Single-Use (Primary) Batteries: United States

Single-Use (Primary) Batteries: United States

This report forecasts US single-use (primary) battery demand and shipments in US dollars at the manufacturers' level to 2020. Total demand and shipments are segmented by product in terms of: alkaline, lithium, and other products. Total demand is also segmented by market as follows: consumer, industrial, government, and other markets.

To illustrate historical trends, total demand and total shipments are provided in annual series from 2005 to 2015; the various segments are reported at five-year intervals for 2010 and 2015. A Market Environment section provides pertinent background on historical trends, key economic indicators, trade, legal and regulatory factors, and technology. A Segmentation and Forecasts section defines products, markets, and shipments; discusses market drivers and constraints; identifies substitute products when applicable; and assesses the impact of key drivers and constraints on each product, market, and shipment segment over the forecast period.

Further analysis includes an Industry Structure section, which surveys the supply base and identifies the leading firms competing to serve US demand, as well as their market share. A one-page, introductory Highlights section summarizes key findings from this 29-page report, and a Resources section lists contributing sources as well as resources available for further research.