Secondary batteries are electrical batteries that can be charged, discharged, and recharged multiple times. Secondary batteries are rechargeable batteries and are also called storage batteries. Secondary batteries are highly cost-efficient in the long term and are environmentally friendly. These are used in portable devices, electronics, and motor vehicles. The main product types of secondary batteries are lead-acid, lithium-ion (Li-ion), and nickel-metal hydride. The nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery is a type of rechargeable battery that is widely used in laptop computers, as well as mobile phones, camcorders, and other electronic devices. The negative electrode of a NiMH battery is made of a hydrogen-absorbing alloy and, in some cases, a variety of intermetallic compounds. Nickel-oxide hydroxide is used to make the positive electrode. The batteries are used in electronics, motor vehicles, portable devices, and other applications by automotive, household, and industrial end-users. The secondary batteries market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides secondary batteries market statistics, including secondary batteries industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a secondary batteries market share, detailed secondary batteries market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the secondary batteries industry. This secondary batteries market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenarios of the industry. The global secondary batteries market size will grow from $79.56 billion in 2022 to $89.32 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.3%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The global secondary batteries market size is expected to grow to $137.69 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 11.4%. Increasing demand for electric vehicles will positively impact the secondary batteries market. Secondary batteries are increasingly being used in hybrid vehicles. The wide temperature ranges between -30°C to +75°C and the rapid charging capacity of Nickel Metal Hybride (NiMH) batteries are ideal for the automotive sector. NiMH batteries can handle the high-power levels which are essential for electric vehicles. According to Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) report, electric vehicle sales are expected to reach 540 million by 2040, which is around 32% of the world’s passenger vehicles. Therefore, the increasing demand for electric vehicles will drive the secondary batteries market’s growth. Stringent government regulations for secondary battery manufacturing hindering the growth of the secondary battery market. The battery manufacturing process generates wastewater and releases pollutants such as cadmium, cobalt, copper, cyanide, iron, lead, manganese, mercury, nickel, and zinc The manufacturers are usually advised unless mandated to reduce the number of hazardous substances released into the environment. For instance, the USA Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) formulated the battery manufacturing effluent guidelines and standards to regulate such pollutants. Therefore, stringent government regulations hinder the secondary batteries market’s growth. Recent developments in NiMH battery manufacturing have improved the lifespan of nickel-metal hydride batteries. The electro positivity of the A-elements makes them easy to corrode in the alkaline electrolyte used in NiMH batteries. A thin protective layer is used on alloy particles to improve reaction kinetics and corrosion stability of conventional NiMH batteries. For instance, researchers at Stockholm University, a Swedish public university, have developed metal hydride surface structures for NiMH batteries to extend cycle life. In January 2020, German battery manufacturer, VARTA AG acquired the US-based Energizer Holdings, Inc.’s subsidiary, VARTA Consumer Batteries for $401 million. The acquisition will likely strengthen VARTA AG’s battery business and expand its product portfolio. VARTA Consumer Batteries manufactures and markets dry and primary batteries globally. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Ellwangen, Germany. Major players in the secondary batteries market are BYD Company Ltd., Samsung SDI Co. Ltd., LG Chem Co. Ltd., Johnson Controls, Amperex Technologies Ltd., Energizer Holdings Inc., Panasonic Corporation, Aquion Energy, Battery Technology Inc., and Beckett Energy Systems. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the secondary batteries market in 2022. North America was the second-largest region in the global secondary batteries market. The regions covered in the global secondary batteries market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the secondary batteries market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK and USA. The secondary batteries market consists of sales of lithium nickel magnesium cobalt (LI-NMC), lithium ferro phosphate (LFP), lithium cobalt oxide (LCO), lithium titanate oxide (LTO), lithium manganese oxide (LMO), D-battery, C battery, A battery, AA battery, AAA battery, small-sized Ni-MH battery for consumer electronics and large-sized Ni-MH battery for HEV, motive lead-acid batteries, stationary lead-acid batteries, carbon batteries, flow batteries, glass air batteries, and other secondary batteries. Values in this market are factory gate values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The global secondary batteries market is segmented - 1) By Product Type: Lead Acid, Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion), Nickel Metal Hydride, Other Product Type 2) By Application: Electronics, Motor Vehicles, Portable Devices, Other Applications 3) By End User: Automotive, Household, Industrial

