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    Low Voltage Circuit Breakers Market

    ID: MRFR/E&P/5462-CR
    117 Pages
    Priya Nagrale
    December 2018

    Low-Voltage Circuit Breakers Market Research Report Information By Type (Miniature Circuit Breaker (MCB), Molded-case Circuit Breaker (MCCB), Air Circuit Breaker (ACB)), By Application (Energy Allocation, Shut-off Circuit And Others), By End User (residential, commercial, others) And By Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, And Rest Of The World) –Market Forecast Till 2035

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    Low Voltage Circuit Breakers Market Summary

    As per Market Research Future Analysis, the Global Low-Voltage Circuit Breakers Market was valued at USD 1.19 Billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to USD 1.78 Billion by 2035, with a CAGR of 3.75% from 2025 to 2035. Key drivers include rising infrastructure projects and increased construction activities in residential and commercial sectors. The market is significantly influenced by the growing adoption of solar energy, which enhances the demand for low-voltage DC circuit breakers. Regulatory norms, such as the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020, are also expected to positively impact market growth. The Asia-Pacific region dominates the market with a share of 41.42%, driven by rapid urbanization and modernization.

    Key Market Trends & Highlights

    The market is witnessing several trends that are shaping its growth trajectory.

    • The Low-Voltage Circuit Breakers Market is expected to grow from USD 1.19 Billion in 2024 to USD 1.6 Billion by 2032.
    • The Asia-Pacific region is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.3% by 2032, driven by construction market expansion.
    • Molded-case Circuit Breakers (MCCB) held the largest market share in 2022 due to their reliability and affordability.
    • The shut-off circuit application segment is expected to lead the market share due to increasing electrical circuit issues.

    Market Size & Forecast

    2024 Market Size USD 1.19 Billion
    2035 Market Size USD 1.78 Billion
    CAGR (2024-2035) 3.75%

    Major Players

    Key players include ABB (Switzerland), Schneider Electric (France), Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (Japan), Siemens AG (Germany), and Eaton Corporation (Ireland).

    Low Voltage Circuit Breakers Market Trends

    Growing adoption of solar energy sources propels market growth

    Advances in solar panel technology have enabled power generation even in low-intensity sunlight. Solar panel manufacturers concurrently decreased solar panel prices.

    Circuit breakers have become an essential component of electrical networks in homes and businesses, industries, and utility-scale grids. Because of the increased urbanisation and modernisation, electrical switching devices are installed in every home, workplace, and other building. As a result, ongoing efforts are made to promote a safer atmosphere. The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 went into force on June 1, 2020. The revised electrical laws entered into effect on July 1, 2020, for new tenancies, and on April 1, 2021, for existing tenants.

    Landlords must have their electrical installations inspected and tested by a "qualified and competent" person at least every five years, according to this rule. Infractions of the new electrical laws may result in fines of up to $34,000 USD. During the projection period, these regulatory norms will have a favourable impact on the Circuit Breaker industry outlook.

    Furthermore, several developing countries have electrification programmes in place to connect rural areas to the power grid. Other countries are also attempting to integrate multiple grid zones to establish a mega-national grid. These electrical switching devices are widely used in transmission and distribution lines to protect the power system against electrical problems.

    For instance, in June 2021, the World Bank financed more than US$ 2.3 billion in infrastructure and reforms to support the West Africa Power Pool, which is viewed as vital to achieving universal access to power in the 15 countries of the Economic Community of West African States by 2030. Thus, driving the Low-Voltage Circuit Breakers Market revenue.

    The ongoing transition towards renewable energy sources and the increasing demand for energy efficiency are driving innovations in low-voltage circuit breakers, which are becoming essential components in modern electrical systems.

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    Low Voltage Circuit Breakers Market Drivers

    Rising Demand for Renewable Energy

    The transition towards renewable energy sources is driving the Global Low-Voltage Circuit Breakers Market Industry. As countries invest in solar and wind energy, the need for reliable circuit protection increases. For instance, the integration of solar panels into residential and commercial buildings necessitates low-voltage circuit breakers to ensure safety and efficiency. This trend is expected to contribute to the market's growth, with projections indicating a market value of 1.19 USD Billion in 2024. The emphasis on sustainable energy solutions is likely to bolster the demand for advanced circuit protection technologies.

