SNE CONSULTING LTD

What SNE CONSULTING LTD does

SNE Consulting Ltd, operating as SNE Research, is a South Korea-based market research and consulting firm focused on the global lithium-ion battery, electric vehicle, energy storage system (ESS), and adjacent clean-energy value chains. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Pangyo, Seongnam-si, the firm maintains a small team (1-10 employees) and is led by Representative Director Kim Gwang-ju. Its core product is proprietary global battery and EV market intelligence — including the Global EV & Battery Monthly Tracker (delivered via a web application), the LIB 4 Major Materials SCM report, the Global LIB ESS Quarterly Tracker, and thematic deep-dives on sulfide solid electrolytes, sodium-ion, hydrogen, and humanoid robot batteries.

SNE Research monetizes through a mix of subscription-based recurring trackers, one-off syndicated reports, bespoke strategic consulting engagements, and annual industry conferences — most notably the Next Generation Battery Summit (NGBS), which in 2026 held its 9th edition, and the SNE Battery Day franchise. The firm is regularly cited as a primary data source by major Korean and international news outlets, reflecting its recognized position as a reference institution in battery industry intelligence, particularly across the Korean OEM and cell-manufacturer ecosystem.

The company's strategic posture in 2026 indicates active expansion beyond its core LIB/EV remit into adjacent clean-energy and next-generation battery verticals, alongside a shift toward web-based recurring data delivery. No funding rounds, acquisitions, M&A activity, or revenue disclosures are present in available data, leaving financial scale and growth metrics unverifiable.

Name

SNE CONSULTING LTD

Legal name

(주)에스앤이리서치

Website

https://sneresearch.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SNE Consulting Ltd (SNE Research) is a South Korea-based market research and consulting firm providing subscription trackers, syndicated reports, conferences, and strategic consulting on global lithium-ion batteries, EVs, ESS, and adjacent clean-energy verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Market Research and Industry Intelligence

NAICS

Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling (54191), Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling (541910), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Industry & Sector Research (Syndicated/Custom) (BPAHALAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sector-Specific Industry Research (FSACAGAL)

Keywords

• Battery market research
• Electric vehicle intelligence
• Energy storage analytics
• Battery materials consulting
• EV market tracking

Headquarters

HQ city

Seongnam-si (Pangyo)

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Research Reports: Subscription-based and one-time purchase access to market reports covering battery materials, EV market trends, ESS industry, and emerging technologies
2. Conferences: Hosting industry conferences such as SNE Battery Day and Next Generation Battery Conference (NGBS)
3. Consulting Services: Custom consulting and market analysis services for industry players

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SNE Research is a specialized market research and consulting firm that produces subscription-based market intelligence reports, monthly and quarterly tracking services, and customized consulting engagements focused on the global lithium-ion battery, electric vehicle, energy storage system (ESS), battery materials, and emerging clean-energy industries. Its portfolio centers on quantitative market share tracking, supply chain analysis, and technology outlook reports delivered through reports, a web-based tracker, and conferences (SNE Battery Day, NGBS).

