Electrical Enclosures Market by Component, Product Type, Mounting Type, Material Type, Design, Form Factor, End-Use Sector

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[189 Pages Report] The Electrical Enclosures Market size was estimated at USD 8.52 billion in 2023 and expected to reach USD 9.04 billion in 2024, at a CAGR 6.68% to reach USD 13.41 billion by 2030.

The electrical enclosures are utilized to prevent electrical shock to equipment users and to protect the contents from environmental factors like corrosion, dust, and water. The market comprises a variety of enclosure types made from materials such as metal, plastic, or composite and is segmented based on dimensions, installation site, application, and industry end-use. The electrical enclosures market comprises companies that manufacture and distribute various enclosures designed to protect electrical or electronic equipment from external influences, such as environmental hazards and human interference. The maturing IoT and increasing automation provide significant opportunities for the electrical enclosure market. Incorporating advanced materials for lighter, more durable, and smarter enclosures that can offer enhanced connectivity and monitoring capabilities is also a potent growth area. Expansion into emerging markets, where industrial and infrastructure development is ongoing, represents another sizable opportunity. These enclosures find applications across a wide range of industries, including power generation and distribution, oil & gas, metals & mining, medical, transportation, and industrial manufacturing. These are used in a variety of settings, from residential to commercial and industrial environments, and are tailored to meet the regulations and safety standards pertinent to each domain. The end-use of these enclosures can range from housing simple light switches to protecting complex industrial control systems. The constantly evolving standards and regulations lead to increased manufacturing complexity and costs of such enclosures. Developing modular enclosure systems that can easily be customized and reconfigured for various applications and innovative solutions to manage heat generated within enclosures, especially with the miniaturization of components, are lucrative opportunities in the market.

KEY MARKET STATISTICS
Base Year [2023]	USD 8.52 billion
Estimated Year [2024]	USD 9.04 billion
Forecast Year [2030]	USD 13.41 billion
CAGR (%)	6.68%

Product Type: Adoption of disconnect enclosures to prioritize quick and safe power disconnection

Control enclosures are designed to house and protect electrical components and systems that manage and control other equipment or machinery. These enclosures are predominantly used in industrial and commercial applications. Customers prefer control enclosures that are durable, with a high degree of protection against environmental factors such as dust and water. Common materials for these enclosures include stainless steel and polycarbonate. Disconnect enclosures are important for safety, as they provide a means to quickly disconnect power in case of an emergency or maintenance. These are widely used in heavy machinery industries and locations where quick power disconnection is critical. Users often choose these enclosures based on their ability to accommodate various disconnect switches and their compliance with safety standards. Junction enclosures, also known as terminal or junction boxes, serve as nodal points for electrical wiring, allowing wires to be securely connected and routed. These enclosures are utilized in both residential and commercial sectors for wire management and to protect electrical connections. Operator interface enclosures are specifically designed for the protection of operator interface devices such as monitors, touchscreens, and control panels. They are critical in environments where human-machine interaction is a necessity. Durability, ergonomics, and user-interface protection during operation are the main factors influencing user preference. Push button enclosures are small enclosures that house push buttons, switches, or indicating lights typically used for machine control. They are prevalent in industrial control applications where manual operation is required. Users opt for these enclosures based on their compact size, ease of access, and ability to withstand industrial conditions.

Mounting Type: Provision of high level of protection and concealment in underground enclosures

Free-standing enclosures are versatile units designed to house electrical equipment and protect it from environmental factors. They are especially well-suited for heavy-duty applications and can accommodate large systems due to their robust structure. Underground electric enclosures are primarily designed for applications that require concealment and security, such as street lighting, traffic control systems, and irrigation controls. These enclosures are usually made from robust materials capable of withstanding environmental stressors such as moisture, soil pressure, and chemical corrosion. They are often the preference for municipalities and urban planners seeking to minimize visual clutter and enhance safety. Wall-mounted enclosures are a compact solution commonly used for safeguarding electrical components in both commercial and residential sectors. They save on floor space and are suitable for smaller configurations or where space availability is limited. These enclosures are often selected for ease of access and for environments where a minimal footprint is necessary.

Material Type: Improved durability & impact resistance of metallic electrical enclosures

Metallic electrical enclosures are typically constructed from materials such as stainless steel, aluminum, carbon steel, or galvanized steel. They offer durability and are often preferred in environments where there is a risk of fire, heavy impact, or exposure to corrosive agents. They provide excellent protection against electromagnetic and radio frequency interference, which is crucial for certain industrial applications. Non-metallic electrical enclosures are made from materials such as polycarbonate, fiberglass-reinforced plastic (FRP), PVC, or other plastics. These enclosures are suitable for applications where corrosion and chemical resistance are significant concerns. They are lighter in weight compared to metallic options and offer ease of installation and modification. Non-metallic enclosures are ideal for environments with high exposure to corrosive chemicals or moisture. Their lightweight nature makes them suitable for wall-mounting or applications where the structural capability is limited.

