Ring Main Unit Global Market Report 2026

A ring main unit (RMU) is a pre-assembled set of switchgear enclosed in metal, commonly utilized at the connection points within a ring-type distribution network. It features two switches that connect both ends of the load to the primary conductors and incorporates a fusible switch or circuit breaker functioning as a tee-off for supplying medium voltage to low voltage distribution transformers (MV to LV).

The primary types of ring main units include gas-insulated, oil-insulated, air-insulated, solid di-electric, and other variants. Gas-insulated units consist of components where active parts carrying high voltage potential are situated within aluminum alloy pipes, held in place by epoxy resin insulators. Component types typically encompass self-powered electronic relays, switchgear, and fuses. These units operate at various voltage levels including low, medium, and high voltages and are designed for both indoor and outdoor installations. They find extensive use in industrial, commercial, and residential distribution applications.

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 impacted the ring main unit market by increasing costs for imported metals, insulating gases, electronic relays, and switchgear components used in gas-insulated, air-insulated, and solid dielectric RMUs. Distribution utilities and industrial facilities in Asia-Pacific, Europe, and North America face delays in procurement and higher project costs. Nevertheless, tariffs also incentivize regional manufacturing, promote localized sourcing of switchgear assemblies, and support innovations in eco-friendly RMUs that reduce dependence on high-cost imported components.

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The ring main unit market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.52 billion in 2025 to $2.7 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.0%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of urban electrification projects, increasing deployment of mv-lv distribution networks, adoption of sf6 and air-insulated switchgear, expansion of industrial and utility installations, modernization of distribution infrastructure.

The ring main unit market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.53 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.0%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising investment in smart grid rollouts, increasing demand for compact and safe switchgear, growth in renewable energy-based distribution networks, rising adoption of digital protection relays, expansion of urban and commercial load centers. Major trends in the forecast period include integration of smart grid-connected rmus, expansion of sustainable medium-voltage distribution solutions, advancement of intelligent switchgear manufacturing, development of digital monitoring and protection systems, adoption of automated distribution management platforms.

The increasing demand for electricity is expected to drive the growth of the ring main unit market. Electricity refers to a form of energy used to power machinery and equipment that produce light or heat. As electricity demand rises, ring main units are required for various applications, including connecting different types of switches, supplying power to distribution transformers, and supporting other essential operations. For example, in September 2024, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA), a France-based agency, total net electricity production in June 2024 increased to 902.8 TWh, representing a 5.4% rise compared to the same period the previous year. Therefore, the growing demand for electricity is fueling the expansion of the ring main unit market.

Major companies in the ring main unit market are focusing on developing non-SF6 ring main units to reduce environmental impact, meet stricter greenhouse gas emission regulations, and promote sustainable power distribution solutions. Non-SF6 ring main units (RMUs) are medium-voltage electrical switchgear systems that do not use sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) gas for insulation or arc-quenching. For instance, in April 2024, Lucy Electric Ltd., a UK-based company, launched EcoTech, a non-SF6 ring main unit. EcoTech replaces SF6 with synthetic air (a nitrogen-oxygen mixture), addressing environmental concerns associated with greenhouse gas emissions. It also features an embedded control unit and standard remote-control capabilities, enhancing operational efficiency and enabling improved monitoring and management of energy distribution systems.

In July 2023, AcBel Polytech Inc., a Taiwan-based company, acquired MANN ABB Ltd. for $505 million. This acquisition allows AcBel Polytech to expand its portfolio by integrating ABB's expertise in providing ring main units (RMUs). ABB Ltd. is a Switzerland-based company known for offering RMU solutions.

Major companies operating in the ring main unit market are ABB Ltd., Schneider Electric SE, Eaton Corporation PLC, Larsen & Toubro Ltd., Siemens AG, LS Electric Co. Ltd, Entec Electric & Electronic Co. Ltd, EPE Switchgear (M) Sdn. Bhd, Lucy Electric Ltd., Ormazabal Corporacion Empresarial S.L., Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Limited, Orecco Electric d.o.o, Alfanar Group Ltd., LSIS Co. Ltd., Toshiba Corp., CG Power & Industrial Solutions Ltd., SGC - SwitchGear Company NV, NOJA Power Switchgear Pty Ltd., G&W Electric Company, C&S Electric Limited, E+I Engineering Ltd., Hawker Siddeley Switchgear Ltd., Kappa Engineering (Pty) Ltd., KONCAR - Electrical Industry Inc., Laxmi Electronics Pvt. Ltd., MGC Moser-Glaser AG, Mors Smitt B.V, Nissin Electric Co. Ltd., RPS Switchgear Limited, S&S Power Switchgear Limited, Slaters Electricals Ltd., Switchgear Power Systems LLC, Tavrida Electric AG, TE Connectivity Ltd., TGOOD Global Ltd., Trayer Engineering Corporation, VEO Oy, Wahah Electric Supply Company of Saudi Arabia Co., Xiamen Huadian Switchgear Co. Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the ring main unit market share in 2025 and is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the ring main unit market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the ring main unit market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The ring main unit market consists of sales of load break switches, circuit breakers, numerical relays, and cable testing compartments. 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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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: Gas-Insulated; Oil-Insulated; Air-Insulated; Solid Di-Electric; Other Types
• 2) By Component Types: Self-Powered Electronic Relays; Switchgear; Fuses
• 3) By Voltage: Low Voltage; Medium Voltage; High Voltage
• 4) By Installation: Indoor; Outdoor
• 5) By Application: Distribution Utility; Industrial; Commercial And Residential
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Gas-Insulated: SF6 Insulated RMUs; Mixed Gas Insulated RMUs
• 2) By Oil-Insulated: Mineral Oil Insulated RMUs; Synthetic Oil Insulated RMUs
• 3) By Air-Insulated: Outdoor Air-Insulated RMUs; Indoor Air-Insulated RMUs
• 4) By Solid Di-Electric: Resin-Insulated RMUs; Other Solid Dielectric Solutions
• 5) By Other Types: Hybrid RMUs; Modular RMUs
• Companies Mentioned: ABB Ltd.; Schneider Electric SE; Eaton Corporation PLC; Larsen & Toubro Ltd.; Siemens AG; LS Electric Co. Ltd; Entec Electric & Electronic Co. Ltd; EPE Switchgear (M) Sdn. Bhd; Lucy Electric Ltd.; Ormazabal Corporacion Empresarial S.L.; Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Limited; Orecco Electric d.o.o; Alfanar Group Ltd.; LSIS Co. Ltd.; Toshiba Corp.; CG Power & Industrial Solutions Ltd.; SGC - SwitchGear Company NV; NOJA Power Switchgear Pty Ltd.; G&W Electric Company; C&S Electric Limited; E+I Engineering Ltd.; Hawker Siddeley Switchgear Ltd.; Kappa Engineering (Pty) Ltd.; KONCAR - Electrical Industry Inc.; Laxmi Electronics Pvt. Ltd.; MGC Moser-Glaser AG; Mors Smitt B.V; Nissin Electric Co. Ltd.; RPS Switchgear Limited; S&S Power Switchgear Limited; Slaters Electricals Ltd.; Switchgear Power Systems LLC; Tavrida Electric AG; TE Connectivity Ltd.; TGOOD Global Ltd.; Trayer Engineering Corporation; VEO Oy; Wahah Electric Supply Company of Saudi Arabia Co.; Xiamen Huadian Switchgear Co. Ltd.
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
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