Camel Group

What Camel Group does

Camel Group Co., Ltd. is a Chinese battery manufacturer founded in 1980 and headquartered at No. 125 Keji 2nd Road, East Lake High-Tech Development Zone, Wuhan. The company develops and sells lead-acid batteries (AGM, EFB, VRLA, flooded variants) and lithium-ion batteries (LiFePO4) for automotive starters, start-stop systems, heavy commercial vehicles, forklifts, marine vessels, golf carts, and energy storage. Operating under four brands (CAMEL, HUAZHONG, SWAN, DF) and a residential energy storage sub-brand (CamelESS), it produces over 400 SKUs from a 5,001-10,000 employee base. The company holds ISO 9001/14001/45001/50001, UL 1973, and IEC 62619 certifications and claims the largest car battery manufacturing footprint in Asia, with stated annual capacity of 38 million units.

Its technology stack centers on battery chemistry and pack engineering rather than software. Proprietary elements include EFB and AGM variants rated for >50,000 start cycles and -40°C to 80°C operation, integrated battery management and energy management systems (BMS/EMS) for storage products, cloud and mobile-app monitoring for residential systems, and stackable modular LiFePO4 packs scalable from 5kWh to 40kWh in residential and up to 4.8MWh in 20FT/40FT commercial containers. There is no disclosed AI/ML, no SDK/API offering, and no research collaboration in the input, so the technology differentiator remains industrial engineering and scale rather than intelligent software.

The business model is B2B hardware sales. Camel sells automotive starter batteries, heavy-duty truck batteries, traction batteries, marine batteries, and energy storage systems to automotive OEMs, commercial fleet operators, industrial equipment manufacturers, marine vessel operators, and residential/C&I energy storage integrators. Distribution runs through direct enterprise sales, OEM/ODM manufacturing partnerships, and a multi-language corporate website (12+ languages) that acts as a global B2B portal with Request A Quote functionality. Pricing is quote-based with multi-year enterprise contracts; no public pricing exists. The company is publicly listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange (ticker SH601311), and a supplementary used battery recycling stream supports a circular-economy revenue line.

Name

Camel Group

Legal name

Camel Group Co., Ltd.

Website

https://camel-batteries.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Camel Group is a Wuhan-based, Shanghai Stock Exchange-listed battery manufacturer (ticker SH601311) producing lead-acid and LiFePO4 batteries across four brands (CAMEL, HUAZHONG, SWAN, DF) for automotive OEMs, fleet operators, industrial equipment makers, marine users, and residential/C&I energy storage buyers, with 5,001-10,000 employees and ~38M units/year capacity.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Batteries & Energy Storage

NAICS

Battery Manufacturing (33591), Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (33632)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Battery Cells (Li-ion, LFP, Sodium-ion, Lead-acid, NiMH) (IMAGAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Automotive Batteries & 12V/Low-Voltage Energy Storage Manufacturing (IMACAJAJ), Aftermarket Battery, Charging & Power Accessories Manufacturing (12V Batteries/Jump Starters/Chargers/Inverters) (IMACANAL), Battery Recycling & Materials Recovery (Li-ion, LFP, Flow, Lead-Acid) (EUAMALAE)

Keywords

• Automotive batteries
• Lead-acid batteries
• Lithium-ion batteries
• Energy storage systems
• Vehicle starter batteries

Headquarters

HQ city

Wuhan

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Lead-Acid Battery Sales: Primary revenue stream from manufacturing and selling lead-acid batteries including automotive starter batteries, start-stop batteries (AGM/EFB), marine batteries, and industrial traction batteries. Sold to OEMs, replacement market, and fleet operators.
2. Lithium-Ion Battery Sales: Revenue from EV lithium-ion batteries and lithium-ion energy storage systems (residential and commercial). Growing segment supporting renewable energy and electrification trends.
3. Used Battery Recycling: Supplement revenue stream from recycling used batteries, supporting circular economy and sustainable manufacturing practices.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Camel Group manufactures and sells lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries for automotive, industrial, marine, and energy storage applications under four brands (CAMEL, HUAZHONG, SWAN, DF). The company produces over 400 product types including starter batteries, AGM/EFB start-stop batteries, traction batteries for forklifts, marine batteries, and residential/commercial energy storage systems, primarily supplying OEMs, fleet operators, and industrial manufacturers globally.

Product overview

Camel Group Co., Ltd. is a comprehensive battery manufacturer offering over 400 types of products across four major brands: CAMEL, HUAZHONG, SWAN, and DF. The product portfolio centers on lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries organized into two main categories: Automotive & Industrial Batteries (including Car Starter Batteries, Lead Acid Starter Batteries, Lithium Ion Starter Batteries, Car Start Stop Batteries with AGM and EFB variants, Heavy Duty Truck Batteries, Lead Acid Traction Batteries for forklifts, Dual Purpose Batteries, and Lead Acid Marine Batteries) and Energy Storage Systems (including Residential Energy Storage Systems ranging from 5KWH to 49.2KWH, Portable Energy Storage Systems, and Commercial Battery Storage Systems up to 4.8MWh). The company also produces used battery recycling as a supplementary business. Key product lines include the VRL Series AGM start-stop batteries, EFB T-95 Series, LV5200 and CamelESS residential battery packs, and various industrial/commercial energy storage containers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CamelESS: Residential Energy Storage System brand

