Zinc-carbon Battery Market 2022 - Market Size & Forecast, Industry Trends, Manufacturers Analysis, & Opportunities 2030

Introduction: -

Zinc-carbon batteries, also referred to as, zinc-manganese cells are dry cell primary batteries that offer a capacity of 1.5 volts between a carbon rod from an electrochemical reaction between zinc and manganese dioxide and a zinc metal electrode, moderated by a marginally acidic electrolyte. Zinc-carbon batteries are non-hazardous, offer a long shelf-life and low-cost performance for general purpose applications, and have an excellent power backup. Currently, zinc-carbon batteries are currently available in various shapes, sizes, and capacities, including AA, AAA, C, D, and 9 volts, and are accordingly used in several applications in low drain or intermittent-use devices. The global zinc-carbon battery market includes players engaged in developing and launching various zinc-carbon battery technologies and products. The zinc-carbon battery market is expected to grow at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.5% during the forecast period of 2022-2030.

 

Growth Drivers:

Over the years, the demand and usage of zinc-carbon batteries have propelled tremendously across major parts of the globe. Key attributes including the convenience of use, size & shape flexibility, and easy disposal of zinc-carbon batteries have resulted in their growing adoption in various consumer electronics products, including T.V.s, air conditioners, portable radios, flashlights, cameras, garage door openers, fluorescent lanterns, home entertainment remote controls, kerosene heater igniters, home security devices, lamps, personal care devices, radios, stereo headsets, smoke detectors, and others. Moreover, these batteries are being comprehensively preferred by consumers living in low-income countries due to their low cost, which in turn is aiding in the vast expansion of the global zinc-carbon battery market.

Additionally, with the growing demand among people to attain control of gadgets & appliances and the increasing demand for advanced and interactive toys among children, the penetration of the Internet of Things (IoT) and AI technologies have surged remarkably across the globe. Also, these technologies are witnessing groundbreaking advancements and are being tested and used in a variety of other similar applications. Thus, the rising demand for remote control devices and the burgeoning advances in technologies are set to bolster the growth of the global zinc-carbon battery market during the forecast period.

Moreover, the fast-paced expansion of the downstream industries worldwide, the escalating requirement of devices with zinc-carbon batteries in households, and the expanding production facilities of zinc-carbon batteries across the developed and developing nations across the globe are among other primary factors boosting growth of the global zinc-carbon battery market during the forecast period.

On the other hand, the availability of alternatives such as alkaline batteries and other advanced battery technologies has been the major factor restricting the growth of the global zinc-carbon battery market over the years. Furthermore, this factor is projected to continue to hinder the growth of this market to some extent during the forecast period of 2022-2030.

Zinc-carbon Battery Market Segmentation:

By Type:

·         AA

·         AAA

·         C Battery

·         D Battery

·         9V Battery

 

By Application:

·         Flashlights

·         Entertainment

·         Toys & Remote Controls

·         Others

 

By Region:

·         North America

·         Europe

·         Asia Pacific

·         Latin America

·         Middle East and Africa

 

Zinc-carbon Battery Market: Type Review:

Based on type, the zinc-carbon battery market is classified into AA, AAA, C battery, D battery, and 9V battery. The AA segment captured the largest share of the market in 2021 and is expected to continue to lead the market during the forecast period. The high usage of AA zinc-carbon batteries in low and high drain applications across the globe is the major factor driving this segment. However, the AAA segment is predicted to achieve the highest growth in the market during the forecast period of 2022-2030.

 

Zinc-carbon Battery Market: Application Review:

Based on application, the global zinc-carbon battery market is segmented into flashlights, entertainment, toys & remote controls, and others. The toys and remote controls segment is estimated to attain the highest growth in the market during the forecast period of 2022-2030, predominantly due to the increasing production and demand for remote control toys and remote control devices among people and children across the globe.

 

Regional Outlook:

The zinc-carbon battery research report offers detailed analysis and forecasts for five major regions: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa.

 

The Asia Pacific region led the global zinc-carbon battery market in 2021, followed by North America and Europe. The region’s dominance is expected to continue, and the region is projected to experience robust growth in the market throughout the forecast period of 2022-2030. The large share and growth of the market in the region can be primarily attributed to the presence of a large and ever-increasing population base, the rapid expansion of the electronics industry, the surging awareness among consumers regarding the efficiency of zinc-carbon batteries, and the increased shifting of production facilities to the emerging economies of the Asia Pacific owing to the easy availability of cheap material and labors in the region. India, China, Japan, and South Korea stand as the leading contributors to the growth of the market in the region.

 

The North American region is predicted to be the fastest-growing regional market for zinc-carbon battery during 2022-2030, followed by Europe. The high living standards of people, the presence of a well-established manufacturing industry, the rising usage of zinc-carbon batteries, and the growing investments by major market players in the region are among the major factors ascribed to the high growth of the market in the region. The U.S. and Canada are the major contributors to the growth of the market in the region.

 

The report also identifies the country market outlook for zinc-carbon battery, covering country-wise market size, growth rate, market share, segmentation, leading players, current trends, and opportunities.

 

Key Companies in Zinc-carbon Battery Market:

The research report offers a competitive analysis of prominent companies operating in the global zinc-carbon battery market. Some of the leading players profiled in the market research report include:

·         Nippo Batteries Co. Ltd.

·         Sony

·         555BF

·         Toshiba

·         Energizer Batteries

·         Panasonic Energy Company India Limited

·         Spectrum Brands

·         Fujitsu

·         MUSTANG

·         Nanfu

·         Jiaxing Minimoon Battery Co. Ltd.

·         Eveready Industries India Ltd.

·         Multicell International Limited

·         Imerys Graphite & Carbon

·         Zhengjiang Mustang Battery Co. Ltd.

·         FDK Corporation

·         Linyi Huatai Battery Co. Ltd.

·         GP Batteries International Limited.

·         Fujian Nanping Nanfu Battery Co. Ltd

·         Other Players