Plug-In Commercial Surge Protection Devices Market Size – By Technology, By Power Rating, Analysis, Share, Growth Forecast, 2025 – 2034

Plug-In Commercial Surge Protection Devices Market Size

The global plug-in commercial surge protection devices market was valued at USD 626.6 million in 2024. The market is expected to reach USD 1.1 billion in 2034, at a CAGR of 6.3 %. Increasing need to protect sensitive electrical systems in facilities in line with rising concerns over equipment downtime, data loss and the fiscal impact of electrical surges will energize the business dynamics.
 

Growing installation of SPDs in data centers and IT infrastructure coupled with rapid adoption of smart technologies in buildings will complement the plug-in commercial surge protection devices market outlook. These systems play a pivotal role in modern electrical infrastructure to safeguard sensitive electrical systems from transient surges and voltage spikes.
 

For instance, in August 2023, the U.S. Department of Energy unveiled USD 2.2 billion investment to enhance the national grid, supporting eight projects across 18 states. This investment is designed to bolster grid resilience against severe weather, lower costs for communities, and increase capacity to accommodate rising demand from manufacturing and data centers.
 

A plug-in commercial surge protection devices is an electrical safety equipment designed to protect commercial-grade electrical systems and equipment from voltage surges or spikes. The rising focus on energy efficiency along with the deployment of eco-friendly SPDs that consume minimal power will drive the plug-in commercial surge protection devices market growth. For instance, in 2023, FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) allocated over USD 210 million towards restoring and constructing structures which were damaged by the natural calamities.
 

Additionally, the increasing frequency of power outages owing to aging grids, unstable electricity supplies, and frequent lightning storms will boost the adoption of commercial surge protection devices. Rising adoption of these systems to protect assets and continuity of businesses will encourage the industry penetration. These systems primarily deployed in commercial facilities including telecommunications, healthcare, data centers, and real estate, thereby proliferating the business growth.
 

Plug-In Commercial Surge Protection Devices Market Trends

The industry is moving toward integrated solutions that combine surge protection with advanced power management capabilities, providing enhanced protection and monitoring, which in turn will fuel the industry penetration. The incorporation of these devices into energy management systems offers a comprehensive approach to improve energy efficiency and power quality, further strengthening the business growth.
 

Moreover, rising demand for these devices in educational institutions along with growing usage of HVAC systems across small & medium scale establishments will sway the adoption of surge protection devices. Increasing integration of advanced technologies comprising of AI, automation, and cloud computing into these units to cater effective and efficient business operation, which in turn will sway the plug-in commercial surge protection devices market expansion.
 

Burgeoning expansion of edge computing, 5G networks, and cloud services which require strong power protection systems to ensure continuous operations & minimize downtime will proliferate the business landscape. SPDs are rapidly integrated into networking hubs and server rooms along with enforcement of stringent electrical safety codes will complement the industry growth.
 

Increasing grid fluctuations, power quality related issues, and lightning activity in emerging economies will drive the demand for SPDs. Robust expansion of smart electrical distribution systems in line with paradigm shift toward development of energy-efficient buildings will cater favorable business scenario. Key industry manufacturers are adopting advanced SPDs that enable easy replacement and upgrades based on power protection needs will encourage the deployment of these units.
 

Plug-In Commercial Surge Protection Devices Market Analysis

• The plug-in commercial surge protection devices industry was estimated at USD 562.2, 593.2, and 626.6 million in 2022, 2023 and 2024 respectively. The Type 1 plug-in commercial surge protection devices will exceed USD 550 million by 2034. The increasing demand for comprehensive protection devices along with the necessity for improved voltage clamping and quicker response times will escalate the business outlook.
   
• The Type 2 plug-in commercial surge protection devices market was valued over USD 250 million in 2024. Surging adoption of smart buildings and IoT-based automation combined with strict safety regulations & codes will proliferate the industry growth. Continuous investment in advanced electrical systems in line with the growing focus on enhanced monitoring capabilities and diagnostics features in these systems will positively sway the business potential.
   
• For instance, in October 2024, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg revealed that over USD 4.2 billion will be allocated under two major grant program including the INFRA grant program and the National Infrastructure Project Assistance grant program in funding from the Investing in America initiative.
   
• The Type 3 plug-in commercial surge protection devices market will projected to grow at a CAGR of over 5% through 2034. Growing use of these technology in several commercial facilities to protect security systems, medical equipment, servers, and computers and essential electronics systems will influence the business growth.
   

