEL COBALT ALUMINUM OXIDE 89
10.6.1 HIGH CAPACITY AND ENERGY DENSITY TO BOOST DEMAND 89
11 LITHIUM-ION BATTERY RECYCLING MARKET, BY REGION 92
11.1 INTRODUCTION 93
11.2 NORTH AMERICA 94
11.2.1 US 98
11.2.1.1 Sustainable management of resources to drive market 98
11.2.2 CANADA 98
11.2.2.1 Growing demand for EV and consumer electronics to propel market 98
11.2.3 MEXICO 98
11.2.3.1 Investment by key players in developing electric vehicles to boost market 98
11.3 ASIA PACIFIC 99
11.3.1 CHINA 104
11.3.1.1 Growing sales of electric vehicles to drive market 104
11.3.2 JAPAN 104
11.3.2.1 Government initiatives related to battery recycling to boost market 104
 
11.3.3 SOUTH KOREA 105
11.3.3.1 Substantial growth in automotive sector to boost demand for batteries 105
11.4 EUROPE 105
11.4.1 FRANCE 110
11.4.1.1 Technological advancements in battery recycling to boost market 110
11.4.2 GERMANY 111
11.4.2.1 Growing shift toward EVs and battery-powered machinery to drive market 111
11.4.3 NETHERLANDS 111
11.4.3.1 Growth in EV industry to boost market 111
11.4.4 UK 111
11.4.4.1 Surge in sales of electric vehicles to drive market 111
11.4.5 NORWAY 111
11.4.5.1 Replacement of internal combustion engine vehicles with advanced EVs to drive market 111
12 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE 112
12.1 INTRODUCTION 112
12.2 KEY PLAYER STRATEGIES/RIGHT TO WIN 112
12.2.1 OVERVIEW OF STRATEGIES ADOPTED BY KEY MARKET PLAYERS (2020–2024) 112
12.3 REVENUE ANALYSIS 114
12.4 MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS 115
12.5 BRAND/PRODUCT COMPARISON ANALYSIS 117
12.6 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: KEY PLAYERS, 2023 118
12.6.1 STARS 118
12.6.2 EMERGING LEADERS 118
12.6.3 PERVASIVE PLAYERS 118
12.6.4 PARTICIPANTS 118
12.6.5 COMPANY FOOTPRINT: KEY PLAYERS, 2023 120
12.7 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: STARTUP/SMES, 2023 123
12.7.1 PROGRESSIVE COMPANIES 123
12.7.2 RESPONSIVE COMPANIES 123
12.7.3 DYNAMIC COMPANIES 124
12.7.4 STARTING BLOCKS 124
12.7.5 COMPETITIVE BENCHMARKING: STARTUPS/SMES, 2023 125
12.8 VALUATION AND FINANCIAL METRICS 127
12.9 COMPETITIVE SCENARIO AND TRENDS 128
12.9.1 PRODUCT LAUNCHES 128
12.9.2 DEALS 129
12.9.3 EXPANSION 130
 
13 COMPANY PROFILES 131
13.1 KEY PLAYERS 131
13.1.1 UMICORE 131
13.1.1.1 Business overview 131
13.1.1.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 132
13.1.1.3 Recent developments 133
13.1.1.3.1 Deals 133
13.1.1.4 MnM view 134
13.1.1.4.1 Right to win 134
13.1.1.4.2 Strategic choices 134
13.1.1.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats 134
13.1.2 GLENCORE 135
13.1.2.1 Business overview 135
13.1.2.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 136
13.1.2.3 Recent developments 137
13.1.2.3.1 Deals 137
13.1.2.4 MnM view 138
13.1.2.4.1 Right to win 138
13.1.2.4.2 Strategic choices 138
13.1.2.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats 138
13.1.3 CIRBA SOLUTIONS 139
13.1.3.1 Business overview 139
13.1.3.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 139
13.1.3.3 Recent developments 140
13.1.3.3.1 Deals 140
13.1.3.4 MnM view 141
13.1.3.4.1 Right to win 141
13.1.3.4.2 Strategic choices 141
13.1.3.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats 142
13.1.4 CONTEMPORARY AMPEREX TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. 143
13.1.4.1 Business overview 143
13.1.4.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 144
13.1.4.3 Recent developments 144
13.1.4.3.1 Deals 144
13.1.4.4 MnM view 145
13.1.4.4.1 Right to win 145
13.1.4.4.2 Strategic choices 145
13.1.4.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats 146
13.1.5 RECYCLICO BATTERY MATERIALS INC 147
13.1.5.1 Business overview 147
13.1.5.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 147
 
