Portable Battery Pack Market, By Capacity, By Application, By Fast-Charging Standard, By Region
Market Synopsis
The global portable battery pack market size was USD 16.80 Billion in 2025 and is expected to register a revenue CAGR of 6.5% during the forecast period. Market revenue growth continues to be supported by rising smartphone and tablet penetration and consumer demand for reliable charging while travelling, but the category's growth trajectory over the forecast period is now shaped as much by safety and regulatory response as by consumer electronics upgrade cycles. The International Civil Aviation Organization's new power bank specifications, approved by all 36 ICAO Council member states and effective from March 27, 2026, limit international air passengers to two power banks in the cabin and prohibit charging them during flight, the first coordinated international standard on portable battery limits in aviation, applying across all 193 ICAO member countries. Smartphone and tablet charging, laptop and multi-device charging, outdoor and travel or emergency backup, and drone and camera equipment power are the applications through which portable battery pack demand is expressed. These are some of the key factors driving revenue growth of the market.
Anker Innovations, Belkin International, Xiaomi, Baseus Technology, and RAVPower are among the commercial suppliers that constitute the portable battery pack market, spanning standard smartphone-capacity power banks, high-wattage USB-PD multi-device chargers, and laptop-class fast-charging units. For instance, in January 2025, Anker Technology launched its GaNPrime 27,650 mAh power bank featuring 140W USB-C PD output, the company's highest wattage portable charger at the time, targeting laptop and multi-device power users globally. Anker held market leadership with more than an 11% global share in 2025, while Belkin became one of the first companies to achieve Qi2 25W wireless charging certification the same year, extending magnetic charging capability into its power bank lineup.
However, the same lithium-ion chemistry that makes portable battery packs useful is now the source of the category's most serious commercial risk. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Anker Innovations recalled approximately 1,158,000 PowerCore 10000 power banks in June 2025 and a further approximately 481,000 units across five additional models in September 2025, together citing more than 50 reported fire, explosion, and burn incidents, and the Federal Aviation Administration logged a record 97 lithium battery smoke, fire, or extreme heat incidents on U.S. flights in 2025, with power banks accounting for nearly 40% of all such incidents. These factors substantially limit portable battery pack market growth over the forecast period.
Segment Insights
10,000-20,000 mAh capacity segment is expected to account for a significantly large revenue share in the global portable battery pack market during the forecast period
Based on capacity, the global portable battery pack market is segmented into below 10,000 mAh, 10,000 to 20,000 mAh, 20,000 to 30,000 mAh, and above 30,000 mAh laptop-class units. The 10,000 to 20,000 mAh segment commands the largest revenue share because it represents the balance point most consumers accept between a full day of smartphone charging and a unit light enough for daily carry, a trade-off that industry guidance consistently identifies as the practical sweet spot between power and portability.
The above 30,000 mAh laptop-class segment is expected to register a rapid revenue growth rate in the global portable battery pack market over the forecast period. Rising adoption of USB-C Power Delivery charging across laptops, tablets, and gaming handhelds is extending portable battery pack demand into higher-capacity, higher-wattage units capable of charging a laptop rather than only a phone, a category exemplified by Anker's 140W GaNPrime 27,650 mAh unit and comparable high-wattage entries from Belkin and Baseus.
Regional Insights
Portable Power Asia Pacific — Largest Revenue Share, 2025
Based on regional analysis, the portable battery pack market in Asia Pacific accounted for the largest revenue share in 2025. China is the dominant country, home to Anker Innovations, Xiaomi, Baseus Technology, and RAVPower's parent Sunvalley Group, giving the region the deepest concentration of portable battery pack design and manufacturing capacity globally. Southeast Asian markets, including Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, and the Philippines, represent a high-growth sub-region within Asia Pacific, with unreliable grid power supply in rural and peri-urban areas acting as a structural driver that elevates power bank ownership beyond discretionary consumption. South Korea's power bank fire incidents, including bans announced by Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, Jin Air, Air Busan, and Air Seoul on in-flight power bank use from January 26, 2026, reflect the region's dual role as both the largest manufacturing base and one of the most safety-conscious aviation markets for the category.
Europe
The European portable battery pack market is expected to register moderate revenue growth over the forecast period, shaped by consumer demand for premium and MagSafe-compatible units alongside the region's early adoption of ICAO-aligned aviation safety restrictions. Belkin's achievement of Qi2 25W wireless charging certification and its Connected Equipment Warranty programme reflect the premium end of the European market, while European airlines have generally aligned with the ICAO standard limiting cabin power banks to two units per passenger with no mid-flight charging, effective March 27, 2026 across all 193 ICAO member states.
