Lead-Acid Battery Market 2025 : Strong Global Expansion Driven by Emerging Business Trends - Forecast to 2031

Market Summary -

The global market for Lead-Acid Battery was estimated to be worth US$ 68500 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 82273 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 2.3% during the forecast period 2025-2031.

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Lead-Acid Battery is a rechargeable battery that uses lead (Pb) and sulfuric acid (H2SO4) to store and release electrical energy. It is one of the oldest and most widely used types of secondary (rechargeable) batteries.

The core manufacturers of Lead-Acid Battery include Clarios, Tianneng Holding Group and Chilwee. The top three companies have a market share of about 36%. China is the world's largest market for Lead-Acid Battery with a market share of about 49%, followed by North America and Japan with a market share of 29% and 11%, respectively. In terms of product type, VRLA Battery is the largest segment, accounting for approximately 72of the market share. In terms of application, Automotive Start Stop Battery is the largest downstream segment, accounting for about 42% of the market.

Recent Developments -

The authors of the report have put forward recent developments by key participants. Other strategic activities by manufacturers such as M&A, joint ventures, collaborations, innovation, product offerings, and research and development activities are highlighted in this research study. This will keep the users up-to-date about the undertakings and give the users a crystal-clear understanding of the key advancements emerging in the business.

Market Drivers, Challenges & Restraints -

This section outlines the various elements influencing the trajectory of the Lead-Acid Battery market:

Key Growth Drivers -

- Supportive policy frameworks and regulatory reforms
- Advancement in product innovation and technological breakthroughs
- Growing demand in emerging application areas
- Shift in global supply chain structures

Restraints & Challenges -

- Regulatory uncertainties
- Competitive pricing pressures
- Operational risks
- Market-entry barriers

Market Segmentation and Regional -

By Type

VRLA Battery
Flooded Battery

By Application

Automotive Start Stop Battery
Motorcycles and Electric Bikes
Forklifts and Other Vehicles
Communication Industry
UPS
Others

Regional Analysis -

✔ North America (U.S., Canada, China)
✔ Europe (Germany, U.K., France, Italy, Russia, Spain, Rest of Europe)
✔ Asia-Pacific (Japan, South Korea, China Taiwan, Southeast Asia, India)
✔ Middle East, Africa, Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, Turkey, Israel, GCC Countries)

The analysis spans from 2024 (base year) to 2031 (forecast period).

Major Company Included: -

Clarios
Exide Technologies
CSB Energy Technology
GS Yuasa
EnerSys
East Penn Manufacturing
Fiamm
Sebang
Hankook AtlasBX
Amara Raja
C&D Technologies
Midac Batteries
ACDelco
Banner batteries
First National Battery
Chilwee
Tianneng Holding Group
Shuangdeng Group (Shoto)
Camel Group
Fengfan
Leoch
Narada Power
Sacred Sun Power Sources
Coslight Technology
Exide Industries

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Key Questions Answered in the Report -

✔ What is the size and estimated growth rate of the global and regional Lead-Acid Battery market?
✔ Which countries are expected to display the strongest growth?
✔ Which region will dominate the market throughout the forecast period?
✔ What are the main factors driving or restraining market expansion?
✔ What technological advancements are shaping future demand?
✔ Where are the key opportunities for new entrants and established players?
✔ Which companies currently hold the highest market share?
✔ How will market dynamics evolve from 2025 to 2031?