Electrical equipment produces products that generate, distribute and use electrical power. Electrical equipment's primary function is to accomplish work by converting electrical energy and controlling electrical energy, including protecting systems, property, and people. The main types of electrical equipment are electric lighting equipment, household appliances, power generation, transmission, and control equipment, batteries and wires, and cables. Home appliances are electrical machines that aid in household functions such as cooking, cleaning, and food storage. The equipment is operated through online and offline modes. The various sales channels include OEM and aftermarket that are used by B2B and B2C end users. The electrical equipment market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides electrical equipment market statistics, including electrical equipment industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with an electrical equipment market share, detailed electrical equipment market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the electrical equipment industry. This electrical equipment market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenarios of the industry. The global electrical equipment market grew from $1503.21 billion in 2022 to $1630.86 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.5%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The electrical equipment market is expected to grow to $2190.31 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 7.7%. The rapid pace of innovations in electronics technology is stimulating consistent demand for newer and faster electronic equipment. Technological development is a key to attracting both consumers and business users for either replacing or upgrading the older products with advanced versions. Digital technologies such as the internet of things (IoT) and the latest communication technologies such as 5G are expected to aid in the development of innovative electronic products. This is expected to increase the demand for electronic products which will ultimately drive the growth of the electronic equipment manufacturing market during the forecast period. The outbreak of COVID-19 disease (COVID-19) has acted as a massive restraint on the electrical equipment manufacturing market in 2020 as supply chains were disrupted due to trade restrictions and consumption declined due to lockdowns imposed by governments globally. COVID-19 is an infectious disease with flu-like symptoms including fever, cough, and difficulty in breathing. The virus was first identified in 2019 in Wuhan, Hubei province of the People’s Republic of China, and spread globally including Western Europe, North America, and Asia. Steps by national governments to contain the transmission have resulted in a decline in economic activity with countries entering a state of 'lock down' and the outbreak hurt businesses throughout 2020 and into 2021. However, it is expected that the electrical equipment manufacturing market will recover from the shock across the forecast period as it is a 'black swan event and not related to ongoing or fundamental weaknesses in the market or the global economy. The increasing use of portable electronic devices such as smartphones and tablets has led to the development of USB receptacles. USB receptacles offer convenient access to charge any kind of electronic device. The use of USB receptacles also eliminates the need to carry charging adapters. For example, EATON manufactures USB receptacles that have tamper-resistant shutters and LED indicator lights and can be used to charge electronic devices such as tablets, mobile phones, cameras, and MP3 players. For instance, some of the major companies manufacturing USB receptacles include Eaton, GE, and Philips. Major companies in the electrical equipment market include Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Haier Smart Home Co. Ltd., Siemens AG, LG Electronics, Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd., Panasonic Corporation, Schneider Electric SE, Qingdao Haier Co. Ltd., Daikin Industries Ltd., and Whirlpool Corp. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the electrical equipment market in 2022. Western Europe was the second largest region in the electrical equipment market. Africa was the smallest region in the global electrical equipment market. The regions covered in the electrical equipment market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the electrical equipment market report are Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, USA, Venezuela and Vietnam. The electrical equipment and component market consists of sales of power converters (i.e., AC to DC and DC to AC), power supplies, surge suppressors, and other general electrical equipment. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The global electrical equipment market is segmented - 1) By Type: Electric Lighting Equipment, Household Appliances, Power Generation, Transmission And Control Equipment, Batteries, Wires And Cables 2) By End-Use: B2B, B2C 3) By Sales Channel: OEM, Aftermarket 4) By Mode: Online, Offline Subsegments Covered: General Lighting, Automotive Lighting, Back Lighting, Small Electrical Appliance, Household Cooking Appliance, Household Refrigerator And Home Freezer, Household Laundry Equipment, Other Major Household Appliance, Transformer, Electric Motor And Generator, Switchgear And Switchboard Apparatus, Relay And Industrial Controls, Secondary Batteries, Primary Batteries, Other Cables, Coaxial Cables, Fiber Optical Cable

