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Global Lithium-ion Battery Dispersant Market Size Study & Forecast, by Application, Type, End Use Industry, Formulation Type, and Regional Forecasts 2025–2035

Published Jul 28, 2025
Length 285 Pages
SKU # BIZW20221751

Description

The Global Lithium-ion Battery Dispersant Market is valued at approximately USD 3.25 billion in 2024 and is projected to register a promising compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.40% during the forecast period from 2025 to 2035. As the lithium-ion battery industry races to meet the surging demand driven by electrification and decarbonization goals, the need for high-performance dispersants has become increasingly critical. These specialized chemical agents play an essential role in stabilizing active materials—such as cathodes and anodes—during the slurry formulation process, ensuring uniform distribution and preventing agglomeration. In doing so, dispersants directly enhance battery performance, lifespan, and manufacturing consistency. Their value proposition is particularly strong in high-energy density applications where formulation precision is paramount.

As electric vehicles (EVs), renewable energy storage systems, and next-gen portable electronics accelerate their shift toward advanced battery chemistries, the role of dispersants in fine-tuning slurry viscosity, conductivity, and electrode uniformity is becoming a cornerstone of innovation. For instance, in EV batteries, where thermal reliability and charge-discharge efficiency are critical, advanced dispersant formulations enable higher loading of active materials while maintaining processability. Furthermore, ongoing R&D into solvent-free and water-based dispersants aligns with global sustainability directives, reducing VOC emissions and production hazards. This shift also opens new doors for eco-conscious manufacturers aiming to optimize both performance and regulatory compliance.

Regionally, Asia Pacific dominates the lithium-ion battery dispersant market, largely fueled by the presence of battery manufacturing giants in China, South Korea, and Japan. China, in particular, has entrenched its position as the global hub for battery production and is rapidly innovating in battery component manufacturing, including dispersant chemistry. North America is poised to witness substantial growth, supported by escalating EV production, government subsidies, and domestic battery gigafactory initiatives. Meanwhile, Europe is seeing accelerated demand due to strict environmental mandates and its growing ecosystem of EV assembly and renewable storage projects. Across all regions, rising investments in localized battery supply chains and circular economy frameworks are reinforcing market momentum.

Major market players included in this report are:
• BASF SE
• Dow Inc.
• Croda International Plc.
• Cabot Corporation
• Evonik Industries AG
• Ashland Global Holdings Inc.
• Wacker Chemie AG
• Elementis Plc
• Solvay S.A.
• The Lubrizol Corporation
• BYK-Chemie GmbH
• Clariant AG
• Borregaard ASA
• Shenzhen Amphychem Industrial Co., Ltd.
• Aekyung Chemical Co., Ltd.

Global Lithium-ion Battery Dispersant Market Report Scope:
• Historical Data – 2023, 2024
• Base Year for Estimation – 2024
• Forecast period – 2025–2035
• Report Coverage – Revenue forecast, Company Ranking, Competitive Landscape, Growth factors, and Trends
• Regional Scope – North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; Middle East & Africa
• Customization Scope – Free report customization (equivalent up to 8 analysts’ working hours) with purchase. Addition or alteration to country, regional & segment scope*

The objective of the study is to define market sizes of different segments & countries in recent years and to forecast the values for the coming years. The report is designed to incorporate both qualitative and quantitative aspects of the industry within the countries involved in the study. The report also provides detailed information about crucial aspects, such as driving factors and challenges, which will define the future growth of the market. Additionally, it incorporates potential opportunities in micro-markets for stakeholders to invest, along with a detailed analysis of the competitive landscape and product offerings of key players.

The detailed segments and sub-segments of the market are explained below:

By Application:
• Electric Vehicles
• Consumer Electronics
• Renewable Energy Storage
• Industrial Equipment

By Type:
• Anode Dispersants
• Cathode Dispersants
• Electrolyte Dispersants

By End Use Industry:
• Automotive
• Electronics
• Energy
• Aerospace

By Formulation Type:
• Water-Based Dispersants
• Solvent-Based Dispersants
• Functionality-Enhanced Dispersants

By Region:

North America
• U.S.
• Canada

Europe
• UK
• Germany
• France
• Spain
• Italy
• Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific
• China
• India
• Japan
• Australia
• South Korea
• Rest of Asia Pacific

Latin America
• Brazil
• Mexico

Middle East & Africa
• UAE
• Saudi Arabia
• South Africa
• Rest of Middle East & Africa

Key Takeaways:
• Market Estimates & Forecast for 10 years from 2025 to 2035.
• Annualized revenues and regional level analysis for each market segment.
• Detailed analysis of geographical landscape with Country level analysis of major regions.
• Competitive landscape with information on major players in the market.
• Analysis of key business strategies and recommendations on future market approach.
• Analysis of competitive structure of the market.
• Demand side and supply side analysis of the market.