Table of Contents - Major Key Points:

1 Market Overview
1.1 Lead-Acid Battery Product Introduction
1.2 Global Lead-Acid Battery Market Size Forecast
1.2.1 Global Lead-Acid Battery Sales Value (2020-2031)
1.2.2 Global Lead-Acid Battery Sales Volume (2020-2031)
1.2.3 Global Lead-Acid Battery Sales Price (2020-2031)
1.3 Lead-Acid Battery Market Trends & Drivers
1.3.1 Lead-Acid Battery Industry Trends
1.3.2 Lead-Acid Battery Market Drivers & Opportunity
1.3.3 Lead-Acid Battery Market Challenges
1.3.4 Lead-Acid Battery Market Restraints
1.4 Assumptions and Limitations
1.5 Study Objectives
1.6 Years Considered
2 Competitive Analysis by Company
2.1 Global Lead-Acid Battery Players Revenue Ranking (2024)
2.2 Global Lead-Acid Battery Revenue by Company (2020-2025)
2.3 Global Lead-Acid Battery Players Sales Volume Ranking (2024)
2.4 Global Lead-Acid Battery Sales Volume by Company Players (2020-2025)
2.5 Global Lead-Acid Battery Average Price by Company (2020-2025)
2.6 Key Manufacturers Lead-Acid Battery Manufacturing Base and Headquarters
2.7 Key Manufacturers Lead-Acid Battery Product Offered
2.8 Key Manufacturers Time to Begin Mass Production of Lead-Acid Battery
2.9 Lead-Acid Battery Market Competitive Analysis
2.9.1 Lead-Acid Battery Market Concentration Rate (2020-2025)
2.9.2 Global 5 and 10 Largest Manufacturers by Lead-Acid Battery Revenue in 2024
2.9.3 Global Top Manufacturers by Company Type (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3) & (based on the Revenue in Lead-Acid Battery as of 2024)
2.10 Mergers & Acquisitions, Expansion
3 Segmentation by Type
3.1 Introduction by Type
3.1.1 VRLA Battery
3.1.2 Flooded Battery
3.2 Global Lead-Acid Battery Sales Value by Type
3.2.1 Global Lead-Acid Battery Sales Value by Type (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
3.2.2 Global Lead-Acid Battery Sales Value, by Type (2020-2031)
3.2.3 Global Lead-Acid Battery Sales Value, by Type (%) (2020-2031)
3.3 Global Lead-Acid Battery Sales Volume by Type
3.3.1 Global Lead-Acid Battery Sales Volume by Type (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
3.3.2 Global Lead-Acid Battery Sales Volume, by Type (2020-2031)
3.3.3 Global Lead-Acid Battery Sales Volume, by Type (%) (2020-2031)
3.4 Global Lead-Acid Battery Average Price by Type (2020-2031)
4 Segmentation by Application
4.1 Introduction by Application
4.1.1 Automotive Start Stop Battery
4.1.2 Motorcycles and Electric Bikes
4.1.3 Forklifts and Other Vehicles
4.1.4 Communication Industry
4.1.5 UPS
4.1.6 Others
4.2 Global Lead-Acid Battery Sales Value by Application
4.2.1 Global Lead-Acid Battery Sales Value by Application (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
4.2.2 Global Lead-Acid Battery Sales Value, by Application (2020-2031)
4.2.3 Global Lead-Acid Battery Sales Value, by Application (%) (2020-2031)
4.3 Global Lead-Acid Battery Sales Volume by Application
4.3.1 Global Lead-Acid Battery Sales Volume by Application (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
4.3.2 Global Lead-Acid Battery Sales Volume, by Application (2020-2031)
4.3.3 Global Lead-Acid Battery Sales Volume, by Application (%) (2020-2031)
4.4 Global Lead-Acid Battery Average Price by Application (2020-2031)
5 Segmentation by Region
5.1 Global Lead-Acid Battery Sales Value by Region
5.1.1 Global Lead-Acid Battery Sales Value by Region: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
5.1.2 Global Lead-Acid Battery Sales Value by Region (2020-2025)
5.1.3 Global Lead-Acid Battery Sales Value by Region (2026-2031)
5.1.4 Global Lead-Acid Battery Sales Value by Region (%), (2020-2031)
5.2 Global Lead-Acid Battery Sales Volume by Region
5.2.1 Global Lead-Acid Battery Sales Volume by Region: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
5.2.2 Global Lead-Acid Battery Sales Volume by Region (2020-2025)