Design: Use of custom enclosures as they offer unique solutions tailored for specific needs, accommodating non-standard components and environmental conditions

Custom electrical enclosures are tailored solutions designed to meet specific customer requirements and applications. These enclosures are made-to-order and can be built in unique shapes, sizes, with specific materials, or with particular features that standard enclosures do not offer. The need for custom-type enclosures often arises in situations where non-standard dimensions are necessary to fit certain equipment and where extreme environmental conditions are present, requiring specialized materials or seals. Standard-type electrical enclosures are off-the-shelf solutions that come in predefined sizes and configurations. They are designed to meet general industry specifications and are suitable for a broad range of applications where customizations are less critical. The preference for standard-type enclosures is typically driven by quicker availability, shorter lead times, and cost-effectiveness compared to custom designs.

Form Factor: Capability of customizability, flexibility, and scalability of free-size enclosures

Compact electric enclosures are designed for applications where space is at a premium. They are typically used in environments where only a limited number of electrical components need to be housed. Industries such as residential construction, small-scale commercial systems, and certain specialized industrial equipment favor these enclosures for their space-saving benefits. They are also preferred in applications that require a discreet and unobtrusive enclosure solution. Free-size electric enclosures provide a higher degree of flexibility and are ideal for complex or large-scale electrical installations. These enclosures are typically utilized in industrial settings, such as manufacturing plants, where there is a need to house a variety of electrical components of different sizes and configurations. Small enclosures are utilized for housing fewer or smaller electrical components and are often selected for individual system applications, personal use, or where a modest footprint is required. They are common in applications such as consumer electronics, small machinery controls, and telecommunication devices.

End-Use Sector: Need for more robust electrical enclosures to protect against operational hazards in industrial settings

The industrial sector is a major consumer of electrical enclosures, as they are critical components in safeguarding electrical equipment from environmental hazards and ensuring personnel safety. This sector demands enclosures that are highly durable, secure, and compliant with stringent industry standards such as NEMA or IP ratings. Industrial electrical enclosures require robust materials such as stainless steel or heavy-duty plastics to withstand harsh industrial environments, including exposure to chemicals, dust, moisture, and extreme temperatures. The residential and commercial sector has different needs compared to the industrial sector, focusing more on aesthetics, cost-effectiveness, and spatial efficiency. Electrical enclosures used here tend to be smaller, lighter, and often designed to blend with building interiors or exteriors. The primary concerns include compliance with safety standards and the ability to provide protection against common residential risks such as electrical surges and child tampering. The industrial sector prioritizes durability and adherence to industry-specific regulations, often sacrificing cost and aesthetics for functionality and safety. The residential and commercial sector places a premium on cost-effectiveness, design, and integration with other building systems.

Regional Insights

In the Americas, with the U.S. at the forefront, there's a marked preference for enclosures that integrate technology and meet strict safety regulations. This regional market is advancing through heightened demand for durable, efficient, and technologically advanced enclosures across various regions. The European Union emphasizes compliance with environmental directives and IP ratings, reflecting a commitment to carbon neutrality. The Middle East and Africa (MEA) present a dynamic regional market characterized by extreme environmental conditions which dictate consumer preferences towards high-durability enclosures. The focus is also on explosion-proof enclosures due to a significant presence of the oil and gas industry. There's a rise in infrastructure development initiatives, particularly in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, which is propelling demand for sophisticated enclosure solutions. Meanwhile, Africa's market is gradually advancing, with investments flowing into improving the continent's energy and telecommunications infrastructure. In the Asia-Pacific, China leads with a push for innovation to support massive industrialization, while Japan focuses on disaster-resilient designs, and India's growth is tied to renewable energy and smart cities. Globally, trends towards material innovation, IoT connectivity, and government incentives for energy efficiency are shaping the electrical enclosure market.

FPNV Positioning Matrix

The FPNV Positioning Matrix is pivotal in evaluating the Electrical Enclosures Market. It offers a comprehensive assessment of vendors, examining key metrics related to Business Strategy and Product Satisfaction. This in-depth analysis empowers users to make well-informed decisions aligned with their requirements. Based on the evaluation, the vendors are then categorized into four distinct quadrants representing varying levels of success: Forefront (F), Pathfinder (P), Niche (N), or Vital (V).

Market Share Analysis

The Market Share Analysis is a comprehensive tool that provides an insightful and in-depth examination of the current state of vendors in the Electrical Enclosures Market. By meticulously comparing and analyzing vendor contributions in terms of overall revenue, customer base, and other key metrics, we can offer companies a greater understanding of their performance and the challenges they face when competing for market share. Additionally, this analysis provides valuable insights into the competitive nature of the sector, including factors such as accumulation, fragmentation dominance, and amalgamation traits observed over the base year period studied. With this expanded level of detail, vendors can make more informed decisions and devise effective strategies to gain a competitive edge in the market.

