Global NiCd Batteries Market 2025 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2031

According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global NiCd Batteries market size was valued at US$ 1115 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of USD 1273 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 1.9% during review period.

Nickel Cadmium (NiCd). Nickel-cadmium cells have an anode made of cadmium hydroxide and a cathode of nickel hydroxide that are immersed in an electrolyte made up of potassium, sodium and lithium hydroxides. Nickel-cadmium batteries require relatively low maintenance, are reliable and have a wide operating temperature range. NiCd batteries are known for their ability to operate effectively in extreme temperatures, both high and low. This makes them suitable for applications in harsh environments, such as in aerospace, military, and outdoor equipment, where reliability is critical.

Advantages of nickel-cadmium batteries: 1. "Sturdy" and cheap: Nickel-cadmium batteries are the earliest dry rechargeable batteries. They are now mature in technology and low in price. The price is only four times that of alkaline batteries. The actual use is equivalent to 500 paste-type zinc-manganese batteries, so the usage fee is very low. Its positive electrode uses nickel hydroxide, the negative electrode is cadmium oxide, and the electrolyte is potassium hydroxide. The rated voltage is 1.2 volts. It is in a discharged state when it leaves the factory, and the initial voltage is not higher than 1.0 volts. This is a clear difference between counterfeit rechargeable batteries or old rechargeable batteries and new ones. 2. Stable discharge platform: The maximum voltage when fully charged can reach 1.6V~1.8V. After starting to work, it quickly falls back to the rated voltage. After that, it can maintain a stable voltage value for a long time, and only drops rapidly when the power is used up. 3. Low self-discharge: The final discharge voltage of nickel-cadmium batteries is 1.0 V. The self-discharge rate is large, reaching 25%~28%/month, and it is not suitable for full charge storage. Nickel-cadmium batteries have extremely small internal resistance, can provide a particularly large discharge current, the short-circuit current can reach 6A, and the discharge voltage is stable. 4. Overcharge-resistant battery: Nickel-cadmium batteries should be charged with constant current and can be charged with high current. Since the voltage will drop if charging continues after the battery is fully charged, the negative voltage increment (-V) can be used for automatic control to end the charging. If charging continues after the battery is fully charged, the electrical energy will be completely converted into heat energy, the battery will heat up violently, and the temperature rise can reach (^T/t) to automatically end the charging. A major advantage of cadmium batteries is that the risk of overcharging is not great. If trickle charging is used, overcharging has almost no effect on the battery. Therefore, a cheap half-wave rectifier series resistor current-limiting constant voltage charger can be used for charging. The current is relatively large at the beginning, and then gradually decreases. There is no need to have a timing or sufficient automatic termination function. A slightly better method can be used for high-power constant current fast charging, and the power supply is automatically cut off at a fixed time.

Meanwhile, NiCd batteries are subject to memory effect and may experience thermal runaway if overcharged. Many countries impose strict disposal regulations on NiCd batteries because of the heavy metals used in their manufacture. At the same time, the rise of new battery technologies such as lithium-ion batteries provides lighter, more energy-dense and more environmentally friendly options, which poses a huge competition to nickel-cadmium batteries.

This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global NiCd Batteries market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.

Key Features:

Global NiCd Batteries market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (million Ah), and average selling prices (USD/Ah), 2020-2031

Global NiCd Batteries market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (million Ah), and average selling prices (USD/Ah), 2020-2031

Global NiCd Batteries market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (million Ah), and average selling prices (USD/Ah), 2020-2031

Global NiCd Batteries market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (million Ah), and ASP (USD/Ah), 2020-2025

The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:

To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries

To assess the growth potential for NiCd Batteries

To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market

To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace

This report profiles key players in the global NiCd Batteries market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Alcad, GAZ, EnerSys, Saft, GS Yuasa, Panasonic, Power Sonic, Sino Energy, Interberg Batteries, EverExceed, etc.

This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.

Market Segmentation

NiCd Batteries market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2020-2031, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.

Market segment by Type
Pocket Type
Sintered Type
Fibre Type

Market segment by Application
Power
Transportation
Emergency Lighting
Oil and Gas
Telecommunications
Aviation
Others

Major players covered
Alcad
GAZ
EnerSys
Saft
GS Yuasa
Panasonic
Power Sonic
Sino Energy
Interberg Batteries
EverExceed
BYD
HBL
Hoppecke
ZEUS
Kelong New Energy
UniKor Battery
Tridonic

Market segment by region, regional analysis covers

North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)

Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)

Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)

South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)

Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)

The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:

Chapter 1, to describe NiCd Batteries product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.

Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of NiCd Batteries, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of NiCd Batteries from 2020 to 2025.

Chapter 3, the NiCd Batteries competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.

Chapter 4, the NiCd Batteries breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2020 to 2031.

Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2020 to 2031.

Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2020 to 2025.and NiCd Batteries market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2026 to 2031.

Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.

Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of NiCd Batteries.

Chapter 14 and 15, to describe NiCd Batteries sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.