Authored By: Sarah
06 Mar 2025

Lead-Acid Battery Market Southeast Asia Analysis and Forecast 2025-2029

The lead-acid battery market in southeast asia is projected to grow by USD 1.3 billion from 2024 to 2029, at a CAGR of 6.8%. The market is experiencing growth due to rising demand in the automotive sector and the adoption of microgrids. While nickel and zinc batteries are emerging, lead-acid batteries remain competitive despite challenges like limited cycle life and heavy weight.

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Market Segmentation

By Type

FLA Batteries
VRLA Batteries

By Application

Automotive
Industrial
Others

Regional Market Trends

Southeast Asia

Singapore
Malaysia
Thailand
Indonesia
Rest of Southeast Asia

Market Dynamics

Drivers

Significant growth in the automotive market: Lead-acid batteries remain the dominant power source for SLI (Starting, Lighting, and Ignition) systems in passenger cars and commercial vehicles. Used in electric automobiles, e-bikes, motorcycles, and off-grid power generation. Critical for data centers and UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) systems. Supports material handling equipment, lighting systems, and renewable energy applications. Known for long shelf life, vibration resistance, and terminal corrosion resistance. Applied in backup power for corporate offices, healthcare, and grid energy storage. Advancements in multi-stage charging and carbon additives improve battery cycle life and cost-efficiency.

Trends

Rising adoption of microgrids driving lead-acid battery demand: Key applications include electric vehicles (EVs), data centers, vehicle manufacturing, and portable electronics. Continued use in SLI systems for commercial vehicles, e-bikes, and automotive equipment. Essential for UPS systems in corporate offices, internet routing, and critical applications. Despite lithium-ion battery growth, lead-acid batteries remain preferred due to low cost, reliability, and long shelf life.

Challenges

Drawbacks of lead-acid batteries impacting market growth: Risks associated with lead oxide toxicity. Issues like self-discharge, terminal corrosion, and vibration. Lithium batteries offer higher energy density but remain costly and require specialized charging infrastructure. Research focuses on carbon additives and multi-stage charging to reduce emissions and improve performance.

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