BEST Magazine
23 January 2026
China’s journey in lead-acid battery innovation
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.
Tiger Ming Zhang examines China’s lead‑acid battery industry and the innovators driving its global growth. The lead-acid battery industry in China accounts for around 40% of the global market. It originated in the 1980s, when China transitioned from a planned economy to a market economy under the opening policy. After more than 40 years of…
Key Takeaways
- • China’s journey in lead-acid battery innovation.
