United States's Automatic Circuit Breaker Market Expected to Grow at +0.6% CAGR Over Next Decade - News and Statistics - IndexBox

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Driven by rising demand for automatic circuit breakers, the United States market is set to see steady growth with a projected CAGR of +0.6% in volume and +3.8% in value from 2024 to 2035. This expansion is expected to bring significant opportunities for both consumers and businesses in the industry.

Driven by increasing demand for automatic circuit breakers in the United States, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to decelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +0.6% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market volume to 350M units by the end of 2035.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +3.8% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market value to $8.1B (in nominal wholesale prices) by the end of 2035.

Circuit breaker consumption in the United States totaled 327M units in 2024, approximately equating the year before. Overall, consumption recorded a resilient expansion. Over the period under review, consumption attained the peak volume at 350M units in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, consumption remained at a lower figure.

The revenue of the circuit breaker market in the United States was estimated at $5.4B in 2024, with an increase of 4.7% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption saw a remarkable increase. Circuit breaker consumption peaked in 2024 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

In 2024, the amount of automatic circuit breakers produced in the United States declined to 160M units, approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. Overall, production, however, enjoyed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 84%. Circuit breaker production peaked at 165M units in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2024, production remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, circuit breaker production totaled $4.1B in 2024. Over the period under review, the total production indicated strong growth from 2013 to 2024: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, production decreased by -0.5% against 2022 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. Circuit breaker production peaked at $4.1B in 2022; afterwards, it flattened through to 2024.

Circuit breaker imports into the United States amounted to 208M units in 2024, growing by 1.9% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports posted a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 316% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at 238M units in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, circuit breaker imports soared to $2.6B in 2024. In general, imports posted prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2024 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Mexico (100M units), the Dominican Republic (58M units) and Italy (9.3M units) were the main suppliers of circuit breaker imports to the United States, with a combined 82% share of total imports.

From 2013 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Mexico (with a CAGR of +24.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest circuit breaker suppliers to the United States were Mexico ($921M), the Dominican Republic ($661M) and Italy ($251M), together accounting for 82% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Italy, with a CAGR of +16.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2024, automatic circuit breakers for under 1000 v (208M units) was the main type of automatic circuit breakers supplied to the United States, accounting for a 100% share of total imports. It was followed by electrical apparatus; automatic circuit breakers, for a voltage of 72.5kV or more (409K units), with a 0.2% share of total imports.

From 2013 to 2024, the average annual growth rate of the volume of automatic circuit breakers for under 1000 v imports stood at +21.7%. With regard to the other supplied products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: electrical apparatus; automatic circuit breakers, for a voltage of 72.5kV or more (-14.9% per year) and electrical apparatus; automatic circuit breakers, for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts but less than 72.5kV (-21.6% per year).

In value terms, automatic circuit breakers for under 1000 v ($2.4B) constituted the largest type of automatic circuit breakers supplied to the United States, comprising 88% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by electrical apparatus; automatic circuit breakers, for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts but less than 72.5kV ($261M), with a 9.6% share of total imports.

From 2013 to 2024, the average annual rate of growth in terms of the value of automatic circuit breakers for under 1000 v imports stood at +9.2%. With regard to the other supplied products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: electrical apparatus; automatic circuit breakers, for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts but less than 72.5kV (+9.4% per year) and electrical apparatus; automatic circuit breakers, for a voltage of 72.5kV or more (+0.5% per year).

In 2024, the average circuit breaker import price amounted to $13 per unit, increasing by 15% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2023 an increase of 28% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $38 per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2024, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplied products. In 2024, the product with the highest price was electrical apparatus; automatic circuit breakers, for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts but less than 72.5kV ($1.3 thousand per unit), while the price for automatic circuit breakers for under 1000 v ($11 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by electrical apparatus; automatic circuit breakers, for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts but less than 72.5kV (+39.6%), while the prices for the other products experienced mixed trend patterns.

The average circuit breaker import price stood at $11 per unit in 2023, with an increase of 28% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a abrupt shrinkage. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $38 per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($34 per unit), while the price for China ($9.1 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Switzerland (+0.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

In 2024, circuit breaker exports from the United States amounted to 41M units, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, exports showed a perceptible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 70% against the previous year. The exports peaked at 46M units in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, circuit breaker exports expanded notably to $1.3B in 2024. In general, total exports indicated a measured increase from 2013 to 2024: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, exports increased by +86.1% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2024 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Mexico (14M units), Canada (13M units) and Ecuador (1.5M units) were the main destinations of circuit breaker exports from the United States, with a combined 70% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Ecuador (with a CAGR of +21.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mexico ($339M), Canada ($336M) and the Dominican Republic ($151M) constituted the largest markets for circuit breaker exported from the United States worldwide, with a combined 73% share of total exports. China, the Philippines, the UK, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama and Guatemala lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 7.3%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the Philippines, with a CAGR of +9.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Automatic circuit breakers for under 1000 v (42M units) was the largest type of automatic circuit breakers exported from the United States, accounting for a 100% share of total exports. It was followed by electrical apparatus; automatic circuit breakers, for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts but less than 72.5kV (67K units), with a 0.2% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2024, the average annual rate of growth in terms of the volume of automatic circuit breakers for under 1000 v exports totaled +7.4%. With regard to the other exported products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: electrical apparatus; automatic circuit breakers, for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts but less than 72.5kV (-23.3% per year) and electrical apparatus; automatic circuit breakers, for a voltage of 72.5kV or more (-34.3% per year).

In value terms, automatic circuit breakers for under 1000 v ($1.1B) remains the largest type of automatic circuit breakers exported from the United States, comprising 84% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by electrical apparatus; automatic circuit breakers, for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts but less than 72.5kV ($130M), with a 9.9% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2024, the average annual rate of growth in terms of the value of automatic circuit breakers for under 1000 v exports amounted to +3.8%. With regard to the other exported products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: electrical apparatus; automatic circuit breakers, for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts but less than 72.5kV (+8.8% per year) and electrical apparatus; automatic circuit breakers, for a voltage of 72.5kV or more (-3.1% per year).

The average circuit breaker export price stood at $31 per unit in 2024, increasing by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a mild downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2023 when the average export price increased by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $41 per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2024, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the product type; the product with the highest price was electrical apparatus; automatic circuit breakers, for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts but less than 72.5kV ($1.9 thousand per unit), while the average price for exports of automatic circuit breakers for under 1000 v ($26 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for the following types: electrical apparatus; automatic circuit breakers, for a voltage of 72.5kV or more (+47.5%), while the prices for the other products experienced mixed trend patterns.

The average circuit breaker export price stood at $27 per unit in 2023, with an increase of 24% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a perceptible shrinkage. The export price peaked at $41 per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Dominican Republic ($125 per unit), while the average price for exports to Ecuador ($6.3 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Dominican Republic (+12.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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