South America Low Voltage Switchgear Market Size
| Study Period | 2019 - 2030 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2024 |
| Forecast Data Period | 2025 - 2030 |
| Market Size (2025) | USD 1.62 Billion |
| Market Size (2030) | USD 2.41 Billion |
| CAGR (2025 - 2030) | 8.19% |
| Market Concentration | Medium |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
South America Low Voltage Switchgear Market Analysis
The South America Low Voltage Switchgear Market size is estimated at USD 1.62 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 2.41 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 8.19% during the forecast period (2025-2030).
- Over the long term, the South America Low Voltage Switchgear Market is expected to grow considerably due to the government plans for the energy transition in the region, including power distribution networks and growing microgrid trends in the region.
- On the other hand, the increasing adoption of self-generated renewable power in the residential and commercial sectors can dampen the demand for power distribution networks and, consequently, the low-voltage switchgear market.
- Nevertheless, developing smart grids in the region creates a golden opportunity for the growth of the low-voltage switchgear market in the South American region.
South America Low Voltage Switchgear Market Trends
Distribution Segments to dominate the market
- The South American region has abruptly become the focus of many regional and foreign electricity generation and transmission companies due to the recently popped-up plans to generate and transmit electricity in many new places. In countries like Peru and Brazil, governments are eager to have an energy transition based on renewables and the installation of power distribution networks.
- The South American region is expected to be a significant market for low-voltage switchgear systems in the coming years. This is due to the increasing penetration of renewable energy sources, rising power consumption, growing access to electricity, and expanding & enhancing the power grid infrastructure. Countries like Brazil, Argentina, and Chile are expected to be the key contributing nations in the region.
- Furthermore, Argentina has set a goal to generate 20% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2025, a significant increase from the current share of approximately 11.27% as of 2021. In 2022, Argentina's electricity generation reached 150.83 TWh.
- Similarly, Chile's government presented a coal-phase-out plan in 2019 that aims to completely turn off its 5.5 GW of coal-fired generation capacity by 2040, with 1.04 GW set to retire by 2025, which is expected to be replaced through renewable additions, storage technology, and low-emission natural gas plants. They aim to achieve a 60% share of renewable energy by 2035 and increase it to 70% by 2050.
- In May 2022, electricity distribution companies from five countries - Brazil, Chile, Peru, Colombia, and Argentina collaborated to deliver energy to more than 70 million businesses and homes to promote regional energy integration. They created a new association called ADELAT (Association of Latin American Electricity Distributors) to promote power distribution networks for the energy transition.
- In conclusion, the region has a significant potential for the low voltage switchgear market owing to increasing diversification of the electricity generation mix, investments in the transmission and distribution sector, and developments in the power sector.
Brazil Expected to Witness Significant Growth
Among all the South American countries, Brazil is anticipated to pick up the steam in the low-voltage switchgear market, basically due to the escalating power distribution investments in the region and the growing electricity consumption in the country.
The commercial sector witnessed the highest increase in electricity consumption. It was recorded that in 2022, the electricity consumption in the commercial sector was 61.2TWh, from 56.7TWh in the year 2021, the highest increase among all the sectors. The power distribution sector was continually expanding and rejuvenating to meet customer demand. The country has even more plans to improve the power distribution sector.
In November 2022, one of the representatives of Abradee, a local association for the power sector in Brazil, disclosed that the power discoms in the country are expected to invest around USD 20 billion between 2023 and 2026, keeping in sight the resumption of economic growth and technological evolution in the country. It will be utilized to expand, improve, and renew power distribution grids in Brazil.
Moreover, in March 2023, the same association announced that the power distribution concessions would get renewals, as many of them are about to expire by 2031. The companies like EDP, Enel, Elektro, Celpe, CPFL Piratininga, and CPFL Paulista, Energisa, will resume the distribution activity again with new network establishments and brownfield developments.
Such developments are expected to bolster the country's low-voltage switchgear market.
South America Low Voltage Switchgear Industry Overview
The South America Low Voltage Switchgear Market is moderately consolidated. Some key players (in no particular order) include ABB Ltd., Siemens AG, Havells Group, Eaton Corporation Plc., and Schneider Electric, among others.
South America Low Voltage Switchgear Market Leaders
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ABB Ltd.
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Schneider Electric
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Eaton Corporation Plc.
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Havells Group
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Siemens AG
- *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
South America Low Voltage Switchgear Market News
- February 2023: Brazil's Mines and Energy Ministry (MME) recommended constructing an additional 6,000 km of transmission lines and eleven substations in Brazilian states such as Sao Pau
- July 2022: Iberdrola's subsidiary Neoenergia bagged one of the thirteen power transmission projects offered by the Brazilian government. The project includes the power transmission network established between Minas Gerais and Sao Paulo states. They also won the contract to build 291km of transmission line in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul.
South America Low Voltage Switchgear Industry Segmentation
Low voltage switchgear refers to a collection of electrical equipment used to control, protect, and isolate electrical equipment and circuits with a voltage rating of up to 1000V AC (alternating current) or 1500V DC (direct current). The main function of low-voltage switchgear is to distribute electrical power from the source of power to various electrical equipment and loads and to protect the equipment and circuits from overloads, short circuits, and other faults. Low-voltage switchgear is essential to any electrical distribution system, ensuring the safe and reliable delivery of electrical power.
The South America Low Voltage Switchgear Market is segmented by application, installation, voltage rating, and geography. By application, the market is segmented into substation and distribution. By installation, the market is segmented into indoor and outdoor; by voltage rating, the market is segmented below 250 V, 250 V - 750 V, and 750 V - 1000 V. The report also covers the market size and forecasts across major regional countries. For each segment, the market sizing and forecasts have been done based on revenue (USD).
| Substation |
| Distribution |
| Utility |
| Outdoor |
| Indoor |
| Less Than 250 V |
| 250 V - 750 V |
| 750 V - 1000 V |
| Brazil |
| Argentina |
| Chile |
| Rest of South America |
| Application | Substation |
| Distribution | |
| Utility | |
| Installation | Outdoor |
| Indoor | |
| Voltage Rating | Less Than 250 V |
| 250 V - 750 V | |
| 750 V - 1000 V | |
| Geography | Brazil |
| Argentina | |
| Chile | |
| Rest of South America |
South America Low Voltage Switchgear Market Market Research Faqs
How big is the South America Low Voltage Switchgear Market?
The South America Low Voltage Switchgear Market size is expected to reach USD 1.62 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 8.19% to reach USD 2.41 billion by 2030.
What is the current South America Low Voltage Switchgear Market size?
In 2025, the South America Low Voltage Switchgear Market size is expected to reach USD 1.62 billion.
Who are the key players in South America Low Voltage Switchgear Market?
ABB Ltd., Schneider Electric, Eaton Corporation Plc., Havells Group and Siemens AG are the major companies operating in the South America Low Voltage Switchgear Market.
What years does this South America Low Voltage Switchgear Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?
In 2024, the South America Low Voltage Switchgear Market size was estimated at USD 1.49 billion. The report covers the South America Low Voltage Switchgear Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the South America Low Voltage Switchgear Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.
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South America Low Voltage Switchgear Industry Report
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