Key Company Profiles

The report delves into recent significant developments in the Electrical Enclosures Market, highlighting leading vendors and their innovative profiles. These include A&T Enclosures, A.B. Controls and Technology, Inc., ABB Ltd., APX Incorporated, Atrenne Computing Solutions, LLC, B&R Enclosures Pty Ltd., Bison Profab Inc., Bull Metal Products, Inc., Coxline, Inc., EIC Solutions, Inc., Elma Electronic AG, Fibox Oy AB, Gunther Spelsberg GmbH + Co. KG, Hammond Manufacturing Company Limited, Hubbell Incorporated, hawa GmbH, Legrand SA, Maysteel Market Research Inc., NITTO KOGYO CORPORATION, nVent Electric PLC, Phoenix Mecano Management AG, Rittal GmbH & Co. KG, Schneider Electric SE, Siemens AG, Socomec, SAS, and XACT Engineered Manufacturing Solutions.

Market Segmentation & Coverage

This research report categorizes the Electrical Enclosures Market to forecast the revenues and analyze trends in each of the following sub-markets:

Component
- Desktop Cases
- Electrical Contracting Services
- Front Panels
  - Flat Front Panels
  - Flush-Mount Front Panels
  - Lockable Front Panels
  - Modular Front Panels

Handles
- Knob Handles
- Lockable Handles
- Padlockable Handles
- Recessed Handles

Sub Racks
Sure Locks
Tower Cases

Product Type
- Control Enclosures
- Disconnect Enclosures
- Junction Enclosures
- Operator Interface
- Push Button Enclosures

Mounting Type
- Free-Standing Enclosure
- Underground Electric Enclosure
- Wall-Mounted Enclosure

Material Type
- Metallic
  - Aluminum
  - Mild Steel
  - Stainless Steel

Non-Metallic
- ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene)
- Fiberglass
- Polycarbonate
- Polyester

Design
- Custom Type
- Standard Type

Form Factor
- Compact Electric Enclosures
- Free-Size Electric Enclosures
- Small Enclosures

End-Use Sector
- Industrial
  - Food & Beverage
  - Medical
  - Metals & Mining
  - Oil & Gas
  - Power Generation & Distribution
  - Pulp & Paper
  - Transportation

Residential & Commercial

Region
- Americas
  - Argentina
  - Brazil
  - Canada
  - Mexico
  - United States
    - California
    - Florida
    - Illinois
    - New York
    - Ohio
    - Pennsylvania
    - Texas
- Asia-Pacific
  - Australia
  - China
  - India
  - Indonesia
  - Japan
  - Malaysia
  - Philippines
  - Singapore
  - South Korea
  - Taiwan
  - Thailand
  - Vietnam

Europe, Middle East & Africa
- Denmark
- Egypt
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Israel
- Italy
- Netherlands
- Nigeria
- Norway
- Poland
- Qatar
- Russia
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Turkey
- United Arab Emirates
- United Kingdom

The report offers valuable insights on the following aspects:

1. Market Penetration: It presents comprehensive information on the market provided by key players.

2. Market Development: It delves deep into lucrative emerging markets and analyzes the penetration across mature market segments.

3. Market Diversification: It provides detailed information on new product launches, untapped geographic regions, recent developments, and investments.

4. Competitive Assessment & Intelligence: It conducts an exhaustive assessment of market shares, strategies, products, certifications, regulatory approvals, patent landscape, and manufacturing capabilities of the leading players.

5. Product Development & Innovation: It offers intelligent insights on future technologies, R&D activities, and breakthrough product developments.

The report addresses key questions such as:

1. What is the market size and forecast of the Electrical Enclosures Market?

2. Which products, segments, applications, and areas should one consider investing in over the forecast period in the Electrical Enclosures Market?

3. What are the technology trends and regulatory frameworks in the Electrical Enclosures Market?

4. What is the market share of the leading vendors in the Electrical Enclosures Market?

5. Which modes and strategic moves are suitable for entering the Electrical Enclosures Market?

Product Code: MRR-0D217D5AEC04

1. Preface

1.1. Objectives of the Study
1.2. Market Segmentation & Coverage
1.3. Years Considered for the Study
1.4. Currency & Pricing
1.5. Language
1.6. Stakeholders

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Define: Research Objective
2.2. Determine: Research Design
2.3. Prepare: Research Instrument
2.4. Collect: Data Source
2.5. Analyze: Data Interpretation
2.6. Formulate: Data Verification
2.7. Publish: Research Report
2.8. Repeat: Report Update

