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Battery Recycling Equipment Market by Product Type, End-Users, and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa): Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast, 2025 - 2032

Publisher Persistence Research & Consultancy Services
Published Jul 28, 2025
Length 191 Pages
SKU # PERR20265803

Description

Persistence Market Research has recently released a comprehensive report on the worldwide market for battery recycling equipment. The report offers a thorough assessment of crucial market dynamics, including drivers, trends, opportunities, and challenges, providing detailed insights into the market structure. This research publication presents exclusive data and statistics outlining the anticipated growth trajectory of the global battery recycling equipment market from 2025 to 2032.

Key Insights:
  • Battery Recycling Equipment Market Size (2025E): USD 2.7 Billion
  • Projected Market Value (2032F): USD 14.6 Billion
  • Global Market Growth Rate (CAGR 2025 to 2032): 27.6%
Battery Recycling Equipment Market - Report Scope:

Battery recycling equipment is essential for recovering valuable materials from end-of-life batteries through processes such as sorting, crushing, shredding, and material separation. These systems are used across various sectors including automotive, consumer electronics, and energy storage, particularly in the context of lithium-ion and lead-acid battery recycling. As global demand for electric vehicles and renewable energy storage continues to surge, battery waste is increasing, creating an urgent need for efficient recycling solutions. The market is experiencing substantial growth due to heightened environmental regulations, technological advancements, and increased public-private investments aimed at sustainable battery lifecycle management.

Market Growth Drivers:

The growth of the battery recycling equipment market is driven by the rapid expansion of the electric vehicle industry, which generates high volumes of spent batteries requiring responsible disposal and recovery. Regulatory frameworks across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific are enforcing stricter guidelines for battery waste management, prompting investments in advanced recycling infrastructure. Additionally, innovations in automated sorting, hydrometallurgical, and pyrometallurgical technologies have significantly improved recovery rates and operational efficiency. The rising emphasis on circular economy practices is encouraging manufacturers to adopt closed-loop recycling systems that rely on high-performance recycling equipment.

Market Restraints:

Despite promising growth prospects, the market faces challenges including high capital expenditure required for setting up sophisticated recycling plants and equipment. The diversity of battery chemistries and formats adds complexity to the recycling process, requiring specialized equipment and expertise. Regulatory compliance, particularly regarding the safe handling of hazardous materials, can also be a significant barrier, especially for small and mid-sized players. Inconsistent collection systems and fluctuating raw material prices further limit market scalability in developing regions.

Market Opportunities:

The battery recycling equipment market presents significant opportunities as governments and private enterprises intensify their focus on sustainable waste management. The shift toward electrification in transport and increased adoption of grid-scale energy storage systems are expected to fuel demand for battery recycling solutions. Emerging technologies, such as AI-enabled material identification and robotic sorting systems, are opening new avenues for efficiency and scalability. Additionally, strategic alliances between equipment manufacturers and battery producers, along with government incentives, are expected to accelerate the deployment of advanced recycling technologies globally.

Key Questions Answered in the Report:
  • What are the primary factors driving the growth of the battery recycling equipment market globally?
  • Which technologies and battery types are influencing equipment development and adoption?
  • How are sustainability trends and regulatory frameworks shaping the global battery recycling ecosystem?
  • Who are the key players in the battery recycling equipment market, and what strategies are they employing to stay competitive?
  • What are the future prospects and technological trends in battery recycling infrastructure?
Competitive Intelligence and Business Strategy:

These companies are investing in scalable and modular recycling solutions that accommodate the growing volume and complexity of battery waste. Joint ventures with automakers and energy storage companies, as well as government-backed initiatives, support market expansion. Emphasis on closed-loop battery supply chains, intellectual property development, and environmentally responsible operations underpin long-term competitive advantage and sustainability.

Key Companies Profiled:
  • Cirba Solution
  • Li-Cycle Holding Corporation
  • Ecobat
  • Umicore
  • Aqua Metals
  • CATL
  • ACE Green Recycling
  • Grand Energy Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
  • Miracle Automation Engineering Co., Ltd.
  • Redwood Materials
  • Exide Industries Ltd.
  • Gotion High-Tech
Battery Recycling Equipment Market Research Segmentation:

The battery recycling equipment market encompasses a diverse range of technologies, battery types, applications, and end-users, catering to the growing global demand for battery sustainability.

