The global circuit breaker market was valued at $9.4 billion in 2020, and is projected to reach $17.8 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 6.3% from 2021 to 2030.
A circuit breaker is a programmed automatic electric switch, which is utilized to protect an electrical circuit from damage by excess current from an overload or short circuit. The basic function of circuit breaker is to stop the flow of current after a fault is detected. In contrast to a fuse that works only once, a circuit breaker can simply be replaced for continuing typical activity. The function of circuit breaker is to shut down the electric supply in case of excess current, overload, or short circuit. Circuit breakers play a significant role in electric power distribution and transmission in communication circuits, automobiles, telecommunication, computers, industrial machinery & equipment, consumer electronics, and other applications.
Factors such as growth in renewable power generation, rise in residential projects, increase in access to electricity in developing countries, rise construction & developmental activities, surge in industrialization, expansion of smart grid networks, and upsurge in demand for power across the globe, drive the growth of the circuit breakers market. However, increase in competition from the unorganized sector of the circuit breaker and stringent environmental & safety regulations for SF6 circuit breakers limit the growth of the market. Conversely, increase in HVDC transmission, presence of outdated power infrastructure, and increase in trend of smart cities are expected to provide lucrative opportunities for the growth of the global market.
The circuit breaker market is segmented on the basis of voltage, insulation type, installation, application, and region. Depending on voltage, the market is bifurcated into low, medium, and high. On the basis of insulation type, it is categorized into vacuum, air, gas, and oil. On the basis of installation, it is classified into indoor and outdoor. By end users, the market is segmented into residential, commercial, industrial, and utilities. Region-wise, it is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.
A circuit breaker is a programmed automatic electric switch, which is utilized to protect an electrical circuit from damage by excess current from an overload or short circuit. The basic function of circuit breaker is to stop the flow of current after a fault is detected. In contrast to a fuse that works only once, a circuit breaker can simply be replaced for continuing typical activity. The function of circuit breaker is to shut down the electric supply in case of excess current, overload, or short circuit. Circuit breakers play a significant role in electric power distribution and transmission in communication circuits, automobiles, telecommunication, computers, industrial machinery & equipment, consumer electronics, and other applications.
Factors such as growth in renewable power generation, rise in residential projects, increase in access to electricity in developing countries, rise construction & developmental activities, surge in industrialization, expansion of smart grid networks, and upsurge in demand for power across the globe, drive the growth of the circuit breakers market. However, increase in competition from the unorganized sector of the circuit breaker and stringent environmental & safety regulations for SF6 circuit breakers limit the growth of the market. Conversely, increase in HVDC transmission, presence of outdated power infrastructure, and increase in trend of smart cities are expected to provide lucrative opportunities for the growth of the global market.
The circuit breaker market is segmented on the basis of voltage, insulation type, installation, application, and region. Depending on voltage, the market is bifurcated into low, medium, and high. On the basis of insulation type, it is categorized into vacuum, air, gas, and oil. On the basis of installation, it is classified into indoor and outdoor. By end users, the market is segmented into residential, commercial, industrial, and utilities. Region-wise, it is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.
Key Benefits For Stakeholders
- The report includes in-depth analysis of different segments and provides market estimations between 2021 and 2030.
- A comprehensive analysis of the factors that drive and restrict the growth of the global circuit breaker market is provided.
- Porter’s five forces model illustrates the potency of buyers & sellers, which is estimated to assist the market players to adopt effective strategies.
- Estimations and forecast are based on factors impacting the global circuit breaker market growth, in terms of value.
- Key market players are profiled to gain an understanding of the strategies adopted by them.
- This report provides a detailed analysis of the current trends and future estimations from 2021 to 2030, which helps identify the prevailing market opportunities.
Key Market Segments
By End User
- Residential
- Commercial
- Industrial
- Utilities
By Voltage
- Low
- Medium
- High
By Insulation Type
- Vacuum
- Air
- Gas
- Oil
By Installation
- Indoor
- Outdoor
By Region
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Mexico
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- Italy
- Spain
- U.K.
