Insulator Market Trends

Insulator Market Overview

Insulator market is expected to reach USD 21.78 Billion by 2032 with CAGR of 5.6% from 2024 to 2032. In addition to new demand, the demand for modernisation of existing infrastructure to suit the technological innovations in the power industry ecosystem will be seen positively impacting the insulator market revenue during the forecast period. Growing electricity demand coupled with growing concern for safe transmission & distribution of electricity and the increasing grid infrastructure, will boost the global insulator market size over the forecast timeline.

COVID-19 Analysis

The continuing COVID 19 pandemic has severely cut down exploration activities in the oil & gas sector. Many Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) projects have also suffered indefinite delays causing a decline in the requirement for drilling and excavation services. The large scale economic repercussions of this trend are expected to be most evident in the Middle East region.

The COVID-19 outbreak severely hit the insulator market industry as manufacturers faced problems procuring requisite raw materials and components for insulate material production due to widespread supply chain disruptions which made delivering the end product also equally difficult.

Electrical wiring jobs both in the government and industrial sectors were suspended due to stringent lockdown mandates that brought global production facilities to a halt. This lack in component and device production also spiked product prices thereby lowering overall market demand. However, the  market is quickly normalising and experiencing a steady demand, especially from the industrial sector as the economies are gradually opening up. The insulator market research report will account for Covid19 as a key market contributor.

Competitive Landscape

The insulator market is experiencing implementations of several strategic approaches, such as expansion, collaboration, mergers & acquisitions, and product launches. Mature industry players are making strategic investments in Research and development activities and fostering their expansion plans.

The Key Players of Global Insulator Market are

• General Electric (U.S.)


• Siemens AG (Germany)


• Alstom S.A (France)


• Aditya Birla Nuvo Ltd. (India)


• Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (India)


• Toshiba Corporation (Japan)


• Hubbell Incorporated (U.S)


• Seves Group (Italy)


• Dalian Yilian Technology Co. Ltd. (China)


• ELANTAS GmbH (Germany)

Recent Developments

On February 01, 2021, PPC Insulators announced a shift to tight gas-kilns with advanced thermal insulating materials and coatings. Porcelain insulators are green and ecological products for energy transmission and distribution and the possibility of using Bio-Methane is currently being studied with gas- suppliers.

Insulators are electrical components used for providing lining between two conductors. They are also used to provide mechanical support in their area of application. The chief function of an insulator is reducing electrical stress, and the environmental stress that occurs due to weather changes. These insulators are extremely vital for the Power Transmission & Distribution (T&D) infrastructure and hence, the global insulator market size grows in tandem with the global power industry ecosystem. The incessantly increasing demand for electricity, fuelled by the global rise in population and rapid industrialization, is the major factor adding momentum to the global insulator market share. The increasing need of reliable electric supply and subsequent investment in the transmission & distribution network to facilitate grid expansion and ensure safe electrical infrastructure is expected to drive the growth of the global market.

In February 2022, the company Recticel Insulation announced with excitement that its range of multilayer thermal insulation products has been endorsed by the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC). This recognition is a remarkable achievement and positions it as the pioneer manufacturer of polyisocyanurate (PIR) and polyurethane (PUR) to receive such accolades. Henceforth, Recticel Insulation’s thermal insulation products will include multi-layer paper facings obtained from sustainably managed forests certified PEFC. It is an initiative that showcases one of many ways in which the firm is determined to ensure that only wood fibers gotten from environmentally responsible sources are employed.

The Econi eco-efficient high-voltage portfolio by Hitachi ABB Power Grids was introduced in August 2021, which made a major milestone toward a sustainable energy future and entry into transmission voltage level. For instance, EconiQ provides sustainable solutions when it comes to services, solutions or products considered outstanding regarding environmental aspects. By that time, however, there had already been a commercially obtainable alternative gas-insulated switchgear with circuit breakers meant for electric power transmission networks utilizing other gas instead of SF6 being released by this company, significantly reducing environmental effects.

Siemens made an announcement on a new product for gas insulated switchgear (GIS) in July 2021 that enhances flexibility and reliability for power transmission and distribution. This advancement fits perfectly into their strategy aiming at upgraded technology of energy infrastructure.

