Vacuum Circuit Breaker Global Market Report 2026

A vacuum circuit breaker (VCB) is an electrical device that interrupts current flow during fault conditions. It uses a vacuum to extinguish the arc when the contacts separate, enabling safe disconnection of the circuit. The primary purpose of a VCB is to protect electrical equipment from damage caused by overcurrent or short circuits, thereby improving the safety and stability of power distribution systems.

The main types of vacuum circuit breakers include indoor vacuum circuit breakers and outdoor vacuum circuit breakers. An indoor vacuum circuit breaker is a compact, enclosed device that safely interrupts electrical faults using vacuum insulation, making it suitable for controlled indoor environments. These breakers are classified by voltage into medium voltage and high voltage types, serving various applications such as power distribution and power transmission. They are used across multiple industries, including building and construction, chemicals and petrochemicals, food and beverages, and metals and mining.

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 vacuum circuit breaker market by increasing the cost of imported electrical components and raw materials, causing manufacturers to reassess supply chains and sourcing strategies. Medium and high voltage segments in regions like Asia-Pacific, particularly China and India, are most affected due to their reliance on imported parts. While production costs have risen, tariffs have also encouraged local manufacturing and innovation, leading to the development of cost-efficient and domestically sourced VCB solutions. Overall, the market is balancing challenges with opportunities for enhanced local capabilities.

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The vacuum circuit breaker market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $5.97 billion in 2025 to $6.36 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising electrification in industrial sectors, growth of medium and high voltage networks, adoption of automated power distribution, government regulations on electrical safety, increase in urban infrastructure projects.

The vacuum circuit breaker market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $8.16 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to demand for smart grid integration, adoption of renewable energy systems, digital monitoring and predictive maintenance, miniaturization of electrical equipment, expansion in emerging markets. Major trends in the forecast period include advanced arc extinguishing technologies, smart monitoring and diagnostics, compact and modular vcb designs, energy-efficient power protection, enhanced safety and reliability standards.

The growing generation of renewable energy is anticipated to propel the vacuum circuit breaker market's growth in the coming years. Renewable energy generation involves producing power from naturally replenishing sources like solar, wind, and hydropower. This form of energy is expanding rapidly as technological advancements reduce costs, making solar and wind power more cost-effective and competitive with fossil fuels. Vacuum circuit breakers enhance the safety and reliability of renewable energy systems by quickly isolating faults within solar, wind, and other green energy networks. Their rapid switching and arc-quenching abilities protect these fluctuating energy sources. For example, in February 2025, the International Energy Agency (IEA), an autonomous intergovernmental body based in France, reported that solar photovoltaic (PV) power generation increased by 320 TWh in 2023, marking a 25% growth over 2022. Thus, the rise in renewable energy generation is fueling the expansion of the vacuum circuit breaker market.

Major companies in the vacuum circuit breaker market are increasingly introducing advanced solutions such as intelligent vacuum circuit breakers to enhance grid reliability and support real-time system monitoring. Intelligent vacuum circuit breakers are high-performance switching devices that extinguish electrical arcs using a vacuum while incorporating smart control and monitoring functionalities to improve safety, reduce maintenance requirements, and enable rapid fault detection within power networks. For example, in February 2025, CNC Electric Co. Ltd., a China-based electrical equipment manufacturer, launched the VS1i Intelligent Vacuum Circuit Breaker to strengthen grid management and minimize maintenance demands. The VS1i features a vacuum interrupter for high-voltage switching, built-in electronic control units to track key operating parameters, a modular structure for simplified installation and servicing, and remote communication capabilities for real-time fault detection and predictive maintenance.

In April 2025, Secheron SA, a Swiss company specializing in electrical and electronic equipment, acquired the LoPro high-voltage circuit breaker technology from TE Connectivity for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition was intended to expand Secheron SA's high-voltage product range and reinforce its position in the rail and industrial markets by incorporating TE Connectivity's cutting-edge LoPro circuit breaker technology. TE Connectivity, headquartered in Ireland, is a manufacturer of vacuum circuit breakers.

Major companies operating in the vacuum circuit breaker market are Siemens AG, Schneider Electric SE, Mitsubishi Electric, ABB Ltd., Toshiba Corporation, Larsen & Toubro Limited, Chint Group, Eaton Corporation, Fuji Electric, HyundAI Electric, Meidensha Corporation, Becker Mining Systems AG, Lucy Electric, Westinghouse Electric Company, Autometers Alliance Limited, Kirloskar Electric, Secheron, Yamuna Power & Infrastructure Ltd, Tavrida Electric, Tosha International

North America was the largest region in the vacuum circuit breaker market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the vacuum 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 vacuum circuit breaker market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The vacuum circuit breaker market consists of sales of vacuum interrupters, fixed and moving contacts, insulating enclosures, control circuit components, and terminal connectors. 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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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
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• The regulatory and investment landscape section provides an overview of the key regulatory frameworks, regularity bodies, associations, and government policies influencing the market. It also examines major investment flows, incentives, and funding trends shaping industry growth and innovation.
• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
• The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.
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• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
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• Expanded geographical coverage includes Taiwan and Southeast Asia, reflecting recent supply chain realignments and manufacturing shifts in the region. This section analyzes how these markets are becoming increasingly important hubs in the global value chain.
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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: Indoor Vacuum Circuit Breaker (VCB); Outdoor Vacuum Circuit Breaker (VCB)
• 2) By Voltage: Medium Voltage; High Voltage
• 3) By Application: Power Distribution; Power Transmission
• 4) By End-Usage: Building And Construction; Chemicals And Petrochemicals; Food And Beverages; Metals And Mining
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Indoor Vacuum Circuit Breaker (VCB): Panel Mounted Vacuum Circuit Breaker (VCB); Fixed Type Vacuum Circuit Breaker (VCB); Withdrawable Type Vacuum Circuit Breaker (VCB)
• 2) By Outdoor Vacuum Circuit Breaker (VCB): Pole Mounted Vacuum Circuit Breaker (VCB); Dead Tank Vacuum Circuit Breaker (VCB); Live Tank Vacuum Circuit Breaker (VCB)
• Companies Mentioned: Siemens AG; Schneider Electric SE; Mitsubishi Electric; ABB Ltd.; Toshiba Corporation; Larsen & Toubro Limited; Chint Group; Eaton Corporation; Fuji Electric; Hyundai Electric; Meidensha Corporation; Becker Mining Systems AG; Lucy Electric; Westinghouse Electric Company; Autometers Alliance Limited; Kirloskar Electric; Secheron; Yamuna Power & Infrastructure Ltd; Tavrida Electric; Tosha International
• 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,
• Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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