With over 20 years experience in the surge and current protection industry, Dedalus Consulting's intelligence coverage offers the most comprehensive data and analysis available. Our three (3) Published Intelligence Reports covering Surge Protection Components, Surge Protection Devices and Circuit Breakers, Fuses and Thermistors (Current Protection Devices) are in their 9th Edition, and the available data in our Ulysses(TM) Data Subscription Service dates back to 1994.
Completely revised, expanded and updated, the Current Protection intelligence products provide a complete quantitative and qualitative analysis of the global market for Circuit Breakers, Fuses and Thermistors. Products are analyzed by country, end-user markets, applications, packaging, power rating, sub-types, distribution channels, and competitors.
Our published research has been industry proven as a consistently reliable source of market intelligence for many years. Through our work publishing research reports and consulting on the surge and current protection markets, we have been able to offer clients valuable insights into new and existing markets.
Scope of Coverage
The following categories present how the data was developed, organized and is presented. Breaking the data into specific categories is essential to analyze and draw meaningful insights. The breakdowns are designed to highlight key patterns and trends in the data, as well as to facilitate comparisons between different groups or segments.
Each section contains quantitative market data including market by consumption value (US$Millions), volume (UnitsMillions) and average selling price (US$/Unit). Data tables and visualizations include breakdowns by country, end-user industry & applications, operating frequencies, packaging and connector types, and supplier sales & market share. Data is given for the years 2024-2030 by year with 2024 as the base year, 2025 as the estimate year, and 2030 as the forecast year.
Research Objectives
The primary objectives in this analysis are:
To provide clients with the tools they need to accurately assess their market opportunities and potential;
To determine the size of the total market opportunity by current protection component product types, end-user industry, applications, packaging, power rating and more;
To forecast future growth in each product by geographic and end-use market; and
To assess the competitive environment within the market including supplier sales, market share, and factors affecting demand.
Methodology & Sources
Dedalus Consulting employs all current market and competitive intelligence techniques in order to ensure comprehensive research and analysis. This includes primary and secondary research. The research methodology applies generally to all database services, published and custom research. It can also be modified to suit a project and the client's specific objectives.
Product Types and Subtypes Covered
Circuit Breakers
Industrial
Residential
Medium/High Voltage
Automotive
Electronic
Fuses
Industrial
Residential
Medium/High Voltage
Automotive
Electronic
Thermistors
NTC
PTC
Geographic Scope
China
France
Germany
India
Italy
Japan
Korea (South)
Russia
Brazil
Taiwan
United Kingdom
United States
Rest North America
Rest Latin America
Rest Asia/Pacific
Rest Europe
Rest of World
End-User Industries/Applications
Aerospace
devices and equipment designed for commercial or private aircraft
Communications
Guidance
Sensing
Control
Entertainment
Other
Automotive
devices and equipment designed for cars and light trucks. two-wheeled vehicles and farm equipment fall completeky under the 'Other' category
Dashboard
Ignition
Timing
Sensing
Entertainment
Communications
Guidance
Other (inc farm equipment, and two-wheeled vehicles, Non-AEB)
Cloud Computing/Communications
devices and equipment used at a data center
Servers
Fiber Channels
Switching/Routing
Data Transfer Devices
Server Protection
Other
Commercial
devices and equipment typically used in commercial environments such as storefronts, government administrative, or office buildings
Copiers/Printers
Office Equipment
Telecom Systems
LED Lighting
Building Automation (inc climate control, security systems, power control)
Other
Computers/Peripherals
devices and equipment used in consumer, industrial and commercial environments
Desktop
Laptop
Keyboards
Mice
Modems
Video Cards
Printers
Internal Hard Drives
External Hard Drives
Other
Consumer Devices
devices and equipment typically constructed for consumer level activity
Home Automation (inc climate control, security systems, power control)
Powertools (inc consumer grade drills and saws, etc.)
LED Lighting
Toys
Other
Industrial
devices and equipment used in an industrial setting such as a factory or refinery
Industrial Automation
Drives/Motor Control
Battery Management
Inspection
LED Lighting
Other
Military/Defense/Law Enforcement
devices and equipment designed specifically for a military environment such as a naval vessel, aircraft, space-based equipment, armoured vehicle, law enforcement, or base
Guidance/Telem
Electronic Warfare
Communications
Sensing
Handheld Weapons
Entertainment
Other
Mobile Devices
devices and equipment typically constructed for consumer level wireless infrastructure or wifi network access
Handsets/Smart Phones
Slate Tablets
Detachable Tablets
Wearables
4G/NextGen Hotspots
Audio (MP3 players, etc.)
