Relay Market by Type (Electromechanical, Thermal, Reed, Time, Solid State), Voltage Range (Low, Medium, High), Mounting Type (Panel, PCB, DIN Rail, Plug-In), Application (Protection, Monitor, Control), Verticals and Region - Global Forecast to 2030
The relay market is expected to grow from an estimated USD 10.12 billion in 2024 to USD 15.20 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 7.0% during the forecast period. The increasing pace of electrification of transport systems both rail and EV, along with installation of proper charging infrastructure demonstrates how critical high performance relays would be in the market. Advanced relays are optimized for efficient power management to achieve high-performance operation and safety in an electric system; smooth energy transfer, protection against faults, and maximum reliability in electrical networks are some of the advantages. As demand for electrified transportation continues to increase, innovative relay technologies will play a critical role in supporting these transitions while at the same time improving operational efficiency and advancing sustainability goals across the transportation sector.
Scope of the Report
Years Considered for the Study
2020-2030
Base Year
2023
Forecast Period
2024-2030
Units Considered
Value (USD Million/Billion)
Segments
Relay Market by mounting type, end use, application, type, voltage range, and region.
Regions covered
North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Rest Of World
"Automotive, by application, is expected to be the largest segment from 2024 to 2030."
The demand for automotive relays is being driven immensely by the shift towards electric and hybrid vehicles. Relays continue playing a vital role in managing many components of such vehicles, ranging from power train control and management systems to managing electronics through various battery management systems. This trend in itself brings improvements in performance and efficiency of the vehicle, providing safety and enabling greater reliability due to complex electronic systems now involved. With increased reliance on electric drive systems, the function of relays-synonymous with an interface for communication of different electrical circuits-is more important and thus crucial in the future of automotive technology.
"Industrial, by verticals, is expected to be the fastest-growing market from 2024 to 2030"
Demand for the product The raised level of automation in sectors such as manufacturing and energy is what drives demand for relays at a rather high scale. Companies wish to increase efficiency by reducing human error, and this calls for totally automated systems that put to use relays in controlling machines and processes. In such an automated system, relays have a particular role as they ensure smooth communication of signals from different constituents of the system, hence higher response and reliability. Besides, the drive towards smart manufacturing, as well as the implementation of Industry 4.0 principles, further necessitates and speeds up the adoption of sophisticated relay technologies. This shift in production processes would not only maximize efficiency but aid in ensuring safe and efficient energy management in industries as well.
"China to grow at a highest CAGR for Asia Pacific relay market."
Rapid growth in emerging economies such as India and China contributes largely to the increase in demand for relay systems in a number of sectors. There are industrial applications coupled with residential requirements. Should these economies continue further to expand infrastructure and manufacturing capabilities, then the necessity of dependable and effective electrical systems becomes critical. Relays are very crucial for smooth operation, protection of equipment, and management of power distribution, both in expansion industrial environments with conditions of high demand and in the continued growth of residential developments. This is continuous with urbanization, increases in energy consumption, and smart cities continuing to fuel advanced relay technologies usage.
In-depth interviews have been conducted with chief executive officers (CEOs), Directors, and other executives from various key organizations operating in the relay market.
By Company Type: Tier 1- 60%, Tier 2- 25%, and Tier 3- 15%
By Designation: C-level Executives - 35%, Director Level- 25%, and Others- 40%
By Region: North America - 25%, Europe - 25%, Asia Pacific - 30%, Rest of world - 20%
Note: Other designations include sales managers, marketing managers, product managers, and product engineers.
The tier of the companies is defined based on their total revenue as of 2023. Tier 1: USD 1 billion and above, Tier 2: From USD 500 million to USD 1 billion, and Tier 3: <USD 500 million.
The relay market is dominated by a few major players that have a wide regional presence. The leading players in the relay market are Panasonic Holdings Corporation (Japan), HONGFA (China), TE Connectivity (Switzerland), OMRON Corporation (Japan), and GE Vernova Inc. (US), among others. The major strategy adopted by the players includes new product launches, joint ventures, acquisitions, and expansions.
Research Coverage:
The report defines, describes, and forecasts the relay market by mounting type, voltage range, type, application, verticals, and region. It also offers a detailed qualitative and quantitative analysis of the market. The report comprehensively reviews the major market drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges. It also covers various important aspects of the market. A detailed analysis of the key industry players has been done to provide insights into their business overview, solutions, and services; key strategies; Contracts, partnerships, agreements. new product launches, mergers and acquisitions, and recent developments associated with the relay market. Competitive analysis of upcoming startups in the relay market ecosystem is covered in this report.
