Battery Recycling Regulation and Market Overview

This document is a technical report that outlines the regulatory context, market forecasts, and environmental impacts associated with battery recycling. It emphasizes the importance of sustainable batteries in achieving carbon neutrality and highlights the EU's directive mandating that 65% of lithium-ion battery weight be recycled by 2025, increasing to 70% by 2030. The report details the rapid growth of the battery recycling market, projected to grow at an average rate of 8% annually until 2030, with the Asia-Pacific region leading in market value. It categorizes key market players into three groups: recycling pure players, electric vehicle manufacturers, and energy and raw materials suppliers. The report also discusses the variability of the added value from recycled batteries, which is influenced by raw material market values and battery composition. Furthermore, it outlines the regulatory landscape, including standards and guidelines that govern the battery lifecycle from production to disposal.