Surge Protection Components 2025 - Global Markets, End-Users, Applications & Competitors
With over 25 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 Surge Protection Components intelligence products provide a complete quantitative and qualitative analysis of the global market for Surge Protection Components including TVS diodes, Polymer-based Components, thyristors, polymer-based components, and gas-tube arrestors. 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.
The report contains over 150 pages and over 125 charts/graphs.
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 surge 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
- TVS Diodes (zener, avalanche)
- Varistors (MOV, MLV, ring, other)
- Thyristors (bidirectional, unidirectional)
- Gas Tube Arrestor (GTAs) (tripolar, bipolar)
- Polymer-based Components
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
- Video Games
- DSLRs
- Digital TVs
- LCDs/Displays
- DVD/Blu-Ray Players
- Set Top Boxes
- WiFi Routers
- Audio/Visual Equipment
- Home Appliances (inc washing machines, dryers, dishwashers, refrigerators, coffee machines, rice cookers, toasters, blenders, etc.)
- 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 ($MM): 2023-2024
- Analysis of Competitive Factors
- Product Breakdown
- Brand Name Recognition
- Market Maturity and Barriers to Market Entry
- End-User Criteria for Product Selection
- Marketing Strategies
- Technological Factors
Table of Contents
Section One: Technology Overview
Industry Terminology
- What are transient voltage and overcurrent events?
- Why is protection necessary?
- Effects of Voltage Transients
- Standards: ANSI, Bellcore, IEC, IEEE, Milspec, NEC, UL
- Code Revisions
- Levels of protection
- Facility-wide/Multi-building setting protection
Product Definitions & Criteria
- Product Types and Sub-Types
- End-Users
- Applications
- Packaging Types
- Power Ratings
- Comparison of Product Types
Technological Changes Affecting Production & Demand
- Product Developments
- Materials & Manufacturing
- Design Changes in End-User Manufacturing
- Disruptive and Competitive Technologies
Section Two: Surge Protection Components Market Overview
General Market Analysis
- Major Market Trends
- Factors Affecting Demand
- Total Consumption for Surge Protection Components ($MM): 2024-2030
- Total Production for Surge Protection Components: 2024-2030
- Average Selling Price for Surge Protection Components ($/Unit): 2024-2030
Global Market Demand by Region
- Global Market for Surge Protection Components Shipments by Country ($MM, UnitsMM): 2024-2030
- Average Selling Price by Country ($/Unit): 2024-2030
Global Market by Distribution Channel
- Distribution Channel Breakdown for Surge Protection Components Shipments (%): 2024-2030
- Shifting Distribution Channels
Global Market Demand by End-User & Application
- Analysis by End-User Demand
- Global Market Breakdown by End-User Industry and Application ($MM, UnitsMM)
- Comparison of Market factors by Applications
- New Technology Developments
Competitive Analysis
- Major Global Competitors by Sales and Market Share ($MM): 2023-2024
- Analysis of Competitive Factors
- Technological Factors
Section Three: Diodes
Global Demand by Country: 2024-2030
- trends in consumption by region
- factors affecting demand
- policy shifts as a market factor
Global Demand for Diodes by End-user Industry and Application
- total demand for TVS diodes by end-user industry ($MM, UnitsMM, ASP): 2024-2030
- total demand for TVS diodes 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 Diodes by Type
- global market value for TVS Diodes by type ($MM, UnitsMM, ASP)
- overview of zener diodes and avalanche diodes
- forecasts & trends in product type
- impact of technology changes in diodes demand
Global Demand for Diodes by Packaging
- global market value for TVS Diodes by packaging ($MM, UnitsMM, ASP)
- packaging types: surface-mount, leaded, other
- forecasts & trends in packaging types
- impact of application demand on packaging types
Global Demand for Diodes by Distribution Channel
- global market value for TVS Diodes by distribution channel ($MM, UnitsMM, ASP)
- overview of distribution channels and getting to market
- channel mark-up and pricing
- impact of private labeling on consumption
Market Forecasts & Trends Analysis
- 5-year forecast analysis by country and end-user industry
- changes in supply chain and distribution over the forecast period
- factors affecting overall demand
- pricing shifts over the forecast period
- high-growth markets
Section Four: GTAs (Gas Tubes Arrestors)
Global Demand by Country: 2024-2030
- trends in consumption by region
- factors affecting demand
- policy shifts as a market factor
Global Demand for GTAs by End-user Industry and Application
- total demand for GTAs by end-user industry ($MM, UnitsMM, ASP): 2024-2030
- total demand for GTAs 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 GTAs by Type