A battery is defined as an electrochemical device that consists of one or more electrochemical cells which can be charged with an electric current and discharged whenever required. They are made up of multiple electrochemical cells that are connected to external inputs and outputs. The main types of batteries are secondary batteries and primary batteries. A secondary battery is a batch system in which the active materials are the electrodes. The electrode is consumed by reaction during discharge and regenerates during charge. The reaction continues until the active material is depleted. The equipment is operated through online and offline modes. The various sales channels include OEM and aftermarket that are used for automotive batteries, industrial batteries, portable batteries, power tools batteries, SLI batteries, and other applications. The batteries market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides batteries market statistics, including batteries industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a batteries market share, detailed batteries market segments, market trends, and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the batteries industry. This batteries market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry. The global batteries market grew from $93.71 billion in 2022 to $103.87 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.8%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The batteries market is expected to grow to $153.86 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 10.3%. Flow batteries are gaining prominence due to low energy density than normal lithium-ion batteries. Flow batteries are rechargeable batteries where chemical energy is provided by the two chemical components dissolved in liquids that are contained within a system. It doubles the maximum voltage and yields a high storage capacity of renewable power. They have the advantage of supplying power to a large network of the electric grid by storing a huge amount of energy than traditional batteries. For instance, some of the major companies manufacturing flow batteries include Sumitomo Electric Industries, UniEnergy Technologies, Dalian Rongke Power, and Gildemeister. Major companies in the batteries market include Samsung SDI, LG Chem Ltd., BYD Electronic (International) Co Ltd., TDK Corp, Panasonic Corporation, Chaowei Power Holdings Ltd., GS Yuasa, Brookfield Asset Management, SK Holdings and Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the batteries market in 2022. Western Europe was the second largest region in the batteries market. The regions covered in the batteries market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the batteries market report are Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, USA, Venezuela and Vietnam. The batteries market consists of sales of lead acid batteries, lithium-ion (Li-Ion) batteries, nickel-cadmium (Ni-cd), nickel metal hydride batteries, alkaline primary batteries, lithium primary batteries, and other batteries. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The global batteries market is segmented - 1) By Type: Secondary Batteries, Primary Batteries 2) By Application: Automotive Batteries, Industrial Batteries, Portable Batteries, Power Tools Batteries, SLI Batteries, Other Applications 3) By Sales Channel: OEM, Aftermarket 4) By Mode: Online, Offline Subsegments Covered: Lead Acid, Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion), Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd), Nickel Metal Hydride, Other Secondary Batteries, Alkaline Primary Batteries, Lithium Primary Batteries, Other Primary Batteries

A nickel metal hydride battery refers to an energy storage battery or rechargeable battery. These batteries are composed of electrochemical charge/discharge reactions that occur between a positive electrode and a negative electrode. They are used in widespread applications, especially in high-end portable electronic products. The main types of nickel metal hydride batteries are small-sized Ni-MH batteries for consumer electronics and large-sized Ni-MH batteries for HEV. Small-sized Ni-MH batteries are rechargeable batteries found in laptops, computers, cameras, and mobile phones. The nickel metal hydride batteries are used in automotive, cordless phones, dust collectors, personal care, lighting tools, and electric tool and are distributed through OEM and aftermarket sales channels. The nickel metal hydride batteries market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides nickel metal hydride batteries market statistics, including nickel metal hydride batteries industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a nickel metal hydride batteries market share, detailed nickel metal hydride batteries market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the nickel metal hydride batteries industry. This nickel metal hydride batteries market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry. The global nickel metal hydride batteries market size will grow from $3.13 billion in 2022 to $3.54 