Products and services

• Car Starter Battery Lead-acid automotive starter batteries for car engines, available in BCI, EN, JIS, and AS standards with capacities ranging from 36Ah to 105Ah. Sold to automotive OEMs and aftermarket distributors.
• Lead Acid Starter Battery Standard 12V lead-acid starter batteries for automotive applications including SUVs and commercial vehicles. Sold to OEMs and fleet operators.
• Lithium Ion Starter Battery 12V 40Ah lithium-ion starter batteries with integrated BMS system for automotive start-stop applications. Targeted at OEMs requiring lightweight, high-performance starting batteries.
• Car Start Stop Battery (AGM/EFB) AGM and EFB lead-acid batteries engineered for vehicles with automatic start-stop systems. Features enhanced cycling stability, 3x cycling life of ordinary batteries, and 30% higher start current.
• Heavy Duty Truck Battery Industrial 12V lead-acid batteries designed for heavy commercial trucks and agricultural vehicles. Supplied to commercial fleet operators requiring durability under heavy loads.
• Lead Acid Leisure Battery Sealed lead-acid batteries for recreational vehicles, golf carts, and sightseeing cars, including 6V and 12V deep cycle options. Sold to leisure vehicle manufacturers and distributors.
• Lead Acid Traction Battery 2V traction batteries for electric forklifts and industrial vehicles, available in PzB and PzS types. Supplied to industrial equipment manufacturers.
• Dual Purpose Battery Batteries designed for both starting and deep cycle applications, available in lead-acid and lithium-ion variants (24V, 200Ah). Sold to commercial vehicle and heavy equipment operators.
• Lead Acid Marine Battery Marine batteries for ships and yachts with deep cycle capabilities and high cold cranking amps (up to 950CCA). Sold to marine vessel manufacturers and operators.
• Residential Energy Storage System (RESS) LiFePO4 home energy storage systems ranging from 5KWH to 49.2KWH with stackable modular design, cloud monitoring, and on/off-grid operation. Sold to residential installers and homeowners through B2B channels.
• Portable Energy Storage System Portable lithium-ion power stations for outdoor activities and emergency backup, ranging from 230Wh to 1024Wh. Distributed via commercial retail and B2B channels.
• Commercial Battery Storage System Large-scale industrial energy storage containers (20FT and 40FT) with capacities up to 4.8MWh for commercial and industrial solar applications. Sold to commercial/industrial solar integrators and facility operators.

Quantifiable outcome

• 38 million units annual production capacity
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• EnerSys: US-headquartered manufacturer of industrial batteries including lead-acid traction, motive power, and reserve power systems. Direct competitor to Camel's industrial battery and forklift/traction product lines serving similar fleet and material handling customers.
• Clarios: World's largest automotive battery maker (formerly Johnson Controls Power Solutions), producing 12V flooded, AGM, and EFB batteries for OEM and aftermarket. Competes head-to-head with Camel in the global car battery market across technologies and channels.
• EVE Energy: Shenzhen-listed Chinese lithium battery maker covering consumer cells, EV batteries, and energy storage systems. Comparable to Camel in automotive Li-ion starter batteries and residential/commercial ESS product categories across similar customer segments.
• Tianneng Power International: Chinese lead-acid and lithium-ion battery manufacturer competing directly with Camel in automotive starter, e-bike, and energy storage segments. Comparable scale and product breadth across the same Chinese OEM and replacement channels.
• CALB (China Aviation Lithium Battery): Hong Kong-listed Chinese battery maker producing LFP cells and packs for EVs and energy storage. Direct peer in lithium-ion automotive and stationary storage applications and a candidate LFP cell supplier Camel's CamelESS line could integrate vertically.
• Exide Technologies: Global lead-acid battery manufacturer serving automotive, industrial, and motive-power markets. Closest direct peer to Camel's automotive starter and traction battery business, with similar product breadth across OEM, aftermarket, and industrial channels.
• East Penn Manufacturing: Privately held US lead-acid battery maker (Deka brand) producing automotive, commercial, motive power, and stationary batteries. Directly overlaps with Camel's core automotive and industrial lead-acid categories and competes in similar OEM and aftermarket channels.
• GS Yuasa: Japanese battery manufacturer with deeply overlapping portfolio of lead-acid automotive starter, AGM/EFB start-stop, and industrial traction batteries plus lithium-ion offerings. Directly comparable to Camel across automotive OEM, replacement, marine, and industrial applications and customer base.

Broad incumbents

• BYD: Vertically integrated Chinese EV and battery manufacturer producing LFP cells, energy storage systems, and automotive batteries. Overlaps with Camel's Li-ion product lines across EVs and ESS via captive cell supply and merchant storage offerings.
• Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL): World's largest lithium-ion battery manufacturer with broad coverage across EV cells, ESS, and 12V batteries. Larger and broader than Camel but increasingly competes with it in LFP residential/commercial energy storage and EV-adjacent 12V products.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CamelAutomotiveBatteries
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/camelbattery

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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