Demand growth rates from portable electronics have gradually slowed since the mid-2000s . While growth will continue from these markets the rate will be limited due to the maturity of key application markets. The existing split between natural and synthetic anode inputs into these applications is expected to remain relatively stable, with some increased use of silicon based anodes as the first steps towards commercializing silicon-dominant technologies.

Forecast of 4.3% CAGR in this market over the next 10 years.