Electrical Bushings Market: Current Analysis and Forecast (2022-2028)

The electrical bushing refers to an insulating structure through a conductor or providing a central passage with provision for mounting a barrier, conducting for the purpose of insulating the conductor from the barrier, and conducting current from one side of the barrier to the other. Factors such as growing power demand and the expansion and upgradation of the grid structure are expected to drive the electrical bushings market in the forecast period. Applications like railways and smart grids are expected to create a need for electrical bushings and drive the market further.

Moreover, the growing demand for long-distance transmission networks is in line with rapid infrastructural expansion that requires operational feasibility, quick response, enhanced reliability, and protection of electrical equipment accentuating the market size of electrical bushings. For instance: In February 2020, American Electric Power's Indiana Michigan Power announced a USD 77 million investment to upgrade its electric transmission network substations and build new substations.

Based on the type, the electrical bushings market is bifurcated into resin-impregnated paper (RIP) and oil-impregnated paper (OIP). The resin-impregnated paper (RIP) captured a substantial share of the global electrical bushings market. It is mainly owing to the rising investment in upgrading the existing utility structure such as transformers, reactors, and deployment of smart grids that are escalating the demand for resin-impregnated paper (RIP). As the superiority of resin-impregnated paper (RIP) bushings over oil-impregnated paper (OIP) bushings, RIP Bushings are used for all voltage ratings from 52 kV to 420 kV (400 kV Class) for their annual requirements of RIP Bushings for new Transformers and Reactors.

Based on insulation, the electrical bushings market is classified as polymeric, glass, and porcelain. Porcelain insulation dominates the market share as it is a low-cost insulation technology with long life and offers a maintenance-free solution that can withstand all environmental conditions. Moreover, Porcelain insulators that are bushing and arrester are significant components of the transformer which is escalating its market demand.

Based on application, the electrical bushings market is segmented into switchgear, transformer, and others. The transformer segment caters considerable market share. It is mainly owing to its capability to minimize fire hazards and enhance operational life. Additionally, the ability to withstand high voltage & mechanical strength coupled with ease of installation and transportation feasibility will propel the product adoption. Additionally, increasing power infrastructure development in countries across the globe will drive the segment's growth during the forecast period. For instance, in July 2021, GE Renewable Energy's Grid Solutions announced that it had received multiple orders to supply 765 kV transformers and reactors in India from Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL).

Based on industries, the market is segmented into industries, utilities, and others. The utility segment caters to an extensive share of the electrical bushings market. It is mainly due to the soaring investment in T&D networks, rising installation of electrical equipment such as transformers, switchgear, and circuit breakers that are driving the demand for transformers. For instance: In 2020, Schneider Electric partnered with Tricolite Electrical Industries Limited for a new generation MV switchgear.

For a better understanding of the market adoption of the electrical bushings market is analyzed based on its worldwide presence in the countries such as North America (U.S., Canada, and the Rest of North America), Europe (Germany, U.K., France, Spain, Italy, and Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, Rest of Asia-Pacific), Rest of World. Asia Pacific is anticipated to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period. This is mainly attributed to the power industry in the region that aims at expanding the power transmission and distribution networks and the inclusion of renewable technologies in its electricity generation mix. Moreover, to strengthen the power supply in urban and rural areas, the Indian transformer bushing market is anticipated to grow at an fueling rate due to support from the government in electric infrastructure. For instance: In December 2021, Transformers and Rectifiers India Limited announced that it had awarded orders of transformers for a total contract value of INR 72 crores to Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Limited (GETCO).

Some of the major players operating in the market include: ABB Group, TRENCH Group (SIEMENS), General Electric, Eaton, Elliot Industries, Gipro GMBH, RHM International, Toshiba, Webster-Wilkinson, and Nexans.