North America Electric Vehicle Battery Separator Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The North America Electric Vehicle Battery Cathode Market Report Segmented by Battery Type (Lead Acid, Lithium-Ion, and Other Battery Types), and Material (Polypropylene, Polyethylene, and Other Materials Types) and Geography (United States, Canada, and Rest of North America). The Report Offers the Market Size and Forecasts for the Electric Vehicle Battery Manufacturing Market in Revenue (USD) for all the Above Segments.

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North America Electric Vehicle Battery Separator Market Size

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North America Electric Vehicle Battery Separator Market Analysis

The North America Electric Vehicle Battery Separator Market size is estimated at USD 74.12 million in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 184.29 million by 2030, at a CAGR of 19.98% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

  • In the medium term, the market is poised to benefit from the rising adoption of electric vehicles and the decreasing prices of lithium-ion batteries.
  • Conversely, stringent safety concerns surrounding batteries pose a potential challenge to the market's expansion.
  • However, breakthroughs in electric vehicle battery technology could pave the way for future market growth.
  • During the study period, the United States is projected to dominate North America's Electric Vehicle Battery Separator market.

United States to Witness Significant Growth

  • Over the years, the United States has solidified its position as one of the world's leading economies, thanks to its tightly integrated markets. The United States stands at the forefront of research and innovation in battery technology, notably in Lithium-ion Battery separators (LIBS).
  • While the United States does import separators, domestic companies like ENTEK are making significant strides. For example, in March 2023, ENTEK unveiled plans for a USD 1.5 billion production facility on a sprawling 340-acre site in Terre Haute, Indiana, with operations set to commence by 2027.
  • In November 2023, the United States government pledged an investment of up to USD 3.5 billion to bolster the nation's domestic battery manufacturing sector. This investment, part of the Infrastructure law, aims to enhance the production of advanced batteries and their raw materials, positioning the United States as a key player in the burgeoning electric vehicle battery separator market.
  • Moreover, in October 2023, Asahi Kasei revealed plans to invest around USD 264 million in the United States to set up coating equipment for lithium-ion battery separators, targeting a 2026 operational date. Such initiatives are poised to fuel the growth of the electric vehicle battery separator market in the coming years.
  • According to the International Energy Agency, the United States saw electric vehicle sales reach approximately 1.39 million in 2023, marking a 40% surge from the previous year. This uptick in electric vehicle sales is set to drive demand for batteries and related components, like cathodes, in the near future.
  • Given these trends, the North American Electric Vehicle Battery Separator Market is poised for rapid growth in the coming years.

North America Electric Vehicle Battery Separator Industry Overview

The North America electric vehicle battery separator market is moderately fragmented, with several players. Some of the major players (not in particular order) include Asahi Kasei Corp., Sumitomo Corporation, Entek International LLC, SK Innovation Co Ltd and Coperion GmbH.

North America Electric Vehicle Battery Separator Market Leaders

  1. Asahi Kasei Corp.

  2. Sumitomo Corporation

  3. SK Innovation Co Ltd

  4. Coperion GmbH

  5. Entek International LLC

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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North America Electric Vehicle Battery Separator Market News

  • April 2024: Asahi Kasei announced its plans to establish an integrated plant in Ontario, Canada. This facility will concentrate on manufacturing base films and coating its Hipore wet-process lithium-ion battery (LIB) separator. In a strategic partnership, Asahi Kasei has entered into a foundational agreement with Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda), and both companies are actively seeking opportunities for a joint investment. Additionally, regarding the Canadian facility, the newly formed Asahi Kasei Battery Separator Corp.2, set to commence operations in October 2024, will receive funding from the Development Bank of Japan Inc. (DBJ) through a preferred share issuance.
  • April 2024: Syensqo has begun building its new battery-grade polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) facility in Augusta, Georgia, United States. When it starts operations, this facility will be the largest PVDF production site in North America. PVDF, a thermoplastic fluoropolymer, is used as a binder and separator coating in lithium-ion batteries.

