Lead-Acid Battery Scrap Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Battery (Flooded, Sealed), By Product (Lead, Sulfuric acid), By Source (Motor Vehicles, UPS), By Region & Competition, 2020-2030F

Description

The Global Lead-Acid Battery Scrap Market, valued at USD 16.52 Billion in 2024, is projected to experience a CAGR of 10.21% to reach USD 29.60 Billion by 2030. The Global Lead-Acid Battery Scrap Market focuses on used lead-acid batteries no longer suitable for their primary purpose, which nonetheless contain valuable lead components, plastic, and sulfuric acid. These batteries are widely utilized across automotive, industrial, and backup power systems. Market expansion is primarily driven by increasing environmental regulations mandating responsible disposal and recycling practices.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2026-2030
Market Size 2024	USD 16.52 Billion
Market Size 2030	USD 29.60 Billion
CAGR 2025-2030	10.21%
Fastest Growing Segment	Motor Vehicles
Largest Market	Asia Pacific

Key Market Drivers

The Global Lead-Acid Battery Scrap Market is significantly propelled by two primary factors: increased environmental regulations and sustainability mandates, alongside the high economic value and recyclability of lead. Heightened governmental and industry-specific regulations globally enforce responsible disposal and recycling practices for lead-acid batteries, thereby stimulating the scrap market. This regulatory pressure ensures a consistent flow of end-of-life batteries into the recycling stream. For example, according to Battery Council International's National Recycling Rate Study, released in July 2023, the U. S. lead battery industry achieved an outstanding recycling rate of 99%, the highest of any consumer product in the United States, largely sustained by its robust closed-loop system.

Key Market Challenges

A significant challenge impeding the growth of the Global Lead-Acid Battery Scrap Market is the considerable capital expenditure required for establishing and maintaining advanced recycling facilities. This financial barrier directly restricts investment in state-of-the-art processing technologies and robust collection infrastructure. Such substantial upfront costs deter potential new market entrants and slow the expansion plans of existing recycling operations. Consequently, the ability to scale up efficient and environmentally compliant lead-acid battery recycling capacity worldwide is constrained. According to the International Lead and Zinc Study Group, global refined lead production was forecast to increase by 2.7% to 12.8 million tons in 2023, with consumption also projected to rise by 1.1% to 12.8 million tons. This modest growth in production, despite ongoing demand, underscores the impact of high investment costs in limiting the development of new recycling plants and upgrading existing ones to meet stringent environmental standards and increasing volumes of end-of-life batteries. This sustained requirement for substantial capital outlays slows the overall development of a comprehensive and efficient global recycling ecosystem.

Key Market Trends

The adoption of advanced recycling technologies represents a pivotal trend enhancing material recovery and environmental performance. These innovations move beyond conventional methods to extract valuable components with greater precision and reduced ecological impact. According to the European Commission's Batteries Regulation, which became effective in 2023, ambitious recycling efficiency targets for lead-acid batteries are set at 75% by December 2025 and 80% by December 2030, necessitating continuous technological upgrades to meet these benchmarks. The industry continues to pursue new techniques for processing battery scrap, minimizing waste, and improving the purity of recovered lead and other materials.

Key Market Players

Johnson Controls International PLC
Exide Technologies S.A.S.
East Penn Manufacturing Co., Inc.
GS Yuasa International Ltd.
Battery Solutions LLC
Whitelake Organics Pvt Ltd.
Gravita India Ltd.
Aqua Metals Inc.
Madenat Al Nokhba Recycling Services LLC
Beeah Group

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global Lead-Acid Battery Scrap Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Lead-Acid Battery Scrap Market, By Battery:

Flooded
Sealed

Lead-Acid Battery Scrap Market, By Product:

Lead
Sulfuric acid

Lead-Acid Battery Scrap Market, By Source:

Motor Vehicles
UPS

Lead-Acid Battery Scrap Market, By Region:

North America
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
Europe
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Germany
- Spain
Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Colombia
Middle East & Africa
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies presents in the Global Lead-Acid Battery Scrap Market.

Available Customizations:

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1. Product Overview

1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Market
- 1.2.1. Markets Covered
- 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
- 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Global Lead-Acid Battery Scrap Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Battery (Flooded, Sealed)
- 5.2.2. By Product (Lead, Sulfuric acid)
- 5.2.3. By Source (Motor Vehicles, UPS)
- 5.2.4. By Region
- 5.2.5. By Company (2024)
5.3. Market Map

6. North America Lead-Acid Battery Scrap Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Battery
- 6.2.2. By Product
- 6.2.3. By Source
- 6.2.4. By Country
6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Lead-Acid Battery Scrap Market Outlook
  - 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.2.1. By Battery
    - 6.3.1.2.2. By Product
    - 6.3.1.2.3. By Source
- 6.3.2. Canada Lead-Acid Battery Scrap Market Outlook
  - 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.2.1. By Battery
    - 6.3.2.2.2. By Product
    - 6.3.2.2.3. By Source
- 6.3.3. Mexico Lead-Acid Battery Scrap Market Outlook
  - 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.2.1. By Battery
    - 6.3.3.2.2. By Product
    - 6.3.3.2.3. By Source

