The global lithium-ion battery anode market is projected to grow from USD 19.06 billion in 2025 to USD 81.24 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 33.6% during the forecast period. This market research report is a comprehensive analysis of the current lithium-ion battery anode market trends, future prospects, and other pivotal factors that drive the market. The lithium-ion battery anode market is experiencing significant growth due to two main trends. First, the electric vehicle (EV) revolution is driving a substantial demand for lithium-ion batteries, with anodes being a critical component. Second, industrial applications are increasingly adopting lithium-ion batteries for their efficiency and clean energy benefits. Additionally, strategic initiatives by industry leaders, including collaborations and manufacturing expansions worldwide, are further accelerating this growth. Together, these factors create a promising outlook for the future of the lithium-ion battery anode market.
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The automotive segment is expected to account for the largest share of the lithium-ion battery anode market in terms of value during the forecast period.
The automotive segment is expected to hold the largest share of the lithium-ion battery anode market during the forecast period. This is due to the rising popularity of electric vehicles (EVs), e-bikes, and automated guided vehicles (AGVs), all of which rely heavily on lithium-ion batteries. As competition in the EV market heats up, manufacturers are constantly striving for better battery performance. This focus on operational excellence translates to a growing demand for lithium-ion batteries and, consequently, their core component, the anode. The rising adoption of EVs and other battery-powered transportation solutions is propelling the lithium-ion battery anode market forward.
By material, the silicon segment is expected to account for the largest market share in terms of value during the forecast period.
Based on material, the silicon segment is estimated to account for the largest share of the market during the forecast period, owing to its significantly higher energy storage capacity compared to traditional graphite. As demand for long-lasting and higher-performance batteries grows, particularly in electric vehicles and advanced electronics, silicon is emerging as a key solution. Ongoing research and development efforts are focused on overcoming challenges such as volume expansion and cycle degradation. Innovations like silicon composites and nanostructured designs are improving the durability and efficiency of silicon anodes. Moreover, growing investments from battery manufacturers in commercializing silicon-based technologies are accelerating market adoption.
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Asia Pacific is projected to account for the largest market share, in terms of volume, during the forecast period.
Asia Pacific is estimated to lead the market during the forecast period in terms of volume, driven by its dominant position in battery manufacturing and robust demand from various end-use industries. Countries like China, Japan, and South Korea lead the region with strong production capacities, advanced technologies, and integrated supply chains. The rapid growth of electric vehicles, supported by government incentives and environmental policies, is significantly boosting anode material consumption. Additionally, the rising use of energy storage systems and consumer electronics further fuels demand across the region. The region’s access to critical raw materials and lower manufacturing costs also strengthens its market position.
Lithium-Ion Battery Anode Companies
Some of the leading players in this market include Ningbo Shanshan Co., Ltd. (China), Jiangxi Zhengtuo New Energy Technology (China), Resonac Holdings Corporation (Japan), POSCO FUTURE M (South Korea), Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation (Japan), and SGL Carbon (Germany).
Ningbo Shanshan Co., Ltd. (China)
Ningbo Shanshan Co., Ltd. is engaged in the R&D, production, and sales of lithium battery materials, including cathode materials, anode materials, and electrolytes. The company offers a wide range of products, including polarizers, lithium cobalt oxide, lithium nickel cobalt manganate, lithium nickel cobalt aluminate, lithium manganate, electrolytes, lithium hexafluorophosphate, lithium salts, and various anode materials such as artificial graphite, natural graphite, and silicon-based anodes. Ningbo Shanshan Co., Ltd. has a significant presence in China, with operations extending to Ningbo, Shanghai, Changsha, Ningxia, and Dongguan. The company caters to a diverse range of industries, including electronics, energy storage, electric vehicles, and new energy technologies, by providing essential materials for lithium batteries and polarizers. The company operates through business segments, namely, Polarizer, Lithium Battery Material, New Energy Vehicle, and Others. The company offers anode materials under the Lithium Battery Material segment, which includes artificial graphite, natural graphite, and silicon-based anodes.
