Molded Case Circuit Breaker Market - By Rated Current (< 500 A, 500 to 1,500 A, 1,500 to 2,500 A, 2,500 to 4,500 A, > 4,500 A), By End User (Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Utility), 2024 – 2032

Molded Case Circuit Breaker Market Size

Molded Case Circuit Breaker Market size valued at USD 3.4 billion in 2023 and is estimated to register at a 9.7% CAGR during 2024 to 2032. Growing investment in grid infrastructure along with increasing demand for refurbishing the current electrical setup would enhance the business possibilities. The global market for circuit breakers is set to cross USD 48 billion by 2032.
 

A movement towards the development of existing infrastructure in industrialised countries and a lack of an effective electric network in emerging countries have combined to create a favourable economic environment. Large-scale smart metering projects were the driving force behind Europe's 2021 investment of more than USD 3 billion in the smart grid network R&D industry. Compactness of the product, safe functioning, and affordable costs are a few of the crucial factors that are expected to improve the industrial landscape.

COVID- 19 Impact

The regions across the globe are taking various measures to rebuild their economies by fast pacing a wide range of construction and manufacturing processes. Moreover, ongoing vaccination drives across the globe has further reduced the impact of the pandemic, thereby creating a potential market growth opportunity for component and distribution transformer manufacturers.
 

Molded Case Circuit Breaker Market Trends

Smart grid development is anticipated to observe a substantial rise across developed nations, including the U.S., and European nations, owing to higher incomes, sustainable population, and growing consumer preference for monitoring & control equipment to effectively manage their power consumption. These countries are observing a noteworthy rise in the deployment of smart meters, further augmenting the demand for smart electrical equipment to monitor the overall grid structure. Moreover, the demand for smart grid structure with smart monitoring and control devices is further set to increase across developing nations owing to the rising power consumption along with frequent power outages faced by the population.
 

Rising investments from public & private funding institutions across the globe coupled with regulatory provisions that cater to the rapid expansion of microgrid and smart grid networks will positively influence the molded case circuit breaker market outlook. Favourable reforms in line with large-scale renewable integration favoured by the upgrading of the existing grid networks to tackle the soaring electricity demand will comprehensively enhance the product penetration.
 

Molded Case Circuit Breaker Market Analysis

Low current MCCB with range up to 2,500 A have witnessed significant growth on account of rapid expansion of residential and commercial areas along with increase in demand for safe and reliable electricity across the globe. These units have gained deployment owing to the wide range applications, secure electricity supply and increasing fund allocation. Low current circuit breakers in comparison to high current circuit breakers incur low cost of replacement and decrease the chances of fire, short circuits or other health hazards.
 

Effective corrosion resistance, lower cost, and ease-of-installation have been the prime factors supporting the adoption of medium and high current circuit breakers. In addition, developed economies have continuously been focusing on the deployment of cross border transmission networks which will further strengthen the molded case circuit breaker market. However, high-current electricity lines emanate waves, which pose health hazards to the habitats across the infrastructure. Henceforth, favourable utility inclination supported by huge ecological advantages associated will escalate the industry growth.
 

Large-scale suburban migration along with favorable regulatory measures to ensure a healthy livelihood for domestic residents have led to urbanization and commercial expansion around the globe. Increase in the population index across cities and favorable measures for electrification across grid-isolated areas have led to a significant rise in energy consumption. The apparent rise in peak load demand has compelled utilities and installers to upgrade & upscale versatile electric supply components to ensure grid reliability & security. Henceforth, the rising energy demand favored by the growing demand for effective power distribution networks will favor the molded case circuit breaker market.
 

Large educational premises across developed economies along with increasing government-led fund flows for education across developing nations have been a prominent phenomenon across the industrial peripheral. These premises consume sustainable amounts of energy, thereby demanding restructuring and upscaling with every facility expansion or upgrade. Installers have consistently been upgrading and validating existing & new electric supply networks through continuous monitoring and routine checks. In addition, increasing per capita incomes have led to rise in expenditures across commercial stores and hospitality establishments, further leading to expansion & development. The energy consumption escalates with every development, which in turn raises the demand for effective network components.
 

Asia Pacific molded case circuit breaker market size is poised to reach USD 7 billion by 2032. Owing to the increased demand for efficient Transmission & Distribution (T&D) systems, the Asia Pacific region's circuit breaker market has seen significant growth in recent years. Business expansion will be aided by increased demand for restoring current electrical configurations and rising investments in the energy infrastructure industry.
 

Some of the crucial factors that are expected to improve the market landscape are affordable costs, dependability & lifespan, and operational flexibility. The main strategic impact throughout the industrial landscape has been ongoing research into the creation of efficient components paired with increased investments for producing energy-efficient products. The widespread use of renewable energy sources and the growth of smart grid networks throughout the Gulf nations will have a favorable impact on product penetration.
 

Molded Case Circuit Breaker Market Share

The key industry participants operating across the molded case circuit breaker market are

• Schneider Electric
• Siemens
• ABB
• Eaton
• Legrand
• Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
• Fuji Electric FA Components & Systems Co., Ltd.
• CNC ELECTRIC GROUP CO., LTD.
• Rockwell Automation
• Hitachi, Ltd. 

Molded Case Circuit Breaker Industry News

• In May 2022, ABB launched Formula DIN-Rail, a complete range of miniature circuit breakers and residual current circuit breakers for the electrical retail market across India. The company’s product portfolio offers contemporary designs and optimum protection for electrical circuits against overloading, short circuits, and earth leakages. This product launch expanded ABB’s product range for the circuit breaker industry in India.
   

This molded case circuit breaker market research report includes an in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates & forecast in terms of revenue in Units & USD Million from 2019 to 2032, for the following segments:

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By Rated Current

• < 500 A
• 500 to 1,500 A
• 1,500 to 2,500 A
• 2,500 to 4,500 A
• > 4,500 A

By Ens User

• Residential
• Commercial
• Industrial
• Utility

The above information has been provided for the following regions and country:

• North America
  • U.S
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • France
  • Italy
  • UK
  • Russia
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • Australia
• Middle East & Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Qatar
  • Oman
  • South Africa
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Chile