    Market Segment Insights

    Low-Voltage Circuit Breakers Type Insights

    Low-Voltage Circuit Breakers Application Insights

    Get more detailed insights about Low-Voltage Circuit Breakers Market Research Report - Forecast to 2032

    Regional Insights

    • Low-Voltage Circuit Breakers Regional Insights

    Low-Voltage Circuit Breakers Regional Insights

    By region, the study provides the market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of the World. The Asia Pacific Low-Voltage Circuit Breakers Market area will dominate this market, owing to its considerable share of 41.42% and an expected quick increase at 7.3% CAGR by 2032 in the construction market. The growing adoption of alternative energy generation sources such as wind and solar, which necessitate large expenditures in distribution and transmission, is creating market potential.

    Moreover, China’s Low-Voltage Circuit Breakers Market held the largest market share, and the Indian Low-Voltage Circuit Breakers Market was the fastest growing market in the Asia-Pacific region.

    Further, the major countries studied in the market report are The US, Canada, German, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil.

    Figure 2: Low-Voltage Circuit Breakers Market Share By Region 2022 (USD Billion)

    Low-Voltage Circuit Breakers Market Share By Region 2022

    Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, Market Research Future Database and Analyst Review

    Europe Low-Voltage Circuit Breakers Market accounts for the second-largest market share due of the modernising and robotization of contemporary organisations here. Further, the German Low-Voltage Circuit Breakers Market held the largest market share, and the UK Low-Voltage Circuit Breakers Market was the fastest growing market in the European region

    The North America Low-Voltage Circuit Breakers Market is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR from 2023 to 2032. This is due to increased energy usage and high need for energy storage.

    Key Players and Competitive Insights

    Leading market players are investing heavily in research and development in order to expand their product lines, which will help the Low-Voltage Circuit Breakers Market, grow even more. Market participants are also undertaking a variety of strategic activities to expand their footprint, with important market developments including new product launches, contractual agreements, mergers and acquisitions, higher investments, and collaboration with other organizations. To expand and survive in a more competitive and rising market climate, Low-Voltage Circuit Breakers industry must offer cost-effective items.

    Manufacturing locally to minimize operational costs is one of the key business tactics used by manufacturers in the Low-Voltage Circuit Breakers industry to benefit clients and increase the market sector. In recent years, the Low-Voltage Circuit Breakers industry has offered some of the most significant advantages to medicine. Major players in the low voltage power circuit breaker Market, including HangShen Electric (China), CHINT Group (China), Hyundai Electric & Energy Systems Co., Ltd. (South Korea), Fuji Electric FA Components & Systems Co. Ltd. (Japan) and others, are attempting to increase market demand by investing in research and development operations.

    Siemens is a German multinational conglomerate and Europe's largest industrial manufacturing firm. Its headquarters are in Munich, and it has a number of foreign branch offices. The company's primary divisions are Digital Industries, Smart Infrastructure, Mobility, Healthcare (named Siemens Healthineers), and Financial Services. The firm is a notable manufacturer of medical diagnostics equipment; its medical health-care segment, which accounts for around 12% of total revenues, is the corporation's second-most lucrative unit after the industrial automation division. It is considered as a pioneer in this field and the corporation with the largest revenue in the world.

    In January 2020, Siemens purchased C&S Electric in India, a company that specialises in low voltage equipment such as DC low voltage circuit breakers. Siemens Ltd paid roughly EUR 267 million (INR 21 billion) for approximately 99% of C&S Electric Limited's equity share capital.

    ABB Ltd. is a Swedish-Swiss enterprise headquartered in Zürich, Switzerland. ASEA Brown Boveri was created in 1988 when Sweden's Allmänna Svenska Elektriska Aktiebolaget (ASEA) and Switzerland's Brown, Boveri & Cie amalgamated to form ASEA Brown Boveri, afterwards abbreviated to ABB. Both firms were founded in the late 1800s and were major makers of electrical equipment, a business in which ABB is still involved today. Since then, the company has grown into robotics and automation technology. In January 2021, ABB introduced Formula DIN-Rail, a comprehensive line of MCBs and RCCBs for the Indian electrical retail market.

    The product selection was created with modern design and superior electrical circuit protection in mind.

    Key Companies in the Low Voltage Circuit Breakers Market market include

    Industry Developments

    In September 2020, Siemens has introduced the 3 WA series of air circuit breakers. With the launch, Siemens Smart Infrastructure updated its Sentron portfolio of air circuit breakers. The new 3WA circuit breakers from the firm meet all low-voltage power distribution standards in digital applications.

