Nickel Cadmium Battery Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By DWT, By Applications, By Type, By fuel,, By Region & Competition, 2021-2031F

Description

The Global Nickel Cadmium Battery Market will grow from USD 2.28 Billion in 2025 to USD 3.04 Billion by 2031 at a 4.91% CAGR. Nickel Cadmium (NiCd) batteries are robust rechargeable energy storage systems that utilize nickel oxide hydroxide for the positive electrode and metallic cadmium for the negative electrode, suspended in an alkaline potassium hydroxide electrolyte.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2027-2031
Market Size 2025	USD 2.28 Billion
Market Size 2031	USD 3.04 Billion
CAGR 2026-2031	4.91%
Fastest Growing Segment	Hybrid
Largest Market	Asia Pacific

Key Market Drivers

Expansion of Rail and Mass Transit Infrastructure Networks acts as a primary catalyst, necessitating power sources that endure frequent cycling and mechanical vibration. Nickel cadmium chemistries are uniquely suited for rolling stock and signaling backup due to their exceptional resistance to physical shock and ability to operate without degradation in uncontrolled remote environments. This demand is exemplified by recent procurement activities supporting urban mobility projects, where safety-critical systems require proven technology rather than experimental alternatives.

Key Market Challenges

The primary impediment significantly hampering the expansion of the Global Nickel Cadmium Battery Market is the rigid regulatory environment stemming from the inherent toxicity of cadmium. Governments and environmental agencies worldwide have implemented strict compliance standards that restrict the sale of these batteries in consumer electronics and mandate their replacement with less hazardous alternatives where technologically feasible. This regulatory pressure forces manufacturers to establish expensive, closed-loop collection and recycling systems to prevent heavy metal contamination, which significantly increases the total cost of ownership compared to alternative chemistries like lithium-ion.

Key Market Trends

The adoption of sintered-plate technology is accelerating in the aviation and defense sectors, driven by the critical requirement for lower internal resistance and higher discharge currents essential for turbine engine starting. This manufacturing shift is being catalyzed by the rapid resurgence of global air travel, which necessitates frequent maintenance and replacement of these high-performance avionics batteries to ensure fleet readiness.

Key Market Players

Alcad Ltd
MEI Telecom
HBL Power Systems Limited
Furukawa Battery
EverExceed Industrial Co., Ltd
EnerSys
GS Yuasa Corporation
HOPPECKE Batterien GmbH & Co. KG
Saft Groupe SAS
Panasonic Corporation

Report Scope:

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

Nickel Cadmium Battery Market, By DWT:

PSV below 3000 DWT
PSV above 3000 DWT

Nickel Cadmium Battery Market, By Applications:

Oil and Gas Production
Offshore Construction
Military
Others

Nickel Cadmium Battery Market, By Type:

Cargo and Support

Nickel Cadmium Battery Market, By fuel,:

Diesel
LNG
Electric
Hybrid

Nickel Cadmium Battery 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 present in the Global Nickel Cadmium Battery Market.

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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 Nickel Cadmium Battery Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By DWT (PSV below 3000 DWT, PSV above 3000 DWT)
- 5.2.2. By Applications (Oil and Gas Production, Offshore Construction, Military, Others)
- 5.2.3. By Type (Cargo and Support)
- 5.2.4. By fuel, (Diesel, LNG, Electric, Hybrid)
- 5.2.5. By Region
- 5.2.6. By Company (2025)
5.3. Market Map

6. North America Nickel Cadmium Battery Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By DWT
- 6.2.2. By Applications
- 6.2.3. By Type
- 6.2.4. By fuel,
- 6.2.5. By Country
6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Nickel Cadmium Battery 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 DWT
    - 6.3.1.2.2. By Applications
    - 6.3.1.2.3. By Type
    - 6.3.1.2.4. By fuel,
- 6.3.2. Canada Nickel Cadmium Battery 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 DWT
    - 6.3.2.2.2. By Applications
    - 6.3.2.2.3. By Type
    - 6.3.2.2.4. By fuel,
- 6.3.3. Mexico Nickel Cadmium Battery 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 DWT
    - 6.3.3.2.2. By Applications
    - 6.3.3.2.3. By Type
    - 6.3.3.2.4. By fuel,