North America Electric Vehicle Battery Separator Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Scope of the Study
  • 1.2 Market Definition
  • 1.3 Study Assumptions

2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

3. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

4. MARKET OVERVIEW

  • 4.1 Introduction
  • 4.2 Market Size and Demand Forecast in USD billion, till 2029
  • 4.3 Recent Trends and Developments
  • 4.4 Government Policies and Regulations
  • 4.5 Market Dynamics
    • 4.5.1 Drivers
    • 4.5.1.1 The Increasing Electric Vehicle (EV) Production
    • 4.5.1.2 Declining Lithium-ion Battery Prices
    • 4.5.2 Restraints
    • 4.5.2.1 Strict Safety Concerns for Batteries
  • 4.6 Supply Chain Analysis
  • 4.7 Industry Attractiveness - Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.7.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.7.2 Bargaining Power of Consumers
    • 4.7.3 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.7.4 Threat of Substitutes Products and Services
    • 4.7.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
  • 4.8 Investment Analysis

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 5.1 Battery Type
    • 5.1.1 Lead Acid
    • 5.1.2 Lithium-ion
    • 5.1.3 Other Battery Types
  • 5.2 Material
    • 5.2.1 Polypropylene
    • 5.2.2 Polyethylene
    • 5.2.3 Other Materials Types
  • 5.3 Geography
    • 5.3.1 United States
    • 5.3.2 Canada
    • 5.3.3 Rest of North America

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Mergers and Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Collaborations, and Agreements
  • 6.2 Strategies Adopted by Leading Players
  • 6.3 Company Profiles
    • 6.3.1 Asahi Kasei Corp.
    • 6.3.2 Sumitomo Corporation
    • 6.3.3 Entek International LLC
    • 6.3.4 Coperion GmbH
    • 6.3.5 SK Innovation Co Ltd
    • 6.3.6 MIRWEC Coating
    • 6.3.7 Toray Industries
    • 6.3.8 Celgard
  • *List Not Exhaustive
  • 6.4 Market Ranking Analysis
  • 6.5 List of Other Prominent Companies

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

  • 7.1 Advancements in electric vehicle battery technology
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North America Electric Vehicle Battery Separator Industry Segmentation

In an electric vehicle battery, the separators act as a barrier between the anode (negative) and cathode (positive), facilitating the exchange of lithium ions between them.

North America's electric vehicle battery separator market is segmented by battery type and material. By battery type, the market is segmented into Lead Acid, Lithium-Ion, and Other Battery Types. By material, the market is segmented into Polypropylene, Polyethylene, and Other Materials Types. By Geography, the market is divided into the United States, Canada and Mexico. The report also covers the market size and forecasts for the African battery market For each segment, the market sizing and forecasts have been done based on revenue (USD).

Battery Type Lead Acid
Lithium-ion
Other Battery Types
Material Polypropylene
Polyethylene
Other Materials Types
Geography United States
Canada
Rest of North America
Battery Type
Lead Acid
Lithium-ion
Other Battery Types
Material
Polypropylene
Polyethylene
Other Materials Types
Geography
United States
Canada
Rest of North America
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North America Electric Vehicle Battery Separator Market Research Faqs

How big is the North America Electric Vehicle Battery Separator Market?

The North America Electric Vehicle Battery Separator Market size is expected to reach USD 74.12 million in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 19.98% to reach USD 184.29 million by 2030.

What is the current North America Electric Vehicle Battery Separator Market size?

In 2025, the North America Electric Vehicle Battery Separator Market size is expected to reach USD 74.12 million.

Who are the key players in North America Electric Vehicle Battery Separator Market?

Asahi Kasei Corp., Sumitomo Corporation, SK Innovation Co Ltd, Coperion GmbH and Entek International LLC are the major companies operating in the North America Electric Vehicle Battery Separator Market.

What years does this North America Electric Vehicle Battery Separator Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the North America Electric Vehicle Battery Separator Market size was estimated at USD 59.31 million. The report covers the North America Electric Vehicle Battery Separator Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the North America Electric Vehicle Battery Separator Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

North America Electric Vehicle Battery Separator Industry Report

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