How equipment suppliers can navigate a fragmented market and boost global competitiveness
The global battery industry is entering a new phase – shaped by geopolitical fragmentation, shifting investment priorities, and increasing pressure on European and North American battery equipment suppliers. While demand continues to grow, the momentum behind gigafactory expansion is slowing, and the dominance of Asian players in cell production and equipment partnerships remains largely unchallenged.
This study, conducted by Porsche Consulting together with VDMA, Agora Strategy, and Fraunhofer ISI, offers a strategic reality check for equipment suppliers, highlighting how they can re-enter the market through specialization, alliances, and process know-how. It outlines structural shifts in the global battery value chain and defines the strategic levers needed to secure competitiveness in a multipolar world.