Electric Fuse Market Trends

The electric fuse market is expected to reach USD 7.05 Billion, with CAGR of over 5.81% during the estimated forecast year of 2023-2032.

Electric Fuse Market Scenario

Electricity is attributed to the revolution in human life. It is essential in the modern life of human beings, and one cannot think of the world without electricity. Electricity is part of our daily living, such as lighting rooms, working fans and domestic appliances like refrigerators, AC, washing machines and many more. However, safety and reliability are the utmost in the operation of electric devices.

An electric fuse is necessary for safe operation and to avoid any fire hazard due to a short circuit. A fuse protects appliances by creating an open circuit condition when the extreme current runs into it. The metallic strip of the fuse got melted by the excessive heat generated due to the extreme current that prevents further damage or short circuit. Thus, the fuse intercepts severe damage to valuable electric appliances and saves human lives by preventing fire hazard due to the short course. The electric fuse market for circuit breakers and fuses has been growing over the forecast period due to the rising demand for advanced equipment in electronics.

The major factors driving the growth of the global market includes rising investments in the renewable power industry, transmission and distribution infrastructure, and construction industry. According to OECD, the cumulative power sector investment from 2017 to 2040 would approximately reach USD 5.9 trillion for transmission and USD 2.1 trillion for distribution network. Thus, the demand for electric fuse are estimated to increase during the forecast period.

July 2023- A global expert in electrical protection and control for electrical power systems, Mersen, discloses its latest DC (Direct Current) high-performance round body fuses, D100QS and D70QS high-speed fuses. D70QS and D100QS high-speed fuses are Mersen's next discovery for the security of high-power conversion applications for those industries shifting to DC systems. DQS series fuses are particularly developed to lower the I2t, peak let-through current, and arc voltages during fault conditions to safeguard applications such as battery charging systems and other DC components like contactors and relays.

The Fuses in the DQS Series include.D70QS Series: 50-600A, 700VDC, L/R ≤1ms, 20kA IRD100QS Series: 50-300A, 1000VDC, L/R ≤1ms, 100kA IR, MBC<3kAApplications include:Protection of UPS and invertersHigh-power battery charging and management systems protectionBattery Disconnect Unit (BDU)Energy Storage Systems (ESS)Battery pack protectionElectrical Energy Storage (EES)DC fast-charging station for EV applicationsBackup protection for DC relay/disconnector/switchJuly 2023- Sense and Ohm Connect disclosed the development of their innovative partnership, integrating Sense's real-time, device-level insights.

The incorporation will produce a Virtual Power Plant (VPP), allowing customers to gain rewards for lowering their home electricity utilization when the grid is stressed. By flawlessly combining the concentrations of each technology, consumers will have a fused, accessible experience and empower them to take control of their energy use. The VP of Energy Services at Sense, Colin Gibbs, said that by making it simple for Sense users to enroll in OhmConnect quickly, Sense can incorporate evident rewards and market signals into the Sense app experience to assist New Yorkers and Californians in offering crucial capacity to the grid when it's needed most. He added that the interactivity of real-time, device level information from Sense and customer rewards from OhmConnect significantly improves the curtailable load our companies can collectively provide to grid operators.

Additionally. the global electric fuse market is projected to grow at a high rate during the forecast period due to the increasing adoption of renewable energy sources. According to IEA, renewable energy sources holds the la OECD rgest share of investment in power generation, owing to investments of approximately USD 350 billion annually. Countries across the globe are shifting their focus towards renewable power generation. For instance, the government of China aims to spend USD 360 billion on renewable energy by 2020, leading to increase in the demand for electric fuses in the country.

Electric Fuse Market Key Players

The key players operating in the global market are ABB (Switzerland), Eaton (Ireland), Schneider Electric (France), Siemens (Germany), Hubbell (US), Mersen (France), Legrand (France), Bel Fuse (US), S&C Electric Company (US), Little Fuse (US), and G&W Electric (US).

Industrial News:

For fuses, Eaton has planned to set up a new assembly plant in Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic, within February 2024. An upcoming building measuring about 65,000 square feet is meant to raise the production capacity of Bussmann series fuses. These are vital components that are used in electric vehicles, renewable energy and storage projects, and data centers, among other industrial applications. This is set to address the increasing demand in these sectors and ensure a continuous supply of essential elements required for ongoing as well as future projects.

In January 2023, Bel Fuse Inc., a leading global manufacturer of products that power, protect and connect electronic circuits, introduced the industry’s only surface mount polymeric positive temperature coefficient resettable fuses rated to line voltage levels of 240 VAC.

