Switchgear Market (By Voltage: High, Medium, Low; By Insulation: Air, Oil, Gas, Vacuum; By Installation: Outdoor, Indoor; By End User: Transmission & Distribution Utility, Industrial, Residential & Commercial) - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, Regional Outlook, and Forecast 2024 - 2033

The global switchgear market size was exhibited at USD 80.22 billion in 2023 and is projected to hit around USD 167.04 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 7.61% during the forecast period of 2024 to 2033.

Switchgear Market Size 2024 To 2033

Key Takeaways:

  • Asia Pacific led the global market with the highest market share in 2023.
  • The Europe region is estimated to expand the fastest CAGR between 2023 and 2032.
  • By voltage, the medium and high voltage segments will hold the largest market share in 2023.
  • Insulation, the air insulation segment, captured the biggest revenue share in 2023.
  • By installation, the outdoor segment is estimated to hold the highest market share in 2023.
  • By end user, the transmission & distribution segment registered the maximum market share in 2023.

Switchgear Market: Overview 

The switchgear market plays a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient and reliable operation of electrical power systems by controlling, protecting, and isolating electrical equipment. This overview aims to provide insights into the current state of the switchgear market, key trends driving its growth, and the industry outlook for stakeholders.

Switchgear Market Growth

The growing investments in the replacement of old power infrastructure and rising focus on the renewable energy are the most prominent factors that are expected to drive the market growth during the forecast period. The government initiatives and subsidies play a crucial role in the market growth. The government has established certain standards for the distributors that make the distributors to provide continuous and convenient electricity to the end consumers. The distributors receive incentives based on their performances. Such government schemes in various countries are expected to drive the growth of the global switchgear market in the forthcoming years. The rapid electrification of the rural areas and the continuously rising need for electricity in remote areas has fueled electricity generation, which in turn fosters the demand for the electrical equipment across the globe. The power generation plants using offshore and onshore solar, hydro, and wind power sources are expected to drive the need for the new distribution lines, which will positively impact the growth of the switchgear market. Moreover, rapid urbanization and growing investments in construction activities is significantly augmenting the demand for the switchgear across the developing regions. Furthermore, the innovations and the new product launches is exponentially driving the sales of the switchgear. For example, Eaton launched a switchgear in two parts.

The increasing energy demand across the globe is fueled the demand for the stable and reliable transmission and distribution network. The uninterrupted supply of power can be provided through the systems that can efficiently handle sudden power drop and spikes. The extended power shortages can result in huge losses to the businesses. The major reason behind the rising power outages is the lack of proper policies to modernize power grid and the aging power infrastructure. Therefore, the rising investments in the replacement of aging infrastructure in the developed and developing regions are expected to significantly drive the growth of the global switchgear market. The switchgear helps to safeguard the electrical equipment from sudden power spikes and drops. The switchgear isolates the circuits from the power supply that enables the easy repair and maintenance. These features of the switchgear results in high costs. Furthermore, the switchgear involves various components such as fuses, circuit breakers, switches, control panels, and protective relays that makes the cost of the switchgear high. Therefore, the high costs of the switchgear may hinder the market growth during the forecast period.

Switchgear Market Report Scope

 Report Coverage  Details
Market Size in 2024 USD 80.22 Billion
Market Size by 2033 USD 167.04 Billion
Growth Rate From 2024 to 2033 CAGR of 7.61%
Base Year 2023
Forecast Period 2024-2033
Segments Covered By Voltage, By Insulation, By Installation, and By End User
Market Analysis (Terms Used) Value (US$ Million/Billion) or (Volume/Units)
Regional Scope North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Central and South America; the Middle East and Africa
Key Companies Profiled Caterpillar, Powell Industries, ABB Ltd., WEG SA, Eaton Corporation, Alstom, Toshiba Corporation, IEM, Siemens AG, BHEL, TIPECO, Crompton Greeves, Hitachi Limited, Fuji Electric, Meta Switchgear.

 

Segments Insights:

Voltage Insights

The medium and high voltage segment dominated the global switchgear market in 2023. The rising infrastructural developments across the globe and the rapid industrialization are the major factors that drive the demand for the medium and high voltage switchgears. The establishment of huge industries is driving the need for the high voltage power, which is significantly boosting the demand for the high and medium voltage switchgear.

On the other hand, the low voltage is estimated to be the fastest-growing segment during the forecast period. The rising deployment of the distribution networks with the high fault enduring capacities is expected to drive the growth of the low voltage switchgear. This low voltage capacity is witnessing rapid surge in usage in the residential and commercial sectors.