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Jiangxi Zhengtuo New Energy Technology (China)
Jiangxi Zhengtuo New Energy Technology is one of the leading players involved in the development, manufacture, and sale of anode materials for lithium-ion battery anodes. The company offers its products under four product divisions: Power Type Negative Electrode, Energy Storage Type Negative Electrode, Digital Negative, and New Category Negative. The company’s products are mainly used in lithium-ion power batteries for electric vehicles, power tools, electric buses, energy storage power stations, mobile energy storage vehicles, low-speed walkers, digital electronic products, and other battery materials. Jiangxi Zhengtuo New Energy Technology has applied for 52 national patents, including 22 invention patents and 30 utility model patents. It has a strong presence in China, with most of its research & development centers, along with production sites, situated in the country.
Resonac Holdings Corporation (Japan)
Showa Denko K.K. and Showa Denko Materials Co., Ltd. merged and transformed themselves into the newly integrated company Resonac, which is one of the leading companies manufacturing lithium-ion battery materials. Resonac Holdings Corporation operates through four business segments, namely, Semiconductor and Electronic Materials, Chemicals, Innovation Enabling Materials, and Mobility. The company provides lithium-ion battery anodes through the Mobility segment. Through the Mobility segment, the company offers automotive products (plastic molded products, friction materials, and powder metal products) and lithium-ion battery materials (aluminum laminated film SPALF, additive to cathodes and anodes, and carbon anode materials). The company has a presence in North America, South America, the Middle East & Africa, Europe, and the Asia Pacific. It has research & development centers in Tsukuba and Chikusei, Japan, among others.
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POSCO FUTURE M (South Korea)
POSCO FUTURE M is a subsidiary of the POSCO Group. The company is a key player in the rechargeable battery materials industry, driving green energy transition with industry-leading products and cutting-edge technologies, and is also involved in the construction and maintenance of refractories. The company operates through 3 business divisions, namely, Battery Materials, Advanced Chemical Materials, and Basic Industrial Materials. The company offers a range of essential components for rechargeable batteries, including cathode and anode active materials. It provides lithium-ion battery anode material under its Battery Materials division. In terms of anode active materials (AAM), the company provides natural graphite anode materials known for their high conductivity, energy density, and longevity. POSCO FUTURE M has a presence in the Asia Pacific and North America, with operations in South Korea, China, Canada, the US, and Indonesia. The company has manufacturing plants in Sejong, Seoul, Gumi, Pohang, and Gwangyang.
Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation (Japan)
Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation is a Japanese company that was formed by a merger of Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation and Mitsubishi Pharma Corporation. The company operates its business through the following business segments, namely, Chemicals, Performance Products, Industrial Gases, Health Care, and Others. The company provides lithium-ion battery anodes under its Performance Products segment. It also offers various products other than lithium-ion battery anodes, such as polymers, carbon fibers, alumina fiber, batteries, and fibers & textiles. Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation has production plants in various cities in Japan, including Kamisu, Toyama, Aichi, Yokkaichi, Nagahama, Maibara, Okayama, Hiroshima, Sakaide, Fukuoka, Iwaki, Yokohama, Hiratsuka, Ogaki, and Uto.
Recent Developments of Lithium-ion Battery Anode Market
In April 2025, POSCO Group and Hyundai Motor Group signed a strategic partnership to jointly develop low-carbon steel and secondary battery materials. As part of the collaboration, they plan to establish joint ventures for both cathode and anode materials to strengthen the EV battery supply chain. Notably, the agreement confirms cooperation in anode materials, aiming to secure a stable and localized supply for next-generation batteries.
In March 2025, POSCO Future M introduced a new silicon-carbon (Si-C) anode material designed to significantly enhance lithium-ion battery performance. This next-generation anode offers approximately five times the storage capacity of traditional graphite-based anodes, contributing to extended driving ranges for electric vehicles. A demonstration plant for the Si-C anode has been operational since May 2024, with plans for mass production by 2027.
In December 2024, the company announced a significant anode production capacity expansion at its Kagawa Plant in Sakaide, Japan. Starting in October 2026, the facility will ramp up its output of natural-graphite-based anode material to 11,000?t/year, leveraging its proprietary low-swelling natural graphite technology for superior battery life and lower GHG emissions.
In November 2024, Daejoo Electronic Materials (South Korea), a leading producer of silicon anode materials for lithium-ion batteries (LiB), announced a joint development program with Epsilon to create a silicon-graphite composite (graphite-rich) by combining Epsilon’s graphite and Daejoo’s silicon material. Under the joint program, the companies have set an ambitious target to develop Gen-1 graphite silicon composite anode materials for LiB with a capacity of 450 - 600 mAh/g.
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