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.0%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The global nickel metal hydride batteries market size is expected to grow to $5.59 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 12.1%. Nickel metal hydride batteries are increasingly being used in hybrid vehicles. The wide temperature range between -30 °C to + 75 °C and rapid charging capacity made these batteries ideal for the automotive sector. NiMH batteries can handle the high-power levels which are essential for electric vehicles. According to Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) report, electric vehicle sales are expected to reach 540 million by 2040, which is around 32% of the world’s passenger vehicles. The increasing demand for electric vehicles will positively impact the NiMH battery market. Regulations introduced by various governments for rechargeable battery manufacturing hindered the growth of the market. The battery manufacturing process generates wastewater and releases pollutants such as cadmium, cobalt, copper, cyanide, iron, lead, manganese, mercury, nickel, and zinc The manufacturers are usually advised unless mandated to reduce the number of hazardous substances released into the environment. For example, the USA Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) formulated the Battery Manufacturing Effluent Guidelines and Standards to regulate such pollutants. Recent developments in NiMH battery manufacturing have improved the lifespan of nickel-metal hydride batteries. The electro-positivity of the A-elements makes them easy to corrode in the alkaline electrolyte used in NiMH batteries. A thin protective layer is used on alloy particles to improve the reaction kinetics and corrosion stability of conventional NiMH batteries. For instance, Researchers at Stockholm University, a Swedish public university, have developed metal hydride surface structures for NiMH batteries to extend cycle life. In January 2020, German battery manufacturer VARTA AG acquired US-based Energizer Holdings, Inc.’s subsidiary, VARTA Consumer Batteries, for $401 million. The acquisition will likely strengthen VARTA AG’s battery business and expand its product portfolio. VARTA Consumer Batteries manufactures and markets dry and primary batteries globally. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Ellwangen, Germany. Major players in the nickel metal hydride batteries market are Duracell, Energizer Holdings, Panasonic, Primearth EV Energy, Spectrum Brands, GP Batteries International, Panasonic, Spectrum Brands (Rayovac), Duracell, and Aeg Powertools. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the nickel metal hydride batteries market in 2022. North America is the second-largest region in the global nickel metal hydride batteries market. The regions covered in the global nickel metal hydride batteries market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the nickel metal hydride batteries market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK and USA. The nickel metal hydride batteries market consists of sales of small-sized Ni-MH batteries for consumer electronics and large-sized Ni-MH batteries for HEV. Values in this market are factory gate values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The global nickel metal hydride batteries market is segmented - 1) By Type: Small-Sized Ni-MH Battery for Consumer Electronics, Large-Sized Ni-MH Battery for HEV 2) By Application: Automotive, Cordless Phone, Dust Collector, Personal Care, Lighting Tools, Electric Tool 3) By Sales Channel: OEM, Aftermarket

The terms "chlor-alkali" refer to the method used to manufacture chlorine and sodium hydroxide (caustic soda), both of which are basic chemicals required by industry. Chlor-alkali is a group of chemicals such as chlorine, hydrogen, and sodium hydroxide that are produced by the electrolysis of saltwater. Chlorine is abundantly produced through this process and is an essential component in bleaching agents, solvents, construction materials, and insecticides. The main types of products in chlor-alkali are chlorine-based chlor-alkali, caustic soda-based chlor-alkali, soda ash-based chlor-alkali, and others. The membrane cell process uses brine and membrane cells for chlor-alkali production with charged electrodes. The production processes include membrane cells, diaphragm cells, and others and have various applications in areas such as pulp and paper, organic chemicals, inorganic chemicals, soap and detergent, alumina, textiles, and others. The Chlor-Alkali Market Research Report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides chlor-alkali market statistics, including chlor-alkali industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a chlor-alkali market share, detailed chlor-alkali market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the chlor-alkali industry. This chlor-alkali market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry. The global chlor-alkali market size grew from $74.34 billion in 2022 to $80.35 billion in 2023, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The chlor-alkali market size is expected to grow to $103.13 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 6.4%. The growth of the chemical industry across the globe is expected to propel the growth of the chlor-alkali market going forward. The chemical industry produces industrial chemicals and provides building blocks and raw materials for