By Battery Type
  • Li-ion
  • Lead Acid
  • Ni-Cd
  • Other
By Process
  • Hydrometallurgy
  • Pyrometallurgy
  • Other
By Equipment
  • Shredders and Crushers
  • Separation
  • Air Classifiers
  • Magnetic Separators
  • Hydraulic Separators
  • Other
  • Treatment
  • Leaching Reactors
  • Filter Press
  • Evaporators and Crystallizers
  • Furnace
  • Other
  • Recovery
  • Smelting Furnace
  • Precipitation Tanks
  • Other
By Region
  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • Latin America
  • Middle East and Africa


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Table of Contents

191 Pages
1. Executive Summary
1.1. Global Battery Recycling Equipment Market Snapshot 2025 and 2032
1.2. Market Opportunity Assessment, 2025-2032, US$ Bn
1.3. Key Market Trends
1.4. Industry Developments and Key Market Events
1.5. Demand Side and Supply Side Analysis
1.6. PMR Analysis and Recommendations
2. Market Overview
2.1. Market Scope and Definitions
2.2. Value Chain Analysis
2.3. Macro-Economic Factors
2.3.1. Global GDP Outlook
2.3.2. Global Battery Sales by Region
2.3.3. Global Automotive Sales by Region
2.3.4. Global EV Sales Overview
2.4. Forecast Factors – Relevance and Impact
2.5. COVID-19 Impact Assessment
2.6. PESTLE Analysis
2.7. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
2.8. Geopolitical Tensions: Market Impact
2.9. Regulatory and Technology Landscape
3. Market Dynamics
3.1. Drivers
3.2. Restraints
3.3. Opportunities
3.4. Trends
4. Price Trend Analysis, 2019-2032
4.1. Region-wise Price Analysis
4.2. Price by Segments
4.3. Price Impact Factors
5. Global Battery Recycling Equipment Market Outlook:
5.1. Key Highlights
5.2. Global Battery Recycling Equipment Market Outlook: Battery Type
5.2.1. Introduction/Key Findings
5.2.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis by Battery Type, 2019-2024
5.2.3. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast, by Battery Type, 2025-2032
5.2.3.1. Li-ion
5.2.3.2. Lead Acid
5.2.3.3. Nickel Cadmium
5.2.3.4. Other
5.2.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis: Battery Type
5.3. Global Battery Recycling Equipment Market Outlook: Equipment
5.3.1. Introduction/Key Findings
5.3.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis by Equipment, 2019-2024
5.3.3. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast, by Equipment, 2025-2032
5.3.3.1. Separation
5.3.3.1.1. Air Classifiers
5.3.3.1.2. Magnetic Separators
5.3.3.1.3. Hydraulic Separators
5.3.3.1.4. Other
5.3.3.2. Treatment
5.3.3.2.1. Leaching Reactors
5.3.3.2.2. Filter Press
5.3.3.2.3. Evaporators and Crystallizers
5.3.3.2.4. Furnace
5.3.3.2.5. Other
5.3.3.3. Recovery
5.3.3.3.1. Smelting Furnace
5.3.3.3.2. Precipitation Tanks
5.3.3.3.3. Other
5.3.3.4. Shredders and Crushers
5.3.3.5. Other
5.3.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis: Equipment
5.4. Global Battery Recycling Equipment Market Outlook: Process
5.4.1. Introduction/Key Findings
5.4.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis by Process, 2019-2024
5.4.3. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast, by Process, 2025-2032
5.4.3.1. Hydrometallurgy
5.4.3.2. Pyrometallurgy
5.4.3.3. Other
5.4.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis: Process
6. Global Battery Recycling Equipment Market Outlook: Region
6.1. Key Highlights
6.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis by Region, 2019-2024
6.3. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast, by Region, 2025-2032
6.3.1. North America
6.3.2. Europe
6.3.3. East Asia
6.3.4. South Asia & Oceania
6.3.5. Latin America
6.3.6. Middle East & Africa
6.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis: Region