- Rest of Europe
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Australia
- Rest Of Asia Pacific
- LAMEA
- Brazil
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
- Rest of LAMEA
Key Market Players
- Alstom SA
- Eaton Corporation
- Furukawa Electric
- Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
- Powell Industries Inc.
- Schneider Electric
- Siemens AG
- Toshiba Corp.
- ABB, Ltd.
- Kirloskar Electric Company Ltd
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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 2: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
CHAPTER 3: MARKET OVERVIEW
CHAPTER 4: CIRCUIT BREAKERS MARKET, BY VOLTAGE
CHAPTER 5: CIRCUIT BREAKERS MARKET, BY INSULATION TYPE
CHAPTER 6: CIRCUIT BREAKERS MARKET, BY INSTALLATION
CHAPTER 7: CIRCUIT BREAKERS MARKET, BY END USER
CHAPTER 8: CIRCUIT BREAKERS MARKET, BY REGION
CHAPTER 9: COMPANY LANDSCAPE
CHAPTER 10: COMPANY PROFILES
LIST OF TABLES
LIST OF FIGURES
Executive Summary
According to this report titled, 'Circuit Breakers Market,' the circuit breakers market size was valued at $9.4 billion in 2020, and is estimated to reach $17.8 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 6.3% from 2021 to 2030.A circuit breaker is an electrical safety device which offers protection against high current surge and short circuit to the electrical system. Circuit breakers operate automatically as well as manually to control and protect the electrical power system. Circuit breakers help to protect electric appliances from short out and overburden of current. Moreover, circuit breakers are cost-effective and give reliable operation of the electric circuit. The requirement for circuit breakers has increased significantly with expanding concern for safety in media transmission hardware, car, electrical, and electronic sectors.
Significant development of the end-use industries, such as oil & gas, power, mining, chemicals, pulp & paper, and others fuels the demand for circuit breakers, which in turn is expected to fuel the growth of the circuit breakers market. In addition, involvement of domestic governments, non-profit organizations, and international financial institutions, such as the World Bank in the development of electricity access rate majorly influences the adoption of circuit breaker at the global level. In addition, increase in the consumption of electricity fuels the demand for circuit breakers, thereby propelling the growth of the market. Circuit breakers are used in energy-related areas to define the sensitivity of high residual current to provide optimum protection. On the contrary, greenhouse gas emission from the SF6 circuit breaker hampers the growth of the global market. Therefore, this market is leading toward growth stabilization and stable demand for circuit breakers.
Depending on the voltage, the high segment held the highest market share of about 47.2% in 2020, and is expected to maintain its dominance during the circuit breakers market forecast period. This is due to the fact that high-voltage circuit breaker find major application in commercial, industrial, and utilities sectors. In addition, rural electrification, rapid growth in electric utility sectors, and development of building & construction activities of power infrastructure across the developing economies, such as China, India, Japan, Brazil, Germany, Australia, and others are anticipated to fuel the circuit breakers market growth in the coming years.
On the basis of insulation type, the gas segment holds the largest share, in terms of revenue, and is expected to maintain its dominance during the forecast period. This growth is attributed to rise in demand for gas circuit breakers from industrial, utilities, and commercial sectors across the globe. In addition, rise in focus towards distributed power infrastructure and the rapid growth of the renewable energy sector are anticipated to drive the growth of the market during the forecast period.
- On the basis of installation, the outdoor segment holds the largest share, in terms of revenue, and is expected to maintain its dominance during the forecast period. This growth is attributed to rise in demand for outdoor installations of circuit breakers from the industrial and utility applications for the protection of electrical equipment and circuits. In addition, increase in infrastructural developments, building & construction of power infrastructures, such as generation, transmission & distribution and rapid growth of the renewable energy industry are projected to rise the demand for outdoor installations of circuit breakers in these sectors, which is expected to drive the growth of the market during the forecast period.