5.2.3 Global Lead-Acid Battery Sales Volume by Region (2026-2031)
5.2.4 Global Lead-Acid Battery Sales Volume by Region (%), (2020-2031)
5.3 Global Lead-Acid Battery Average Price by Region (2020-2031)
5.4 North America
5.4.1 North America Lead-Acid Battery Sales Value, 2020-2031
5.4.2 North America Lead-Acid Battery Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
5.5 Europe
5.5.1 Europe Lead-Acid Battery Sales Value, 2020-2031
5.5.2 Europe Lead-Acid Battery Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
5.6 Asia Pacific
5.6.1 Asia Pacific Lead-Acid Battery Sales Value, 2020-2031
5.6.2 Asia Pacific Lead-Acid Battery Sales Value by Region (%), 2024 VS 2031
5.7 South America
5.7.1 South America Lead-Acid Battery Sales Value, 2020-2031
5.7.2 South America Lead-Acid Battery Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
5.8 Middle East & Africa
5.8.1 Middle East & Africa Lead-Acid Battery Sales Value, 2020-2031
5.8.2 Middle East & Africa Lead-Acid Battery Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
6 Segmentation by Key Countries/Regions
6.1 Key Countries/Regions Lead-Acid Battery Sales Value Growth Trends, 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
6.2 Key Countries/Regions Lead-Acid Battery Sales Value and Sales Volume
6.2.1 Key Countries/Regions Lead-Acid Battery Sales Value, 2020-2031
6.2.2 Key Countries/Regions Lead-Acid Battery Sales Volume, 2020-2031
6.3 United States
6.3.1 United States Lead-Acid Battery Sales Value, 2020-2031
6.3.2 United States Lead-Acid Battery Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
6.3.3 United States Lead-Acid Battery Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
6.4 Europe
6.4.1 Europe Lead-Acid Battery Sales Value, 2020-2031
6.4.2 Europe Lead-Acid Battery Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
6.4.3 Europe Lead-Acid Battery Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
6.5 China
6.5.1 China Lead-Acid Battery Sales Value, 2020-2031
6.5.2 China Lead-Acid Battery Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
6.5.3 China Lead-Acid Battery Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
6.6 Japan
6.6.1 Japan Lead-Acid Battery Sales Value, 2020-2031
6.6.2 Japan Lead-Acid Battery Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
6.6.3 Japan Lead-Acid Battery Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
6.7 South Korea
6.7.1 South Korea Lead-Acid Battery Sales Value, 2020-2031
6.7.2 South Korea Lead-Acid Battery Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
6.7.3 South Korea Lead-Acid Battery Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
6.8 Southeast Asia
6.8.1 Southeast Asia Lead-Acid Battery Sales Value, 2020-2031
6.8.2 Southeast Asia Lead-Acid Battery Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
6.8.3 Southeast Asia Lead-Acid Battery Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
6.9 India
6.9.1 India Lead-Acid Battery Sales Value, 2020-2031
6.9.2 India Lead-Acid Battery Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
6.9.3 India Lead-Acid Battery Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
7 Company Profiles
7.1 Clarios
7.1.1 Clarios Company Information
7.1.2 Clarios Introduction and Business Overview
7.1.3 Clarios Lead-Acid Battery Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.1.4 Clarios Lead-Acid Battery Product Offerings
7.1.5 Clarios Recent Development
7.2 Exide Technologies
7.2.1 Exide Technologies Company Information
7.2.2 Exide Technologies Introduction and Business Overview
7.2.3 Exide Technologies Lead-Acid Battery Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.2.4 Exide Technologies Lead-Acid Battery Product Offerings
7.2.5 Exide Technologies Recent Development
7.3 CSB Energy Technology
7.3.1 CSB Energy Technology Company Information
7.3.2 CSB Energy Technology Introduction and Business Overview
