Power Bank Market Size

Power Bank Market Analysis

The Power Bank Market size is estimated at USD 13.59 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 20.35 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 8.40% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

Major factors driving the role of power banks are the increasing adoption of smartphones and other mobile devices, along with the growing trend of remote work and e-learning. Moreover, the growing popularity of outdoor activities and travel has also contributed to the growth of the power bank market.

• Screen time has become part of the fabric of everyday life for most. According to Comparitech's latest available data, people average 6 hours 58 minutes of screen time per day globally, while the average screen time in the United States is 7 hours 4 minutes per day which is 7 minutes more than the global average. Thus, for a phone or laptop to stay on standby, its needs to be ensured that it is powered on at all times, and a portable power bank is considered a handier option than ever.
• Power banks can be bulky or take too much time to charge a smartphone. So, vendors are constantly innovating to reduce the size and weight and, at the same time, also increase their capacity to charge quickly. In October 2022, Stuffcool launched a new 15W wireless charging power bank with a 20W PD wired output. The new Stuffcool wireless power bank is lightweight and has a slim design, with an LED indicator to show the battery percentage while charging and discharging, a micro USB port, and a USB Type-C charging port.
• The increasing adoption of power banks that can offer high-speed charging is expected to drive market growth for power banks with a capacity range of 10,000mAh - 20000mAh. Companies are also trying to provide fast charging through all their charging ports to leverage their competitive advantage.
• The e-commerce industry transformed the way business is done across the world. For instance, according to the recent stats published by IBEF, the overall e-commerce market is also expected to reach USD 350 billion by 2030. Much of the growth for the industry has been triggered by an increase in internet and smartphone penetration. Suc increasing e-commerce figures from emerging economies will further boost the growth of the power bank market over the forecast period.
• Many players have entered the power bank market in recent years and are providing power banks of various capacities, prices, and designs. However, not all power banks are of superior quality, as they tend to last even less than six months. Low-quality power banks not only charge the device improperly but could also damage it, thereby restricting market growth.
• As a result of COVID-19, the previously expected growth of power banks across applications is likely to decline as the pandemic restricts the supply chain and adoption due to the severe disruptions to businesses and the global economy. The epidemic has resulted in limited production leading to a sharp decline in business inputs.