Global Battery Separators Market 2023-2030

Global Battery Separators Market 2023-2030

Global Battery Separators Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Type (Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Separator, Polyethylene (PE) Separator, Ceramic Separator, Polypropylene (PP) Separator, and Other), by Technology (Dry Battery Separator and Wet Battery Separator), and by End-User (Automotive, Consumer electronics and Industrial), Forecast Period (2024-2031)

The global battery separators market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 13.6% during the forecast period (2024-2031). The growing adoption of battery separators in industrial, automotive, and consumer electronics sectors is the key factor supporting the growth of the market globally. To fulfill the rising demand for electric car applications, the separator industry is the target of proactive investment for capacity growth. The market players are also focusing on introducing battery separator solutions that further bolster the market growth.For instance, in October 2023, Asahi Kasei Corp. expanded coating capacity for lithium-ion battery separators with capacity for lithium-ion battery separators to approximately 1.2 billion m2/year, enabling the supply of coated separators for batteries equivalent to 1.7 million electric vehicles.

Segmental Outlook

The global battery separators market is segmented by type, technology, and end-user. Based on the type, the market is sub-segmented into polyvinyl chloride (PVC) separators, polyethylene (PE) separators, ceramic separators, polypropylene (PP) separators, and others which includes nylon & fluoride. Based on the technology, the market is sub-segmented into dry battery separators and wet battery separators. Further, based on end-users, the market is sub-segmented into automotive, consumer electronics, and industrial. Among the types, the polyethylene (PE) separator sub-segment is anticipated to hold a considerable share of the market owing to the increasing utilization of new generation batteries that replace the old sintered PVC Separators as they improve overall performance and life of batteries.

The Automotive Sub-Segment is Anticipated to Hold a Considerable Share of the Global Battery Separators Market

Among the end-users, the automotive sub-segment is expected to hold a considerable share of the global battery separators market. The segmental growth is attributed to the increasing demand for electric vehicles within the automotive industry resulting in increased utilization of battery separators to shield a lithium-ion battery's anode and cathode from a potential fire hazard. The continuous market demand for more autonomy and flexibility of EV batteries encourages manufacturers to keep developing new designs and innovative materials. For instance, in October 2022, Alteo and W-Scope, in the production of separators for electric vehicle (EV) batteries, signed an agreement to launch a project to build the largest separator production site in Europe.

Regional Outlook

The global battery separators market is further segmented based on geography including North America (the US, and Canada), Europe (UK, Italy, Spain, Germany, France, and the Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (India, China, Japan, South Korea, and Rest of Asia), and the Rest of the World (the Middle East & Africa, and Latin America). Among these, the Asia-Pacific region is anticipated to hold a prominent share of the market across the globe, owing to the growing adoption of EVs in the automotive industries and the increasing use of coated separators that provide an additional layer of protection within lithium-ion batteries.

The North American region is Expected to Grow at a Significant CAGR in the Global Battery Separators Market

Among all regions, the North American region is anticipated to grow at a considerable CAGR over the forecast period. Regional growth is attributed to increasing sales of EVs in the U.S., owing to supportive federal policies coupled with the presence of market players. The adoption of transformational expansion of its US lithium-ion battery separator footprint at a scale and a pace to meet the US Department of Energy's (DOE) imperative for a sustainable and resilient domestic lithium battery supply chain. For instance, in March 2023, ENTEK International LLC announced a lithium battery separator plant in Indiana to power growing domestic electric vehicles and, investing $1.5 billion in a new Terre Haute production facility and support the growing EV industry in Indiana and across the US.

Market Players Outlook

The major companies serving the battery separators market include Asahi Kasei Corp., Mitsubishi Chemical Corp., NIPPON KODOSHI CORP., Toray Battery Separator Film Korea Ltd., UBE Corp., and others. The market players are considerably contributing to the market growth by the adoption of various strategies including mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, collaborations, funding, and new product launches, to stay competitive in the market. For instance, in November 2023, Safire Technology Group, Inc. and Glatfelter partnered to develop a new battery separator optimized for Safire Group’s SAFE Impact Resistant Electrolyte (SAFIRE™) for customers seeking increased performance and safety from their Lithium-ion (Li-ion) powered applications.

The Report Covers

Market value data analysis of 2023 and forecast to 2031.

Annualized market revenues ($ million) for each market segment.

Country-wise analysis of major geographical regions.

Key companies operating in the global battery separators market. Based on the availability of data, information related to new product launches, and relevant news is also available in the report.

Analysis of business strategies by identifying the key market segments positioned for strong growth in the future.

Analysis of market-entry and market expansion strategies.

Competitive strategies by identifying ‘who-stands-where’ in the market.