Lithium-ion Battery Recycling Market Emerging Drivers and Future Prospects

The global lithium-ion battery recycling market is poised for robust expansion, with its value projected at US$18.3 Bn in 2025 and expected to reach US$52.9 Bn by 2032 , advancing at a strong CAGR of 16.4% . This surge reflects the growing demand for sustainable solutions to manage rising electric vehicle (EV) waste and electronic battery disposal. Market Insights and Key Trends Among chemistries, NMC batteries lead with more than 50% of recycled volumes, owing to cobalt and nickel recovery rates exceeding 95%. At the same time, LFP chemistry is emerging as the fastest-growing segment, advancing at an impressive CAGR of 23.1% , largely driven by China’s EV boom and its safety and cost advantages. The automotive sector dominates recycling volumes —contributing over 64%—as millions of EVs reach end-of-life annually. Recycling is led by hydrometallurgical processes , which command a 57.3% share, achieving recovery efficiencies above 95% while lowering costs by 20%. On th...