7. North America Battery Recycling Equipment Market Outlook:
7.1. Key Highlights
7.2. Pricing Analysis
7.3. North America Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast, by Country, 2025-2032
7.3.1. U.S.
7.3.2. Canada
7.4. North America Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast, by Battery Type, 2025-2032
7.4.1. Li-ion
7.4.2. Lead Acid
7.4.3. Nickel Cadmium
7.4.4. Other
7.5. North America Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast, by Equipment, 2025-2032
7.5.1. Separation
7.5.1.1. Air Classifiers
7.5.1.2. Magnetic Separators
7.5.1.3. Hydraulic Separators
7.5.1.4. Other
7.5.2. Treatment
7.5.2.1. Leaching Reactors
7.5.2.2. Filter Press
7.5.2.3. Evaporators and Crystallizers
7.5.2.4. Furnace
7.5.2.5. Other
7.5.3. Recovery
7.5.3.1. Smelting Furnace
7.5.3.2. Precipitation Tanks
7.5.3.3. Other
7.5.4. Shredders and Crushers
7.5.5. Other
7.6. North America Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast, by Process, 2025-2032
7.6.1. Hydrometallurgy
7.6.2. Pyrometallurgy
7.6.3. Other
8. Europe Battery Recycling Equipment Market Outlook:
8.1. Key Highlights
8.2. Pricing Analysis
8.3. Europe Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast, by Country, 2025-2032
8.3.1. Germany
8.3.2. Italy
8.3.3. France
8.3.4. U.K.
8.3.5. Spain
8.3.6. Russia
8.3.7. Rest of Europe
8.4. Europe Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast, by Battery Type, 2025-2032
8.4.1. Li-ion
8.4.2. Lead Acid
8.4.3. Nickel Cadmium
8.4.4. Other
8.5. Europe Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast, by Equipment, 2025-2032
8.5.1. Separation
8.5.1.1. Air Classifiers
8.5.1.2. Magnetic Separators
8.5.1.3. Hydraulic Separators
8.5.1.4. Other
8.5.2. Treatment
8.5.2.1. Leaching Reactors
8.5.2.2. Filter Press
8.5.2.3. Evaporators and Crystallizers
8.5.2.4. Furnace
8.5.2.5. Other
8.5.3. Recovery
8.5.3.1. Smelting Furnace
8.5.3.2. Precipitation Tanks
8.5.3.3. Other
8.5.4. Shredders and Crushers
8.5.5. Other
8.6. Europe Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast, by Process, 2025-2032
8.6.1. Hydrometallurgy
8.6.2. Pyrometallurgy
8.6.3. Other
9. East Asia Battery Recycling Equipment Market Outlook:
9.1. Key Highlights
9.2. Pricing Analysis
9.3. East Asia Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast, by Country, 2025-2032
9.3.1. China
9.3.2. Japan
9.3.3. South Korea
9.4. East Asia Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast, by Battery Type, 2025-2032
9.4.1. Li-ion
9.4.2. Lead Acid
9.4.3. Nickel Cadmium
9.4.4. Other
9.5. East Asia Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast, by Equipment, 2025-2032
9.5.1. Separation
9.5.1.1. Air Classifiers
9.5.1.2. Magnetic Separators
9.5.1.3. Hydraulic Separators
9.5.1.4. Other
9.5.2. Treatment
9.5.2.1. Leaching Reactors
9.5.2.2. Filter Press
9.5.2.3. Evaporators and Crystallizers
9.5.2.4. Furnace
9.5.2.5. Other
9.5.3. Recovery
9.5.3.1. Smelting Furnace
9.5.3.2. Precipitation Tanks
9.5.3.3. Other
9.5.4. Shredders and Crushers
9.5.5. Other
9.6. East Asia Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast, by Process, 2025-2032
9.6.1. Hydrometallurgy
9.6.2. Pyrometallurgy
9.6.3. Other
10. South Asia & Oceania Battery Recycling Equipment Market Outlook:
10.1. Key Highlights
10.2. Pricing Analysis
10.3. South Asia & Oceania Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast, by Country, 2025-2032
10.3.1. India
10.3.2. Southeast Asia
10.3.3. ANZ
10.3.4. Rest of SAO
10.4. South Asia & Oceania Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast, by Battery Type, 2025-2032
10.4.1. Li-ion
10.4.2. Lead Acid
10.4.3. Nickel Cadmium
10.4.4. Other
10.5. South Asia & Oceania Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast, by Equipment, 2025-2032
