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.
Percentage of Total Manufacturing Capacity by Country for Separator Manufacturing ((1,987 M sq. m), 2021
Source: U.S. Department of Energy
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 inludes 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.
Global Battery Separators Market Growth, by Region 2024-2031
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 Techology 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
1. Report Summary
• Current Industry Analysis and Growth Potential Outlook
1.1. Research Methods and Tools
1.2. Market Breakdown
1.2.1. By Segments
1.2.2. By Region
2. Market Overview and Insights
2.1. Scope of the Report
2.2. Analyst Insight & Current Market Trends
2.2.1. Key Findings
2.2.2. Recommendations
2.2.3. Conclusion
3. Competitive Landscape
3.1. Key Company Analysis
3.2. Asahi Kasei Corp.
3.2.1. Overview
3.2.2. Financial Analysis
3.2.3. SWOT Analysis
3.2.4. Recent Developments
3.3. Mitsubishi Chemical Corp.
3.3.1. Overview
3.3.2. Financial Analysis
3.3.3. SWOT Analysis
3.3.4. Recent Developments
3.4. UBE Corp.
3.4.1. Overview
3.4.2. Financial Analysis
3.4.3. SWOT Analysis
3.4.4. Recent Developments
3.5. Key Strategy Analysis
4. Market Segmentation
4.1. Global Battery Separators Market by Type
4.1.1. Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Separator
4.1.2. Polyethylene (PE) Separator
4.1.3. Ceramic Separator
4.1.4. Polypropylene (PP) Separator
4.1.5. Other (Nylon, Fluoride)
4.2. Global Battery Separators Market by Technology
4.2.1. Dry Battery Separator
4.2.2. Wet Battery Separator
4.3. Global Battery Separators Market by End-Users
4.3.1. Automotive
4.3.2. Consumer electronics
4.3.3. Industrial
5. Regional Analysis
5.1. North America
5.1.1. United States
5.1.2. Canada
5.2. Europe
5.2.1. UK
5.2.2. Germany
5.2.3. Italy
5.2.4. Spain
5.2.5. France
5.2.6. Rest of Europe
5.3. Asia-Pacific
5.3.1. China
5.3.2. India
5.3.3. Japan
5.3.4. South Korea
5.3.5. Rest of Asia-Pacific
5.4. Rest of the World
6. Company Profiles
6.1. BERNARD DUMAS S.A.S.
6.2. Cambridge Energy Solutions Ltd.
6.3. Celgard LLC
6.4. Daramic, LLC
6.5. Eaton Corp. plc
6.6. ENTEK International LLC
6.7. Lydall, Inc.
6.8. Nanografi Nano Technology
6.9. Nanoshell LLC
6.10. NIPPON KODOSHI CORP.
6.11. Qidong Hengyi Power Supply Co., Ltd.
6.12. SK Innovation Co., Ltd.
6.13. Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd.
