Global Carbon Nanotube Paste for Li-ion Battery Market Strategic Research Report

Scope of the Report

The global Carbon Nanotube Paste for Li-ion Battery market size is predicted to grow from US$ 2,253 million in 2025 to US$ 11,943 million in 2032; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 29.8% from 2026 to 2032.

Carbon Nanotube Paste for Li-ion Batteries is a liquid or slurry material prepared using carbon nanotubes (single-walled or multi-walled CNTs) as the primary conductive filler, through dispersants, solvents, or resin systems. Its core function is to provide a continuous conductive network for lithium-ion battery electrodes, increasing the electron migration rate within the electrodes, thereby improving battery energy density, rate performance, and cycle life. The slurry can be optimized based on parameters such as CNT type, purity, diameter, specific surface area, and solid content to adapt to different lithium battery material systems (such as ternary materials and lithium iron phosphate), while also considering processability and the stability of coating/printing processes. In 2025, global shipments of Carbon Nanotube Paste for Li-ion Batteries reached approximately 512,100 tons, with an average price of about US$4,496.8 per ton. Single-walled carbon nanotube paste was priced at approximately US$22,857.14 per ton, while multi-walled carbon nanotube paste was priced at approximately US$2,571.42 per ton, with gross profit margins ranging from 40% to 50%.

Conductive agents, as key auxiliary materials for lithium-ion batteries, account for a limited percentage of the cost but have a significant impact on battery performance. Commonly used conductive agents for lithium-ion batteries mainly include traditional conductive agents (carbon black, conductive graphite, carbon fiber, etc.) and novel conductive agents (carbon nanotubes, graphene, and their mixed pastes, etc.). With technological maturity, carbon nanotube conductive pastes are gradually replacing traditional conductive agents, becoming the mainstream choice for power batteries and energy storage batteries. Due to their relatively small proportion of the overall cost, customers are less sensitive to CNT prices, giving them a stable market space in high-end applications. Carbon nanotube slurry is expected to continue to grow in the future along with the development of the lithium battery and functional electronic materials market, and drive the industry toward high-tech added value.

Key Questions Addressed in this Report

What is the 10-year outlook for the global Carbon Nanotube Paste for Li-ion Battery market?

What factors are driving Carbon Nanotube Paste for Li-ion Battery market growth, globally and by region?

Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?

How do Carbon Nanotube Paste for Li-ion Battery market opportunities vary by end market size?

How does Carbon Nanotube Paste for Li-ion Battery break out by Type, by Application?

This report presents a comprehensive overview of the global Carbon Nanotube Paste for Li-ion Battery market, covering market size and forecast, segmentation by product type and application, competitive landscape, leading players and regional and country-level outlook.

Segment by Type

• Single‑Walled Carbon Nanotube Paste
• Multi‑Walled Carbon Nanotube Paste

Segment by Purity

• 98%-99.9%
• 95%-98%
• Others

Segment by SSA

• 300-400m²/g
• 200-300m²/g
• 100-200m²/g
• Others

Segment by CNT Diameter

• 1-5 nm
• 5-10 nm
• 10-20 nm
• 20-40 nm
• Others

Segment by Application

• Digital Battery
• Energy Storage Battery
• Power Battery

Who Can Use This Report?

This report is written for decision-makers who need a clear, data-backed view of the global Carbon Nanotube Paste for Li-ion Battery market:

• Manufacturers, suppliers and solution providers benchmarking their position and planning product, capacity and go-to-market strategy
• Distributors, channel partners and end users in Digital Battery, Energy Storage Battery, Power Battery evaluating demand and sourcing options
• Investors, financial analysts and consultants assessing growth opportunities, competitive dynamics and M&A potential
• Government agencies, industry associations and research institutions tracking industry developments and policy impact