7.3.3 CSB Energy Technology Lead-Acid Battery Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.3.4 CSB Energy Technology Lead-Acid Battery Product Offerings
7.3.5 CSB Energy Technology Recent Development
7.4 GS Yuasa
7.4.1 GS Yuasa Company Information
7.4.2 GS Yuasa Introduction and Business Overview
7.4.3 GS Yuasa Lead-Acid Battery Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.4.4 GS Yuasa Lead-Acid Battery Product Offerings
7.4.5 GS Yuasa Recent Development
7.5 EnerSys
7.5.1 EnerSys Company Information
7.5.2 EnerSys Introduction and Business Overview
7.5.3 EnerSys Lead-Acid Battery Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.5.4 EnerSys Lead-Acid Battery Product Offerings
7.5.5 EnerSys Recent Development
7.6 East Penn Manufacturing
7.6.1 East Penn Manufacturing Company Information
7.6.2 East Penn Manufacturing Introduction and Business Overview
7.6.3 East Penn Manufacturing Lead-Acid Battery Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.6.4 East Penn Manufacturing Lead-Acid Battery Product Offerings
7.6.5 East Penn Manufacturing Recent Development
7.7 Fiamm
7.7.1 Fiamm Company Information
7.7.2 Fiamm Introduction and Business Overview
7.7.3 Fiamm Lead-Acid Battery Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.7.4 Fiamm Lead-Acid Battery Product Offerings
7.7.5 Fiamm Recent Development
7.8 Sebang
7.8.1 Sebang Company Information
7.8.2 Sebang Introduction and Business Overview
7.8.3 Sebang Lead-Acid Battery Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.8.4 Sebang Lead-Acid Battery Product Offerings
7.8.5 Sebang Recent Development
7.9 Hankook AtlasBX
7.9.1 Hankook AtlasBX Company Information
7.9.2 Hankook AtlasBX Introduction and Business Overview
7.9.3 Hankook AtlasBX Lead-Acid Battery Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.9.4 Hankook AtlasBX Lead-Acid Battery Product Offerings
7.9.5 Hankook AtlasBX Recent Development
7.10 Amara Raja
7.10.1 Amara Raja Company Information
7.10.2 Amara Raja Introduction and Business Overview
7.10.3 Amara Raja Lead-Acid Battery Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.10.4 Amara Raja Lead-Acid Battery Product Offerings
7.10.5 Amara Raja Recent Development
7.11 C&D Technologies
7.11.1 C&D Technologies Company Information
7.11.2 C&D Technologies Introduction and Business Overview
7.11.3 C&D Technologies Lead-Acid Battery Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.11.4 C&D Technologies Lead-Acid Battery Product Offerings
7.11.5 C&D Technologies Recent Development
7.12 Midac Batteries
7.12.1 Midac Batteries Company Information
7.12.2 Midac Batteries Introduction and Business Overview
7.12.3 Midac Batteries Lead-Acid Battery Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.12.4 Midac Batteries Lead-Acid Battery Product Offerings
7.12.5 Midac Batteries Recent Development
7.13 ACDelco
7.13.1 ACDelco Company Information
7.13.2 ACDelco Introduction and Business Overview
7.13.3 ACDelco Lead-Acid Battery Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.13.4 ACDelco Lead-Acid Battery Product Offerings
7.13.5 ACDelco Recent Development
7.14 Banner batteries
7.14.1 Banner batteries Company Information
7.14.2 Banner batteries Introduction and Business Overview
7.14.3 Banner batteries Lead-Acid Battery Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.14.4 Banner batteries Lead-Acid Battery Product Offerings
7.14.5 Banner batteries Recent Development
7.15 First National Battery
7.15.1 First National Battery Company Information
7.15.2 First National Battery Introduction and Business Overview
7.15.3 First National Battery Lead-Acid Battery Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.15.4 First National Battery Lead-Acid Battery Product Offerings
7.15.5 First National Battery Recent Development
7.16 Chilwee
7.16.1 Chilwee Company Information
7.16.2 Chilwee Introduction and Business Overview