Insulation Insights

Based on the insulation, the air insulation segment dominated the global switchgear market in 2023. The air insulated switchgears are the most extensively used medium voltage switchgears. The increased adoption of the air insulated switchgear in the manufacturing & processing, transmission& distribution, infrastructure, transportation, oil & gas, and various other industries have resulted in the dominance of the air insulated segment.

Installation Insights

Based on the installation, the outdoor was the dominant segment in 2023 and is estimated to be the fastest-growing segment during the forecast period. The ability of the switchgear to sustain in the harsh climatic conditions has increased its deployment in the outdoor locations across the globe. The reliability and economical operations associated with the switchgear in the outdoor locations has fueled the growth of this segment.

End User Insights

The transmission & distribution segment dominated the global market in 2023. The extensive utilization of the switchgear in the transmission and distribution utility across the globe has significantly boosted the growth of the segment. The rising need for energy and continuous supply along with the need for minimizing the energy losses has fueled the growth.

The commercial & residential is estimated to be the most opportunistic segment. The growing investments in the urbanization and rising number of commercial spaces across the urban cities is significantly boosting the demand for the switchgear across the globe.

Switchgear Market in the Asia Pacific 2024 To 2033

Asia Pacific was the leading switchgear market in 2023. This is attributed to the huge demand for the switchgear in the various industries in the region. The rapid urbanization and rapid industrialization is significantly boosting the demand for the efficient and uninterrupted power supply. The favorable government policies has played a major role in the establishment of the huge industries in the region. Moreover, the countries like China, India, and South Korea are heavily investing in the electrification of the rural areas. This is expected to significantly drive the demand for the electricity, which will spur the growth of the Asia Pacific switchgear market.

Europe is expected to show a promising growth rate during the forecast period. The formulation of stringent government regulations regarding the adoption of clean and green energy across the Europe is expected to significantly propel the demand for the switchgear. The presence of several huge industries along with the increased number of commercial spaces and rising investments in the upgradation of the aging infrastructure are the various factors that drives the growth of the Europe switchgear market.

Key Market Developments

  • In July 2023, Eaton acquired Innovative Switchgear Solution, Inc. that aimed at expanding the product portfolio of Eaton in the medium voltage electrical equipment.
  • In April 2022, ABB launched UniGear ZS1 63 kA to expand its UniGear medium voltage product portfolio.
  • In January 2021, Siemens AG completed the acquisition of C&S Electric Limited, a New Delhi based company that aimed at the operations and components of low voltage switchgear business.
  • In August 2020, MHI Vestas Offshore Wind entered into an agreement with Shihlin Electric Co. and Mitshubishi Electric Europe BV for providing high voltage switchgear.

The switchgear market is moderately fragmented with the presence of several local companies. These market players are striving to gain higher market share by adopting strategies, such as investments, partnerships, and acquisitions & mergers. Companies are also spending on the development of improved products. Moreover, they are also focusing on maintaining competitive pricing.

Some of the prominent players in the Switchgear market include:

  • Caterpillar
  • Powell Industries
  • ABB Ltd.
  • WEG SA
  • Eaton Corporation
  • Alstom
  • Toshiba Corporation
  • IEM
  • Siemens AG
  • BHEL
  • TIPECO
  • Crompton Greeves
  • Hitachi Limited
  • Fuji Electric
  • Meta Switchgear

Segments Covered in the Report

This report forecasts revenue growth at global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2021 to 2033. For this study, Nova one advisor, Inc. has segmented the global switchgear market.

By Voltage

  • High
  • Medium
  • Low

By Insulation

  • Air
  • Oil
  • Gas
  • Vacuum

By Installation

  • Outdoor
  • Indoor

By End User

  • Transmission & Distribution Utility
  • Industrial
  • Residential & Commercial

By Region

  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Latin America
  • Middle East & Africa (MEA)

Frequently Asked Questions

The global switchgear market size was exhibited at USD 80.22 billion in 2023 and is projected to hit around USD 167.04 billion by 2033,

The global switchgear market is expected to drive growth at a CAGR of 7.61% over the forecast period 2024 to 2033.

The major players operating in the switchgear market are Caterpillar, Powell Industries, ABB Ltd., WEG SA, Eaton Corporation, Alstom, IEM, Siemens AG, BHEL, TIPECO, Hitachi Limited, Fuji Electric, and Meta Switchgear.