10.5.1. Separation
10.5.1.1. Air Classifiers
10.5.1.2. Magnetic Separators
10.5.1.3. Hydraulic Separators
10.5.1.4. Other
10.5.2. Treatment
10.5.2.1. Leaching Reactors
10.5.2.2. Filter Press
10.5.2.3. Evaporators and Crystallizers
10.5.2.4. Furnace
10.5.2.5. Other
10.5.3. Recovery
10.5.3.1. Smelting Furnace
10.5.3.2. Precipitation Tanks
10.5.3.3. Other
10.5.4. Shredders and Crushers
10.5.5. Other
10.6. South Asia & Oceania Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast, by Process, 2025-2032
10.6.1. Hydrometallurgy
10.6.2. Pyrometallurgy
10.6.3. Other
11. Latin America Battery Recycling Equipment Market Outlook:
11.1. Key Highlights
11.2. Pricing Analysis
11.3. Latin America Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast, by Country, 2025-2032
11.3.1. Brazil
11.3.2. Mexico
11.3.3. Rest of LATAM
11.4. Latin America Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast, by Battery Type, 2025-2032
11.4.1. Li-ion
11.4.2. Lead Acid
11.4.3. Nickel Cadmium
11.4.4. Other
11.5. Latin America Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast, by Equipment, 2025-2032
11.5.1. Separation
11.5.1.1. Air Classifiers
11.5.1.2. Magnetic Separators
11.5.1.3. Hydraulic Separators
11.5.1.4. Other
11.5.2. Treatment
11.5.2.1. Leaching Reactors
11.5.2.2. Filter Press
11.5.2.3. Evaporators and Crystallizers
11.5.2.4. Furnace
11.5.2.5. Other
11.5.3. Recovery
11.5.3.1. Smelting Furnace
11.5.3.2. Precipitation Tanks
11.5.3.3. Other
11.5.4. Shredders and Crushers
11.5.5. Other
11.6. Latin America Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast, by Process, 2025-2032
11.6.1. Hydrometallurgy
11.6.2. Pyrometallurgy
11.6.3. Other
12. Middle East & Africa Battery Recycling Equipment Market Outlook:
12.1. Key Highlights
12.2. Pricing Analysis
12.3. Middle East & Africa Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast, by Country, 2025-2032
12.3.1. GCC Countries
12.3.2. South Africa
12.3.3. Northern Africa
12.3.4. Rest of MEA
12.4. Middle East & Africa Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast, by Battery Type, 2025-2032
12.4.1. Li-ion
12.4.2. Lead Acid
12.4.3. Nickel Cadmium
12.4.4. Other
12.5. Middle East & Africa Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast, by Equipment, 2025-2032
12.5.1. Separation
12.5.1.1. Air Classifiers
12.5.1.2. Magnetic Separators
12.5.1.3. Hydraulic Separators
12.5.1.4. Other
12.5.2. Treatment
12.5.2.1. Leaching Reactors
12.5.2.2. Filter Press
12.5.2.3. Evaporators and Crystallizers
12.5.2.4. Furnace
12.5.2.5. Other
12.5.3. Recovery
12.5.3.1. Smelting Furnace
12.5.3.2. Precipitation Tanks
12.5.3.3. Other
12.5.4. Shredders and Crushers
12.5.5. Other
12.6. Middle East & Africa Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast, by Process, 2025-2032
12.6.1. Hydrometallurgy
12.6.2. Pyrometallurgy
12.6.3. Other
13. Competition Landscape
13.1. Market Share Analysis, 2025
13.2. Market Structure
13.2.1. Competition Intensity Mapping
13.2.2. Competition Dashboard
13.3. Company Profiles
13.3.1. Cirba Solution
13.3.1.1. Company Overview
13.3.1.2. Product Portfolio/Offerings
13.3.1.3. Key Financials
13.3.1.4. SWOT Analysis
13.3.1.5. Company Strategy and Key Developments
13.3.2. Li-Cycle Holding Corporation
13.3.3. Ecobat
13.3.4. Umicore
13.3.5. Aqua Metals
13.3.6. CATL
13.3.7. ACE Green Recycling
13.3.8. Grand Energy Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
13.3.9. Miracle Automation Engineering Co., Ltd.
13.3.10. Redwood Materials
13.3.11. Exide Industries Ltd.
13.3.12. Gotion High-Tech
14. Appendix
14.1. Research Methodology
14.2. Research Assumptions
14.3. Acronyms and Abbreviations

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