- On the basis of end user, the utilities segment holds the largest share, in terms of revenue, and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 38.8% from 2021 to 2030, owing to rise in demand for electricity from developing and developed economies, which results in increase in demand for circuit breakers from utility applications. In addition, rise in energy demand along with cleaner generation of electricity is expected to fuel the growth of the renewable power generation segment, thereby driving the growth of the circuit breakers market in the coming years.
In addition, rapid expansion of the renewable energy sector, rise in investment toward up gradation of aged power infrastructure, and rapid industrialization in the region are further anticipated to fuel the growth of the circuit breakers market in the upcoming years.
The global circuit breakers market analysis covers in-depth information of the major circuit breakers industry participants. The key players operating and profiled in the report include ABB, Ltd., Alstom, Eaton Corporation Plc, Furukawa Group, Kirloskar Electric, Powell Industries, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Schneider Electric, Siemens AG, and Toshiba Corporation.
Other players operating in the value chain of the global circuit breakers market are Tavrida, LS Electric, Huayi Electric, Myers Power Products, and others.
COVID-19 Impact on Market
Lockdowns imposed due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in temporary ban on import & export and manufacturing & processing activities across various industries and electrical utilities, which decreased the demand for circuit breakers from consumers. In addition, halt in building & construction of new electric utility infrastructures, renewable power plants, grid network, residential & commercial buildings, and other power plants, owing to unavailability of workers and increase in demand-supply gap hampered the circuit breakers market growth during the pandemic period. This resulted in decline in market growth in the 2020. However, the circuit breakers market was expected to recover by the last quarter of 2021, as COVID-19 vaccination is available in various economies across the globe, which is expected to improve the global economy.Key findings of the Study
- In 2020, the high voltage segment accounted for about 47.2% of the share in the global circuit breakers market, and is expected to maintain its dominance during the forecast period.
- In 2020, the outdoor segment accounted for 61.8% circuit breakers market share in the year 2020, and is anticipated to grow at a rate of 6.3% in terms of revenue, increasing its share in the global circuit breakers market.
- Residential is the fastest-growing end-user segment in the global circuit breakers market and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.6% during 2021-2030.
- Europe is expected to grow at the fastest rate, registering a CAGR of 6.6%, during the forecast period.
- In 2020, Asia-Pacific dominated the global circuit breakers market with more than 33.7% of the share, in terms of revenue.
Companies Mentioned
- Alstom SA
- Eaton Corporation
- Furukawa Electric
- Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
- Powell Industries Inc.
- Schneider Electric
- Siemens AG
- Toshiba Corp.
- ABB, Ltd.
- Kirloskar Electric Company Ltd
Methodology
The analyst offers exhaustive research and analysis based on a wide variety of factual inputs, which largely include interviews with industry participants, reliable statistics, and regional intelligence. The in-house industry experts play an instrumental role in designing analytic tools and models, tailored to the requirements of a particular industry segment. The primary research efforts include reaching out participants through mail, tele-conversations, referrals, professional networks, and face-to-face interactions.
They are also in professional corporate relations with various companies that allow them greater flexibility for reaching out to industry participants and commentators for interviews and discussions.
They also refer to a broad array of industry sources for their secondary research, which typically include; however, not limited to:
- Company SEC filings, annual reports, company websites, broker & financial reports, and investor presentations for competitive scenario and shape of the industry
- Scientific and technical writings for product information and related preemptions
- Regional government and statistical databases for macro analysis
- Authentic news articles and other related releases for market evaluation
- Internal and external proprietary databases, key market indicators, and relevant press releases for market estimates and forecast
Furthermore, the accuracy of the data will be analyzed and validated by conducting additional primaries with various industry experts and KOLs. They also provide robust post-sales support to clients.
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Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 300 |
| Published | March 2022 |
| Forecast Period | 2020 - 2030 |
| Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 9.4 billion |
| Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 17.8 billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 6.6% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
| No. of Companies Mentioned | 10 |
