Global Silicon Anode Lithium-Ion Battery Market 2024-2031

Global Silicon Anode Lithium-Ion Battery Market 2024-2031

Silicon Anode Lithium-Ion Battery Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Capacity (<3000 mAh, 3000 mAh to 10000 mAh, and >10000 mAh), by Material (Nanostructured Silicon Anode, and Si-Based Carbon Composite Anode), and by Application (Automotive, Consumer Electronics, Aerospace, Industrial, Power, and Others) Forecast Period (2024-2031)

Silicon anode lithium-ion battery market is anticipated to grow at an exponential CAGR of 48.6% during the forecast period (2024-2031). Silicon anode lithium-ion batteries are referred to as the next-generation alternative to lithium-ion batteries, as they deliver more than ten times the potential capacity of lithium-ion batteries compared to standard anodes. The market demand for the product is expected to rise in the future owing to increased consumption of consumer electronics, development of the silicon anode as an alternative EV battery material, and investment by state-run organizations and private companies to optimize the material for various industrial usage.

Market Dynamics

Growing Demand for Consumer Electronics

The consumer electronics industry has highly impacted the demand for silicon anode batteries owing to their energy efficiency features, safety characteristics, and faster charging speeds. Major manufacturers are looking to replace most lithium-ion batteries with their silicon anode counterparts in essential daily-use electronic devices such as phones, laptops, and tablets among others to increase battery lifecycle, reduce battery space in the device, and increase volumetric energy density. For instance, as per the India Brand Equity Federation (IBEF), by 2025, India's consumer electronics and appliances industry is predicted to be the fifth-largest in the world. The Indian appliances and consumer electronics industry stood at $9.84 billion in 2021 and is expected to more than double to reach $21.18 billion by 2025. India's consumer electronics and home appliances market is set to grow by $2.3 billion between 2022 and 2027, registering a CAGR of 1.31%.

Development for Alternative Battery Options

In recent years, alternatives to Li-ion batteries have been emerging which has provided OEMs with alternatives to switch battery materials while reducing cost. Further, Lithium carbonate prices have been steadily increasing over the past two years. In 2021, prices multiplied four- to five-fold, and continued to rise throughout 2022, nearly doubling between 1 January 2022 and 1 January 2023. At the beginning of 2023, lithium prices stood six times above their average over the 2015-2020 period paving the way for the development of alternative materials. Further, silicon anode-based batteries have been proposed as a possible alternative to other metal-based lithium batteries. For instance, as per IEA, silicon can be used to replace all or some of the graphite in the anode to make it lighter and thus increase the energy density. Silicon-doped graphite entered the market a few years ago, and now around 30.0% of anodes contain silicon.

Furthermore, various automakers have been working on developing automobiles with Li-silicon (lithium-silicon) batteries. For instance, in May 2022, Mercedes-Benz took another big step toward producing the world's most desired electric vehicles. The automobile's inventor announced it is working with Sila, a next-generation battery materials business, to put Sila's silicon anode chemistry into batteries that will be optionally accessible for the first time in the future electric Mercedes-Benz G-Class. This will bring another new cell chemistry to Mercedes-Benz's battery lineup.

Market Segmentation

Based on capacity, the market is segmented into <3000 mAh, 3000 mAh to 10000 mAh, and >10000 mAh.

Based on material, the market is bifurcated into nanostructured silicon anode and Si-based carbon composite anode.

Based on application, the market is segmented into automotive, consumer electronics, aerospace, industrial, power, and others.

Nanostructured Silicon Anode is Projected to Emerge as the Largest Segment

The demand for nanostructured silicon anodes is increasing due to their high applicability in consumer electronic devices to store larger numbers of ions in batteries, high power application, growing adoption of nanotechnology materials, and better energy efficiency as compared to Si-based carbon composite anode. Further, its higher energy density results in longer battery life and better performance, making it an appealing material type for battery manufacturers. Moreover, the demand for lithium-ion batteries containing nanostructured silicon anodes is expected to rise with nano-technological advancement.

Automotive Segment to Hold a Considerable Market Share

The automotive segment is expected to have a considerable market in the silicon anode lithium-ion battery application owing to increasing demand for EVs, and constant efforts by OEMs for developing alternative battery materials. Further, silicon anode lithium-ion batteries provide a viable option to boost EV performance and satisfy expanding energy storage requirements. The integration of these batteries intends to alter the industry, favoring low-emission transportation, cost-effectivity, and innovation. For instance, Floatech, a Spanish business and spin-off of Madrid's IMDEA Materials Institute, acquired investor support to build a pilot facility to produce 100.0% silicon anodes for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). Floatech will use the financing to build an advanced pilot plant in Madrid and incorporate its high silicon content anodes (Si:coil™) into the European battery production chain. This strategic investment, sponsored by prestigious risk capital funds Grow Venture Partners, Big Sur Ventures, and CDTI, which specialize in disruptive technologies for ecological transition, establishes Floatech as a significant player in the sustainable future of electric mobility.

Regional Outlook

The global silicon anode lithium-ion battery 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-Pacific), and the Rest of the World (the Middle East & Africa, and Latin America).

Asia-Pacific Dominates the Global Silicon Anode Lithium-Ion Battery Market

Asia-Pacific region dominates the global silicon anode lithium-ion battery market owing to its increasing demand for EVs, and substantial amount of silicon production capacity. Leading position in consumer electronics product consumption, and the presence of major manufacturers such as Huawei, LG, and Hitachi, among others are further aiding the regional market growth. For instance, BTR, a manufacturer of silicon anode announced the commencement of 300 projects in China. Among these projects, the BTR industrialization project for silicon anode production remains the highlight The project, located in Xitian Community in Gongming Subdistrict, is dedicated to growing BTR's manufacturing of anode materials for high-end lithium-ion batteries. It occupies 64,000 square meters of land and has a total building area of 200,000 square meters. Upon completion, the five billion yuan project will increase the company's output of silicon-based anode materials by 40,000 tons, significantly improving the company's competitiveness in the worldwide market.

Market Players Outlook

The major companies serving the global silicon anode lithium-ion battery market include Hitachi Chemical Co. Ltd., Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., Panasonic Corp., LG Chem., Amprius Technologies, and Enovix Corp. The market players are increasingly focusing on business expansion and product development by applying strategies such as collaborations, mergers, and acquisitions to stay competitive. For instance, in December 2023, Panasonic Energy Co., Ltd., a Panasonic Group Company, signed an agreement to purchase next-generation nano-composite silicon anode material for EV lithium-ion batteries from Sila Nanotechnologies Inc., it will obtain the required silicon material from Sila's production facilities in Washington State, US. With a strategic focus on North America,