Battery Manufacturers – Industry Research, Analysis, Statistics, and Forecasts

SIC 369 | NAICS 335910

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Industry Analysis, Statistics, Trends, and Forecasts

Industry Research Reports
Battery Manufacturing (view report)
Lithium Battery Manufacturing (view report)

Comprehensive industry research reports provide in-depth industry analysis and five-year forecasts, with special focus on the underlying structure and external forces and relationships that affect industries and their performance. Topics addressed in the reports include:

Market size and major product and service segments
Key industry statistics, trends, and financial ratios
Operating conditions and current performance
Competitive landscape and environment
Major company profiles and market shares
Five-year outlook and growth forecasts

Sample report and selected industry statistics including market size, five-year average growth rate, number of businesses, and total employment are available free online.

Mustard Seed Publishing, Ltd
Batteries International
https://www.batteriesinternational.com/

Quarterly trade journal features news and information for the battery industry on a global and regional basis, with topics covered in each issue of the publication including industry news and developments, technical updates, in-depth analyses of specific products and markets, and reports and commentary on major industry conferences and conventions. Current and prior issues can be viewed free online.

Webcom Communications Corp.
Battery Power
https://www.batterypoweronline.com/

Quarterly digital magazine and monthly e-newsletter address various aspects of the battery-powered products market from an applications and technology development standpoint, with content sections in the quarterly magazine including business and market news, technical issues, application profiles, and product reviews. Selected articles and back issues of both publications are available free online.

Battery Council International
Publications available from this trade association include:

Battery Shipment Review and Forecast
https://batterycouncil.org/ Search for above title
Annual BCI convention presentation provides five-year historical trend data and five-year forecasts for North American SLI lead battery shipments by channel (e.g., OE-original equipment, AM-aftermarket) and channel market segment (e.g., auto, heavy duty, marine, lawn and garden, golf cart, military, and powersports). Convention presentation including additional supporting data can be viewed free online.

North American Industrial Battery Forecast
https://batterycouncil.org/ Search for above title
Annual conference presentation provides historical and forecast sales data for the motive power and stationary markets, with motive power markets analyzed in the presentation including industrial truck, railroad, and mining, and stationary markets covered including communications, UPS (uninterruptible power supply), control and switchgear, and standby. Conference presentation is available free online.

GIA Research
Batteries
https://www.strategyr.com/ Search for above title

Comprehensive reports provide in-depth analysis of this product sector in the U.S. and selected other countries, with data provided including historical and forecast sales in U.S. dollars by market segment and products analyzed separately in individual reports including automotive lead-acid, electric vehicle, consumer, lithium, medical equipment and device, nano-enabled, rechargeable, and zinc-air batteries.

Freedonia Group
Research reports available from this organization include:

Single-Use (Primary) Batteries
https://www.freedoniagroup.com/
Comprehensive research study provides a detailed analysis of the U.S. market for this product sector, with data provided including historical demand and forecasts by product (e.g., alkaline, primary lithium, silver oxide, zinc-air, zinc-carbon/zinc-chloride, specialty and all other) and end-use market (e.g., toys and games, lighting, entertainment devices, photo equipment, industrial, government, other markets).

Rechargeable (Secondary) Batteries
https://www.freedoniagroup.com/
Market research report provides in-depth analysis of the U.S. market for this product sector, with data provided including historical demand and forecasts by product type (e.g., lead-acid, lithium-ion, nickel-metal hydride, nickel-cadmium, other rechargeables) and market (e.g., motor vehicle, portable device, industrial and mining vehicle, recreational vehicle, energy storage system, and backup power supply).

BizMiner Market Analysis Reports
Primary and Storage Battery Manufacturers
https://www.bizminer.com Search for "33591" to see available reports

Market analysis reports provide industry statistics for a user-defined area on a national, state, county, metro area, or zip code level, with data provided including number of companies, market volume and sales trends, average company sales, sales per employee, staffing and employment trends, average employee wage, and business start up activity and failure rates. Sample report can be viewed online.

