Residual Current Circuit Breaker (RCCB) Market Report 2026

The residual current circuit breaker (rccb) market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.55 billion in 2025 to $2.71 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in low-voltage protection installations, increased use of mechanical rccb systems, early adoption in residential safety standards, expansion of commercial wiring upgrades, reliance on basic fault-detection technologies.

The residual current circuit breaker (rccb) market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.56 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for advanced electrical safety devices, increasing deployment of rccbs in industrial automation, expansion of smart building installations, development of high-sensitivity protection technologies, rising adoption of digital monitoring circuits. Major trends in the forecast period include development of smart fault-detection rccbs, integration of IoT-enabled electrical protection devices, advancement of cybersecure circuit protection systems, adoption of AI-based predictive safety technologies, expansion of sustainable and energy-efficient protection components.

The growth of the residual current circuit breaker (RCCB) market is anticipated to be propelled by the increase in building operations. Building operations encompass the management, maintenance, and overall functioning of buildings. RCCBs play a crucial role in building electrical systems, ensuring rapid circuit tripping in the event of an earth fault to protect users from electric shocks. As per a report from the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in 2023, the annual number of privately-owned dwelling units approved by building permits in May 2023 was 1,491,000. Additionally, the number of privately-owned home completions in May reached 1,518,000 on a seasonally adjusted yearly basis, reflecting a 5% increase over May 2022 and a notable 9.5% rise above the revised April estimate of 1,386,000. The surge in building operations is thus a key driver for the growth of the residual current circuit breaker (RCCB) market.

Leading companies in the residual current circuit breaker (RCCB) market are introducing innovative technological products, such as a new range of circuit breakers, to enhance their profitability. This new range of circuit breakers includes electrical devices that automatically cut off the current in a circuit when it reaches a safe level. For instance, in February 2024, Schneider Electric, a France-based electrical company, launched the Acti9 iC60 modular residual current breaker. Schneider Electric's Acti9 iC60 RCBO is a modular circuit breaker that provides overcurrent protection and features 100mA A-type earth leakage sensitivity. It is equipped with a fast-closing mechanism, boasts high electrical endurance, and complies with IEC and AS/NZS standards.

In February 2023, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, a Japan-based electronics and electrical equipment manufacturing company, made a strategic move by acquiring Scibreak AB for an undisclosed amount. Scibreak AB, based in Sweden, specializes in the development of residual current circuit breakers (RCCBs). This acquisition marks a collaborative effort between the two companies to enhance the competitive edge of their integrated business by advancing Differential Current Circuit Breaker (DCCB) technologies tailored for high-voltage direct current (HVDC) systems. The joint efforts aim to contribute to the global deployment of renewable energy, showcasing the significance of innovation and collaboration in the evolving RCCB market.

Major companies operating in the residual current circuit breaker (rccb) market are Siemens AG, GE Industrial Solutions, Schneider Electric SE, Honeywell International Inc., Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, ABB Group, Eaton Corporation, ShanghAI Electric Group Company Limited, TE Connectivity Corporation, LeGrand SA, Rockwell Automation Inc., Fuji Electric Co. Ltd., CHINT Group, WEG S.A., Hager Group, Havells India Ltd., HD HyundAI Electric Co. Ltd., Noark Electric, Socomec Inc., Crompton Greaves Consumer Electrical Ltd., Meiji Electric Industries Co. Ltd., Gewiss SpA, Zhejiang Tengen Electric Co. Ltd., Terasaki Electric Co. Ltd., AEG Power Solutions, HPL Electric & Power Ltd., L&T Electrical & Automation, BCH Electric Limited, Hensel Electric India Pvt. Ltd., LS Electric Co. Ltd.

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 RCCB market by raising the cost of imported copper, plastics, electronic components, and sensing modules used across residential, commercial, and industrial protection systems. Asia-Pacific and Europe, which depend heavily on cross-border sourcing for circuit protection components, have experienced higher production costs and extended lead times. However, tariffs are also encouraging regional component manufacturing, promoting localized electrical protection assembly, and accelerating innovation in cost-efficient RCCB technologies to improve supply chain resilience.

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A residual current circuit breaker (RCCB) is a safety device designed to detect electrical imbalances and disconnect the circuit in case of faults. It automatically interrupts the circuit when an imbalance in current is detected, preventing potential hazards such as electrical shocks or fires.

These RCCBs come in various types including AC, A, F, B, and others. The AC type is specifically designed for sinusoidal, alternating currents. They are available in different network configurations such as 2 pole, 3 pole, and 4 pole, catering to different power inputs such as single-phase and three-phase systems. These devices find applications in residential, commercial, and industrial settings to ensure electrical safety and prevent accidents.North America was the largest region in the residual current circuit breaker (RCCB) market in 2025. The regions covered in the residual current circuit breaker (rccb) market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the residual current circuit breaker (rccb) market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The residual current circuit breaker (RCCB) market consists of sales of circuit breakers, residual current devices, low-voltage power distribution, and control systems. 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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