7. Europe Lead-Acid Battery Scrap Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Battery
- 7.2.2. By Product
- 7.2.3. By Source
- 7.2.4. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. Germany Lead-Acid Battery Scrap Market Outlook
  - 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.2.1. By Battery
    - 7.3.1.2.2. By Product
    - 7.3.1.2.3. By Source
- 7.3.2. France Lead-Acid Battery Scrap Market Outlook
  - 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.2.1. By Battery
    - 7.3.2.2.2. By Product
    - 7.3.2.2.3. By Source
- 7.3.3. United Kingdom Lead-Acid Battery Scrap Market Outlook
  - 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.2.1. By Battery
    - 7.3.3.2.2. By Product
    - 7.3.3.2.3. By Source
- 7.3.4. Italy Lead-Acid Battery Scrap Market Outlook
  - 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.2.1. By Battery
    - 7.3.4.2.2. By Product
    - 7.3.4.2.3. By Source
- 7.3.5. Spain Lead-Acid Battery Scrap Market Outlook
  - 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.2.1. By Battery
    - 7.3.5.2.2. By Product
    - 7.3.5.2.3. By Source

8. Asia Pacific Lead-Acid Battery Scrap Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Battery
- 8.2.2. By Product
- 8.2.3. By Source
- 8.2.4. By Country
8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China Lead-Acid Battery Scrap Market Outlook
  - 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.2.1. By Battery
    - 8.3.1.2.2. By Product
    - 8.3.1.2.3. By Source
- 8.3.2. India Lead-Acid Battery Scrap Market Outlook
  - 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.2.1. By Battery
    - 8.3.2.2.2. By Product
    - 8.3.2.2.3. By Source
- 8.3.3. Japan Lead-Acid Battery Scrap Market Outlook
  - 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.2.1. By Battery
    - 8.3.3.2.2. By Product
    - 8.3.3.2.3. By Source
- 8.3.4. South Korea Lead-Acid Battery Scrap Market Outlook
  - 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.2.1. By Battery
    - 8.3.4.2.2. By Product
    - 8.3.4.2.3. By Source
- 8.3.5. Australia Lead-Acid Battery Scrap Market Outlook
  - 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.2.1. By Battery
    - 8.3.5.2.2. By Product
    - 8.3.5.2.3. By Source

9. Middle East & Africa Lead-Acid Battery Scrap Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Battery
- 9.2.2. By Product
- 9.2.3. By Source
- 9.2.4. By Country
9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Lead-Acid Battery Scrap Market Outlook
  - 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.2.1. By Battery
    - 9.3.1.2.2. By Product
    - 9.3.1.2.3. By Source
- 9.3.2. UAE Lead-Acid Battery Scrap Market Outlook
  - 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.2.1. By Battery
    - 9.3.2.2.2. By Product
    - 9.3.2.2.3. By Source
- 9.3.3. South Africa Lead-Acid Battery Scrap Market Outlook
  - 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.2.1. By Battery
    - 9.3.3.2.2. By Product
    - 9.3.3.2.3. By Source

10. South America Lead-Acid Battery Scrap Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Battery
- 10.2.2. By Product
- 10.2.3. By Source
- 10.2.4. By Country
10.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. Brazil Lead-Acid Battery Scrap Market Outlook
  - 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.2.1. By Battery
    - 10.3.1.2.2. By Product
    - 10.3.1.2.3. By Source
- 10.3.2. Colombia Lead-Acid Battery Scrap Market Outlook
  - 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.2.1. By Battery
    - 10.3.2.2.2. By Product
    - 10.3.2.2.3. By Source
- 10.3.3. Argentina Lead-Acid Battery Scrap Market Outlook
  - 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.2.1. By Battery
    - 10.3.3.2.2. By Product
    - 10.3.3.2.3. By Source

11. Market Dynamics

11.1. Drivers
11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
12.3. Recent Developments

13. Global Lead-Acid Battery Scrap Market: SWOT Analysis

14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

14.1. Competition in the Industry
14.2. Potential of New Entrants
14.3. Power of Suppliers
14.4. Power of Customers
14.5. Threat of Substitute Products

15. Competitive Landscape

15.1. Johnson Controls International PLC
- 15.1.1. Business Overview
- 15.1.2. Products & Services
- 15.1.3. Recent Developments
- 15.1.4. Key Personnel
- 15.1.5. SWOT Analysis
15.2. Exide Technologies S.A.S.
15.3. East Penn Manufacturing Co., Inc.
15.4. GS Yuasa International Ltd.
15.5. Battery Solutions LLC
15.6. Whitelake Organics Pvt Ltd.
15.7. Gravita India Ltd.
15.8. Aqua Metals Inc.
15.9. Madenat Al Nokhba Recycling Services LLC
15.10. Beeah Group