• Based on power rating, the industry is segmented into ≤ 50 kA, > 50 kA to 100 kA, > 100 kA to 150 kA, and > 150 kA. The > 150 kA power rated plug-in commercial surge protection devices dominated a market share of 29.8% in 2024. The increasing adoption of advanced technological systems with higher surge current ratings to safeguard investments from electrical disturbances will foster a favorable business environment.
   
• The ≤ 50 kA power rated plug-in commercial surge protection devices market will be projected to hit USD 190 million by 2034. Escalating demand for these units across data centers & healthcare facilities coupled with the rising frequency of severe weather events including thunderstorms and lightning strikes, which in turn will fuel the demand for these units.
   
• For instance, in 2024, The Uchisaiwaicho 1-Chome district redevelopment is projected to excel Tokyo skyline through the construction of a cutting-edge mixed used development. The complex will consist of four towers and will make an iconic addition to the urban landscape by combining commercial, recreational, and residential services within the towers themselves.
   
• The > 50 kA to 100 kA power rated plug-in commercial surge protection devices market will witness at a faster growth rate of over 6% till 2034. Surging incorporation of renewable energy sources, fluctuating power demand, and aging grid infrastructure will energize the demand for high capacity SPDs.
   
• The > 100 kA to 150 kA power rated plug-in commercial surge protection devices was valued over USD 140 million in 2024. Surging expansion of critical infrastructure development comprising of commercial real estate, telecom, and manufacturing sector will foster the demand for high power SPD across emerging economies.
   

• U.S. plug-in commercial surge protection devices market was valued at USD 77.3, 81.5, 86.1 million in 2022, 2023 and 2024 respectively. The country is set to surpass USD 150 million by 2034. The country is experiencing consistent growth fueled by increasing demand for safeguarding critical infrastructure and electronics from electrical surges.
   
• For instance, in January 2025, Oracle, SoftBank, and OpenAI formed a joint venture to invest in AI infrastructure with the intent to spend up to USD 100 billion and potentially scale that investment to USD 500 billion. In addition, this investment further stated that construction of 10 new data centers. Each facility is expected to be around 500,000 square feet, emphasizing the transforming scale of the project with their AI innovation.
   
• The North America plug-in commercial surge protection devices market will witness robust growth rate of over 5.5% through 2034. Ongoing modernization of existing grid networks in line with the proliferation of sensitive electronic equipment in commercial buildings including servers, medical devices, and automated systems will augment the product penetration across the country.
   
• For reference, in February 2024, Public Transit Infrastructure Stream invested USD 33 billion in ICIP (Canada Infrastructure Program), which is dedicated toward improving public transit networks through the modernization, expansion, and construction initiatives.
   
• The Europe plug-in commercial surge protection devices market will project to surpass USD 300 million in 2034. Ther region is aggressively focusing on adoption of EV along with increasing expansion of commercial infrastructure of charging stations in key geographies will drive the industry growth.
   
• For instance, in 2023, the EIB Group provided USD 13.14 billion in long term investment in France through the direct and indirect to private sector organizations. Moreover, the group supports the SMEs to build and upgrade their infrastructure.
   
• The Asia Pacific plug-in commercial surge protection devices market was valued over USD 200 million in 2024. The region will gain an appreciable momentum on account of rapid urbanization and a surge in commercial construction activities. Growing awareness of the importance of electrical safety and compliance with international standards in tandem with rapid expansion of IT and telecom sector will drive the industry scenario.
   
• For instance, in November 2023, the Ministry of Commerce reported statistics concerning BRI participation. According to the data, the Chinese companies made non-financial direct investments of over USD 25.85 billion in “Belt and Road” countries, which is an increase of 20.1% year-on-year.
   
• The Middle East & Africa plug-in commercial surge protection devices hold a market share of over 8.5% in 2024. The government authorities across the region are establishing regulatory codes and safety guidelines that promote the implementation of surge protection devices in commercial facilities, further fueling the business dynamics.
   
• For instance, in December 2024, The Oman-Abu Dhabi railway is the first railway to connect two countries in the Middle East and is set to cross 238 km at accounted over USD 2.5 billion. The Middle Eastern region will mark this initiative as the first across border greenfield railway project funded through limited recourse project financing which puts it at a global scale.
   
