The global market for lithium-ion battery recycling is expected to reach 35 billion U.S. dollars by 2031. This figure compares to around six billion U.S. dollars in 2022. Includes battery cell and pack prices Volume-weighted average price including 303 data points for passenger cars, buses, commercial vehicles, and stationary storage.
The price of lithium-ion batteries has been on a downward trend, reaching a record low of $139 per kWh in 2023 and continuing to decrease into 2024. The reduction in lithium prices, increased production capacity, and technological advancements have all contributed to this trend.
The account requires an annual contract and will renew after one year to the regular list price. The cost of lithium-ion batteries per kWh decreased by 14 percent between 2022 and 2023. Lithium-ion battery price was about 139 U.S. dollars per kWh in 2023.
IEA analysis based on data from Bloomberg and Bloomberg New Energy Finance Lithium-Ion Price Survey (2023). “Battery pack price” refers to the volume-weighted average pack price of lithium-ion batteries over all sectors. Price of selected battery materials and lithium-ion batteries, 2015-2024 - Chart and data by the International Energy Agency.
Data until March 2023. Lithium-ion battery prices (including the pack and cell) represent the global volume-weighted average across all sectors. Nickel prices are based on the London Metal Exchange, used here as a proxy for global pricing, although most nickel trade takes place through direct contracts between producers and consumers.
In 2023, lithium-ion battery pack prices reached a record low of $139 per kWh, marking a significant decline from previous years. This price reduction represents a 14% drop from the previous year’s average of over $160 per kWh.