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Table of Contents

285 Pages
Chapter 1. Global Lithium-ion Battery Dispersant Market Report Scope & Methodology
1.1. Research Objective
1.2. Research Methodology
1.2.1. Forecast Model
1.2.2. Desk Research
1.2.3. Top Down and Bottom-Up Approach
1.3. Research Attributes
1.4. Scope of the Study
1.4.1. Market Definition
1.4.2. Market Segmentation
1.5. Research Assumption
1.5.1. Inclusion & Exclusion
1.5.2. Limitations
1.5.3. Years Considered for the Study
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
2.1. CEO/CXO Standpoint
2.2. Strategic Insights
2.3. ESG Analysis
2.4. Key Findings
Chapter 3. Global Lithium-ion Battery Dispersant Market Forces Analysis
3.1. Market Forces Shaping the Global Lithium-ion Battery Dispersant Market (2024–2035)
3.2. Drivers
3.2.1. Rapid growth in electric vehicle and battery storage demand
3.2.2. Technological advancements in dispersant formulations
3.3. Restraints
3.3.1. High development cost of specialized dispersants
3.3.2. Stringent environmental regulations regarding chemical processing
3.4. Opportunities
3.4.1. Shift towards sustainable, water-based and solvent-free dispersants
3.4.2. Expansion of battery production in emerging economies
Chapter 4. Global Lithium-ion Battery Dispersant Industry Analysis
4.1. Porter’s 5 Forces Model
4.1.1. Bargaining Power of Buyer
4.1.2. Bargaining Power of Supplier
4.1.3. Threat of New Entrants
4.1.4. Threat of Substitutes
4.1.5. Competitive Rivalry
4.2. Porter’s 5 Force Forecast Model (2024–2035)
4.3. PESTEL Analysis
4.3.1. Political
4.3.2. Economic
4.3.3. Social
4.3.4. Technological
4.3.5. Environmental
4.3.6. Legal
4.4. Top Investment Opportunities
4.5. Top Winning Strategies (2025)
4.6. Market Share Analysis (2024–2025)
4.7. Global Pricing Analysis and Trends 2025
4.8. Analyst Recommendation & Conclusion
Chapter 5. Global Lithium-ion Battery Dispersant Market Size & Forecasts by Application 2025–2035
5.1. Market Overview
5.2. Electric Vehicles
5.2.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
5.2.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025–2035
5.3. Consumer Electronics
5.3.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
5.3.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025–2035
5.4. Renewable Energy Storage
5.4.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
5.4.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025–2035
5.5. Industrial Equipment
5.5.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
5.5.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025–2035
Chapter 6. Global Lithium-ion Battery Dispersant Market Size & Forecasts by Type 2025–2035
6.1. Market Overview
6.2. Anode Dispersants
6.2.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
6.2.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025–2035
6.3. Cathode Dispersants
6.3.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
6.3.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025–2035
6.4. Electrolyte Dispersants
6.4.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
6.4.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025–2035
Chapter 7. Global Lithium-ion Battery Dispersant Market Size & Forecasts by End Use Industry 2025–2035
7.1. Market Overview
7.2. Automotive
7.3. Electronics
7.4. Energy
7.5. Aerospace
Chapter 8. Global Lithium-ion Battery Dispersant Market Size & Forecasts by Formulation Type 2025–2035
8.1. Market Overview
8.2. Water-Based Dispersants
8.3. Solvent-Based Dispersants
8.4. Functionality-Enhanced Dispersants
Chapter 9. Global Lithium-ion Battery Dispersant Market Size & Forecasts by Region 2025–2035
9.1. Regional Market Snapshot
9.2. Top Leading & Emerging Countries
9.3. North America
9.3.1. U.S.
9.3.2. Canada
9.4. Europe
9.4.1. UK
9.4.2. Germany
9.4.3. France
9.4.4. Spain
9.4.5. Italy
9.4.6. Rest of Europe
9.5. Asia Pacific
9.5.1. China
9.5.2. India
9.5.3. Japan
9.5.4. Australia
9.5.5. South Korea
9.5.6. Rest of Asia Pacific
9.6. Latin America
9.6.1. Brazil
9.6.2. Mexico
9.7. Middle East & Africa
9.7.1. UAE
9.7.2. Saudi Arabia
9.7.3. South Africa
9.7.4. Rest of Middle East & Africa
Chapter 10. Competitive Intelligence
10.1. Top Market Strategies
10.2. BASF SE
Company Overview
Key Executives
Company Snapshot
Financial Performance (Subject to Data Availability)