• The Latin America plug-in commercial surge protection devices market will exceed USD 70 million in 2034. Growing frequency of voltage surges, power fluctuations, and blackouts in conjunction with surging demand to protect transformers, power distribution panels, and inverters will accelerate the business momentum.
   
• For reference, in October 2024, the international Finance Corporation announced an investment of accounted USD 7.3 billion to support climate initiatives and cater SMEs for long term financing projects.
   

Plug-In Commercial Surge Protection Devices Market Share

• The top 5 players including ABB, Eaton, Infineon Technologies, Legrand, and Schneider Electric together holds share of about 40% in the plug-in commercial surge protection devices industry. EATON has a strong product portfolio delivering protecting the environment and improve the quality of product. The company manufacture its products to wide arrays for business including aerospace, residential, commercial, machine building, utilities, data centers, and industrial.
   
• Legrand specializes in modular, highly configurable, high value, and customizable products ideal for datacenter business continuity and optimal performance. The company delivers system power protection, power distribution in both white and grey rooms, rack management and cooling, energy consumption optimization, and seamless interoperability with the infrastructure management systems.
   

Plug-In Commercial Surge Protection Devices Market Companies

• Eaton reported USD 24.9 billion net sales in 2024. The company’s Electrical Americas segment reached USD 2.9 billion in 4^th quarter of 2024 which has grown 9% from 4^th quarter of 2023.
   
• Legrand reported USD 9.03 billion sales in 2024. The has reported that it has stood up 2.8% more sales as compared to 2023. This activity corresponds to USD 1.67 billion sales in 2024 which is 20% high on a proforma2 basis, as compared to 0.73 billion sales recorded in 2019. The average annual sales over the last 5 years are 19% and so is the organic average annual sales growth which stands at 13%.
   
• ABB reported USD 32.9 billion revenue in 2024. The company’s revenue grew as both long-term Backlog Orders and short-cycle demand improved. The Electrification and Process Automation business areas had the strongest growth.
   

Major players operating in the plug-in commercial surge protection devices market are:

• ABB
• Belkin
• Eaton
• Emerson Electric
• Havells India
• Hubbell
• Infineon Technologies
• JMV
• Legrand
• Leviton Manufacturing
• Maxivolt
• Phoenix Contact
• Schneider Electric
• Signify Holding
• Socomec
• Weidmuller Electronics India
• WenZhou Chuangjie Lightning Protection Electrical
• Wenzhou Wanlai Electric
   

Plug-In Commercial Surge Protection Devices Industry News

• In June 2024, Belkin presented its portfolio of surge protection devices which reinforced their promise to deliver safety, innovation, and reliable protection for devices. It was tailored to requirements through testing, advanced technology, and premium design in Australia and with local businesses.
   
• In May 2024, Phoenix began its operations in Mexico with the creation of Phoenix Contact Production, which strengthened the operations in North America. The new facility which spans over 20,000 m² is expected to begin production in 2025 and has received substantial investment of over USD 55 million. In addition, the facility expects employment of roughly 700 people by 2032, which will contribute to the local economy and strengthen the company’s manufacturing resources.
   
• In February 2024, ABB revealed its strategic purchase of SEAM Group for its Electrification portfolio in Electrical Safety, renewables, and Asset Management Advisory Services. With this acquisition, ABB intends to capitalize on the rising requirements related to asset modernization and optimization, thus positioning ABB to deliver safer, smarter, and sustainable operational solutions.
   
• In October 2023, Leviton demonstrated their new panel line for surge protection, which covers both Type 1 and Type 2 protective panels. The company's new surge panels are the best fit for commercial applications, having stricter and better surge protection and other environmental rating for the most commonly used voltage configurations.
   

The plug-in commercial surge protection devices market research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates & forecast in terms of revenue (USD Million) & volume (Units) from 2021 to 2034, for the following segments:

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Market, By Technology

• Type 1
• Type 2
• Type 3

Market, By Power Rating

• ≤ 50 kA
• > 50 kA to 100 kA
• > 100 kA to 150 kA
• > 150 kA

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

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • France
  • Russia
  • UK
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Netherlands
  • Austria
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • India
  • Australia
  • New Zealand
  • Malaysia
  • Indonesia
• Middle East & Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Qatar
  • Egypt
  • South Africa
  • Nigeria
  • Kuwait
  • Oman
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Peru
  • Argentina