Marine Battery Market Trends

Global Marine Battery Market Overview

Marine Battery Market Size was valued at USD 0.48 Billion in 2023. The Marine Battery Market industry is projected to grow from USD 0.576 Billion in 2024 to USD 2.0 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.83% during the forecast period (2024 - 2032). Increase in seaborne trade and expansion of the maritime tourism industry are the key market drivers enhancing the market growth.

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Marine Battery Market Trends

Rising Maritime Tourism, as well as the need for improved marine infrastructure and connectivity, will drive market growth

 Market CAGR for marine battery is being driven by the rising maritime tourism, as well as the need for improved marine infrastructure and connectivity. High demand for maritime tourism, as well as the need for improved marine infrastructure and connectivity, is primary drivers driving the rise of marine industries, which are expected to provide large income for both emerging and established countries, mostly through marine and coastal tourism. Improved infrastructure and connectivity are critical aspects in driving more maritime and coastal tourism. Governments around the world are optimizing their seaborne economy strategies to promote environmentally friendly marine tourism and greater connectivity to various ports. These factors are expected to drive market expansion between 2022 and 2032.

According to marine Supply Chain Optimization research, marine shipping is critical to trade. Approximately 90% of products are traded via sea trade channels. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemics, the US-China trade war, and the perceptible churning of geoeconomics and geopolitics have all had a significant influence on seaborne trade. These forces are compelling governments around the world to analyze and rearrange the supply chain, as well as install alternate marine power and propulsion systems between 2022 and 2032. An alternative supply chain is expected to expand the number of vessels operating ly while also modernizing the existing fleet.

The increased demand for lithium batteries, which are ideal for deployment in vessels to boost functionality and energy efficiency due to their lightweight and small size, is one of the primary drivers driving the worldwide marine battery market growth. Furthermore, an increase in the use of lithium batteries in commercial boats is propelling market expansion due to rising cost-efficiency of these batteries driven by advancements in manufacturing techniques. They are rapidly being used because to their low maintenance requirements and quick response times, which are propelling the worldwide marine battery market forward. Furthermore, the requirement for passenger ships with low vibration, noise, and pollution to improve the customer experience will boost the demand for totally electronic propulsions, which will fuel market expansion throughout the projection period.

Marine Battery Market Segment Insights

Marine Battery Type Insights

The Marine Battery Market segmentation, based on type includes Valve-regulated Lead Acid, Batteries, Flooded Lead Acid Batteries and Others. With a market share of, lead-acid batteries represented the greatest portion of the marine battery market in 2022.  These batteries are the most often utilized type of battery in the marine industry. They are reasonably affordable and have a long history of use in maritime applications. They are, however, hefty, have a rather short lifespan, and require constant maintenance.

Marine Battery Application Insights

The Marine Battery Market segmentation, based on Application, includes Marine Starting Service, Deep Cycle Service and Dual-Purpose Service. During the forecast period, the dual-purpose service battery segment is expected to lead the Marine Battery market. Dual purpose batteries are appropriate for applications that require high cranking power as well as low amp cycle usage to support the extended auxiliary power requirements of electrical accessories. These batteries can withstand deep discharge rates that starter batteries cannot. Smaller vessels choose dual-purpose batteries for operations, despite their lesser store capacity.

Marine Battery Ship Type Insights

The Marine Battery Market segmentation, based on ship type, includes Commercial and Defense. During the forecast period, the commercial category is expected to increase at the fastest rate. The rise in maritime tourism, changes in governmental policies to optimize the seaborne economy, conversion of the propulsion system in the existing fleet with electric propulsion in IMO 2020's ECAS, and rise in demand for marine services across commercial industries such as deep-sea mining, energy and infrastructure, oil, and gas are all contributing to market growth. Furthermore, the utility of battery technology in the business sector has grown significantly and is expected to expand during the projection period.

Figure 1:  Marine Battery Market, by Ship type, 2022&2032 (USD Billion)

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Marine Battery Regional Insights

By region, the study provides the market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of the World. The North American Marine Battery Market area will dominate this market, due to rising battery-powered marine vessels for commercial, governmental, and defence utilities, as well as high demand for these batteries across North America for leisure boats and recreational applications, will drive the market's development.

Further, the major countries studied in the market report are The US, Canada, German, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil.