7.16.3 Chilwee Lead-Acid Battery Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.16.4 Chilwee Lead-Acid Battery Product Offerings
7.16.5 Chilwee Recent Development
7.17 Tianneng Holding Group
7.17.1 Tianneng Holding Group Company Information
7.17.2 Tianneng Holding Group Introduction and Business Overview
7.17.3 Tianneng Holding Group Lead-Acid Battery Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.17.4 Tianneng Holding Group Lead-Acid Battery Product Offerings
7.17.5 Tianneng Holding Group Recent Development
7.18 Shuangdeng Group (Shoto)
7.18.1 Shuangdeng Group (Shoto) Company Information
7.18.2 Shuangdeng Group (Shoto) Introduction and Business Overview
7.18.3 Shuangdeng Group (Shoto) Lead-Acid Battery Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.18.4 Shuangdeng Group (Shoto) Lead-Acid Battery Product Offerings
7.18.5 Shuangdeng Group (Shoto) Recent Development
7.19 Camel Group
7.19.1 Camel Group Company Information
7.19.2 Camel Group Introduction and Business Overview
7.19.3 Camel Group Lead-Acid Battery Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.19.4 Camel Group Lead-Acid Battery Product Offerings
7.19.5 Camel Group Recent Development
7.20 Fengfan
7.20.1 Fengfan Company Information
7.20.2 Fengfan Introduction and Business Overview
7.20.3 Fengfan Lead-Acid Battery Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.20.4 Fengfan Lead-Acid Battery Product Offerings
7.20.5 Fengfan Recent Development
7.21 Leoch
7.21.1 Leoch Company Information
7.21.2 Leoch Introduction and Business Overview
7.21.3 Leoch Lead-Acid Battery Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.21.4 Leoch Lead-Acid Battery Product Offerings
7.21.5 Leoch Recent Development
7.22 Narada Power
7.22.1 Narada Power Company Information
7.22.2 Narada Power Introduction and Business Overview
7.22.3 Narada Power Lead-Acid Battery Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.22.4 Narada Power Lead-Acid Battery Product Offerings
7.22.5 Narada Power Recent Development
7.23 Sacred Sun Power Sources
7.23.1 Sacred Sun Power Sources Company Information
7.23.2 Sacred Sun Power Sources Introduction and Business Overview
7.23.3 Sacred Sun Power Sources Lead-Acid Battery Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.23.4 Sacred Sun Power Sources Lead-Acid Battery Product Offerings
7.23.5 Sacred Sun Power Sources Recent Development
7.24 Coslight Technology
7.24.1 Coslight Technology Company Information
7.24.2 Coslight Technology Introduction and Business Overview
7.24.3 Coslight Technology Lead-Acid Battery Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.24.4 Coslight Technology Lead-Acid Battery Product Offerings
7.24.5 Coslight Technology Recent Development
7.25 Exide Industries
7.25.1 Exide Industries Company Information
7.25.2 Exide Industries Introduction and Business Overview
7.25.3 Exide Industries Lead-Acid Battery Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.25.4 Exide Industries Lead-Acid Battery Product Offerings
7.25.5 Exide Industries Recent Development
8 Industry Chain Analysis
8.1 Lead-Acid Battery Industrial Chain
8.2 Lead-Acid Battery Upstream Analysis
8.2.1 Key Raw Materials
8.2.2 Raw Materials Key Suppliers
8.2.3 Manufacturing Cost Structure
8.3 Midstream Analysis
8.4 Downstream Analysis (Customers Analysis)
8.5 Sales Model and Sales Channels
8.5.1 Lead-Acid Battery Sales Model
8.5.2 Sales Channel
8.5.3 Lead-Acid Battery Distributors
9 Research Findings and Conclusion
10 Appendix
10.1 Research Methodology
10.1.1 Methodology/Research Approach
10.1.1.1 Research Programs/Design
10.1.1.2 Market Size Estimation
10.1.1.3 Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation
10.1.2 Data Source
10.1.2.1 Secondary Sources
10.1.2.2 Primary Sources
10.2 Author Details
10.3 Disclaimer

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