Battery Recycling Global Market Report 2026

Battery recycling refers to the method of reusing and reprocessing batteries in order to reduce the number of batteries being disposed of as waste. Recycling can assist in extracting the raw ingredients from used batteries and sending them to businesses that manufacture products for reuse. This reduces the price of fresh batteries as well.

The main types of batteries that are recycled include lead-acid battery, nickel-based battery, lithium-based battery and other battery types. Lead acid batteries are charged continuously from the power grid and are normally designed to provide power for brief periods of time to allow the facility to properly shut down equipment. Lead-acid batteries are extremely recyclable, achieving recycling rates of more than 90% in many countries. Nickel-based batteries have a positive electrode of nickel hydroxide and a negative electrode of cadmium and offer good performance in high ambient temperatures, good resistance to electrical use as they can be left in a discharged state for long periods without causing any permanent damage. Lithium-based batteries have a lithium metal oxide cathode and a carbon anode with an organic electrolyte and has the highest energy density of all rechargeable systems. The high capacity of active materials and a single cell voltage makes the battery suitable for a number of applications, ranging from high energy to high power. The processing states involved in battery recycling include extraction of material, reuse, repackaging and second life, and disposal, and this is used to recycle batteries from automotive, consumer electronics, industrial sectors.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs on imported battery components and recycled materials have influenced the battery recycling market by increasing operational costs for manufacturers, particularly in lithium-ion and nickel-based battery processing. Regions such as Asia-Pacific, which are key hubs for battery production and recycling, are most affected. While tariffs have led to supply chain disruptions and higher production costs, they have also prompted investment in local recycling facilities and innovations in efficient material recovery, ultimately supporting sustainable practices in the market.

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The battery recycling market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $21.66 billion in 2025 to $24.36 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing demand for lead-acid batteries, rising automotive production, growth of consumer electronics sector, regulatory push for waste management, advancements in recycling technologies.

The battery recycling market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $38.95 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising adoption of electric vehicles, growing focus on circular economy, development of high-capacity lithium-ion batteries, government incentives for battery recycling, technological innovations in battery processing. Major trends in the forecast period include expansion of lithium-ion battery recycling facilities, growing adoption of second-life battery applications, increasing use of automated material extraction technologies, rising demand for environmentally compliant disposal methods, development of advanced sorting and processing techniques.

Government initiatives and funding are expected to propel the growth of the battery recycling market. Government initiatives and funding refer to actions and financial support provided by governmental bodies to address specific issues, promote economic growth, advance research and development, or achieve policy objectives. Government initiatives frequently target the promotion of sustainable practices, such as recycling, to mitigate environmental impacts and preserve resources by channeling funding into research, technology development, and recycling infrastructure. For instance, in June 2023, the U. S. Department of Energy (DOE), a US-based government agency, allocated over $192 million in new funding. This funding includes support for battery recycling from consumer products, the establishment of an advanced battery research and development consortium, and the ongoing Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Prize. Notably, DOE's commitment of $125 million for Consumer Electronics Battery Recycling, Reprocessing, and Battery Collection is a crucial component of the $7 billion authorized by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to strengthen and expand the United States' battery supply chain. Therefore, government initiatives and funding will drive the battery recycling market going forward.

Major companies in the battery recycling market are focusing on developing advanced solutions, such as lithium-ion battery recovery and chemical reclamation, to enhance material circularity and reduce dependency on imported critical minerals. These processes involve extracting valuable metals like aluminum, copper, nickel, cobalt, manganese, and lithium from end-of-life batteries and producing intermediate products that can be reused in battery manufacturing or second-life applications. For example, in October 2025, NavPrakriti Green Energies Pvt. Ltd., an India-based company, launched Eastern India's first lithium-ion battery recycling facility. The facility has a processing capacity of 1,000 tonnes of used batteries per month and uses technology developed by the Centre for Materials for Electronics Technology (C-MET). This initiative aligns with the government's domestic manufacturing goals and is capable of recovering aluminum and copper while producing intermediate products containing nickel, cobalt, manganese, and lithium. NavPrakriti plans future expansion to include battery-grade chemical recovery and second-life battery refurbishment, and is also supporting collection and recycling collaborations with battery manufacturers, OEMs, and bulk users under the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework. The facility serves the Eastern India region, including West Bengal, Odisha, Jharkhand, Bihar, and Chhattisgarh.

