Global Battery Recycling Market Size & Outlook, 2023-2030

The global battery recycling market size was estimated at USD 1,830.1 million in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 17,081.8 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 37.6% from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$1,830.1
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$17,081.8
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
37.6%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global battery recycling market, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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Global battery recycling market highlights

  • The global battery recycling market generated a revenue of USD 1,830.1 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 17,081.8 million by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2024 - 2030) of 37.6% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, lead acid accounted for a revenue of USD 1,551.1 million in 2023.
  • Lithium-ion is the most lucrative chemistry segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, Asia Pacific was the largest revenue generating market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, Malaysia is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2030.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 1,830.1 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 17,081.8 million
Growth rate37.6% (CAGR from 2024 to 2030)
Largest segmentLead acid
Fastest growing segmentLithium-ion
Historical data covered2018 - 2022
Base year for estimation2023
Forecast period covered2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationLithium-ion, Lead acid, Nickel, Cobalt, Manganese

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 27.5% of the global battery recycling market in 2023.
  • By country, the China is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • By country, Malaysia is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 82.9 million by 2030.

Lead acid was the largest segment with a revenue share of 84.75% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global battery recycling market based on lithium-ion, lead acid, nickel, cobalt, manganese covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


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Battery Recycling Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
American Battery Technology Company View profile 51-100 Reno, Nevada, United States, North America https://americanbatterytechnology.com/
Cirba Solutions View profile 51-100 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, North America https://www.cirbasolutions.com
Aqua Metals Inc View profile 53 5370 Kietzke Lane, Suite 201, Reno, NV, United States, 89511 https://www.aquametals.com
Glencore PLC View profile 83426 Baarermattstrasse 3, Baar, Switzerland, CH-6340 https://www.glencore.com
Gravita India Ltd View profile 251-500 Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, Asia http://www.gravitaindia.com
Call2Recycle View profile 11-50 Atlanta, Georgia, United States, North America http://www.call2recycle.org/
East Penn Manufacturing Co View profile 10001+ Lyon Station, Pennsylvania, United States, North America https://www.eastpennmanufacturing.com/
Gopher Resource View profile 501-1000 Eagan, Minnesota, United States, North America http://www.gopherresource.com/
EXIDE Industries View profile 10001+ Kolkata, West Bengal, India, Asia http://www.exideindustries.com/

Global battery recycling market size, by regions, 2018-2030 (US$M)

Top 10 countries: Battery recycling market size, 2023 (US$M)

Global battery recycling market share, by chemistry, 2023 & 2030 (%, US$M)

Battery recycling market: Opportunity assessment by country

Global battery recycling market, by region, 2023 (US$M)

Global battery recycling market size, by regions, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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