Automotive Lead-Acid Battery Market Share | Global Industry Report, 2026

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Global Automotive Lead-Acid Battery Market to Reach US$ 15 Billion by 2024, Bolstered by Increasing Automobile Sales

*As the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) crisis takes over the world, we are continuously tracking the changes in the markets, as well as the purchase behaviours of the consumers globally and our estimates about the latest market trends and forecasts are being done after considering the impact of this pandemic.

Automotive Lead-Acid Battery Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2021-2026

The global automotive lead-acid battery market reached a value of US$ 12.27 Billion in 2020. Lead acid batteries are the oldest type of rechargeable batteries invented by Gaston Planté in 1859 and are used for the starting, lighting, and the ignition (SLI) process in the automobiles. These types of batteries use sponge lead (Pb) and lead peroxide (PbO₂) plates immersed in sulfuric acid to convert chemical energy into electrical power. These batteries have been in the industry for 100 years and are still a popular source of energy storage. They are generally used in power stations and substations as they have high cell voltage and lower cost. In spite of having very low energy-to-weight ratio and a low energy-to-volume ratio, these batteries supply high surge currents which implies that their cells have a large power-to-weight ratio. This makes them highly compatible for motor vehicles in order to supply high current required by automobile starter motors. Apart from this, lead acid batteries also contribute in supplying voltage to various accessories in vehicles such as music systems, wipers, radio, air conditioners, charging plugs, etc.

The demand of automotive lead-acid batteries has a strong correlation with the global automobile industry. The global automobile market has exhibited strong performance across both developed and emerging markets after a period of sluggish growth as a result of the recent global economic crisis. Moreover, a spontaneous rise in the use of electric vehicles and e-bikes has also catalyzed the demand of lead acid batteries. Characteristics such as high current delivery, resistance to corrosion and abrasion, tolerance to overcharging, low internal impedance, etc. make them appropriate to be used in electric vehicles. On a regional basis, the Asia Pacific region represented the biggest driver of automotive lead acid batteries accounting for the bulk of the total sales. Asia Pacific was followed by North America and Europe. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the global automotive lead-acid battery market to exhibit moderate growth during the next five years.

Market Summary:

Based on the vehicle type, the market has been segmented into passenger cars, commercial vehicles, two-wheelers and HEV cars. Passenger cars currently represent the biggest application.
Based on the product, the market has been segmented into SLI batteries and micro hybrid batteries. SLI batteries currently dominate the market.
Based on the type, the market has been segmented into flooded batteries, enhanced flooded batteries and VRLA batteries. Amongst all these, flooded batteries hold the majority of the market share.
Based on the customer segment, the market has been segmented into OEM and replacement. OEM segment currently dominates the global market.
Region-wise, the market has been segmented into Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and Latin America. Amongst these, Asia Pacific is the biggest market, accounting for the majority of the market share.
The competitive landscape of the market has also been examined with some of the key players being Johnson Controls Inc., Exide Technologies Inc., GS Yuasa Corporation, Reem Batteries & Power Appliances Co. Saoc, Enersys Inc., Saft Groupe S.A., Northstar Battery Company LLC., C&D Technologies, Inc., Robert Bosch GmbH, East Penn Manufacturing Company, Panasonic Corporation, Trojan Battery Company, Samsung Sdi Company Limited, Leoch International Technology Ltd, Exide Industries Ltd., Koyo Battery Co., Ltd., Tai Mao Battery Co., Ltd., PT Century Batteries Indonesia, Thai Bellco Battery Co.,Ltd. and CSB Battery Co., Ltd. (Hitachi Chemical Energy Technology Co. Ltd.).

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

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