France Lead Acid Battery Market Overview, 2029

The lead-acid battery market in France has undergone a tremendous change over the decades. The early days were dominated by lead-acid batteries, the stalwarts of reliability and cost-effectiveness, in both automotive and industrial applications. As the 20th century was coming to an end, with technological advancements taking place in the battery industry and an increasing environmental consciousness, lead-acid batteries came in for scathing criticism regarding their adverse implications on the environment and inefficient recycling methods. The French market shifted towards more environmentally sensitive practices. The Government of France has also implemented strict recycling and lead emissions policies. This has spurred the technological improvements, in turn with better recycling technologies and the highly advanced generation of lead-acid batteries with higher performance and an even lower negative impact on the environment. Demand is also premium as the automotive market recognizes the best quality in terms of SLI battery, which provides the best starting, lighting, and ignition performance. Many need to adapt to the market. These main players include Exide Technologies, Johnson Controls, and Enersys. These companies ensure that the increased demand in lead-acid battery use by the renewable energy storage system and backup solutions remain dominant on the market. Still, this kind of market faces challenges in light of government regulations and competition against alternative kinds of batteries and environmental issues. Increased investments in research and development, better recycling methods for batteries, and strict environmental regulations have addressed these challenges. These proactive measures have allowed the French lead-acid battery market to remain significant while becoming more sustainable.

According to the research report "France Lead Acid Battery Market Overview, 2029," published by Bonafide Research, the France lead acid battery market is expected to reach a market size of more than USD 2.31 Billion by 2029. The automotive sector is the core and solid industry for the lead-acid battery, being integral in vehicle starting and power systems. Demand for energy storage, particularly in terms of enabling renewable energy integration and backup power, is driving market expansion. Growth of lead-acid batteries in France is most likely to come from the effort at and in support of energy transition. The faster identification of cleaner energy sources increases demands for intermittent renewable energy, hence the need for efficient solutions for energy storage. Lead-acid batteries, being categorized on the ground of low cost and reliability, pose much challenge to newer technologies that are not yet economically viable. Lead-acid technology continues to improve, for instance enhanced cycle life, as well as energy density making it competitive with the newer technologies. Opportunities also arise from the focus on recycling and sustainability. Innovations in battery recycling processes will emerge with strict environmental regulations, which will help lead-acid batteries to gain acceptance by reducing their ecological footprint. The stationary storage applications of lead-acid batteries for renewable energy systems widen the market potential of lead-acid batteries even further. The supplementary markets, including enhancement of on-board electronics and auxiliary power systems, to which the very rapid growth of electric and hybrid vehicles in France is opening opportunities, and also the growing market for the replacement and servicing of the aftermarket sector of batteries. The increasing focus on smart grids and energy storage systems represents another growth avenue. As France integrates more renewable energy sources like solar and wind into its grid, the need for efficient and scalable storage solutions becomes critical. Lead-acid batteries, with their proven track record and advancements in deep-cycle technologies, are well-suited for these applications, offering a cost-effective solution for grid stability and energy management.

Most of the SLA batteries in France are found in uninterruptible power supplies, emergency lighting, and other electrical appliances. The reasons for the popularity of SLA batteries among users are low cost and maintenance-free yet with good performance characteristics. The demand for SLA batteries is increasing along with the need for backup power by data centers, networks, and other infrastructures designed to provide continuous performance during a break in the power supply. Stationary batteries, mainly applied for fixed applications, are used predominantly for renewable energy storage, grid stabilizing applications, and large-scale UPS deployments. The ambition of increasing the capacity of renewable energy sources such as solar and wind in France is increasing the demand for stationary batteries. The key energy storage solutions offered by stationary batteries are the balancing of the grid and utilization of renewable energy sources. Government policies toward the adoption of clean energy also support growth in this segment. Motive batteries are used in electric vehicles, forklifts, and other mobile equipment. The motive battery market is not as massive as SLA and stationary batteries but remains on the growth path with the growing adoption of electric vehicles. Other growth opportunities for motive batteries include French targets of phasing out vehicle internal combustion engines and promoting electric mobility. Besides these, the increasing drive for logistic and material handling companies to adopt electric-powered equipment greatly increases this market.

