Direct Current (DC) Contactor Market Forecasts to 2030 – Global Analysis By Type (General Purpose DC Contactors and Definite-Purpose DC Contactors), Application (Power Switching, Motor Application and Other Applications), End User (Aerospace & Defense, Renewable Energy and Storage, Industrial Machinery and Other End Users) and By GeographyAccording to Stratistics MRC, the Global Direct Current (DC) Contactor Market is accounted for $445.6 million in 2023 and is expected to reach $948.9 million by 2030 growing at a CAGR of 11.4% during the forecast period. Direct current (DC) contactors regulate the flow of electricity to loads like motors and other machinery. While functionally identical to AC contactors, they are created expressly to operate with DC power systems. The coil and the contactor itself are the two major components of a DC contactor. The switching mechanism is part of the contactor. The contactor is turned on by the coil. Typically, a metal alloy, such copper or silver, is used to create the contactor. It is built to withstand the high voltages and currents. The coil is constructed by wrapping a wire around a core.
According to the United Nations report, 55% of the world's population lives in urban areas, which is likely to increase to a 68% growth rate by 2050. In addition, rapid urbanization also encourages the growth of these protectors.
Market Dynamics:
Driver:
Increasing use of contactors in renewable and electric energy
Due to the rising fuel costs and government subsidies, there is a growing demand for EVs and HEVs. To lessen their reliance on crude oil and cut down on automobile pollution, governments around the world are encouraging electric transportation. To disconnect the high-voltage battery from the high-voltage grid, such contactors are employed in EVs or HEVs. To lessen their reliance on crude oil and cut down on automobile pollution, governments around the world are encouraging electric transportation. In order to aid in the market's expansion, numerous automakers have begun producing electric or hybrid electric vehicles.
Restraint:
Expensive DC contactors
The expansion of the DC contactor market is being hampered by consumers switching to cheaper alternatives like relays and solenoids due to the high cost of these contactors. The shooters also required a spot that was closer to the center. In contrast, magnets and relays are less expensive and are more readily available than contractors. And also, if a component's maintenance is not done within a particular time limit, it may result in system failure or repeated failures, which may harm the system.
Opportunity:
Rising installations of HVAC Systems
HVAC systems are being installed more frequently as a result of consumers' growing need for comfort. In order to satisfy consumer demand, numerous businesses are creating items that offer a variety of advantages. The HVAC system also warns customers about system faults, maintenance schedules, and odd behavior to cut down on repair expenses. The development of HVAC systems in commercial and residential sectors is also being fueled by abrupt climate change. Since DC contactors are primarily employed in HVAC systems to regulate the voltage provided to the loads, the expanding HVAC system stimulates the development of these devices. High voltage transmission lines for renewable energy sources and reducing failure risk by making more inverters available in substations that allow connecting to a generator during a power outage are the main factors influencing worldwide market developments.
Threat:
Must be replaced within a specific timeframe.
As relay aging leads to dust issues and might cause system failure, the DC contactor needs to be replaced within a particular time frame. Leading manufacturers are, however, working on strategies to lessen these dangers. For example, Panasonic introduced EV-A Series Automotive Relay, suitable for usage in electric vehicles, DC Charging Stations, and other high-voltage DC applications such as Hybrid Construction Equipment.
Covid-19 Impact:
The market's expansion has been limited by the COVID outbreak. During the epidemic, market expansion was constrained by stringent government regulations. The development of these shooters has been hampered by the suspension or permanent closure of certain industrial projects. The global sales of electric vehicles in 2020 are also a two-act play. Lockdown procedures in 2020 froze consumer demand as well as manufacturing facilities and supply chains on the one hand. It was widely anticipated that EV market share would likely be more resilient than the larger vehicle sector as the pandemic started to intensify in early 2020.
The general purpose DC contactors segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period
The general purpose DC contactors segment is estimated to have a lucrative growth, due to because of their widespread use in the HVAC sector. The end users of motors, power switching, process automation, and voltage fluctuation prevention all require general-purpose DC contactors. However, due to their ease of use and simple interchangeability, contractors with definite purposes are also experiencing tremendous market growth. Generally speaking, general-purpose contactors are used to regulate direct power flow in a circuit.
The electric vehicles segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period
The electric vehicles segment is anticipated to witness the highest CAGR growth during the forecast period due to growing demand for low carbon emissions, the electric vehicle market segment has dominated the global market trend. Since electric vehicles don't directly emit carbon, they are less damaging to the environment than cars with internal combustion engines. They are also less expensive and more affordable to operate. These factors indicate that the need for these contactors is rising along with the demand for EVs.
Region with largest share:
Asia Pacific is projected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period owing to region's growing industrialization and commercialization, Asia Pacific will continue to have the largest global market share for DC contactors during the projection period. Furthermore, one of the key drivers of market expansion is the growing urbanization of developing nations and the rising uptake of renewable energy initiatives.
Region with highest CAGR:
Europe is projected to have the highest CAGR over the forecast period; owing to extensive development initiatives. Large-scale industrial and commercial operations increase the area's electricity usage, and contractors have the ability to control or shut off the electricity. In addition, many of the leading automakers in the world, including BMW, Daimler, Delphi, Volkswagen Group, Ford, Hyundai, and Renault, are relocating to the area and supporting the use of EV and HEV contractors.
Key players in the market
Some of the key players in xx market include Omron Corp., Rockwell Automation, ABB, Mitsubishi Electric, Ametec Switch, Hotson International Ltd., Siemens AG, Cotronics BV, Schaltbau Company, TE Connectivity, Sensata Technologies Inc., Trombetta Inc, Fujitsu Limited, Song Chaun USA, Inc, BSB Electronics, Hefei Huanxin Technology Ltd and Littelfuse
Key Developments:
In April 2023, Littelfuse, Inc., announced its product portfolio expansion of direct current (DC) contactors majorly for industrial applications. The company aims to provide more flexibility for developing high-powered EVs.
In February 2023, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced that on February 16, it entered into a stock transfer agreement to acquire 100% of Scibreak AB, a Sweden-based company that develops direct current circuit breakers (DCCBs).
In December 2022, ABB announced that it had signed an agreement to purchase Siemens' low-voltage NEMA motor business. This acquisition brings a respected product portfolio with manufacturing operations in Mexico.
Types Covered:
• General Purpose DC Contactors
• Definite-Purpose DC Contactors
Applications Covered:
• Power Switching
• Motor Application
• Other Applications
End Users Covered:
• Aerospace & Defense
• Renewable Energy and Storage
• Industrial Machinery
• Electric Vehicles
• Other End Users
Regions Covered:
• North America
US
Canada
Mexico
• Europe
Germany
UK
Italy
France
Spain
Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
Japan
China
India
Australia
New Zealand
South Korea
Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Qatar
South Africa
Rest of Middle East & Africa
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- Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
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