6.14. TEIJIN Ltd.
6.15. Tmax Battery Equipments Ltd.
6.16. Toray Battery Separator Film Korea Ltd.
6.17. W-SCOPE CORP.
1. GLOBAL BATTERY SEPARATORS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY TYPE, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
2. GLOBAL POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) BATTERY SEPARATORS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
3. GLOBAL POLYETHYLENE (PE) BATTERY SEPARATORS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
4. GLOBAL CERAMIC BATTERY SEPARATORS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
5. GLOBAL POLYPROPYLENE (PP) BATTERY SEPARATORS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
6. GLOBAL OTHER TYPES BATTERY SEPARATORS TYPE MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
7. GLOBAL BATTERY SEPARATORS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY TECHNOLOGY, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
8. GLOBAL DRY BATTERY SEPARATOR MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
9. GLOBAL WET BATTERY SEPARATOR MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
10. GLOBAL BATTERY SEPARATORS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY END-USER, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
11. GLOBAL BATTERY SEPARATORS FOR AUTOMOTIVE MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
12. GLOBAL BATTERY SEPARATORS FOR CONSUMER ELECTRONICS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
13. GLOBAL BATTERY SEPARATORS FOR INDUSTRIAL MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
14. GLOBAL BATTERY SEPARATORS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
15. NORTH AMERICAN BATTERY SEPARATORS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY COUNTRY, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
16. NORTH AMERICAN BATTERY SEPARATORS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY TYPE, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
17. NORTH AMERICAN BATTERY SEPARATORS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY TECHNOLOGY, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
18. NORTH AMERICAN BATTERY SEPARATORS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY END-USER, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
19. EUROPEAN BATTERY SEPARATORS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY COUNTRY, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
20. EUROPEAN BATTERY SEPARATORS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY TYPE, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
21. EUROPEAN BATTERY SEPARATORS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY TECHNOLOGY, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
22. EUROPEAN BATTERY SEPARATORS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY END-USER, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
23. ASIA-PACIFIC BATTERY SEPARATORS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY COUNTRY, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
24. ASIA- PACIFIC BATTERY SEPARATORS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY TYPE, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
25. ASIA-PACIFIC BATTERY SEPARATORS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY TECHNOLOGY, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
26. ASIA-PACIFIC BATTERY SEPARATORS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY END-USER, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
27. REST OF THE WORLD BATTERY SEPARATORS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
28. REST OF THE WORLD BATTERY SEPARATORS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY TYPE, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
29. REST OF THE WORLD BATTERY SEPARATORS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY TECHNOLOGY, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
30. REST OF THE WORLD BATTERY SEPARATORS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY END-USER, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
1. GLOBAL BATTERY SEPARATORS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY TYPE, 2023 VS 2031 (%)
2. GLOBAL POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) BATTERY SEPARATORS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2023 VS 2031 (%)
3. GLOBAL POLYETHYLENE (PE) BATTERY SEPARATORS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2023 VS 2031 (%)
4. GLOBAL CERAMIC BATTERY SEPARATORS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2023 VS 2031 (%)
5. GLOBAL POLYPROPYLENE (PP) BATTERY SEPARATORS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2023 VS 2031 (%)
6. GLOBAL OTHER TYPES BATTERY SEPARATORS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2023 VS 2031 (%)
7. GLOBAL BATTERY SEPARATORS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY TECHNOLOGY, 2023 VS 2031 (%)
8. GLOBAL DRY BATTERY SEPARATOR MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2023 VS 2031 (%)
9. GLOBAL WET BATTERY SEPARATOR MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2023 VS 2031 (%)
10. GLOBAL BATTERY SEPARATORS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY END-USER, 2023 VS 2031 (%)
11. GLOBAL BATTERY SEPARATORS FOR AUTOMOTIVE MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2023 VS 2031 (%)
12. GLOBAL BATTERY SEPARATORS FOR CONSUMER ELECTRONICS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2023 VS 2031 (%)
13. GLOBAL BATTERY SEPARATORS FOR INDUSTRIAL MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2023 VS 2031 (%)
14. GLOBAL BATTERY SEPARATORS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2023 VS 2031 (%)
15. US BATTERY SEPARATORS MARKET SIZE, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
16. CANADA BATTERY SEPARATORS MARKET SIZE, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
17. UK BATTERY SEPARATORS MARKET SIZE, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
18. FRANCE BATTERY SEPARATORS MARKET SIZE, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
19. GERMANY BATTERY SEPARATORS MARKET SIZE, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
20. ITALY BATTERY SEPARATORS MARKET SIZE, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
21. SPAIN BATTERY SEPARATORS MARKET SIZE, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
22. REST OF EUROPE BATTERY SEPARATORS MARKET SIZE, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
23. INDIA BATTERY SEPARATORS MARKET SIZE, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
24. CHINA BATTERY SEPARATORS MARKET SIZE, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
25. JAPAN BATTERY SEPARATORS MARKET SIZE, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
26. SOUTH KOREA BATTERY SEPARATORS MARKET SIZE, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
27. REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC BATTERY SEPARATORS MARKET SIZE, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
28. REST OF THE WORLD BATTERY SEPARATORS MARKET SIZE, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)