South Africa Battery Market Size & Outlook, 2023-2030

The battery market in South Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 403.1 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 12.6% is expected of South Africa battery market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$175.3
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$403.1
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
12.6%
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South Africa

South Africa battery market highlights

  • The South Africa battery market generated a revenue of USD 175.3 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 403.1 million by 2030.
  • The South Africa market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.6% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, lithium ion was the largest revenue generating product in 2023.
  • Lithium Ion is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Battery market data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 175.3 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 403.1 million
Growth rate12.6% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentLithium ion
Fastest growing segmentLithium Ion
Historical data2018 - 2022
Base year2023
Forecast period2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationLead Acid, Lithium Ion, Nickel-based, Sodium-ion, Flow Battery, Small Sealed Lead-acid Batteries
Key market players worldwideBYD Co Ltd ADR, GS Yuasa Corp, Hitachi Ltd, Johnson Controls International PLC, LG Chem, NEC Corp, Panasonic Holdings Corp, Samsung Electronics Co Ltd, Toshiba Corporation


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, South Africa accounted for 0.1% of the global battery market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, China is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Middle East & Africa, UAE battery market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • UAE is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 1,064.6 million by 2030.

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Lithium ion was the largest segment with a revenue share of 38.22% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the South Africa battery market based on lead acid, lithium ion, nickel-based, sodium-ion, flow battery, small sealed lead-acid batteries covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


According to the National Economic Development and Labour Council (Nedlac), South Africa produced 633,332 units of automobiles in 2023, witnessing a clear growth from 441,822 units in 2020. The country is expected to witness rapid growth in automotive production on account of economic development and rapid urbanization.

Furthermore, the emergence of local automotive manufacturers such as W Motors as well as large-scale manufacturers, such as General Motors, Lincoln, BMW, Nissan, Hyundai, Toyota, Daimler AG, and Volkswagen AG, are expected to drive the demand for lead acid batteries in the region.

For instance, in May 2024, Daimler Truck AG announced the launch of its first fully battery-electric truck range. The newly launched electric truck, eMercedes-Benz eActros 300 includes rigid 4x2 and 6x2 models and a tractor variant.

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