Global Power Distribution Unit (PDU) Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Power Phase (Triple Phase and Single Phase), By Type, By Application (Data Centers, Commercial Application, Laboratories and Others) By Regional Outlook and Forecast, 2024

Global Power Distribution Unit (PDU) Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Power Phase (Triple Phase and Single Phase), By Type, By Application (Data Centers, Commercial Application, Laboratories and Others) By Regional Outlook and Forecast, 2024 - 2031

The Global Power Distribution Unit (PDU) Market size is expected to reach $8.1 billion by 2030, rising at a market growth of 9.3% CAGR during the forecast period. In the year 2023, the market attained a volume of 11,297.4 thousand units, experiencing a growth of 18.5% (2019-2022).

Switched PDUs offer remote management and control capabilities, allowing users to remotely monitor and control power distribution to individual outlets or groups. Therefore, the switched segment captured $1,255.1 million revenue in the market in 2023. Also, China utilized 138.39 thousand units of Switched PDUs in 2023. This capability is particularly valuable in data center environments where IT equipment needs to be powered on, off, or rebooted without physical access to the equipment.

Energy efficiency is a key priority for organizations seeking to minimize operational costs and environmental impact. Organizations can optimize power usage, reduce waste, and lower energy bills by deploying energy efficient PDUs with power metering, load balancing, and intelligent power management features. Therefore, a growing focus on energy efficiency and sustainability drives the market's growth.

Additionally, colocation and cloud service providers are expanding their data center footprints to meet the growing demand for outsourced IT infrastructure and cloud computing services. As these facilities grow in size and number, the demand for power distribution solutions like PDUs increases to support the power needs of the expanding IT infrastructure. Hence, the expansion of colocation and cloud services are propelling the market's growth.

However, the upfront cost of purchasing PDUs can be substantial, especially for organizations requiring multiple units to support their power distribution needs. Also, the cost of PDUs varies depending on factors such as capacity, features, brand, and quality. High-capacity PDUs with advanced features such as remote monitoring, metering, and environmental sensing typically command higher prices than basic models. Thus, high initial investment costs are hindering the growth of the market.

By Power Phase Analysis

On the basis of the power phase, the market is segmented into single phase and triple phase. The triple phase segment recorded 59.6% revenue share in the market in 2022. Triple phase PDUs can deliver significantly higher power capacity. This higher power capacity is essential for powering large equipment, machinery, and high-density IT infrastructure in industrial and commercial environments, where robust power distribution solutions are required to support mission-critical operations.

By Type Analysis

Based on type, the market is divided into basic, metered, switched, intelligent, and others. In 2022, the intelligent segment held 8.4% growth rate in the market. Intelligent PDUs have advanced monitoring and analytics capabilities that provide real-time insights into power usage, energy consumption, and environmental conditions. This granular visibility allows data center operators and facility managers to identify trends, optimize resource allocation, and make informed decisions to improve efficiency and reliability.

By Application Analysis

Based on application, the market is categorized into data centers, laboratories, commercial application, and others. In 2022, the data centers segment registered 40.8% revenue share in the market. Data centers are critical infrastructure facilities that house servers, networking equipment, storage systems, and other IT infrastructure essential for storing, processing, and managing vast amounts of digital data.

By Regional Analysis

Region-wise, the market is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and LAMEA. In 2022, the North America region witnessed 35.3% revenue share in the market. North America is home to a thriving data center industry, with major tech hubs in the United States and Canada. The rapid growth of cloud computing, big data analytics, and internet-based services has fueled the demand for data center infrastructure, including PDUs, which are critical in distributing power to IT equipment and ensuring uninterrupted operation.

List of Key Companies Profiled

• ABB Group
• Delta Electronics, Inc.
• Eaton Corporation PLC
• Hewlett Packard enterprise Company
• Legrand S.A. (Legrand Group)
• Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc.
• Panduit Corporation
• Schneider Electric SE
• Siemens AG
• Vertiv Holdings Co.

Global Power Distribution Unit (PDU) Market Report Segmentation

By Power Phase (Volume, Thousand Units, USD Billion, 2020-2031)

• Triple Phase
• Single Phase

By Type (Volume, Thousand Units, USD Billion, 2020-2031)

• Metered
• Switched
• Basic
• Intelligent
• Others

By Application (Volume, Thousand Units, USD Billion, 2020-2031)

• Data Centers
• Commercial Application
• Laboratories
• Others

By Geography (Volume, Thousand Units, USD Billion, 2020-2031)

• North America
• US
• Canada
• Mexico
• Rest of North America
• Europe
• Germany
• UK
• France
• Russia
• Spain
• Italy
• Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
• China
• Japan
• India
• South Korea
• Singapore
• Malaysia
• Rest of Asia Pacific
• LAMEA
• Brazil
• Argentina
• UAE
• Saudi Arabia
• South Africa
• Nigeria
• Rest of LAMEA