Figure 2:  MARINE BATTERY MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2022 (USD Billion)

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Europe Marine Battery Market accounts for the second-largest market share. The rapid advancement of technology in the development of superior electric ships has increased the demand for marine batteries. Further, the German Marine Battery Market held the largest market share, and the UK Marine Battery Market was the fastest growing market in the European region

The Asia-Pacific Marine Battery Market is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR from 2023 to 2032. This is because of the existence of marine battery manufacturers such as Toshiba Corporation, Exide Industries Ltd., Korea Special Battery, Furukawa Battery Solutions, and others. These businesses are driving market expansion in Asia Pacific. Moreover, China’s Marine Battery Market held the largest market share, and the Indian Marine Battery Market was the fastest growing market in the Asia-Pacific region.

Marine Battery Key Market Players & Competitive Insights

Leading market players are investing heavily in research and development in order to expand their product lines, which will help the Marine Battery Market grow even more. Market participants are also undertaking a variety of strategic activities to expand their footprint, with important market developments including new product launches, contractual agreements, mergers and acquisitions, higher investments, and collaboration with other organizations. To expand and survive in a more competitive and rising market climate, the Marine Battery industry must offer cost-effective items.

Manufacturing locally to minimize operational costs is one of the key business tactics used by manufacturers in the  Marine Battery industry to benefit clients and increase the market sector. In recent years, the Marine Battery industry has offered some of the most significant advantages to medicine. Major players in the Marine Battery Market, including HBL Power Systems Limited (India), Korea Special Battery (South Korea), Manbat Ltd (UK), Saft Groupe SA (France), Systems Sunlight SA (Greece) and others, are attempting to increase market demand by investing in research and development operations.

Wärtsilä Oyj Abp is a Finnish firm that develops and services power sources and other equipment in the marine and energy markets. Wärtsilä's core products include technologies for the energy sector, such as gas, multi-fuel, liquid fuel, and biofuel power plants and energy storage systems; and technologies for the marine sector, such as cruise ships, ferries, fishing vessels, merchant ships, navy ships, special vessels, tugs, yachts, and offshore vessels. In May 2021, Maersk Supply Service chose Wartsila to simplify the deployment of its Wartsila HY Module, a containerized hybrid battery solution and battery energy storage system, for fleet modernization.

WESCO International, Inc. is the publicly traded holding company for WESCO Distribution, an international electrical distribution and services corporation headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. WESCO International, Inc. is a supplier of electrical, industrial, communications, maintenance, repair, and operation (MRO), as well as construction supplies and advanced supply chain management/logistic services. Its entire revenue in 2019 was around $17 billion. To serve more than 150,000 active consumers worldwide, the company employs 18,000 people and 30,000 suppliers. March 2020, Westcon Power & Automation has inked an agreement with Corvus Energy to offer a lithium-ion battery-based energy storage system (E.S.S.) across many areas.

Key Companies in the Marine Battery market include

• EnerSys (U.S.U.S.)


• East Penn Manufacturing Co. (U.S.U.S.)


• Exide Industries Limited (India)


• EverExceed Industrial Co. Ltd (China)


• S.G.S. Yuasa (Japan)


• Exide Technologies (U.S.U.S.)


• Korea Special Battery (South Korea)


• B.L. Power Systems Limited (India)


• Saft Groupe SA (France)


• Manbat Ltd (U.K.U.K.)


• Zibo Torch Energy (China)


• Systems Sunlight S.A.S.A. (Greece)

Marine Battery Industry Developments

For Instance, October 2019, By signing a contract, Bijlsma Wartena (Netherlands) and EST-Floattech formed a collaboration. This collaboration planned to provide 1,050 Green Orca batteries with more than 2.5 MWh Lithium-ion Polymer N.M.C. battery energy storage capacity.

For Instance, October 2022, ABS has inked a collaboration agreement with Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) to collaborate on lithium battery propulsion research for next-generation vessels. The two firms agreed to do research on technical standards for battery-powered vessels, including essential safety-related technologies such as the charging system, power battery compartment layout, propulsion system, and fire control.

Marine Battery Market Segmentation

Marine Battery Market By Type Outlook

• Valve-regulated Lead Acid


• Batteries


• Flooded Lead Acid Batteries


• Others

Marine Battery Market By Application Outlook

• Marine Starting Service


• Deep Cycle Service


• Dual-Purpose Service

Marine Battery Market By Ship Type Outlook

• Commercial


• Defense

Marine Battery Regional Outlook

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• Asia-Pacific
  
  
  
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• Rest of the World
  
  
  
  • Middle East
  
  
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  • Latin America