US demand for primary and secondary batteries is expected to grow 4.2 percent per year to $17.1 billion in 2017. Lithium batteries will offer the best growth opportunities in both the rechargeable and primary battery segments. Secondary batteries will continue to supplant primary batteries as high-drain electronic devices increase in popularity.This study analyzes the $13.9 billion US battery industry. It presents historical demand data for 2002, 2007 and 2012, and forecasts for 2017 and 2022 by product (e.g., alkaline, primary lithium, lead-acid, rechargeable lithium) and market (e.g., consumer, motor vehicle, industrial, portable device, motive power, government, backup power supply).The study also considers market environment factors, reviews battery technology, evaluates company market share and profiles 37 industry players, including Johnson Controls, Exide Technologies and Energizer.
