BEST Magazine
2 September 2026
CATL and Hithium retain #1 and #2 spots in BESS cell shipments
Why It Matters for ITAD
Market movements like this can signal shifts in demand for ITAD services. New technologies may create opportunities or challenges for equipment processing.
Hithium has announced that it was the world’s second-largest supplier of battery energy storage cells during the first half of 2026, retaining its position behind market leader CATL. This has been corroborated by shipment data published by several research organisations. InfoLink Consulting ranked the five largest suppliers as CATL, Hithium, EVE Energy, BYD Energy Storage…
Key Takeaways
- • CATL and Hithium retain #1 and #2 spots in BESS cell shipments.