3. Executive Summary

4. Market Overview

5. Market Insights

5.1. Market Dynamics
- 5.1.1. Drivers
  - 5.1.1.1. Flourishing Urbanization and Industrialization
  - 5.1.1.2. Increasing Industrial and Factory Automation
  - 5.1.1.3. Growing Adoption of Electrical Enclosures in the Renewable Energy Sector
- 5.1.2. Restraints
  - 5.1.2.1. Concern Regarding High Cost and Seal Leakage Issues
- 5.1.3. Opportunities
  - 5.1.3.1. Introduction of Advanced Electrical Enclosures
  - 5.1.3.2. Favorable Government Support for Smart City Development
- 5.1.4. Challenges
  - 5.1.4.1. Lack of Uniformity in Enclosure Standards
5.2. Market Segmentation Analysis
- 5.2.1. Product Type: Adoption of disconnect enclosures to prioritize quick and safe power disconnection
- 5.2.2. Mounting Type: Provision of high level of protection and concealment in underground enclosures
- 5.2.3. Material Type: Improved durability & impact resistance of metallic electrical enclosures
- 5.2.4. Design: Use of custom enclosures as they offer unique solutions tailored for specific needs, accommodating non-standard components and environmental conditions
- 5.2.5. Form Factor: Capability of customizability, flexibility, and scalability of free-size enclosures
- 5.2.6. End-Use Sector: Need for more robust electrical enclosures to protect against operational hazards in industrial settings
5.3. Market Trend Analysis
5.4. Cumulative Impact of Russia-Ukraine Conflict
5.5. Cumulative Impact of High Inflation
5.6. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 5.6.1. Threat of New Entrants
- 5.6.2. Threat of Substitutes
- 5.6.3. Bargaining Power of Customers
- 5.6.4. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 5.6.5. Industry Rivalry
5.7. Value Chain & Critical Path Analysis
5.8. Regulatory Framework Analysis
5.9. Client Customization

6. Electrical Enclosures Market, by Component

6.1. Introduction
6.2. Desktop Cases
6.3. Electrical Contracting Services
6.4. Front Panels
6.5. Handles
6.6. Sub Racks
6.7. Sure Locks
6.8. Tower Cases

7. Electrical Enclosures Market, by Product Type

7.1. Introduction
7.2. Control Enclosures
7.3. Disconnect Enclosures
7.4. Junction Enclosures
7.5. Operator Interface
7.6. Push Button Enclosures

8. Electrical Enclosures Market, by Mounting Type

8.1. Introduction
8.2. Free-Standing Enclosure
8.3. Underground Electric Enclosure
8.4. Wall-Mounted Enclosure

9. Electrical Enclosures Market, by Material Type

9.1. Introduction
9.2. Metallic
9.3. Non-Metallic

10. Electrical Enclosures Market, by Design

10.1. Introduction
10.2. Custom Type
10.3. Standard Type

11. Electrical Enclosures Market, by Form Factor

11.1. Introduction
11.2. Compact Electric Enclosures
11.3. Free-Size Electric Enclosures
11.4. Small Enclosures

12. Electrical Enclosures Market, by End-Use Sector

12.1. Introduction
12.2. Industrial
12.3. Residential & Commercial

13. Americas Electrical Enclosures Market

13.1. Introduction
13.2. Argentina
13.3. Brazil
13.4. Canada
13.5. Mexico
13.6. United States

14. Asia-Pacific Electrical Enclosures Market

14.1. Introduction
14.2. Australia
14.3. China
14.4. India
14.5. Indonesia
14.6. Japan
14.7. Malaysia
14.8. Philippines
14.9. Singapore
14.10. South Korea
14.11. Taiwan
14.12. Thailand
14.13. Vietnam

15. Europe, Middle East & Africa Electrical Enclosures Market

15.1. Introduction
15.2. Denmark
15.3. Egypt
15.4. Finland
15.5. France
15.6. Germany
15.7. Israel
15.8. Italy
15.9. Netherlands
15.10. Nigeria
15.11. Norway
15.12. Poland
15.13. Qatar
15.14. Russia
15.15. Saudi Arabia
15.16. South Africa
15.17. Spain
15.18. Sweden
15.19. Switzerland
15.20. Turkey
15.21. United Arab Emirates
15.22. United Kingdom

16. Competitive Landscape

16.1. Market Share Analysis, 2023
16.2. FPNV Positioning Matrix, 2023
16.3. Competitive Scenario Analysis
- 16.3.1. Custom Stainless Enclosures Introduces Electrical Enclosures
- 16.3.2. Schneider Electric partners with ArcelorMittal on Low-Carbon Steel To Reduce The Environmental Impact Of Its Products
- 16.3.3. nVent Launches Highly Rated Portfolio of Electrical Enclosures and Air Conditioners for Ultimate Protection in the Most Demanding Environments

17. Competitive Portfolio

17.1. Key Company Profiles
17.2. Key Product Portfolio