Flooded batteries, or in other words, wet cells are highly used in France. Automotive and industrial applications have been the prime user groups of these batteries. They often tend to be designed with freely vented cells in such a fashion that electrolyte can be topped up whenever required. They are normally popular for their robustness, long-lived, and having high discharge rates, ideal for heavy-duty. The flooded battery is mainly in demand by the traditional automotive market, using it for internal combustion engine vehicles. In stationary applications, apart from being very important in grid energy storage and backup power systems, it is used much because of long service life and low cost. VRLA batteries are gaining increased acceptance in the French market as they are not only maintenance-free in nature but versatile. VRLA batteries are sealed and eliminate the possibility of routine electrolyte top-ups and spills. They exist in two variants, namely: AGM type and Gel type, and have characteristic performance features. AGM type is mainly applied in high-power applications it includes start-stop vehicles and UPS systems due to their capability of withstanding steep discharges and is designed to work with high currents. Long cycle life and resistance to deep discharge make gel batteries suitable in deep-cycle applications such as renewable energy storage and electric mobility. The growth of the VRLA segment has been spurred by the trends of different industries: telecommunications, renewable energy and electric vehicles, respectively, demanding low-maintenance, reliable, and safe battery solutions.

Automotive is the largest application segment, where lead acid batteries are predominantly used for starting, lighting, and ignition (SLI) purposes in internal combustion engine vehicles. Additionally, with the growing adoption of start-stop technology and micro-hybrid vehicles, advanced lead acid batteries like Enhanced Flooded Batteries (EFB) and Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) are increasingly employed to support the higher electrical demands and frequent engine starts. The demand in this segment is driven by the robust automotive industry in France and the rising sales of passenger cars and commercial vehicles. UPS is another significant application segment, where lead acid batteries, particularly Valve Regulated Sealed Lead–acid (VRLA) types like AGM and Gel, are used to provide backup power for critical infrastructure. These batteries ensure continuous operation during power outages, protecting data and equipment in data centers, hospitals, and other essential facilities. The growth in this segment is propelled by the increasing need for reliable power supply and data security, as well as the expanding data center market in France. In the Telecom segment, lead acid batteries are utilized to provide backup power for telecommunication networks, ensuring uninterrupted service during power failures. Both flooded and VRLA batteries are employed in this sector, with the choice depending on the specific requirements and constraints of the installation. The demand in this segment is driven by the expansion of telecommunication infrastructure, including the rollout of 5G networks, and the need for reliable backup power solutions.



COVID-19 impacts:
The elevator and escalator business has been significantly damaged in recent years as a result of lockdowns implemented in France due to the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak in December 2019. The COVID-19 epidemic has hindered the construction industry's expansion in recent years, generating delays that can be ascribed to various damaged supply chains. The elevator and escalator manufacturers, as well as the overall construction industry, are expected to face a number of challenges as most commercial projects are likely to be left incomplete or delayed due to supply chain disruptions, cash flow constraints, workforce unavailability, and production shutdowns. The demand for elevators and escalators is expected to rise in the coming years as various governments of France prepare to gradually lift the lockdowns. As the lockdowns progressively cease, the construction sector is expected to increase. As commercial developments resume throughout the world, demand for elevators and escalators is expected to rise in the upcoming years.

Considered in this report
• Geography: France
• Historic Year: 2018
• Base year: 2023
• Estimated year: 2024
• Forecast year: 2029

Aspects covered in this report
• France Elevator & Escalator Market with its value and forecast along with its segments
• Application wise tire industry distribution
• Various drivers and challenges
• On-going trends and developments
• Top profiled companies
• Strategic recommendation

By Product:
• SLI (starting, lighting, and ignition)
• Stationary
• Motive

By Construction Method:
• Flooded
• Valve Regulated Sealed Lead–acid battery (VRLA)

By Application:
• Automotive
• UPS
• Telecom
• Others

The approach of the report:
This report consists of a combined approach of primary as well as secondary research. Initially, secondary research was used to get an understanding of the market and listing out the companies that are present in the market. The secondary research consists of third-party sources such as press releases, annual report of companies, analyzing the government generated reports and databases. After gathering the data from secondary sources primary research was conducted by making telephonic interviews with the leading players about how the market is functioning and then conducted trade calls with dealers and distributors of the market. Post this we have started doing primary calls to consumers by equally segmenting consumers in regional aspects, tier aspects, age group, and gender. Once we have primary data with us we have started verifying the details obtained from secondary sources.

Intended audience
This report can be useful to industry consultants, manufacturers, suppliers, associations & organizations related to elevator & escalator industry, government bodies and other stakeholders to align their market-centric strategies. In addition to marketing & presentations, it will also increase competitive knowledge about the industry.