Other
Mobile Infrastructure
devices and equipment used at a cell station, telecom outside plant, or mobile cabinet
BTSs
Antennas
Amplifiers
Battery Management
Other
Power Generation/Alternative Energy
devices and equipment designed specifically for power management and control at traditional utility power stations, and alternative energy stations. Standard equipment for industrial environments would be classified under industrial.
Oil/Gas
Utility
Solar
Wind
Other
Research/Medical
devices and equipment designed for research/medical applications in hospitals, doctor's offices, and research environment
Diagnostic Equipment
Observation Equipment
Hospital Equipment
Other Scientific
Other (inc items like wheelchairs, other electronic devices)
SATCOM
devices and equipment designed for space-based satellites or dedicated land-based satellite transmission and reception equipment
Communications
Optics/Video
Navigation
Mobile GPS Devices
Other
Sensing
devices and equipment dedicated to sensing or identification applications across all end-user markets except where broken out specifically within a category
Security
Entertainment
Environmental
RFID
Other
Test Equipment
devices and equipment designed to test other equipment. It is either hand-held or stationary.
Mobile
Rack-Mounted
Stationary
Other
Transportation
devices and equipment designed for use within commuter and cargo railroads, cruise and cargo ships, and recreational boating environments
Communications
Guidance
Sensing
Control
Entertainment
Other
Other
Packaging Covered
Surface-Mount
Leaded
Other
Distribution Channels
Direct to the End-User
EMS Provider
Distributors (National/Regional/Local)
Mass Merchandisers
Catalog Houses/Online
VARs
Competitive Analysis
Major Competitors by Sales and Market Share ($MM): 2023-2024
Analysis of Competitive Factors
Product Breakdown
Brand Name Recognition
Market Maturity and Barriers to Market Entry
End-User Criteria for Product Selection
Marketing Strategies
Technological Factors
Table of Contents
Section One: Technology Overview
Industry Terminology
What are transient voltage and overcurrent events?
Why is protection necessary?
Effects of Voltage Transients
Standards: ANSI, Bellcore, IEC, IEEE, Milspec, NEC, UL
Code Revisions
Levels of protection
Facility-wide/Multi-building setting protection
Product Definitions & Criteria
Product Types and Sub-Types
End-Users
Applications
Packaging Types
Power Ratings
Comparison of Product Types
Technological Changes Affecting Production & Demand
Product Developments
Materials & Manufacturing
Design Changes in End-User Manufacturing
Disruptive and Competitive Technologies
Section Two: Current Protection Components & Devices Market Overview
General Market Analysis
Major Market Trends
Factors Affecting Demand
Total Consumption for Current Protection Components & Devices ($MM): 2024-2030
Total Production for Current Protection Components & Devices: 2024-2030
Average Selling Price for Current Protection Components & Devices ($/Unit): 2024-2030
Global Market Demand by Region
Global Market for Current Protection Components & Devices Shipments by Country ($MM, UnitsMM): 2024-2030
Average Selling Price by Country ($/Unit): 2024-2030
Global Market by Distribution Channel
Distribution Channel Breakdown for Current Protection Components & Devices Shipments (%): 2024-2030
Shifting Distribution Channels
Global Market Demand by End-User & Application
Analysis by End-User Demand
Global Market Breakdown by End-User Industry and Application ($MM, UnitsMM)
Comparison of Market factors by Applications
New Technology Developments
Competitive Analysis
Major Global Competitors by Sales and Market Share ($MM): 2023-2024
Analysis of Competitive Factors
Technological Factors
Section Three: Circuit Breakers
Global Demand by Country: 2024-2030
trends in consumption by region
factors affecting demand
policy shifts as a market factor
Global Demand for circuit breakers by End-user Industry and Application
total demand for circuit breakers by end-user industry ($MM, UnitsMM, ASP): 2024-2030
total demand for circuit breakers by application ($MM, UnitsMM, ASP): 2024-2030
key market trends by industry
growth levels
key sectors
consumption trends
end-user criteria for product selection
key producers by industry
Competitive Analysis
Major Competitors by Sales and Market Share ($MM): 2023-2024
Analysis of Competitive Factors
Product Breakdown
Brand Name Recognition