Chapter 1. Introduction

1.1. Research Objective

1.2. Scope of the Study

1.3. Definition

Chapter 2. Research Methodology

2.1. Research Approach

2.2. Data Sources

2.3. Assumptions & Limitations

Chapter 3. Executive Summary

3.1. Market Snapshot

Chapter 4. Market Variables and Scope 

4.1. Introduction

4.2. Market Classification and Scope

4.3. Industry Value Chain Analysis

4.3.1. Raw Material Procurement Analysis 

4.3.2. Sales and Distribution Channel Analysis

4.3.3. Downstream Buyer Analysis

Chapter 5. COVID 19 Impact on Switchgear Market 

5.1. COVID-19 Landscape: Switchgear Industry Impact

5.2. COVID 19 - Impact Assessment for the Industry

5.3. COVID 19 Impact: Global Major Government Policy

5.4. Market Trends and Opportunities in the COVID-19 Landscape

Chapter 6. Market Dynamics Analysis and Trends

6.1. Market Dynamics

6.1.1. Market Drivers

6.1.2. Market Restraints

6.1.3. Market Opportunities

6.2. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

6.2.1. Bargaining power of suppliers

6.2.2. Bargaining power of buyers

6.2.3. Threat of substitute

6.2.4. Threat of new entrants

6.2.5. Degree of competition

Chapter 7. Competitive Landscape

7.1.1. Company Market Share/Positioning Analysis

7.1.2. Key Strategies Adopted by Players

7.1.3. Vendor Landscape

7.1.3.1. List of Suppliers

7.1.3.2. List of Buyers

Chapter 8. Global Switchgear Market, By Voltage

8.1. Switchgear Market, by Voltage Type, 2024-2033

8.1.1. High

8.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2021-2033)

8.1.2. Medium

8.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2021-2033)

8.1.3. Low

8.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2021-2033)

Chapter 9. Global Switchgear Market, By Insulation

9.1. Switchgear Market, by Insulation, 2024-2033

9.1.1. Air

9.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2021-2033)

9.1.2. Oil

9.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2021-2033)

9.1.3. Gas

9.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2021-2033)

9.1.4. Vacuum

9.1.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2021-2033)

Chapter 10. Global Switchgear Market, By Installation 

10.1. Switchgear Market, by Installation, 2024-2033

10.1.1. Outdoor

10.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2021-2033)

10.1.2. Indoor

10.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2021-2033)

Chapter 11. Global Switchgear Market, By End User 

11.1. Switchgear Market, by End User, 2024-2033

11.1.1. Transmission & Distribution Utility

11.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2021-2033)

11.1.2. Industrial

11.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2021-2033)

11.1.3. Residential & Commercial

11.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2021-2033)

Chapter 12. Global Switchgear Market, Regional Estimates and Trend Forecast

12.1. North America

12.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Voltage (2021-2033)

12.1.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Insulation (2021-2033)

12.1.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Installation (2021-2033)

12.1.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User (2021-2033)

12.1.5. U.S.

12.1.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Voltage (2021-2033)

12.1.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Insulation (2021-2033)

12.1.5.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Installation (2021-2033)

12.1.5.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User (2021-2033)

12.1.6. Rest of North America

12.1.6.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Voltage (2021-2033)

12.1.6.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Insulation (2021-2033)

12.1.6.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Installation (2021-2033)

12.1.6.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User (2021-2033)

12.2. Europe

12.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Voltage (2021-2033)

12.2.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Insulation (2021-2033)

12.2.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Installation (2021-2033)

12.2.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User (2021-2033)

12.2.5. UK

12.2.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Voltage (2021-2033)

12.2.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Insulation (2021-2033)

12.2.5.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Installation (2021-2033)

12.2.5.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User (2021-2033)

12.2.6. Germany

12.2.6.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Voltage (2021-2033)

12.2.6.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Insulation (2021-2033)

12.2.6.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Installation (2021-2033)

12.2.6.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User (2021-2033)

12.2.7. France

12.2.7.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Voltage (2021-2033)

12.2.7.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Insulation (2021-2033)

12.2.7.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Installation (2021-2033)

12.2.7.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User (2021-2033)

12.2.8. Rest of Europe

12.2.8.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Voltage (2021-2033)

12.2.8.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Insulation (2021-2033)

12.2.8.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Installation (2021-2033)

12.2.8.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User (2021-2033)

12.3. APAC

12.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Voltage (2021-2033)

12.3.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Insulation (2021-2033)