North America
The North American portable battery pack market is expected to register moderate revenue growth, shaped directly by the region's regulatory and safety response to lithium-ion battery fire risk. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled approximately 1,158,000 Anker PowerCore 10000 power banks in June 2025 and a further approximately 481,000 units across five additional Anker models in September 2025, citing overheating, fire, and burn hazards. United Airlines became the first major U.S. carrier to ban power bank storage in overhead bins, effective March 1, 2026, following the October 2025 Air China Flight CA139 incident in which a power bank ignited in an overhead locker, while the Federal Aviation Administration logged a record 97 lithium battery smoke, fire, or extreme heat incidents on U.S. flights in 2025.
Latin America
The portable battery pack market in Latin America is expected to register moderate revenue growth from a smaller base, with Brazil and Mexico's expanding smartphone penetration and outdoor and travel activity representing the primary regional demand centres. Regional portable battery pack supply remains dependent on imported units from Asia Pacific manufacturers, distributed through both traditional retail and rapidly growing e-commerce channels across the region.
Middle East and Africa
The portable battery pack market in the Middle East and Africa is expected to register moderate revenue growth, with unreliable grid power supply across parts of the region representing a structural driver that elevates portable battery pack ownership beyond discretionary travel use, similar to the dynamic observed in parts of Southeast Asia. South Africa and Gulf Cooperation Council countries' growing smartphone penetration and retail electronics distribution networks represent further sources of regional demand, with supply continuing to depend on imports from Asia Pacific manufacturers.
Indicative Price Trends
| Product / Grade | Q2 2025 | Q2 2026 | Direction | Key Driver |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard 10,000mAh power bank (USD/unit) | 18 | 15 | â–¼ Declining | Cell cost decline and manufacturing scale |
| 20,000mAh+ USB-PD power bank (USD/unit) | 42 | 38 | â–¼ Declining | Component cost decline and competitive pricing |
| Laptop-class 30,000mAh+ 140W power bank (USD/unit) | 95 | 98 | â–² Rising | Premium fast-charging component cost and post-recall quality assurance |
| Li-ion cylindrical cell (18650/21700) (USD/cell) | 2.10 | 1.85 | â–¼ Declining | Cell manufacturing scale and multi-sourcing |
| UN38.3 safety certification & testing (USD/model) | 12000 | 16500 | â–² Rising | Heightened post-recall testing scrutiny and ICAO compliance documentation |
Strategic Developments
Competitive Landscape
| Company | Country | Specialisation | Position / Scale | Faradex Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anker Innovations | China | Portable battery packs (PowerCore, Zolo, MagGo) | 11%+ global share 2025; 1.6M+ units recalled 2025 | HIGH |
| Belkin International | USA | Portable battery packs (BoostCharge, UltraCharge) | Qi2 25W certified; MagSafe compatible | HIGH |
| Xiaomi Corporation | China | Portable battery packs & wireless charging | Qi2 magnetic wireless power bank lineup | MEDIUM-HIGH |
| Baseus Technology | China | Portable battery packs, USB-C PD fast charging | Broad capacity and wattage lineup | MEDIUM |
| RAVPower (Sunvalley Group) | China/USA | Portable battery packs | Established multi-capacity product range | MEDIUM |
| Mophie (Zagg) | USA | MagSafe-compatible premium power banks | Apple-certified wireless output | MEDIUM |
| UGreen Group | China | Portable battery packs, laptop-class fast charging | Expanding high-wattage product range | LOWER |
Key Questions Answered
- 01What is the global portable battery pack market size in 2025 and what CAGR is expected during 2026-2035?
- 02What do ICAO's new power bank restrictions require of international air passengers and when did they take effect?
- 03How many power banks did Anker recall in the U.S. during 2025 and what incidents prompted those recalls?
- 04What incident triggered the global wave of airline power bank restrictions and when did it occur?
- 05Which portable battery pack capacity segment is expected to register the fastest revenue growth rate and why?
- 06What overhead bin storage policy did United Airlines adopt in March 2026 and what incident prompted it?
- 07Why is Asia Pacific the leading region for portable battery pack revenue and which countries drive that share?
- 08How many lithium battery incidents did the FAA record on U.S. flights in 2025 and what share involved power banks?
- 09At what point does rising UN38.3 certification and testing cost begin to offset declining cell and component prices?
- 10Why does Anker's market leadership alongside its record recall scale matter more for industry risk assessment than a single weak manufacturer's failure would?
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Scope of Research
This report covers the global portable battery pack market across all major segments and geographic regions. Primary research combines panel conversations with industry experts and is cross-referenced against company annual reports and government agency data. All market size figures use 2025 as the base year with a 2026-2035 forecast period.
