This report analyzes the structure of lithium-ion batteries, the materials used such as cathode materials, anode materials, separators, amongst others. Manufacturing processes and performance analysis as compared with other storage types is also included.

An analysis of the global Lithium-Ion Battery market includes an industry overview, analysis of the supply-demand scenario, industry segmentation by automotive lithium-ion batteries, storage batteries, and lithium-ion batteries used in consumer electronics. A look at the industry structure and trends in technology completes this section.

An analysis of the major battery materials used such as cathode and anode materials, electrolytic solutions and separators is included. We also analyze the market share of the various players involved in the production of battery materials.

An analysis of the key markets where lithium-ion batteries are making waves namely China, Japan, South Korea, and the United States. For each market, we analyze the industry through the various industry segments as well.

A look at the various growth factors and industry barriers includes an analysis of the declining profit margins of the lithium-ion battery industry, the growth potential of the automotive lithium-ion battery segment and the storage battery segment, amongst other factors. The rise of the Chinese battery market is analyzed in the factors as well.

Market forecast for the global lithium-ion battery industry includes an overall industry forecast, a segment-wise forecast, a forecast for China's battery market, and an overall forecast for the major players in the industry.

Companies such as Panasonic, Hitachi, Mitsubishi Chemical, Samsung, LG Chem, and others are analyzed through product profiles, company strategies, market outlook, investment risk analysis, company trends, financials, and a SWOT analysis

Key Topics Covered:

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

2. TECHNOLOGICAL KNOW-HOW

3. GLOBAL MARKET FOR LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES

4. GLOBAL MARKET FOR BATTERY MATERIALS

5. GLOBAL LITHIUM-ION BATTERY INDUSTRY ANALYSIS OF KEY MARKETS

6. GROWTH DETERMINANTS AND CONSTRAINTS

7. GLOBAL LITHIUM-ION BATTERY MARKET FORECAST

8. COMPANY PROFILES

- Asahi Kasei

- Ener1 Inc

- EnerDel

- GS Yuasa

- Hitachi

- Hitachi Chemical

- LG Chem

- Mitsubishi Chemical

- Panasonic

- Samsung SDI

- TDK Corporation

- Toshiba

- Ube Industries