Disposable Batteries Market Research Report Information by Type (Alkaline, Nickel-Cadmium), End-Use (Industrial, Automotive, Medical, Military & Defense), and Region (The Americas, Europe, APAC, and the Middle East & Africa) – Global Forecast till 2032

Global Disposable Batteries Market Scenario

Disposable Batteries Market Size was valued at USD 11390.5 Million in 2023. The Disposable Batteries Market industry is projected to grow from USD 11914.46 Million in 2024 to USD 17669.92 Million by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.48% during the forecast period (2024 - 2032). 

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review

Because of the rising consumer electronics sector around the world, the worldwide disposable batteries market is likely to rise at a significant rate over the forecast period. In addition, technological advancements have transformed the consumer electronics industry. 

Small portable gadgets such as laptops, power tools, video game systems, cell phones, remote controls, and other similar devices that require power without a power cord are powered by disposable batteries. Furthermore, when compared to conventional batteries, these batteries feature a constant voltage that provides leakage resistance and a higher energy density. The global disposable battery market is likely to be driven by these factors.

Electrochemical cells in disposable batteries (also known as dry-cell batteries) store energy in an immobilized electrolyte paste, reducing the requirement for water. Alkaline and Nickel-Cadmium batteries are the most common types of disposable batteries. Disposable batteries provide a high energy output, and long shelf life, are inexpensive and are non-hazardous.

Small and portable gadgets such as toys, radios, watches, and flashlights all require these batteries. They are frequently inexpensive and have a high energy density. The main battery sector is expected to be the largest in the alkaline battery market due to its cost-effectiveness and environmental friendliness. In comparison to other industrialized countries, India's per capita battery usage continues to be below.

The global disposable batteries market is expected to witness a substantial growth rate during the forecast period, owing to the growing consumer electronics sector, across the globe. Additionally, the advancement in technology has revolutionized the consumer electronics sector.

Disposable batteries are used to power small portable electronics such as laptops, power tools, video game systems, cell phones, remote controls, and other similar devices, which need to be powered without a power cord. Moreover, these batteries have a steady voltage that offers leakage resistance and better energy density compared to other batteries. These factors are expected to drive the global disposable batteries market.

Key Players

Some of the key players of the global disposable batteries market are Duracell Batteries Ltd. (US), Energizer Battery, Inc. (US), Panasonic Corporation (Japan), GP Batteries Intl (Singapore), Everyday Battery Company (US), Rayovac (US), Nbcell Battery (China), Battco (US), Sony (Japan), Southwest Electronic Energy Group (US), and Liebherr Group (Switzerland).

Industry News

• Duracell, a prominent manufacturer of batteries and smart power solutions, has introduced Duracell Ultra, a new alkaline battery. The battery is said to give up to 100 percent more power, thanks to its improved construction. It's ideal for devices that require a lot of power.


• A draught notification for battery waste management was issued by the Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Climate Change (MoEFCC) in March 2020. The rules will apply to all sorts of batteries, regardless of their size, volume, weight, material composition, or intended application.

Disposable batteries (also known as dry-cell batteries) contain electrochemical cells, which store energy in an immobilized electrolyte paste to minimize the need for water. The most popular types of disposable batteries are alkaline and Nickel-Cadmium. The key advantages of disposable batteries have a high energy output, longer shelf life, low cost, and are non-hazardous. These batteries are widely used in small and portable devices including toys, radios, watches, and flashlights. They are usually cheap and have a high energy density.  

The global disposable batteries market is projected to grow at a substantial rate during the forecast period. The increased use of disposable batteries in daily use gadgets, long shelf-life, and environment-friendly nature of these batteries are some of the major factors that are expected to drive the global disposable batteries market. Disposable batteries commonly find applications in daily use devices such as wall clock, TV remote, radios, and toys. Thus, the widespread of these gadgets has increased the demand for disposable batteries, globally. 

Alkaline batteries have a shelf-life of five to ten years than carbon zinc batteries whose shelf life is three to five years. Due to their long shelf-life and environment-friendly nature, end users prefer disposable batteries, which is expected to boost the demand for disposable batteries. However, factors such as the availability of alternative products, including rechargeable batteries, and the increasing cost of raw materials are likely to restrain the global disposable batteries market during the forecast period. 

In September 2023, Eveready Industries India Ltd. has launched its new range of Ultima Alkaline batteries, designed to cater to modern, high-drain applications and devices. The range includes AA/AAA Eveready Ultima batteries, which claim to last 400% longer, and AA/AAA/D Eveready Ultima Pro batteries, which claim to last 800% longer.

Market Segmentation

By Type:

• Alkaline


• Nickel-Cadmium


• Others

By End-Use:

• Consumer Electronics


• Industrial


• Automotive


• Medical


• Military & Defense


• Others

By Region:

• North America


• Europe


• Asia-Pacific


• Middle East & Africa


• South America

The global disposable batteries market has been segmented based on type and end-use. On the basis of type, the alkaline sub-segment is expected to be the largest sub-segment within the global disposable batteries market. The large market share of this sub-segment can be attributed to its high energy density, which allows the battery to produce the same amount of energy for an extended period. Moreover, these batteries have a long life span compared to other battery types. On the basis of end-use, consumer electronics was the largest segment, owing to the rising use of daily use gadgets, globally.

Industry Updates

February 2019 - Duracell, a leading producer of batteries and smart power systems, launched a new alkaline battery, Duracell Ultra. The battery is claimed to provide up to 100 percent more power, which is being facilitated by its optimized design. It is a perfect fit for power-hungry devices.