GE Renewable Energy's Grid Solutions business joined forces with Hitachi ABB Power Grids Ltd in April 2021 to transform high-voltage equipment. In addition to this endeavor aimed at developing a substitute gas for sulfur hexafluoride (SF₆), one known highly potent greenhouse gas, GE and Hitachi, disclosed their progress towards fluoronitrile-based eco-efficient insulation and switching gases that can replace SF₆ gases. Through this commitment, the partners not only contribute to achieving a long-term environmental balance but also expedite the adoption of eco-friendly solutions in their high-voltage equipment, thus promoting sustainable development for the future.

ABB announced in November 2020 that it had entered into a strategic cooperation with China's State Grid Corporation on the supply of Changji-Guquan UHVDC transmission link HVDC converter transformers and HVDC circuit breakers.

An alliance between NGK Insulators, which has been known for its energy storage solutions, and Mitsubishi Power was unveiled in September 2020. This agreement intended to come up with an inexpensive solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) system suitable for use in energy storage systems, thereby increasing efficiency and conserving the environment when applied together in energy systems.

Insulator Market Growth Dynamics

Insulator Market Drivers

Major factors driving the insulator market trends upwards will be aging equipment, the ever-expanding gap between the demand and supply in electricity distribution – further heightened by COVID conditions – and an increasing emphasis on power generation for capacity addition. An increase in favourable legislative measures to promote unhindered electricity supply in the developing countries will further strengthen the insulator market value.

Insulator Market Growth Opportunities

A rapid increase in the smart home and smart city projects across the world will provide newer opportunities in insulator market growth. Rising demand for insulation materials from public sector, commercial sector, automotive & transportation sector and real estate and construction market will bolster the insulator market revenue. Moreover, emphasis on technology upgrades and rising and improving wireless communication technology for boosting smart lighting will also offer a plethora of growth opportunities to the insulator industry during the forecast period.

Ageing and conventional transmission & distribution networks hinder supply for continuous power supply and create a lucrative potential market for insulators in the developing economies.

Insulator Market Restraints

The high costs involved in upgrading existing T&D infrastructure will prove to be a major restraining factor for the insulator industry everywhere. Also, adding on to this factor will be the COVID-related slowdown that spiked the prices of raw materials and hindered growth during the year 2020.

Cumulative Growth Analysis

The insulator industry in the Asia-Pacific region is expected to grow at the fastest rate during the forecast period. Factors such as rapid industrialisation, urbanisation and high-paced economic growth will create a need for growing electrical infrastructure in the countries such as India and China, which will be seen driving insulator market revenues upwards.

Value Chain Analysis / Technology Analysis / Regulatory Implications

Segment Overview

The insulator market analysis done by MRFR breaks down the market into various segments to understand just how much of an impact the various insulator types will have on the overall, insulator market share.

The report segments the global insulator industry on the basis of product type, insulator type and geographic regions etc. The main segments in the insulator industry are as:

Insulator Market Segment By Type

• Ceramic Insulators


• Glass Insulators


• Composite Insulators

Insulator Market Segment By Application

• Cables & transmission lines


• Transformers


• Switchgears


• Bus bars


• Surge protection devices


• Others

Insulator Market Segment By Voltage Type

• High voltage


• Medium voltage

Insulator Market Segment By Region

• North America


• Europe


• Asia Pacific


• Latin America and Middle East & Africa

Regional Analysis

Asia Pacific region has always been dominant in the global insulator industry and is anticipated to maintain its growing outlook in the coming years. Increasing developmental investments in the upgradation of smart grid infrastructure are expected to keep an incremental momentum going in the market outlook in the region. High rate of R&D investments in renewable power generation sources and infrastructural activities are also expected to bolster the insulator market size. Moreover, spurring growth in end-user industries such as automotive and electronics sectors will also be seen driving the insulator market growth in the region.

North America holds the second position in the global  market. Compelling factors such as the growing construction projects and infrastructure development projects in the region will drive the market growth. Also, the expanding electronics and electrical sectors in the region will drive the demand for insulators and complement the global insulator industry.

The European market has also emerged as a profitable market due to a growing requirement of wiring harness and other electrical components which, in turn, increase the need for electric fuses. Rapid rise in the use of electric instruments in healthcare and large scale adoption of electric utilities in the industrial, commercial, transportation sectors in the region will further propel the insulator market growth upwards.

Report Overview

This report provides an in-depth insulator market analysis based on major growth drivers, challenges, opportunities and restraints. Along with these market dynamics, the report also studies other factors such as threat of new entrants, threat of substitutes, and degree of competition in the global market. It explains the various participants, such as system integrators, intermediaries and end-users within the ecosystem of the market and focuses on the competitive landscape of the Global insulator industry.