In September 2023, Redwood Materials Inc. is a US-based battery recycling startup, acquired REDUX Recycling GmbH for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition will enable Redwood Materials to enhance its recycling operations in Europe through close collaboration with Redux Recycling's established network of suppliers, customers, and industry partners. REDUX Recycling GmbH, a Germany-based lithium-ion battery recycler.

Major companies operating in the battery recycling market report are Li-Cycle Holdings Corp., Battery Solutions LLC, Exide Industries Ltd., Umicore NV/SA, Aqua Metals Inc., Gravita India Limited, East Penn Manufacturing Company, ENERSYS Corp., Fortum Oyj, Accurec Recycling GmbH, Eco-Bat Technologies Ltd., Terrapure Environmental Services Inc., Guangdong Brunp Recycling Technology Co. Ltd., Anhua Taisen Recycling Technology Co. Ltd., Doe Run Company, RSR Corporation, Gopher Resource LLC, Glencore plc, American Battery Technology Company, Call2recycle Inc., G. & P. Batteries Limited, Retriev Technologies Inc., Stena Recycling Sp. z o. o., TES India Private Limited, The International Metals Reclamation Company, Cirba Solutions Co., RecycLiCo Battery Materials Inc., Sitrasa Co., Recupyl SAS, Raw Materials Company Inc., Battery Recycling Systems Co., Johnson Controls International plc

North America was the largest region in the battery recycling market in 2025. The regions covered in the battery recycling market are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the battery recycling market are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The battery recycling market includes revenues earned by entities by reducing the number of batteries disposed of improperly. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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This report focuses battery recycling market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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• Markets Covered:1) By Type: Lead-Acid Battery; Nickel-Based Battery; Lithium-Based Battery; Other Battery Types
• 2) By Processing State: Extraction Of Material; Reuse, Repackaging And Second Life
• 3) By Application: Automotive; Consumer Electronics; Industrial; Other Applications
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Lead-Acid Battery: SLI (Starting, Lighting, Ignition) Batteries; Deep Cycle Batteries; Valve-Regulated Lead-Acid (VRLA) Batteries
• 2) By Nickel-Based Battery: Nickel-Cadmium (NiCd) Batteries; Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) Batteries
• 3) By Lithium-Based Battery: Lithium-Ion Batteries; Lithium Polymer Batteries
• 4) By Other Battery Types: Zinc-Carbon Batteries; Alkaline Batteries; Silver-Zinc Batteries
• Companies Mentioned: Li-Cycle Holdings Corp.; Battery Solutions LLC; Exide Industries Ltd.; Umicore NV/SA; Aqua Metals Inc.; Gravita India Limited; East Penn Manufacturing Company; ENERSYS Corp.; Fortum Oyj; Accurec Recycling GmbH; Eco-Bat Technologies Ltd.; Terrapure Environmental Services Inc.; Guangdong Brunp Recycling Technology Co. Ltd.; Anhua Taisen Recycling Technology Co. Ltd.; Doe Run Company; RSR Corporation; Gopher Resource LLC; Glencore plc; American Battery Technology Company; Call2recycle Inc.; G. & P. Batteries Limited; Retriev Technologies Inc.; Stena Recycling Sp. z o. o.; TES India Private Limited; The International Metals Reclamation Company; Cirba Solutions Co.; RecycLiCo Battery Materials Inc.; Sitrasa Co.; Recupyl SAS; Raw Materials Company Inc.; Battery Recycling Systems Co.; Johnson Controls International plc
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
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