Vacuum Circuit Breaker Global Market Report 2025

The vacuum circuit breaker market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $5.58 billion in 2024 to $5.97 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to increasing demand for circuit breakers, expansion of infrastructural developments, rapid urbanization and industrialization, growing replacement of oil and air circuit breakers, and the rise in electrification of railways and metro systems.

The vacuum circuit breaker market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $7.68 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for stable and continuous electrical energy, expanding industrial growth, increasing need for reliable and efficient power, greater adoption of indoor breaker installations, and a growing number of industrial facilities. Key trends during this period include the use of AI for predictive maintenance, development of advanced circuit breakers, improvements in vacuum interrupter technology, a shift toward more energy-efficient solutions, and the transition away from oil and air circuit breakers.

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.

Leading companies in the vacuum circuit breaker market are concentrating on the creation of advanced solutions, such as environmentally friendly vacuum interrupters, to boost operational efficiency and adhere to strict environmental standards. Eco-friendly vacuum interrupters are switchgear elements that use vacuum to extinguish arcs, thereby eliminating the need for harmful gases like SF₆. These devices provide reliable, low-emission operation for both medium- and high-voltage systems. For instance, in October 2022, Mitsubishi Electric Power Products Inc., a U.S.-based manufacturer of transportation systems, launched a 72 kV vacuum circuit breaker featuring dry-air insulation for high-voltage applications. Designed, assembled, and tested in the USA, the breaker meets ANSI, IEEE, and IEC standards. It presents an environmentally friendly and cost-effective alternative to SF₆ gas by using dry air as the insulating medium. Key attributes include reduced operational and maintenance costs, an operating temperature range from -40°C to 50°C (eliminating the need for tank heaters), a compact design comparable to SF₆ breakers for straightforward installation, and ratings of 2000A continuous current and 31.5kA short-circuit current. This product incorporates Mitsubishi Electric’s well-established vacuum interrupter technology, offering utilities a high-performance, zero-global-warming potential solution that lowers regulatory and ownership expenses.

In April 2025, Sécheron 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 Sécheron 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 players 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, Sécheron, Yamuna Power & Infrastructure Ltd, Tavrida Electric, Tosha International.

North America was the largest region in the vacuum circuit breaker market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in vacuum circuit breaker report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.

The countries covered in the vacuum circuit breaker market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

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.

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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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