many industries, such as textiles, paint, paper, soap and detergent, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture. Chlor-alkali is used in the chemical industry to generate chemicals through an industrial process, and the growth of the chemical industry will encourage the usage of chlor-alkali to produce chlorine, hydrogen, and sodium hydroxide. For instance, according to BASF SE, a Germany-based chemicals company, global chemical production increased by 4.4% in 2021, from a negative 0.4% growth rate in 2020. Therefore, the growth of the chemical industry across the globe is driving the growth of the chlor-alkali market. Strategic partnerships and collaborations have emerged as a key trend being followed by the companies operating in the chlor-alkali market. This is owing to the presence of a large number of chlor-alkali firms operating in the industry and their desire to expand their market leadership. For instance, in June 2021, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), a UAE-based oil company, and Reliance Industries Limited, an India-based integrated company across materials, entertainment, energy, retail, and digital services, formed a strategic partnership to join a new world-scale ethylene dichloride, chlor-alkali, and polyvinyl chloride production facility in Abu Dhabi. This partnership aims to leverage the strengths of both companies as global industrial leaders. Also, in October 2020, Grasim Industries Limited, an India-based manufacturing company, and Lubrizol, a US-based chemicals company, formed a partnership to manufacture chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) resins in India. CPVC resin will be manufactured in a chlor-alkali unit at Grasim. This partnership aims to bring world-class technologies to complement Lubrizol’s growth strategy on the chlor-alkali platform in India. In April 2021, Bodal Chemicals Limited, an India-based chemical manufacturing company, acquired Mawana Sugar Limited’s chlor-alkali plant, Siel Chemical Complex (SCC), for $16.78 million. The acquisition is expected to assist the business in diversifying its current chemical product line by introducing new items. Mawana Sugar Limited is an India-based manufacturer of sugar and related products. Major players in the chlor-alkali market are AGC Inc., Tosoh Corporation, Solvay SA, The Dow Chemical Company, Tata Chemicals Ltd., Olin Corporation, Westlake Chemical Corporation, Xinjiang Zhongtai Chemical Co. Ltd., Occidental Petroleum Corporation, Hanwha Group, INOVYN ChlorVinyls Limited, Wanhua-BorsodChem, Formosa Plastics Corporation, Tronox Holdings plc, Bayer AG, and Axiall Corporation. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the chlor-alkali market in 2022. North America was the second-largest region in the chlor-alkali market. The regions covered in the chlor-alkali market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the chlor-alkali market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, the UK, and the USA. The chlor-alkali market consists of sales of chlor-alkali products, including hydrogen peroxide and sodium hypochlorite. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The global chlor-alkali market is segmented - 1) By Product: Chlorine-Based Chlor Alkali, Caustic Soda-Based Chlor Alkali, Soda Ash-Based Chlor Alkali, Other Products 2) By Production Process: Membrane Cell, Diaphragm Cell, and Other Production Processes 3) By Application: Pulp and Paper; Organic Chemical; Inorganic Chemical; Soap and Detergent; Alumina; Textile; Other Applications

Antimony refers to a semi-metallic chemical element that has a silvery white color and is poisonous in nature. A good conductor of heat and electricity, it is unaffected by diluted acids or alkalis and stable in dry air. It occurs naturally in the environment and is available in two forms, including Metallic antimony is bright, silvery, hard, and brittle; non-metallic antimony is a gray powder. The main types of antimony covered in this report are: antimony trioxide; antimony pentoxide; alloys; metal ingots; and others. Antimony is used in various applications, such as flame retardants; plastic additives; lead acid batteries; glass and ceramics; and others. The various end-user industries of antimony are: chemical; automotive; electrical & electronics; and other industries. The antimony research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides antimony statistics, including antimony industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with antimony share, detailed antimony segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the antimony industry. This antimony research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry. The global antimony market size grew from $4.17 billion in 2022 to $4.54 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.9%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The antimony market size is expected to grow to $6.31 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 8.6%. The increasing fire accidents and stringent fire safety regulations are expected to propel the growth of the antimony market. According to fire safety rules, prevention is the first step in avoiding fire-related accidents. As a result of an increase in fire accidents, demand for fire safety regulations, led to an increase in antimony production as antimony is commonly used as a flame inhibitor in fire-resistant apparel, flame retardants, and various fire protection systems. