TOP 10 Global Energy Storage Cell Shipment Rankings : 2025–2026 Market Review
There are many battery cell brands on the market. They may look similar, but their prices vary significantly. So how should you, as a buyer, make the right choice? With 16 years of experience in the lithium battery industry, we would like to share my insights with you. But before we dive into selection criteria, let me first present some of the latest data from 2025 and 2026 to give you a clearer picture of the market landscape.
1. 2025 Full‑Year Rankings: Chinese Suppliers Dominate the Top Ten
In 2025, global energy storage cell shipments reached 612.39 GWh, a staggering +94.6% year‑on‑year growth. For the first time, all top‑ten suppliers were Chinese companies – a clear signal of the shifting competitive landscape.
2025 Annual Rankings (Source: InfoLink Consulting)
Key Highlights:
China’s clean sweep – Korean manufacturers (Samsung SDI) dropped out of the top 10 for the first time.
- Hithium jumped from fourth in Q1 to second for the full year, becoming the biggest “dark horse”.
- Cornex Energy entered the top 10 as a new player (ranked 9th).
- The top‑10 concentration ratio (CR10) reached 91.2%.
2. 2026 First‑Half Performance: Growth Accelerates
Q1 2026 – Global shipments reached approximately 224 GWh, a +117% increase compared to Q1 2025. The CR10 stood at 85.3%.
Q1 2026 Rankings (Source: InfoLink Consulting / TrendForce)
Data sources: InfoLink Consulting, TrendForce, SPIR , and other publicly available industry reports.
Q1 2026 Total – According to SPIR (起点锂电), global shipments for the first half of 2026 reached 523.6 GWh, a +70% year‑on‑year growth. All top‑ten players remain Chinese companies, with no Korean or Japanese suppliers in the top tier.
Notable Trends:
- CATL maintains a clear lead, with a 36.5% market share in Q1 and over RMB 150 billion in storage orders on hand.
- The second tier (EVE, Hithium, CORNEX Energy) is fiercely competitive, with their shipment volumes now very close.
3. Spotlight: Envision AESC
Envision AESC ranked 7th in the 2025 annual list and 8th in Q1 2026. With manufacturing bases in China, Europe, and North America, and early adoption of 300+ Ah and 500+ Ah large‑format cells, the company remains a reliable and globally‑positioned supplier – a strong partner for European distributors and installers.
4. Three Major Takeaways
1. Chinese suppliers now lead unconditionally– the top 10 are entirely Chinese, and their combined share continues to rise.
2. Explosive market growth – from 612 GWh in full‑year 2025 to over 523 GWh in just the first half of 2026, the pace is unprecedented.
3. The competitive landscape is still evolving** – new players (like Chn Energy) have rapidly climbed the ranks, indicating that market share is not yet set in stone.
We hope this update gives you a clearer picture of the supply side. Should you need deeper insights into specific suppliers or market segments, please do not hesitate to reach out.
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