The global market for battery recycling is expected to grow from $12.8 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $19.8 billion by the end of 2030, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.2% during the forecast period of 2025 to 2030.
The global market for lead-acid battery recycling is expected to grow from $7.4 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $11 billion by the end of 2030, at a CAGR of 8.1% during the forecast period of 2025 to 2030.
The global market for lithium-ion battery recycling is expected to grow from $3.6 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $6.1 billion by the end of 2030, at a CAGR of 11.2% during the forecast period of 2025 to 2030.
Report Scope
The report provides a detailed analysis of the battery recycling market to examine the latest trends and data. The report spans 2024 to 2030: the base year of the analysis is 2024, with 2025 through 2030 serving as the forecast period. The revenue calculated in this report is in $ million. The market is segmented as follows:
By chemistry: lead-acid, lithium-ion, nickel and others.
By source: automotive, industrial, and consumer electronics.
By process: hydrometallurgical, pyrometallurgical and direct recycling.
By application: battery remanufacturing, metal refining and others.
Report Includes
53 data tables and 57 additional tables
An overview of the recent advances and analysis of global markets for the battery recycling industry
In-depth analysis of global market trends, featuring historical revenue data for 2024, and estimated figures for 2025. This analysis includes projections of CAGRs through 2030
Estimation of the actual market size for battery recycling in dollar value terms, and corresponding market share analysis by battery type (chemistry), source, process, application, and geographic region
Identification of the fastest-growing applications and technologies, along with a comprehensive review of the current market trends that lead to increasing demand for battery recycling across the world
Highlights of the key growth drivers and constraints that will shape the market for battery recycling as the basis for projecting demand in the forecast period
In-depth information on increasing investments in R&D activities, key technology issues, industry-specific challenges, major types of end-user markets
Market share analysis of the key market participants in the battery recycling industry, along with their research priorities, product portfolios, global rankings, and company competitive landscape
Profiles of major companies in industry, including ACE Green Recycling, Ecobat, Fortum, Redwood Materials, and Veolia
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Executive Summary
Market Outlook
Scope of Report
Market Summary
Technological Advances and Applications
Market Dynamics and Growth Factors
Future Trends and Developments
Segmental Analysis
Regional Insights and Emerging Markets
Conclusion
Chapter 2 Market Overview
Overview
Lithium
Cobalt
Natural Graphite
Silicon Metal
Impact of the U.S.-China Trade War
Chapter 3 Market Dynamics
Market Dynamics
Market Drivers
Scarcity of Rare Earth Elements
Growth of Consumer Electronics, EV and Data Center Industries
Market Restraints and Challenges
Safety Concerns in Battery Recycling
Increased Battery Reuse
Market Opportunities
Lower Price of Lithium-ion Batteries
Strict Emissions Regulations
Chapter 4 Emerging Technologies and Developments
Graphite Recycling for Material Recovery
Biomining Technology for Recycling Lithium Batteries
Patent Analysis
Methodology
Analysis
Chapter 5 Market Segmentation Analysis
Segmentation Breakdown
Global Battery Recycling Market by Chemistry
Takeaways
Lead-Acid Batteries
Lithium-Ion Batteries
Nickel
Other Battery Chemistries
Global Battery Recycling Market by Source
Takeaways
Automotive
Consumer Electronics
Industrial Batteries
Global Battery Recycling Market by Process
Takeaways
Hydrometallurgical Recycling
Pyrometallurgical Recycling
Direct Recycling
Global Battery Recycling Market by Application
Takeaways
Battery Remanufacturing
Metal Refining
Other Applications
Geographic Breakdown
Global Battery Recycling Market by Region
Takeaways
North America
Asia-Pacific
Europe
South America
Middle East and Africa
Chapter 6 Competitive Intelligence
Industry Structure
Strategic Analysis
Expansions
Partnerships
Chapter 7 Sustainability in Battery Recycling Industry: ESG Perspective