- global market value for GTAs by type ($MM, UnitsMM, ASP)
- overview of bipolar, tripolar types
- forecasts & trends in product type
- impact of technology changes in thyristors demand
Global Demand for GTAs by Packaging
- global market value for GTAs by packaging ($MM, UnitsMM, ASP)
- packaging types: surface-mount, leaded, other
- forecasts & trends in packaging types
- impact of application demand on packaging types
Global Demand for GTAs by Distribution Channel
- global market value for GTAs by distribution channel ($MM, UnitsMM, ASP)
- overview of distribution channels and getting to market
- channel mark-up and pricing
- impact of private labeling on consumption
Market Forecasts & Trends Analysis
- 5-year forecast analysis by country and end-user industry
- changes in supply chain and distribution over the forecast period
- factors affecting overall demand
- pricing shifts over the forecast period
- high-growth markets
Section Five: Thyristors
Global Demand by Country: 2024-2030
- trends in consumption by region
- factors affecting demand
- policy shifts as a market factor
Global Demand for Thyristors by End-user Industry and Application
- total demand for Thyristors by end-user industry ($MM, UnitsMM, ASP): 2024-2030
- total demand for Thyristors 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 Thyristors by Type
- global market value for Thyristors by type ($MM, UnitsMM, ASP)
- overview of unidirectional, birectional types
- forecasts & trends in product type
- impact of technology changes in thyristors demand
Global Demand for Thyristors by Packaging
- global market value for Thyristors by packaging ($MM, UnitsMM, ASP)
- packaging types: surface-mount, leaded, chip, other
- forecasts & trends in packaging types
- impact of application demand on packaging types
Global Demand for Thyristors by Distribution Channel
- global market value for Thyristors by distribution channel ($MM, UnitsMM, ASP)
- overview of distribution channels and getting to market
- channel mark-up and pricing
- impact of private labeling on consumption
Market Forecasts & Trends Analysis
- 5-year forecast analysis by country and end-user industry
- changes in supply chain and distribution over the forecast period
- factors affecting overall demand
- pricing shifts over the forecast period
- high-growth markets
Section Six: Varistors
Global Demand by Country: 2024-2030
- trends in consumption by region
- factors affecting demand
- policy shifts as a market factor
Global Demand for Varistors by End-user Industry and Application
- total demand for Varistors by end-user industry ($MM, UnitsMM, ASP): 2024-2030
- total demand for Varistors 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 Varistors by Type
- global market value for Varistors by type ($MM, UnitsMM, ASP)
- overview of unidirectional, birectional types
- forecasts & trends in product type
- impact of technology changes in Varistors demand
Global Demand for Varistors by Packaging
- global market value for Varistors by packaging ($MM, UnitsMM, ASP)
- packaging types: surface-mount, leaded, chip, other
- forecasts & trends in packaging types
- impact of application demand on packaging types
Global Demand for Varistors by Distribution Channel
- global market value for Varistors by distribution channel ($MM, UnitsMM, ASP)
- overview of distribution channels and getting to market
- channel mark-up and pricing
- impact of private labeling on consumption
Market Forecasts & Trends Analysis
- 5-year forecast analysis by country and end-user industry
- changes in supply chain and distribution over the forecast period
- factors affecting overall demand
- pricing shifts over the forecast period
- high-growth markets
Section Seven: Polymer-Based Components
Global Demand by Country: 2024-2030
- trends in consumption by region
- factors affecting demand
- policy shifts as a market factor
Global Demand for Polymer-Based Components by End-user Industry and Application
- total demand for Polymer-based components by end-user industry ($MM, UnitsMM, ASP): 2024-2030
- total demand for Polymer-based components 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 Polymer-Based Components by Type
- global market value for Polymer-based components by type ($MM, UnitsMM, ASP)
- overview of resettable devices
- forecasts & trends in product type
- impact of technology changes in Polymer-based Components demand
Global Demand for Polymer-Based Components by Packaging
- global market value for Polymer-based components by packaging ($MM, UnitsMM, ASP)
- packaging types: surface-mount, leaded, chip, other
- forecasts & trends in packaging types
- impact of application demand on packaging types
Global Demand for Polymer-Based Components by Distribution Channel
- global market value for Polymer-based components 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
