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A medium-voltage circuit breaker is an automatic electrical device designed to protect an electrical circuit from damage caused by excessive current resulting from overload or short circuit conditions. Its primary purpose is to safeguard electrical circuits from harm due to overload or short circuit events.
The primary types of medium-voltage circuit breakers include air circuit breakers (ACB), vacuum circuit breakers (VCB), gas circuit breakers (GCB), and other variations. An air circuit breaker (ACB) is an electrical device specifically designed to protect electric circuits ranging from 800 Amps to 10K Amps against overcurrent and short-circuit conditions. These breakers are configured for both indoor and outdoor installations and find applications in power distribution and transmission. They are employed by a variety of end-users, including residential, commercial, industrial, and utility firms.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
Tariffs have influenced the medium voltage circuit breaker market by raising costs for imported metals, insulation materials, and switching components essential for breaker assembly. Utilities, commercial, and industrial sectors across Asia-Pacific, North America, and Europe face higher installation and procurement costs due to disrupted supply chains. However, tariffs are also promoting localized manufacturing, encouraging regional sourcing of materials, and fostering innovation in cost-effective MV breaker technologies that enhance long-term system reliability.
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The medium voltage circuit breaker market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $7.36 billion in 2025 to $8.07 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in power distribution networks, early adoption of air and vacuum breakers, expansion of industrial electrification, increasing grid modernization initiatives, rising use of mv breakers in utilities.
The medium voltage circuit breaker market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $11.99 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for reliable power protection, expansion of renewable energy installations, development of advanced fault-detection systems, rising deployment of smart substations, growing need for high-performance switching equipment. Major trends in the forecast period include adoption of energy-efficient circuit protection solutions, advancement of intelligent manufacturing for mv breakers, integration of IoT-enabled grid protection systems, expansion of digital monitoring for electrical safety, development of electrification-ready switching technologies.
The anticipated increase in demand for renewable energy is poised to drive the growth of the medium voltage circuit breaker market. Renewable energy, derived from continuously replenished natural sources, experiences continuous growth, with medium voltage circuit breakers playing a vital role in ensuring the secure and reliable operation of power grids. These circuit breakers are essential for protecting electrical equipment from overloads and short circuits, especially as renewable energy sources such as solar and wind often exhibit intermittent characteristics. In June 2023, the International Energy Agency (IEA) reported that global renewable capacity additions in 2022 reached 332.7 gigawatts (GW), and this figure is expected to surge to over 440 GW in 2023 and further to 462.5 GW in 2024, representing substantial growth. Hence, the rising demand for renewable energy is expected to be a key driver for the medium voltage circuit breaker market.
Major companies in the medium voltage switchgear market are prioritizing the creation of digitally connected solutions aimed at boosting grid reliability, operational safety, and overall asset performance. Digitally connected solutions are systems that employ Internet of Things (IoT) sensors and data analytics to support real-time monitoring, remote management, and maintenance planning for streamlined operations. For example, in February 2024, Schneider Electric, a France-based provider of energy management and automation solutions, rolled out its digitally enabled SureSeT Medium Voltage Switchgear in Canada to improve grid reliability, safety, and operational efficiency. The new offering leverages digital technology to enhance monitoring and control, decreases downtime by predicting issues before they occur, and advances sustainability initiatives by optimizing energy use and reducing maintenance demands.
In January 2023, AcBel Polytech Inc., a company based in Taiwan, completed the acquisition of ABB for $505 million. This strategic move allows AcBel Polytech to broaden its portfolio by integrating ABB's expertise in medium-voltage circuit breakers. ABB Ltd, located in Switzerland, specializes in the manufacturing of medium-voltage circuit breakers.
Major companies operating in the medium voltage circuit breaker market are Siemens Aktiengesellschaft, General Electric Company, Schneider Electric Societe Anonyme, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, ABB Limited, Toshiba Corporation, Eaton Corporation plc, Larsen & Toubro Limited, Fuji Electric Co., Ltd., CHINT Group Corporation, Meidensha Corporation, Ormazabal Corporate Technology A.I.E., Powell Electrical Systems, Inc., Lucy Electric Ltd., LS Electric Co., Ltd., Actom (Pty) Ltd., NOJA Power LLC, Tavrida Electric AG, Hawker Siddeley Switchgear Limited, Alstom SA, Rockwell Automation Inc.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the medium voltage circuit breaker market in 2025. The regions covered in the medium voltage circuit breaker market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the medium voltage circuit breaker market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The medium voltage circuit breaker market consists of sales of sulfur hexafluoride circuit breakers (SF6), oil circuit breakers (OCB), and air blast circuit breakers (ABCB). Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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