Product/Services Port
Recent Development
Market Strategies
SWOT Analysis
10.3. Dow Inc.
10.4. Croda International Plc.
10.5. Cabot Corporation
10.6. Evonik Industries AG
10.7. Ashland Global Holdings Inc.
10.8. Wacker Chemie AG
10.9. Elementis Plc
10.10. Solvay S.A.
10.11. The Lubrizol Corporation
10.12. BYK-Chemie GmbH
10.13. Clariant AG
10.14. Borregaard ASA
10.15. Shenzhen Amphychem Industrial Co., Ltd.
10.16. Aekyung Chemical Co., Ltd.
List of Tables
Table 1. Global Lithium-ion Battery Dispersant Market, Report Scope
Table 2. Global Lithium-ion Battery Dispersant Market Estimates & Forecasts By Region 2024–2035
Table 3. Global Lithium-ion Battery Dispersant Market Estimates & Forecasts By Application 2024–2035
Table 4. Global Lithium-ion Battery Dispersant Market Estimates & Forecasts By Type 2024–2035
Table 5. Global Lithium-ion Battery Dispersant Market Estimates & Forecasts By End Use Industry 2024–2035
Table 6. Global Lithium-ion Battery Dispersant Market Estimates & Forecasts By Formulation Type 2024–2035
Table 7. U.S. Lithium-ion Battery Dispersant Market Estimates & Forecasts 2024–2035
Table 8. Canada Lithium-ion Battery Dispersant Market Estimates & Forecasts 2024–2035
Table 9. UK Lithium-ion Battery Dispersant Market Estimates & Forecasts 2024–2035
Table 10. Germany Lithium-ion Battery Dispersant Market Estimates & Forecasts 2024–2035
Table 11. France Lithium-ion Battery Dispersant Market Estimates & Forecasts 2024–2035
Table 12. Spain Lithium-ion Battery Dispersant Market Estimates & Forecasts 2024–2035
Table 13. Italy Lithium-ion Battery Dispersant Market Estimates & Forecasts 2024–2035
Table 14. Rest of Europe Lithium-ion Battery Dispersant Market Estimates & Forecasts 2024–2035
Table 15. China Lithium-ion Battery Dispersant Market Estimates & Forecasts 2024–2035
Table 16. India Lithium-ion Battery Dispersant Market Estimates & Forecasts 2024–2035
Table 17. Japan Lithium-ion Battery Dispersant Market Estimates & Forecasts 2024–2035
Table 18. Australia Lithium-ion Battery Dispersant Market Estimates & Forecasts 2024–2035
Table 19. South Korea Lithium-ion Battery Dispersant Market Estimates & Forecasts 2024–2035
Table 20. Rest of Asia Pacific Lithium-ion Battery Dispersant Market Estimates & Forecasts 2024–2035
Table 21. Brazil Lithium-ion Battery Dispersant Market Estimates & Forecasts 2024–2035
Table 22. Mexico Lithium-ion Battery Dispersant Market Estimates & Forecasts 2024–2035
Table 23. UAE Lithium-ion Battery Dispersant Market Estimates & Forecasts 2024–2035
Table 24. Saudi Arabia Lithium-ion Battery Dispersant Market Estimates & Forecasts 2024–2035
Table 25. South Africa Lithium-ion Battery Dispersant Market Estimates & Forecasts 2024–2035
Table 26. Rest of Middle East & Africa Lithium-ion Battery Dispersant Market Estimates & Forecasts 2024–2035
List of Figures
Figure 1. Global Lithium-ion Battery Dispersant Market, Research Methodology
Figure 2. Global Lithium-ion Battery Dispersant Market, Market Estimation Techniques
Figure 3. Global Market Size Estimates & Forecast Methods
Figure 4. Global Lithium-ion Battery Dispersant Market, Key Trends 2025
Figure 5. Global Lithium-ion Battery Dispersant Market, Growth Prospects 2024–2035
Figure 6. Global Lithium-ion Battery Dispersant Market, Porter’s Five Forces Model
Figure 7. Global Lithium-ion Battery Dispersant Market, PESTEL Analysis
Figure 8. Global Lithium-ion Battery Dispersant Market, Value Chain Analysis
Figure 9. Lithium-ion Battery Dispersant Market By Application, 2025 & 2035
Figure 10. Lithium-ion Battery Dispersant Market By Type, 2025 & 2035
Figure 11. Lithium-ion Battery Dispersant Market By End Use Industry, 2025 & 2035
Figure 12. Lithium-ion Battery Dispersant Market By Formulation Type, 2025 & 2035
Figure 13. North America Lithium-ion Battery Dispersant Market, 2025 & 2035
Figure 14. Europe Lithium-ion Battery Dispersant Market, 2025 & 2035
Figure 15. Asia Pacific Lithium-ion Battery Dispersant Market, 2025 & 2035
Figure 16. Latin America Lithium-ion Battery Dispersant Market, 2025 & 2035
Figure 17. Middle East & Africa Lithium-ion Battery Dispersant Market, 2025 & 2035
Figure 18. Global Lithium-ion Battery Dispersant Market, Company Market Share Analysis (2025)
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