Global Electric Double-Layer Capacitor (EDLC) Market Growth, Share, Size, Trends and Forecast (2025 - 2031)

By Industrial;

Bus & Truck, Rail & Tram, and Mild Hybrid Car.

By End-User;

Consumer Electronics, Energy & Utilities, Industrial, Automotive/Transportation, and Others.

By Geography;

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America - Report Timeline (2021 - 2031).
Report ID: Rn492984014 Published Date: March, 2025 Updated Date: April, 2025

Introduction

Global Electric Double-Layer Capacitor (EDLC) Market (USD Million), 2021 - 2031

In the year 2024, the Global Electric Double-Layer Capacitor (EDLC) Market was valued at USD 2,021.40 million. The size of this market is expected to increase to USD 7,946.70 million by the year 2031, while growing at a Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 21.6%.

The global Electric Double-Layer Capacitor (EDLC) market, also known as supercapacitors or ultracapacitors, has gained significant traction in recent years owing to their unique characteristics and diverse applications across various industries. EDLCs are energy storage devices that bridge the gap between traditional capacitors and batteries, offering high power density, rapid charging and discharging capabilities, and long cycle life. These capacitors store energy through the separation of charges at the interface between an electrolyte and a high-surface-area electrode material, typically activated carbon.

The market growth of EDLCs is driven by several factors, including the increasing demand for energy-efficient solutions in transportation, renewable energy systems, and consumer electronics. In transportation, EDLCs are used to capture and release energy during regenerative braking in electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), thereby improving fuel efficiency and reducing emissions. They also find applications in grid stabilization for renewable energy sources like wind and solar, where they can quickly supply or absorb energy to maintain grid stability.

Stringent environmental regulations and a strong emphasis on sustainable energy solutions. Asia-Pacific, particularly countries like China, Japan, and South Korea, is witnessing rapid growth in the EDLC market due to the region's leadership in electronics manufacturing and growing investments in renewable energy infrastructure. Meanwhile, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa are emerging markets where EDLC adoption is expected to rise with increasing industrialization, urbanization, and infrastructure development initiatives that prioritize energy efficiency and sustainability. As technological advancements continue to enhance the performance and cost-effectiveness of EDLCs, the global market is poised for substantial growth in the coming years.

  1. Introduction
    1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
    2. Research Methodology
    3. Abbreviations
  2. Market Definition & Study Scope
  3. Executive Summary
    1. Market Snapshot, By Industrial
    2. Market Snapshot, By End-User
    3. Market Snapshot, By Region
  4. Global Electric Double-Layer Capacitor (EDLC) Market Dynamics
    1. Drivers, Restraints and Opportunities
      1. Drivers
        1. Growing Adoption of Renewable Energy Sources
        2. Advancements in EDLC Technology
        3. Increasing Focus on Electric Vehicles (EVs)
        4. Expansion of IoT and Wearable Devices
      2. Restraints
        1. Limited Energy Density Compared to Batteries
        2. Challenges in Scaling Up Production
        3. Competition from Lithium-ion Capacitors
        4. Complexity in Integration with Existing Systems
      3. Opportunities
        1. Development of Graphene-based EDLCs
        2. Expansion in Energy Harvesting Systems
        3. Investments in R&D for Enhanced Performance
        4. Growth in Smart Grid Infrastructure
    2. PEST Analysis
      1. Political Analysis
      2. Economic Analysis
      3. Social Analysis
      4. Technological Analysis
    3. Porter's Analysis
      1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
      2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
      3. Threat of Substitutes
      4. Threat of New Entrants
      5. Competitive Rivalry
  5. Market Segmentation
    1. Global Electric Double-Layer Capacitor (EDLC) Market, By Industrial, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Bus & Truck
      2. Rail & Tram
      3. Mild Hybrid Car
    2. Global Electric Double-Layer Capacitor (EDLC) Market, By End-User, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Consumer Electronics
      2. Energy & Utilities
      3. Industrial
      4. Automotive/Transportation
      5. Others
    3. Global Electric Double-Layer Capacitor (EDLC) Market, By Geography, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. North America
        1. United States
        2. Canada
      2. Europe
        1. Germany
        2. United Kingdom
        3. France
        4. Italy
        5. Spain
        6. Nordic
        7. Benelux
        8. Rest of Europe
      3. Asia Pacific
        1. Japan
        2. China
        3. India
        4. Australia & New Zealand
        5. South Korea
        6. ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Countries)
        7. Rest of Asia Pacific
      4. Middle East & Africa
        1. GCC
        2. Israel
        3. South Africa
        4. Rest of Middle East & Africa
      5. Latin America
        1. Brazil
        2. Mexico
        3. Argentina
        4. Rest of Latin America
  6. Competitive Landscape
    1. Company Profiles
      1. CAP-XX
      2. Maxwell Technologies
      3. Murata Manufacturing
      4. Nichicon Corporation
      5. Nippon Chemi-Con Corporation
      6. Panasonic Corporation
      7. Rubycon Corporation
      8. TDK Corporation
      9. TOKIN Corporation
  7. Analyst Views
  8. Future Outlook of the Market