Market Maturity and Barriers to Market Entry
End-User Criteria for Product Selection
Marketing Strategies
Technological Factors
Global Demand for Circuit Breakers by Type
global market value for circuit breakers by type ($MM, UnitsMM, ASP)
Industrial
Residential
Medium/High Voltage
Automotive
Electronic
forecasts & trends in product type
impact of technology changes in diodes demand
use of different types by end-user industry
Global Demand for Circuit Breakers by Distribution Channel
global market value for circuit breakers by distribution channel ($MM, UnitsMM, ASP)
overview of distribution channels and getting to market
channel mark-up and pricing
impact of private labeling on consumption
Market Forecasts & Trends Analysis
5-year forecast analysis by country and end-user industry
changes in supply chain and distribution over the forecast period
factors affecting overall demand
pricing shifts over the forecast period
high-growth markets
Section Four: Fuses
Global Demand by Country: 2024-2030
trends in consumption by region
factors affecting demand
policy shifts as a market factor
Global Demand for Fuses by End-user Industry and Application
total demand for fuses by end-user industry ($MM, UnitsMM, ASP): 2024-2030
total demand for fuses by application ($MM, UnitsMM, ASP): 2024-2030
key market trends by industry
growth levels
key sectors
consumption trends
end-user criteria for product selection
key producers by industry
Competitive Analysis
Major Competitors by Sales and Market Share ($MM): 2023-2024
Analysis of Competitive Factors
Product Breakdown
Brand Name Recognition
Market Maturity and Barriers to Market Entry
End-User Criteria for Product Selection
Marketing Strategies
Technological Factors
Global Demand for Fuses by Type
global market value for fuses by type ($MM, UnitsMM, ASP)
industrial
residential
medium/high-voltage
automotive
electronic
forecasts & trends in product type
impact of technology changes in diodes demand
use of different types by end-user industry
Global Demand for Fuses by Packaging
global market value for fuses by packaging ($MM, UnitsMM, ASP)
surface-mount
leaded
other
forecasts & trends in packaging types
impact of application demand on packaging types
Global Demand for Fuses by Distribution Channel
global market value for fuses by distribution channel ($MM, UnitsMM, ASP)
overview of distribution channels and getting to market
channel mark-up and pricing
impact of private labeling on consumption
Market Forecasts & Trends Analysis
5-year forecast analysis by country and end-user industry
changes in supply chain and distribution over the forecast period
factors affecting overall demand
pricing shifts over the forecast period
high-growth markets
Section Five: Thermistors
Global Demand by Country: 2024-2030
trends in consumption by region
factors affecting demand
policy shifts as a market factor
Global Demand for Thermistors by End-user Industry and Application
total demand for thermistors by end-user industry ($MM, UnitsMM, ASP): 2024-2030
total demand for thermistors by application ($MM, UnitsMM, ASP): 2024-2030
key market trends by industry
growth levels
key sectors
consumption trends
end-user criteria for product selection
key producers by industry
Competitive Analysis
Major Competitors by Sales and Market Share ($MM): 2023-2024
Analysis of Competitive Factors
Product Breakdown
Brand Name Recognition
Market Maturity and Barriers to Market Entry
End-User Criteria for Product Selection
Marketing Strategies
Technological Factors
Global Demand for Thermistors by Type
global market value for thermistors by type ($MM, UnitsMM, ASP)
uni-directional
bi-directional
forecasts & trends in product type
impact of technology changes in diodes demand
non-resettable versus resettable thermistors
use of different types by end-user industry
Global Demand for Thermistors by Packaging
global market value for thermistors by packaging ($MM, UnitsMM, ASP)
surface-mount
leaded
other
forecasts & trends in packaging types
impact of application demand on packaging types
Global Demand for Thermistors by Distribution Channel
global market value for thermistors by distribution channel ($MM, UnitsMM, ASP)
overview of distribution channels and getting to market
channel mark-up and pricing
impact of private labeling on consumption
Market Forecasts & Trends Analysis
5-year forecast analysis by country and end-user industry
changes in supply chain and distribution over the forecast period