Reasons to buy this report:
Reasons to buy this report The report will help the market leaders/new entrants relay market and the subsegments. This report will help stakeholders understand the competitive landscape and gain more insights to position their businesses better and to plan suitable go-to-market strategies. The report also helps stakeholders understand the pulse of the market and provides them with information on key market drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities.
The report provides insights on the following pointers:
Analysis of key drivers (increasing industrialization, stringent government regulations and increasing need for sustainability in the relay are just a few of the primary drivers propelling the relay market), restraints (high operation and maintenance cost of relay system and high initial investment, limit the market's expansion), opportunities (advancement in relay technologies and development of sustainable relay solutions), and challenges (limited awareness in the emerging markets) influencing the growth.
Product Development/ Innovation: The relaymarket is seeing substantial product development and innovation, driven by rising environmental concerns. Companies are investing in improved relay technology to manufacture advanced relay technologies.
Market Development: In January 2022, TE Connectivity acquired a German company named Phoenix Contact Group, one of the global leaders in relay technology. With this acquisition, TE's extensive relay portfolio for industrial automation, elevator, and rail applications now include a single-pole, force-guided solution. This acquisition aids TE Connectivity in the manufacture and supply of NSR element relays and the delivery of modern safety technology and miniaturized solutions to end-user applications such as robotic control, programmable logic control, and elevator.
Market Diversification: In January 2022, TE Connectivity built a new building for Energy Industry Production facility in Mexico. The new building almost doubled TE's production capacity for solar products, power grid connections, and cable accessories for the expanding renewable energy industry in the Americas. A more dependable and sustainable electricity grid is made possible by the goods produced at this site.
Competitive Assessment: In-depth analysis of market share, growth plans, and service offerings of top companies in the relay market, including Panasonic Holdings Corporation (Japan), HONGFA (China), TE Connectivity (Switzerland), OMRON Corporation (Japan), and GE Vernova Inc. (US), among others.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 STUDY OBJECTIVES
1.2 MARKET DEFINITION
1.3 STUDY SCOPE
1.3.1 RELAY MARKET SEGMENTATION AND REGIONAL SCOPE
1.3.2 YEARS CONSIDERED
1.3.3 INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
1.4 CURRENCY CONSIDERED
1.5 UNIT CONSIDERED
1.6 LIMITATIONS
1.7 STAKEHOLDERS
1.8 SUMMARY OF CHANGES
2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
2.1 RESEARCH DATA
2.1.1 SECONDARY DATA
2.1.1.1 List of key secondary sources
2.1.1.2 Key data from secondary sources
2.1.2 PRIMARY DATA
2.1.2.1 List of primary interview participants
2.1.2.2 Key industry insights
2.1.2.3 Key data from primary sources
2.2 MARKET BREAKDOWN AND DATA TRIANGULATION
2.3 MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION
2.3.1 BOTTOM-UP APPROACH
2.3.2 TOP-DOWN APPROACH
2.3.3 DEMAND-SIDE ANALYSIS
2.3.3.1 Calculations for demand-side analysis
2.3.4 SUPPLY-SIDE ANALYSIS
2.3.4.1 Assumptions for supply-side analysis
2.3.4.2 Calculations for supply-side analysis
2.3.5 GROWTH FORECAST ASSUMPTIONS
2.4 RESEARCH LIMITATIONS
2.5 RISK ASSESSMENT
