Global Lithium-ion Battery Cathode Market Size & Outlook

The lithium-ion battery cathode industry worldwide is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 89,349.5 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 19.9% is expected of the worldwide lithium-ion battery cathode industry from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$25,114.9
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$89,349.5
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
19.9%
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Worldwide

Global lithium-ion battery cathode market, 2018-2030 (US$M)

Global lithium-ion battery cathode market highlights

  • The global lithium-ion battery cathode market generated a revenue of USD 25,114.9 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 89,349.5 million by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2024 - 2030) of 19.9% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, cobalt accounted for a revenue of USD 7,705.9 million in 2023.
  • Phosphate is the most lucrative chemical composition 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, Paraguay is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2030.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 25,114.9 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 89,349.5 million
Growth rate19.9% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentCobalt
Fastest growing segmentPhosphate
Historical data covered2018 - 2022
Base year for estimation2023
Forecast period covered2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationCobalt, Manganese, Phosphate, Nickel Cobalt Manganese, Lithium Iron Phosphate

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 27.2% of the global lithium-ion battery cathode market in 2023.
  • By country, the China is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • By country, Paraguay is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 108.8 million by 2030.

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Cobalt was the largest segment with a revenue share of 30.68% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global lithium-ion battery cathode market based on cobalt, manganese, phosphate, nickel cobalt manganese, lithium iron phosphate covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


  • Global Lithium-ion Battery Cathode Chemical Composition Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Cobalt
    • Manganese
    • Phosphate
    • Nickel Cobalt Manganese
    • Lithium Iron Phosphate
  • Global Lithium-ion Battery Cathode Cell Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Polymer
    • Cylindrical
    • Prismatic
  • Global Lithium-ion Battery Cathode End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Consumer electronics
    • Medical devices
    • Energy Storage
    • Automotive
    • Industrial

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