Product overview

SNE Research (SNE CONSULTING LTD) is a specialized market research and consulting firm focusing on the global battery and electric vehicle industry. The company's offering consists of market research reports covering Battery, Battery Materials, Electric Vehicle, Energy Storage System (ESS), and Emerging Industry sectors, complemented by the Global EV & Battery Monthly Tracker (Web App) for continuous market monitoring, conference events like SNE Battery Day and NGBS for industry networking and insights, and consulting services. The portfolio is organized around core analytical products including LIB 4대 소재 SCM 분석, sulfide-based solid electrolyte reports, hydrogen fuel cell mobility analysis, and humanoid robot battery market outlooks, delivered alongside the Quarterly Market Dynamics and SNE Partner program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Global EV & Battery Monthly Tracker (Web App) Subscription web application providing monthly tracking of global electric vehicle sales, battery usage volumes (GWh), and market share percentages by battery supplier across regions, for battery manufacturers, EV OEMs, and industry analysts.
• Global LIB ESS Quarterly Tracker Quarterly subscription tracker covering global lithium-ion battery energy storage system installations, market sizing, and growth rates, for ESS manufacturers, utilities, and storage developers.
• LIB 4 Major Materials SCM Analysis and Mid-to-Long-term Market Outlook In-depth report analyzing supply chain dynamics, capacity, and mid-to-long-term market outlook for the four major lithium-ion battery materials (cathode, anode, separator, electrolyte), for battery materials suppliers and battery cell manufacturers.
• Sulfide-based Solid Electrolyte Technology Development Status and Market Outlook Research report on the development status, technology roadmap, and market outlook (~2035) for sulfide-based solid electrolytes used in next-generation solid-state batteries, for battery manufacturers and materials suppliers.
• Global ESS Market Outlook Long-horizon market outlook report for the global energy storage system industry through 2035, covering market sizing, technology adoption, and policy impacts, for ESS companies, utilities, and investors.
• Hydrogen Fuel Cell Mobility Technology Development Trends and Market Outlook Research report analyzing hydrogen fuel cell mobility technology development trends and market outlook (~2040), for automotive OEMs, fuel cell developers, and energy companies.
• Humanoid Robot and Robot Battery Technology Development Status and Market Outlook Research report on the development status and market outlook (~2040) for humanoid robots and the batteries powering them, for robotics companies, battery manufacturers, and investors.
• SNE Battery Day and Next Generation Battery Conference (NGBS) In-person industry conferences including SNE Battery Day and NGBS, where SNE Research presents market data and brings together battery manufacturers, EV companies, materials suppliers, and government/industry stakeholders for insights and networking.
• Consulting Services Customized consulting engagements providing bespoke market analysis, competitive positioning, and strategic advisory for clients in the battery, EV, and energy storage system industries.
• SNE Partner Program Partner program enabling industry collaboration and data sharing with SNE Research, providing partners with access to research outputs and joint intelligence initiatives.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2026년 1~5월 글로벌 전기차용 배터리 음극재 적재량 563K ton, 전년 대비 17.6% 성장
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• BloombergNEF: Large-scale energy and clean transport research house covering EVs, batteries, and energy storage alongside broader power and commodities. Comparable to SNE Research in EV/battery coverage but significantly broader in scope and scale.
• Wood Mackenzie: Global research and consultancy covering energy, metals, and renewables, with significant battery and EV supply chain research. Overlaps with SNE Research's battery materials and ESS coverage but operates with a much wider portfolio and larger analyst base.
• S&P Global Mobility: Major automotive and mobility data/research provider with EV and battery market intelligence products. Comparable to SNE Research's EV market tracking and battery market share data, but embedded in a much broader enterprise data stack.

Direct peers

• CRU Group: Commodity research and consultancy with dedicated battery materials and EV coverage, producing subscription reports and price assessments. Comparable to SNE Research's supply chain and materials-focused market research.
• Rho Motion: Independent EV and battery market research firm publishing monthly and quarterly trackers on EV sales, battery deployments, and market share. Closely comparable to SNE Research in product mix (subscription trackers, reports, consulting) and niche focus on EV/battery market intelligence.
• Fastmarkets: Price reporting agency and research firm covering battery raw materials (lithium, cobalt, nickel) and EV supply chains. Comparable to SNE Research's materials coverage and subscription-based market intelligence model.
• Adamas Intelligence: Research firm specializing in battery materials, EV motors, and rare earths, with subscription-based reports and data on material demand and supply. Highly comparable to SNE Research's LIB 4 major materials SCM analysis and emerging-industries coverage.
• Benchmark Mineral Intelligence: Specialist research firm focused on battery materials, cell manufacturing, and EV supply chains, offering subscription price assessments, reports, and conferences. Directly comparable to SNE Research's battery materials and EV-focused subscription research and event business.
• Avicenne Energy: Paris-based consulting and market research firm focused on batteries, EV, and energy storage, producing proprietary market reports and forecasts. Closely comparable to SNE Research's consulting, ESS, and battery market outlook report offerings.
• IDTechEx: Research firm covering emerging technologies including batteries, EV, energy storage, and robotics, with subscription reports and events. Comparable to SNE Research's emerging-industry reports (e.g., humanoid robots, hydrogen fuel cells) and conference model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sne-research

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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