    In March 2020, Phoenix Contract debuted a thermomagnetic circuit breaker for big surge protection in electrical MCC panels and extensive cable lengths.

    In September 2020, Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies said the Endurant XD series will be available, increasing the Endurant Automated Transmission offering. The series is a popular show modified gearbox intended for on-highway applications, for example, twofold and triple 18 wheelers, as well as solid on/off-road applications, for example, dump and officer-administration trucks.

    Future Outlook

    Low Voltage Circuit Breakers Market Future Outlook

    The Global Low-Voltage Circuit Breakers Market is projected to grow at a 3.75% CAGR from 2025 to 2035, driven by increasing demand for energy efficiency and renewable energy integration.

    New opportunities lie in:

    • Develop smart circuit breakers with IoT capabilities for enhanced monitoring and control.
    • Expand product lines to include eco-friendly materials and energy-efficient designs.
    • Leverage digital marketing strategies to target emerging markets with high growth potential.

    By 2035, the market is expected to achieve substantial growth, reflecting evolving energy demands and technological advancements.

    Market Segmentation

    LV Circuit Breakers Market By Type Outlook

    • Miniature Circuit Breaker (MCB)
    • Molded-case Circuit Breaker (MCCB)
    • Air Circuit Breaker (ACB)

    Low-Voltage Circuit Breakers Regional Outlook

    • US
    • Canada
    • Germany
    • France
    • UK
    • Italy
    • Spain
    • Rest of Europe
    • China
    • Japan
    • India
    • Australia
    • South Korea
    • Rest of Asia-Pacific
    • Middle East
    • Africa
    • Latin America

    Low-Voltage Circuit Breakers End User  Outlook

    • Residential
    • Commercial
    • Others

     Low-Voltage Circuit Breakers Market By Application Outlook

    • Energy Allocation
    • Shut-off Circuit
    • Others

    Report Scope

    Report Attribute/Metric Details
    Market Size 2024 USD 1.19 Billion
    Market Size 2035 1.78 (Value (USD Billion))
    Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) 3.75% (2025 - 2035)
    Base Year 2024
    Market Forecast Period 2025 - 2035
    Historical Data 2018- 2022
    Market Forecast Units Value (USD Billion)
    Report Coverage Revenue Forecast, Market Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends
    Segments Covered Type, Application, and Region
    Geographies Covered North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the World
    Countries Covered The US, Canada, German, France, UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil
    Key Companies Profiled  ABB (Switzerland), Schneider Electric (France), Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (Japan), Siemens AG (Germany), Eaton Corporation (Ireland), Shanghai Liangxin Electrical Co., Ltd. (China), DELIXI (China), HangShen Electric (China), CHINT Group (China), Hyundai Electric & Energy Systems Co., Ltd. (South Korea), Fuji Electric FA Components & Systems Co. Ltd. (Japan).
    Key Market Opportunities Electricity in rural places
    Key Market Dynamics Increase in infrastructure projects Residential and small-scale commercial building is expanding.
    Market Size 2025 1.23 (Value (USD Billion))

    Market Highlights

    Author
    Priya Nagrale
    Senior Research Analyst

    With an experience of over five years in market research industry (Chemicals & Materials domain), I gather and analyze market data from diverse sources to produce results, which are then presented back to a client. Also, provide recommendations based on the findings. As a Senior Research Analyst, I perform quality checks (QC) for market estimations, QC for reports, and handle queries and work extensively on client customizations. Also, handle the responsibilities of client proposals, report planning, report finalization, and execution

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    FAQs

    How much is the Low-Voltage Circuit Breakers Market?

    The Low-Voltage Circuit Breakers Market size was valued at USD 1.14 Billion in 2023.

    What is the growth rate of the Low-Voltage Circuit Breakers Market?

    The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.75% during the forecast period, 2024-2032.

    Which region held the largest market share in the Low-Voltage Circuit Breakers Market?

    Asia Pacific had the largest share in the market

    Who are the key players in the Low-Voltage Circuit Breakers Market?

    The key players in the market are HangShen Electric (China), CHINT Group (China), Hyundai Electric & Energy Systems Co., Ltd. (South Korea), and Fuji Electric FA Components & Systems Co. Ltd. (Japan).

    Which application led the Low-Voltage Circuit Breakers Market?

    The shut-off circuit category dominated the market in 2022.

    Which type had the largest market share in the Low-Voltage Circuit Breakers Market?

    The moulded case circuit breaker had the largest share in the market.

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