13.1.5.3 Recent developments 147
13.1.5.3.1 Deals 147
13.1.5.4 MnM view 149
13.1.5.4.1 Right to Win 149
13.1.5.4.2 Strategic choices 149
13.1.5.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats 149
13.1.6 AMERICAN BATTERY TECHNOLOGY COMPANY 150
13.1.6.1 Business overview 150
13.1.6.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 150
13.1.6.3 Recent developments 151
13.1.6.3.1 Deals 151
13.1.6.3.2 Expansions 152
13.1.7 ACCUREC RECYCLING GMBH 153
13.1.7.1 Business overview 153
13.1.7.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 153
13.1.8 ECOBAT 154
13.1.8.1 Business overview 154
13.1.8.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 154
13.1.8.3 Recent developments 155
13.1.8.3.1 Deals 155
13.1.8.3.2 Expansions 156
13.1.9 FORTUM 157
13.1.9.1 Business overview 157
13.1.9.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 158
13.1.10 GEM CO., LTD. 159
13.1.10.1 Business overview 159
13.1.10.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 159
13.1.10.3 Recent developments 160
13.1.10.3.1 Deals 160
13.1.11 AQUA METALS, INC. 162
13.1.11.1 Business overview 162
13.1.11.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 162
13.1.11.3 Recent developments 163
13.1.11.3.1 Deals 163
13.1.11.3.2 Expansions 164
13.1.12 LI-CYCLE CORP. 165
13.1.12.1 Business overview 165
13.1.12.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 166
13.1.12.3 Recent developments 167
13.1.12.3.1 Deals 167
13.1.12.3.2 Expansions 169
 
13.1.13 NEOMETALS LTD. 170
13.1.13.1 Business overview 170
13.1.13.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 170
13.1.13.3 Recent developments 171
13.1.13.3.1 Deals 171
13.1.14 REDWOOD MATERIALS 172
13.1.14.1 Business overview 172
13.1.14.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 172
13.1.14.3 Recent developments 173
13.1.14.3.1 Deals 173
13.1.15 STENA RECYCLING 175
13.1.15.1 Business overview 175
13.1.15.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 175
13.1.15.3 Recent developments 176
13.1.15.3.1 Deals 176
13.1.16 SK TES 177
13.1.16.1 Business overview 177
13.1.16.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 177
13.1.17 VEOLIA 178
13.1.17.1 Business overview 178
13.1.17.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 179
13.2 OTHER PLAYERS 180
13.2.1 ENVIROSTREAM AUSTRALIA PTY LTD. 180
13.2.2 BATTERY RECYCLING MADE EASY 180
13.2.3 DUESENFELD GMBH 181
13.2.4 ELEMENTAL HOLDING SA 181
13.2.5 TATA CHEMICALS LIMITED 182
13.2.6 LITHION RECYCLING 183
13.2.7 ONTO TECHNOLOGY 183
13.2.8 BATREC INDUSTRIE 184
13.2.9 ATTERO 184
13.2.10 SITRASA 185
14 ADJACENT AND RELATED MARKETS 186
14.1 INTRODUCTION 186
14.2 LIMITATIONS 186
14.3 INTERCONNECTED MARKET 186
14.4 BATTERY RECYCLING MARKET 186
14.4.1 MARKET DEFINITION 186
14.4.2 MARKET OVERVIEW 186
14.4.3 BATTERY RECYCLING MARKET, BY CHEMISTRY 187
 
14.5 LEAD ACID 187
14.5.1 LOW RECYCLING COSTS AND HIGH RECOVERY RATE TO DRIVE MARKET 187
14.6 NICKEL-BASED 188
14.6.1 HIGHER POWER DENSITY TO DRIVE SEGMENT 188
14.7 LITHIUM-BASED 189
14.7.1 INCREASING GLOBAL CONSUMPTION TO DRIVE MARKET 189
14.8 OTHERS 189
15 APPENDIX 190
15.1 DISCUSSION GUIDE 190
15.2 KNOWLEDGESTORE: MARKETSANDMARKETS’ SUBSCRIPTION PORTAL 192
15.3 CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS 194
15.4 RELATED REPORTS 194
15.5 AUTHOR DETAILS 195