12.3.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Installation (2021-2033)

12.3.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User (2021-2033)

12.3.5. India

12.3.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Voltage (2021-2033)

12.3.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Insulation (2021-2033)

12.3.5.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Installation (2021-2033)

12.3.5.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User (2021-2033)

12.3.6. China

12.3.6.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Voltage (2021-2033)

12.3.6.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Insulation (2021-2033)

12.3.6.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Installation (2021-2033)

12.3.6.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User (2021-2033)

12.3.7. Japan

12.3.7.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Voltage (2021-2033)

12.3.7.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Insulation (2021-2033)

12.3.7.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Installation (2021-2033)

12.3.7.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User (2021-2033)

12.3.8. Rest of APAC

12.3.8.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Voltage (2021-2033)

12.3.8.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Insulation (2021-2033)

12.3.8.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Installation (2021-2033)

12.3.8.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User (2021-2033)

12.4. MEA

12.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Voltage (2021-2033)

12.4.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Insulation (2021-2033)

12.4.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Installation (2021-2033)

12.4.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User (2021-2033)

12.4.5. GCC

12.4.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Voltage (2021-2033)

12.4.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Insulation (2021-2033)

12.4.5.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Installation (2021-2033)

12.4.5.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User (2021-2033)

12.4.6. North Africa

12.4.6.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Voltage (2021-2033)

12.4.6.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Insulation (2021-2033)

12.4.6.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Installation (2021-2033)

12.4.6.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User (2021-2033)

12.4.7. South Africa

12.4.7.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Voltage (2021-2033)

12.4.7.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Insulation (2021-2033)

12.4.7.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Installation (2021-2033)

12.4.7.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User (2021-2033)

12.4.8. Rest of MEA

12.4.8.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Voltage (2021-2033)

12.4.8.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Insulation (2021-2033)

12.4.8.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Installation (2021-2033)

12.4.8.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User (2021-2033)

12.5. Latin America

12.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Voltage (2021-2033)

12.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Insulation (2021-2033)

12.5.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Installation (2021-2033)

12.5.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User (2021-2033)

12.5.5. Brazil

12.5.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Voltage (2021-2033)

12.5.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Insulation (2021-2033)

12.5.5.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Installation (2021-2033)

12.5.5.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User (2021-2033)

12.5.6. Rest of LATAM

12.5.6.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Voltage (2021-2033)

12.5.6.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Insulation (2021-2033)

12.5.6.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Installation (2021-2033)

12.5.6.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by End User (2021-2033)

Chapter 13. Company Profiles

13.1. Caterpillar

13.1.1. Company Overview

13.1.2. Product Offerings

13.1.3. Financial Performance

13.1.4. Recent Initiatives

13.2. Powell Industries

13.2.1. Company Overview

13.2.2. Product Offerings

13.2.3. Financial Performance

13.2.4. Recent Initiatives

13.3. ABB Ltd.

13.3.1. Company Overview

13.3.2. Product Offerings

13.3.3. Financial Performance

13.3.4. Recent Initiatives

13.4. WEG SA

13.4.1. Company Overview

13.4.2. Product Offerings

13.4.3. Financial Performance

13.4.4. Recent Initiatives

13.5. Eaton Corporation

13.5.1. Company Overview

13.5.2. Product Offerings

13.5.3. Financial Performance

13.5.4. Recent Initiatives

13.6. Alstom

13.6.1. Company Overview

13.6.2. Product Offerings

13.6.3. Financial Performance

13.6.4. Recent Initiatives

13.7. Toshiba Corporation

13.7.1. Company Overview

13.7.2. Product Offerings

13.7.3. Financial Performance

13.7.4. Recent Initiatives

13.8. IEM

13.8.1. Company Overview

13.8.2. Product Offerings

13.8.3. Financial Performance

13.8.4. Recent Initiatives

13.9. Siemens AG

13.9.1. Company Overview

13.9.2. Product Offerings

13.9.3. Financial Performance

13.9.4. Recent Initiatives

13.10. BHEL

13.10.1. Company Overview

13.10.2. Product Offerings

13.10.3. Financial Performance

13.10.4. Recent Initiatives

13.11. TIPECO

13.11.1. Company Overview

13.11.2. Product Offerings

13.11.3. Financial Performance

13.11.4. Recent Initiatives

Chapter 14. Research Methodology

14.1. Primary Research

14.2. Secondary Research

14.3. Assumptions

Chapter 15. Appendix

15.1. About Us

15.2. Glossary of Terms

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