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), there were 1,388,500 fires in the United States in 2020, with 3,500 civilian deaths and 15,200 injuries. According to the NFPA, there was a 23% increase in fire-related deaths in 2020 from 2012. Therefore, a rise in fire incidents and stringent fire safety regulations drive the antimony market. Strategic collaborations and joint ventures between companies is a key trend gaining popularity in the antimony market. Companies producing antimony are undergoing partnerships and collaborations to develop new technologies and antimony products. For instance, in May 2021, United States Antimony, a company that produces antimony and sells antimony products, and Perpetua, a mining company that is based in the United States, signed a collaboration agreement. This potential partnership would provide the only antimony products mined and refined in the United States. Both companies benefit from the mine's proximity to US Antimony's processing facilities. In 2021, Far East Antimony Ltd acquired the Solonechenskoye antimony property, located in the Zabaikalsky Krai region of Far Eastern Russia. With this acquisition, Far East Antimony aims to develop the Solonechenskoye deposit, which is one of the largest undeveloped antimony deposits in the world. Major players in the antimony market are BASF SE, Campine NV, Huachang Antimony Industry, AMG Advanced Metallurgical Group, Hunan Chenzhou Mining Group Co. Ltd., Lambert Metals International, Mandalay Resources Ltd., Nihon Seiko Co. Ltd., NYACOL Nano Technologies Inc., Recylex, Suzuhiro Chemical, Belmont Metals, United States Antimony, Village Main Reef Ltd., Yunnan Muli Antimony Industry Co. Ltd., and Belmont Metals. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the antimoney market in 2022. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the antimony market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the Antimony market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The antimony market consists of sales of sodium stibogluconate, antimony trichloride, antimony oxychloride, metal alloys, and ceramics.Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The global antimony market is segmented - 1) By Type: Antimony Trioxide, Antimony Pentoxide, Alloys, Metal Ingots, Other Types 2) By Application: Flame retardant, Plastic additives, Lead acid batteries, Glass & ceramics, Other Applications 3) By End User Industry: Chemical, Automotive, Electrical & electronics, Other End-Users

Graphite is an allotrope and crystalline form of carbon. It is soft, cleaves with very light pressure, and has a very low specific gravity. It has a metallic luster and is opaque to light and found in metamorphic and igneous rocks. The main types of graphite are flake graphite and non-flake graphite. Graphite flake is a type of graphite mineral that occurred naturally and is made up of carbon with flaky morphology. The various product of graphite includes natural Graphite and synthetic Graphite that are available in different sizes such as jumbo, large, medium, small and fine. Graphite is used in refractories, batteries, lubricants/crucibles, foundry, pencils, and other applications. The graphite market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides graphite market statistics, including graphite industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a graphite market share, detailed graphite market segments, market trends, and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the graphite industry. This graphite market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry. The global graphite market grew from $1.17 billion in 2022 to $1.32 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.7%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The graphite market is expected to grow to $2.11 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 12.4%. Companies involved in graphite mining are increasingly using autonomous vehicles to increase productivity, reduce cost and increase safety. Autonomous vehicles increase efficiency by minimizing delays, reducing operating costs, and eliminate mistakes by improving their accuracy and repeatability. For instance, Rio Tinto, BHP Billiton, and Fortescue Metals Group are deploying autonomous vehicles in their operations, using driverless trucks to haul ore. Major companies in the graphite market include Graphite India Limited, Mason Graphite, SGL Carbon SE, GrafTech International Holdings Inc and Triton Minerals Ltd. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the graphite market in 2022. South America was the second largest region in the graphite market. The regions covered in the graphite market are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the graphite market are Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, USA, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Ukraine, and Iran. The graphite market consists of sales of mineral and its compounds which are used in refractory materials, the chemical industries, nuclear industries, electrical applications, and mechanical applications. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The global graphite market is segmented - 1) By Type: Flake Graphite, Non-Flake Graphite 2) By Application: Refractories, Batteries, Lubricants/Crucibles, Foundry, Pencils, Other Appplications 3) By Flake Size: Jumbo, Large, Medium, Small, Fine 4) By Product: Natural Graphite, Synthetic Graphite