Electric Insulator Market Strategies, Top Players, Growth Opportunities, Analysis and Forecast by 2031

The electric insulator market size is projected to reach US$ 17702.55 million by 2031 from US$ 11228.26 million in 2023. The market is expected to register a CAGR of 5.8% during 2023–2031. Growing smart city infrastructure is likely to remain a key trend in the market.

Electric Insulator Market Analysis

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Electric Insulator Market Overview

Electrical conductors and electrical insulators are not the same thing. Materials that facilitate the easy flow of electricity through them are known as electrical conductors. Charges can pass through them with ease. Conversely, materials that act as insulators prevent the free passage of electric charges through them. The capacity of conductors to conduct electricity is determined by a property known as conductivity. How much resistance an insulator offers to the flow of electricity determines how effective they are. Resistivity is the name given to this characteristic as opposed to conductivity. Insulators are primarily utilized in situations where it is necessary to stop the flow of electric charges. Because these materials don't have the moveable electric charges needed to spread electric current, they function as efficient non-conductors. The majority of applications for electrical insulators are in electrical equipment. For instance, insulating material is placed over electrical lines that carry power through homes to guard against any potential safety risks.

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Electric Insulator Market: Strategic Insights

Electric Insulator Market

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  CAGR (2023 - 2031)

  5.8%
• Market Size 2023
  US$ 11228.26 Million
• Market Size 2031
  US$ 17702.55 Million

Market Dynamics

GROWTH DRIVERS

• Increasing Demand for Electricity

FUTURE TRENDS

• Growing smart city infrastructure

OPPORTUNITIES

• Increasing investments in the projects of smart grids

Key Players

• Hitachi ABB Power Grids Group
• Aditya Birla Insulators
• General Electric Company
• Hubbell Incorporated
• MacLean-Fogg Company
• NGK Insulators
• Ltd.
• PFISTERER Holding AG
• SEVES Group
• Siemens AG

Regional Overview

• North America
• Europe
• Asia-Pacific
• South and Central America
• Middle East and Africa

Market Segmentation

Product Type

• Shackle Insulator
• Pin Insulator
• Suspension Insulator
• Product Types

Material Type

• Ceramic
• Glass
• Composite

Application

• Transformer
• Busbar
• Cable
• Switchgear
• Surge Protection Device
• Other Applications

End User

• Utilities
• Industries
• Other End Users

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Electric Insulator Market Drivers and Opportunities

Increasing Demand for Electricity

Total U.S. electricity consumption in 2022 was about 4.07 trillion kWh, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The growing population demands more electricity. With the increase in the electricity demand across commercial, residential, and industrial applications, more transmission and distribution networks are needed to provide electricity across the world, also, according to the data of the Ministry of Power Govt. In India, the electricity generation target (including RE) for the year 2023-24 has been reduced to 1750 Billion Units (BU). i.e., growth of around 7.2% over an actual generation of 1624.158 BU for the previous year (2022-23). The generation during 2022-23 was 1624.158 BU, compared to 1491.859 BU generated during 2021-22, resulting in a growth of approximately 8.87%. Therefore, the increasing demand for electricity and the increasing investments in transmission and distribution networks are boosting the need for electric insulators.

Increasing investments in the projects of smart grids

In order to satisfy the various energy needs of end users, a smart grid is an electricity network that makes use of digital and other cutting-edge technology to monitor and control the transportation of electricity from all generation sources. The government of various regions is investing in smart grid projects significantly. For instance, in October 2023, The US Department of Energy (DOE) earmarked $3.46 billion for 58 smart power grid projects spanning 44 states aimed at fortifying the resilience and reliability of the nation's electric grid. The initiatives, underpinned by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will leverage a total investment of over $8 billion from both federal and private sources. Thus, increasing investments in smart power grids is creating opportunities for the market.

Electric Insulator Market Report Segmentation Analysis

Key segments that contributed to the derivation of the electric insulator market analysis are Product type, material type, application, and end user.

• Based on the Product type, the electric insulator market is divided into shackle insulators, pin insulators, suspension insulators, and other product types. The pin insulators segment held a larger market share in 2023.
• By material type, the market is segmented into ceramic, glass, and composite. The ceramic segment held a larger market share in 2023.
• By application, the market is segmented into transformer, busbar, cable, switchgear, surge protection devices, and other applications.

By end user, the market is segmented into utilities, industries, and other end users.

Electric Insulator Market Share Analysis by Geography

The geographic scope of the electric insulator market report is mainly divided into five regions: North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East & Africa, and South & Central America. APAC dominates the electric insulator market. The electric insulator market in this region is growing due to various factors, such as increasing government initiatives for the electric grid infrastructure and the growing population as well as the economy.

Electric Insulator Market Report Scope

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Electric Insulator Market News and Recent Developments

The electric insulator market is evaluated by gathering qualitative and quantitative data post primary and secondary research, which includes important corporate publications, association data, and databases. A few of the developments in the electric insulator market are listed below:

• Avery Dennison Performance Tapes announced the launch of the newly developed Volt Tough™ portfolio of electrical insulation tape solutions. This advanced offering of electrically insulative, single-sided film tapes is engineered to address the challenges of insufficient electrical insulation in EV battery packs. (Source: Signify, Press Release, September 2023)
• China Machinery Industry Federation organized 12 new types of 1000 kV AC, ±800 kV, and ±500 kV DC rod suspension composite insulators independently developed by Nanjing Electric Insulator Co., Ltd. in Nanjing. National product appraisal meeting. Appraisal by experts, the comprehensive technical performance of the product has reached the international advanced level of similar products. (Source: Nanjing Electric Insulator Co., Ltd, Press Release, March 2020)

Electric Insulator Market Report Coverage and Deliverables

The “Electric Insulator Market Size and Forecast (2021–2031)” report provides a detailed analysis of the market covering below areas:

• Electric insulator market size and forecast at global, regional, and country levels for all the key market segments covered under the scope
• Electric insulator market trends as well as market dynamics such as drivers, restraints, and key opportunities
• Detailed PEST/Porter’s Five Forces and SWOT analysis
• electric insulator market analysis covering key market trends, global and regional framework, major players, regulations, and recent market developments
• Industry landscape and competition analysis covering market concentration, heat map analysis, prominent players, and recent developments for the electric insulator market
• Detailed company profiles