PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1672610
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1672610
Relays serve as electric switches utilizing electromagnetism to convert small electrical stimuli into larger currents. These devices enable the making and breaking of circuit contacts through a signal, allowing for automatic switching ON or OFF without human intervention.
The primary types of relays include latching relays, solid-state relays, automotive relays, overload protection relays, electromechanical relays, and others. A latching relay is one that maintains its contact position even after the control power is removed. This type of relay allows users to control a circuit with a single pulse to the relay control circuit. Relays operate across various voltage ranges, including low, medium, and high. They find applications in diverse sectors such as military, industrial automation, electronics, and are utilized by utilities, industrial entities, railways, and other end-users.
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The relays market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $6.71 billion in 2024 to $6.92 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increase in renewable capacity additions, adoption of IEC 61850 standard for substation automation, replacement of electromechanical and static relays with numeric relays, favorable government initiatives and economic growth in emerging markets.
The relays market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $8.46 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rise in power consumption, implementation of smart power grids, increasing adoption of electric vehicles, and growing adoption of the vehicular safety technology. Major trends in the forecast period include investing in in eco-efficient solutions for minimizing the impact on the environment and attaining sustainability, investing in electromagnetic relays to ensure optimum utilization of resources, developing and promoting specialized relays for specific industries, developing multipurpose relays and focusing on mergers and acquisition activities to increase market share by having access to a wider consumer base.
The global rise in investments in solar energy projects is expected to boost the relays market during the forecast period. Relays play a crucial role in solar energy projects by disconnecting high DC voltages. For example, in December 2023, Wood Mackenzie Limited, a US-based energy transition data company, reported that the DC installed capacity in the US solar industry for Q3 2023 reached 6.5 GWdc, reflecting a 35% increase from Q3 2022's 4.8 GWdc. Additionally, total utility-scale solar installations in the United States grew from approximately 17 GWdc in 2022 to around 23 GWdc in 2023. Thus, the growing investment in solar energy projects is driving the expansion of the relays market.
The growing adoption of electric vehicles (EV) is expected to contribute significantly to the expansion of the relays market. Electric vehicles, powered by one or more electric motors and relying on electricity stored in batteries, employ relays for tasks such as controlling battery charging and discharging, managing power distribution, and regulating other electrical systems. Due to their high efficiency and fast switching capabilities, relays play a vital role in supporting the functionality of electric vehicles. According to the International Energy Agency, global electric vehicle sales are projected to reach 14 million in 2023, indicating a substantial increase from the 10 million sales recorded in 2022. This surge in electric vehicle adoption is a key driver for the growth of the relays market.
The automotive sector is increasingly adopting plug-in relays due to their lightweight nature compared to electromechanical relays. These relays exhibit the capability to handle high-rated current and operating voltage similar to electromechanical relays. Within the automotive industry, plug-in relays find applications in various components such as electrically heated catalytic converters, heater controls, windscreen wipers, motors and pumps, and body electronics such as door locks, seat controls, and window lifters. Omron, for instance, offers a range of plug-in automotive relays (20A to 70A) utilized in applications such as arter motors, heater controls, windscreen wipers, and any scenario requiring high continuous current switching.
Major companies in the relays market are prioritizing innovation in their product offerings, including the development of high-capacity storage systems, to deliver reliable services to customers. A high-capacity electrical storage system refers to technology capable of storing a significant amount of electrical energy for later use. For example, in May 2022, Omron Corporation introduced the G9KB, a high-capacity printed circuit board (PCB) power relay designed to handle up to 50 amperes (A) and 600 volts of direct current (VDC). This relay is employed in energy storage systems, power conditioning, and electric vehicle charging, demonstrating low initial contact resistance and low coil power consumption.
In July 2022, Littelfuse, Inc., a US-based electronics company, acquired C&K Components, Inc. for an undisclosed sum. Following this acquisition, Littelfuse aims to enhance its technologies and capabilities to provide solutions to a diverse range of customers across the market. C&K Components, Inc. is a US-based manufacturer specializing in electronic switches and components.
Major companies operating in the relays market include Siemens, Schneider Electric, TE Connectivity, ABB Ltd., Eaton Corporation, Toshiba, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Omron Corporation, General Electric, Fujitsu Ltd., Xiamen Hongfa Electroacoustic Co., Ltd, Shanghai Hugong Auto-Electric Co., Ltd., Hitachi, Ltd., Areva T&D India Ltd., Alstom SA, Song Chuan Group, Guizhou Space Appliance Co., Ltd., Dongguan Sanyou Electrical Appliances Co., Ltd., Zhejiang HKE Relays Co., Ltd., Ningbo Forward Relays Co., Ltd., Audix Technology, DARE Electronics, Inc., Leone Systems, Ashida Electronics Pvt. Ltd., Control &Relays Electric Limited, Mitsuba Corporation, Tatsumi Industry, Kamigumi CO, Panasonic industries Devices, Nissin Corp., Crydom Corp, Crouzet, Finder, Wieland, S&C Electric Company, Powell Industries, G&W Electric, Abunayyan Holding Company, Afcon, Actom, Matelec Group, Egyptian German Electrical Manufacturing Co
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the relays market in 2024. North America was the second-largest region in the global relays market share. The regions covered in the relays market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
The countries covered in the relays market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Canada, Spain
The relays market consists of sales of latching relays, solid state relays, automotive relays, overload protection relays, electromechanical relays, and other relays. 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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