7. Europe Nickel Cadmium Battery Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By DWT
- 7.2.2. By Applications
- 7.2.3. By Type
- 7.2.4. By fuel,
- 7.2.5. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. Germany Nickel Cadmium Battery 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 DWT
    - 7.3.1.2.2. By Applications
    - 7.3.1.2.3. By Type
    - 7.3.1.2.4. By fuel,
- 7.3.2. France Nickel Cadmium Battery 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 DWT
    - 7.3.2.2.2. By Applications
    - 7.3.2.2.3. By Type
    - 7.3.2.2.4. By fuel,
- 7.3.3. United Kingdom Nickel Cadmium Battery 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 DWT
    - 7.3.3.2.2. By Applications
    - 7.3.3.2.3. By Type
    - 7.3.3.2.4. By fuel,
- 7.3.4. Italy Nickel Cadmium Battery 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 DWT
    - 7.3.4.2.2. By Applications
    - 7.3.4.2.3. By Type
    - 7.3.4.2.4. By fuel,
- 7.3.5. Spain Nickel Cadmium Battery 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 DWT
    - 7.3.5.2.2. By Applications
    - 7.3.5.2.3. By Type
    - 7.3.5.2.4. By fuel,

8. Asia Pacific Nickel Cadmium Battery Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By DWT
- 8.2.2. By Applications
- 8.2.3. By Type
- 8.2.4. By fuel,
- 8.2.5. By Country
8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China Nickel Cadmium Battery 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 DWT
    - 8.3.1.2.2. By Applications
    - 8.3.1.2.3. By Type
    - 8.3.1.2.4. By fuel,
- 8.3.2. India Nickel Cadmium Battery 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 DWT
    - 8.3.2.2.2. By Applications
    - 8.3.2.2.3. By Type
    - 8.3.2.2.4. By fuel,
- 8.3.3. Japan Nickel Cadmium Battery 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 DWT
    - 8.3.3.2.2. By Applications
    - 8.3.3.2.3. By Type
    - 8.3.3.2.4. By fuel,
- 8.3.4. South Korea Nickel Cadmium Battery 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 DWT
    - 8.3.4.2.2. By Applications
    - 8.3.4.2.3. By Type
    - 8.3.4.2.4. By fuel,
- 8.3.5. Australia Nickel Cadmium Battery 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 DWT
    - 8.3.5.2.2. By Applications
    - 8.3.5.2.3. By Type
    - 8.3.5.2.4. By fuel,

9. Middle East & Africa Nickel Cadmium Battery Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By DWT
- 9.2.2. By Applications
- 9.2.3. By Type
- 9.2.4. By fuel,
- 9.2.5. By Country
9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Nickel Cadmium Battery 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 DWT
    - 9.3.1.2.2. By Applications
    - 9.3.1.2.3. By Type
    - 9.3.1.2.4. By fuel,
- 9.3.2. UAE Nickel Cadmium Battery 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 DWT
    - 9.3.2.2.2. By Applications
    - 9.3.2.2.3. By Type
    - 9.3.2.2.4. By fuel,
- 9.3.3. South Africa Nickel Cadmium Battery 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 DWT
    - 9.3.3.2.2. By Applications
    - 9.3.3.2.3. By Type
    - 9.3.3.2.4. By fuel,

10. South America Nickel Cadmium Battery Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By DWT
- 10.2.2. By Applications
- 10.2.3. By Type
- 10.2.4. By fuel,
- 10.2.5. By Country
10.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. Brazil Nickel Cadmium Battery 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 DWT
    - 10.3.1.2.2. By Applications
    - 10.3.1.2.3. By Type
    - 10.3.1.2.4. By fuel,
- 10.3.2. Colombia Nickel Cadmium Battery 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 DWT
    - 10.3.2.2.2. By Applications
    - 10.3.2.2.3. By Type
    - 10.3.2.2.4. By fuel,
- 10.3.3. Argentina Nickel Cadmium Battery 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 DWT
    - 10.3.3.2.2. By Applications
    - 10.3.3.2.3. By Type
    - 10.3.3.2.4. By fuel,

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 Nickel Cadmium Battery 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. Alcad Ltd
- 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. MEI Telecom
15.3. HBL Power Systems Limited
15.4. Furukawa Battery
15.5. EverExceed Industrial Co., Ltd
15.6. EnerSys
15.7. GS Yuasa Corporation
15.8. HOPPECKE Batterien GmbH & Co. KG
15.9. Saft Groupe SAS
15.10. Panasonic Corporation