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Financial Statements and Financial Ratios

BizMiner Industry Financial Ratios
Primary and Storage Battery Manufacturers

https://www.bizminer.com Search for "33591" to see available reports

Five-year financial statement analysis reports provide income statements, balance sheets, and key industry financial ratios for companies of all sizes, with financial data available by sales size range on a national, state, and metropolitan area level including:

Income and expenses in dollars and percentages
Balance sheets in dollars and percentages
Profitability and return on investment ratios
Liquidity and working capital ratios
Asset turnover and efficiency ratios
Capital structure and debt service ratios

Sample financial statement and ratio analysis report is available free online.

Industry Research Reports
Battery Manufacturing

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Key statistics section of these reports provides detailed income statements and balance sheets on a common-size basis and over twenty-five industry financial ratios, with financial ratios provided for the each of the four most recent calendar years and on a historical average basis for 3-year, 5-year, and 10-year time periods. Sample spreadsheet with breakdowns by asset size can be viewed free online.

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Compensation and Salary Surveys

PayScale, Inc.
Primary, Storage, and Rechargeable Battery Manufacturing
https://www.payscale.com/

Free online service provides salary, bonus, and hourly wage data for job positions such as engineer (chemical, controls, mechanical, or process), engineering technician, and quality assurance/control inspector, with employers for which compensation data is provided including Johnson Controls, Inc., Exide Technologies, East Penn Manufacturing Co., Inc., A123 Systems, LLC, and Tesla Motors, Inc.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing
https://www.bls.gov/oes/

Annual employment and wage survey provides hourly and annual wage data for occupations in this manufacturing sector, which includes manufacturers of disposable primary batteries (e.g., AA, AAA, C, D, and 9-volt) used in flashlights, radios, toys, and clocks, and rechargeable secondary batteries (e.g., lead-acid, lithium-ion) used in automobiles, power tools, appliances, laptops, and cell phones.

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BV Guides and Databases

BVMarketData
Private Company Sales Transaction Databases
https://www.bvresources.com/

Free "Visitor Search" allows users to search the DealStats, BIZCOMPS, and FactSet/BVR databases for private company sales transaction data by SIC or NAICS Code using the following codes:

– SIC Code 369 - Primary and Storage Batteries Manufacturing

– NAICS Code 335910 - Battery Manufacturing

Types of establishments included in these codes

Alkaline battery manufacturers - establishments that manufacture alkaline batteries which are commonly used in portable electronic devices, such as flashlights, remote controls, and toys, and are popular as a low-cost reliable source of power with a long shelf life.

Lead-acid battery production - establishments that produce lead-acid batteries, which are commonly used in applications that require high current output and rechargeability such as SLI batteries used in motor vehicles and uninterruptible power supply systems.

Lithium-ion battery producers - establishments focused on producing lithium-ion batteries, which are commonly used in portable electronics, electric vehicles, and energy storage systems and offer high energy density, long cycle life, and relatively low self-discharge.

Nickel-metal hydride battery manufacturing - establishments that are primarily engaged in manufacturing nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries, which are typically used in hybrid and electric vehicles, consumer electronics, and rechargeable household items.

Nickel-cadmium battery manufacturers - establishments that specialize in manufacturing rechargeable nickel-cadmium (NiCd) batteries, which are typically used in applications
such as portable power tools, emergency lighting units, and consumer electronics.

Zinc-air battery producers - establishments that focus on the production and assembly of zinc-air batteries, which are primarily used in hearing aids, medical devices, and some remote sensing applications and provide high energy density at a relatively low cost.

Silver-zinc battery manufacturing - establishments engaged in manufacturing silver-zinc batteries, which are used in military, aerospace, and underwater vehicle applications that require high energy density and the ability to perform under extreme conditions.

Battery recycling facilities - establishments that are primarily engaged in the recycling of used primary and secondary batteries by recovering valuable materials such as lead, nickel, and lithium and reducing the amount of material disposed of as solid waste.

Sample reports with detailed sales transaction data and valuation multiples are available free online.

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