The UK adsorbent glass mat (AGM) batteries market is entering a period of dynamic opportunity. According to a new report by Future Market Insights, titled “United Kingdom Adsorbent Glass Mat (AGM) Battery Market Outlook 2025-2035,” the sector is forecast to reach approximately USD 750 million by 2035, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5 % between 2025 and 2035.
This growth comes at a pivotal moment: the UK’s push toward decarbonisation, a surge in electric vehicle (EV) adoption, and a rapidly expanding need for reliable energy storage systems (ESS) are all placing AGM battery technologies in the spotlight.
Why Now?
Energy transition policies coupled with evolving industrial demands are creating new pathways for both established manufacturers and agile newcomers. The report highlights several key growth drivers:
- Strong momentum behind sustainability and clean-energy programmes in the UK, emphasising renewables integration and grid stabilisation.
- Rapid penetration of EVs and hybrid vehicles, increasing demand for AGM batteries for start-stop systems, auxiliary power, and backup power applications.
- Technological advancement in AGM battery architectures — including improvements in energy density, charging rates, thermal management, and life cycle performance.
- Steady expansion of industrial and commercial applications — such as telecom backup, data centres, critical infrastructure, and large-scale energy storage.
Opportunities for Established Players
Global heavyweights like Exide Technologies, East Penn Manufacturing, GS Yuasa Corporation, Panasonic Corporation, and domestic firms such as Johnson Controls and VARTA AG already command a strong presence in the UK AGM battery market.
These companies are well positioned to expand by leveraging their R&D capabilities, manufacturing scale, brand recognition, and distribution networks. For example:
- Exide Technologies has launched a dedicated line of AGM batteries designed for energy storage systems in the UK.
- East Penn Manufacturing recently expanded its UK production capacity to meet growing demand.
- GS Yuasa introduced enhanced AGM battery technology that extends battery life for EV applications.
These examples signal that established manufacturers are not standing still — they’re actively pursuing innovation, capacity build-out, and growth across automotive, stationary, and motive power segments.
Emerging Innovators: New Entrants Seize Momentum
Equally important are the ambitious start-ups and new manufacturers entering the UK’s AGM battery space. The market is moderately concentrated, with a mix of global manufacturers and local players striving to develop more advanced AGM battery technologies.
For these newer players, the UK presents a fertile environment: regulatory tailwinds promoting carbon neutrality, rising needs in EV auxiliary systems and energy storage, and ample room for differentiation through innovation and agility.
Emerging manufacturers can carve out competitive advantages through:
- Novel materials or manufacturing techniques that raise energy density or lower cost.
- Specialty AGM applications such as grid-scale storage or modular ESS for commercial installations.
- Collaborations or partnerships with OEMs, utilities, and infrastructure providers.
Strategic Implications for Manufacturers
Both established and new manufacturers looking to expand in the UK’s AGM battery landscape should consider the following strategies:
- Double-down on automotive and motive applications: The automotive segment is projected to grow rapidly, driven by EV and hybrid adoption.
- Diversify across stationary and motive markets: By spanning both stationary ESS (for renewables and grid backup) and motive applications (EVs, start-stop, auxiliary power), companies can spread risk and capture greater value.
- Invest in technology and sustainability: Continuous innovation in battery chemistry, thermal systems, and lifecycle performance will distinguish market leaders.
- Scale manufacturing and localise supply chains: As the UK market grows, local production and proximity to end-users such as EV OEMs and energy providers could offer a significant strategic edge.
- Leverage partnerships and ecosystem collaborations: New entrants, in particular, can accelerate growth through alliances with automotive manufacturers, utility firms, renewable developers, and infrastructure integrators.
