Top 10 Global Lithium‑Ion Cell Electrolyte Manufacturers
Blog | Published by Alex on July 21, 2025
China's No. 1, Leading the market with 850 000 t/year electrolyte capacity and LiPF₆ conversion of ~ 112 000 t/year, global footprint expanding to North America, Africa, Morocco.
2. Guotai‑Huarong (Guotai‑Huarong New Energy Materials. China)
China's No. 2, known for high-purity LiPF₆ and specialty additives, part of global top 3 holding ~ 35% market share.
3. Shenzhen Capchem Technology Co., Ltd. (China)
Major supplier of LiPF₆, LiBF₄ and proprietary additive systems. Top 5 global player.
4. Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (Japan)
Japan's top electrolyte producer, long‐time leader in LiPF₆ salts and high‐voltage formulations.
5. UBE Industries, Ltd. (Japan)
Diversified chemical group supplying LiPF₆ and tailored solvent blends. Top 5 global revenue ranking.
6. Soulbrain Co., Ltd. (South Korea)
South Korea's leading electrolyte innovator, strong in high‐safety, low‐temperature additives.
7. Panax Etec (Panax E‑Tech Co., Ltd. South Korea)
Specialist in electrolyte additives and advanced solvent systems for high‐energy cells.
8. 3M (USA)
Global chemicals giant with a fast‑growing Li‑ion electrolyte portfolio, specialty additives and separators.
9. Umicore SA (Belgian)
European materials leader offering integrated cathode, anode and electrolyte solutions for EV and ESS markets.
10. POSCO Chemical Co., Ltd. (South Korean)
Part of POSCO Group, expanding from cathodes into high-purity LiPF₆ and solvent production for domestic and export markets.