Towards the end of December 2023, Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), which is a government-owned company, signed a deal with the Ministry of Defense worth over Rs5300 crore for purchasing electronic fuzes for the Indian Army. Such fuze forms important elements used in medium to heavy caliber artillery guns which contain continuous firepower during military operations. The procurement contract duration is 10 years. These electronics fuze has been designed specifically for deployment in artillery guns enabling effective engagements on targets even under high altitude terrains along northern border areas.

World leader in advanced materials and electrical power – Mersen in March 2022 introduced non-indicating versions of its popular A2D and A6D Series fuses (Mersen Announces Non-Indicating Variants Of Its Popular A2D And A6D Series Fuses).

In November 2021, Eaton unveiled the EVK Series – an innovative addition to their Bussmann series fuse range (Eaton Unveils EVK Series: An Innovative Addition To Its Bussmann Series Fuses). High-voltage fuses produced by the company were tailored professionally to meet stringent requirements for the latest high-powered electric vehicles (EVs), reaching out to 1,000 VDC/600A ratings. Eaton EVK series fuses are used for managing and protecting the charging systems of electric commercial, passenger as well as high performance vehicles. These fuses have a critical role in enabling more advanced EV system designs and, at the same time, helping provide better vehicle acceleration and range while adopting an efficient design philosophy.

• Due to the acceleration in the implementation of IT and IOT technologies in various operations, the devices necessitate appropriate power controlling for improved performance, thus stimulating the need for circuit breaker and fuses market. This copulated with the need for sufficient power generation to control future electricity demand, thus blowing the demand for all such protection devices.

• The rapidly growing construction market, including commercial and residential buildings, is expected to ignite the demand for circuit breakers and fuses. Contemporary era infrastructures are host to many electrical devices such as connected appliances, aesthetic lighting, air-conditioning facilities, security appliances, etc.

• In January 2019, Mersen announced the launch of the Class RK1 Reducer Fuse product series. This product is the latest addition to its Class J Reducer Fuse and Class J and R Fuse Reducer product series, further expanding the Mersen’s offerings for supporting the growing manufacturing and process industries in North America

Electric Fuse Market Segmentation

The global electric fuse industry has been segmented based on type, voltage, end-use, and region. Asia-Pacific is expected to be dominant regon in global market. On the basis of voltage, the global market is classified into low, medium, and high voltage. Medium voltage segment is expected to be the fastest growing segment in the electric fuse market. There is high demand for medium voltage fuse due to the continuous construction of transmission and distribution networks along with high replaceability of fuses. On the basis of type, the global electric fuse market is segmented into power fuse & fuse link, distribution cutouts, and cartridge & plug fuse. On the basis of end-use, the market is segmented into utilities, industrial, residential, commercial, and transportation. The transportation segment is estimated to register the highest growth rate during the forecast period.

The global electric fuse market is expected to witness substantial growth during the forecast period owing to the growing offshore investments in renewable power, T&D, and construction industry. According to India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF), increasing electrification would drive the growth of power consumption to 1,847 TWh in India by 2022.

An electric fuse is a component used to safeguard the electrical components from high currents. A metal wire or strip is an essential component of an electric fuse, as it melts when high current flows through it, thereby interrupting the electric current. It is used for overload and short circuit protection in high voltage and low voltage installations. Advantages of electric fuse includes, zero maintenance, lesser operation time compared to operation of circuit breaker, and the ability to interrupt short circuit current without producing noise or smoke.

Electric Fuse Market Regional Analysis

On the basis of region, the global electric fuse market is segmented into Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, the Middle East & Africa, and South America. Asia-Pacific holds the largest share in the electric fuse market due to increased investments in the smart grid infrastructure development, T&D spending, growing dependence on renewable power generation sources, and infrastructural activities in the recent past. China accounted for the highest installed generation and distribution capacity in the region due to the high demand for electric supply, resulting in an increased demand for electric fuse. Similarly, growing power distribution in countries such as India, Australia, and Indonesia would drive the growth of electric fuse in Asia-Pacific. Moreover, North America is expected to be the second-largest market for electric fuse. The US is expected to dominate the market in North America, owing to the growing T&D lines.

Intended Audience

• Electric fuse manufacturers and distributors


• Power generation companies


• Renewable energy research institutes


• Manufacturing industry


• Government and research organizations


• Consulting companies in the power industry


• Investors and shareholders