3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4 PREMIUM INSIGHTS
4.1 ATTRACTIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PLAYERS IN RELAY MARKET
4.2 RELAY MARKET, BY REGION
4.3 RELAY MARKET, BY TYPE
4.4 RELAY MARKET, BY VOLTAGE RANGE
4.5 RELAY MARKET, BY MOUNTING TYPE
4.6 RELAY MARKET, BY APPLICATION
4.7 RELAY MARKET, BY VERTICAL
5 MARKET OVERVIEW
5.1 INTRODUCTION
5.2 MARKET DYNAMICS
5.2.1 DRIVERS
5.2.1.1 Increasing use of renewable energy
5.2.1.2 Growing investment in infrastructure
5.2.2 RESTRAINTS
5.2.2.1 Volatility in raw material prices
5.2.2.2 Competition from alternative technologies
5.2.3 OPPORTUNITIES
5.2.3.1 Increasing power demand and investment in smart grid infrastructure
5.2.3.2 5G network expansion
5.2.4 CHALLENGES
5.2.4.1 Lack of standardized cybersecurity measures
5.3 TRENDS/DISRUPTIONS IMPACTING CUSTOMER BUSINESS
5.4 PRICING ANALYSIS
5.4.1 INDICATIVE PRICING OF RELAYS, BY TYPE, 2023
5.4.2 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND OF RELAYS, BY REGION, 2020-2023
5.5 SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYSIS
5.6 ECOSYSTEM ANALYSIS
5.7 TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS
5.7.1 KEY TECHNOLOGIES
5.7.1.1 Photomos relays
5.7.1.2 Smart relays with loT integration
5.7.2 COMPLEMENTARY TECHNOLOGIES
5.7.2.1 Advanced sensor technologies
5.7.2.2 Automation and control systems
5.7.3 ADJACENT TECHNOLOGIES
5.7.3.1 Automotive relays
5.8 CASE STUDY ANALYSIS
5.8.1 MP8000 RELAY PROVIDES MOTOR PROTECTION IN WEST TEXAS OIL & GAS OPERATIONS
5.8.2 USE OF RELAY ENABLES CONTINUOUS NER MONITORING FOR AUSTRALIAN MINE
5.8.3 GE FACILITATES RETROFIT INSTALLATION OF RELAYS FOR WATER DEPARTMENT
5.9 PATENT ANALYSIS
5.10 TRADE ANALYSIS
5.10.1 EXPORT SCENARIO (HS CODE 853649)
5.10.2 IMPORT SCENARIO (HS CODE 853649)
5.11 KEY CONFERENCES AND EVENTS, 2024-2025
5.12 REGULATORY LANDSCAPE
5.12.1 REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
5.12.2 GLOBAL REGULATIONS
5.13 PORTER'S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS
5.13.1 THREAT OF SUBSTITUTES
5.13.2 BARGAINING POWER OF SUPPLIERS
5.13.3 BARGAINING POWER OF BUYERS
5.13.4 THREAT OF NEW ENTRANTS
5.13.5 INTENSITY OF COMPETITIVE RIVALRY
5.14 KEY STAKEHOLDERS AND BUYING CRITERIA
5.14.1 KEY STAKEHOLDERS IN BUYING PROCESS
5.14.2 BUYING CRITERIA
5.15 INVESTMENT AND FUNDING SCENARIO, 2023
5.16 IMPACT OF GENERATIVE AI/AI ON RELAY MARKET
5.16.1 ADOPTION OF GENERATIVE AI/AI APPLICATIONS IN RELAY MARKET
5.16.2 REGION-WISE IMPACT OF GENERATIVE AI/AI ON SUPPLY CHAIN, BY MOUNTING TYPE
5.16.3 IMPACT OF AI ON RELAY MARKET, BY REGION
5.17 GLOBAL MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK
5.17.1 INTRODUCTION
5.17.2 GDP TRENDS AND FORECAST
5.17.3 INFLATION
5.17.4 MANUFACTURING VALUE ADDED (% OF GDP)
6 RELAY MARKET, BY TYPE
6.1 INTRODUCTION
6.2 ELECTROMECHANICAL
6.2.1 INCREASING USE IN RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS TO DRIVE MARKET
6.3 THERMAL
6.3.1 GROWING INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION TO DRIVE DEMAND
6.4 REED
6.4.1 RISING MINIATURIZATION TREND TO BOOST MARKET
6.5 TIME
6.5.1 GROWING INVESTMENTS IN POWER GENERATION SECTOR TO SUPPORT MARKET
6.6 SOLID STATE
6.6.1 GROWING DEMAND FOR ELECTRIC CARS TO FUEL MARKET
6.7 OTHER TYPES
7 RELAY MARKET, BY VOLTAGE RANGE
7.1 INTRODUCTION
7.2 LOW
7.2.1 EXTENSIVE USE IN INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS TO BOOST MARKET
7.3 MEDIUM
7.3.1 INCREASING ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION NETWORK UPGRADES TO DRIVE DEMAND
7.4 HIGH
7.4.1 NEW TRANSMISSION LINE PROJECTS IN ASIA PACIFIC TO PROPEL MARKET
8 RELAY MARKET, BY MOUNTING TYPE
8.1 INTRODUCTION
8.2 PANEL
8.2.1 NEED TO OPTIMIZE POWER CONSUMPTION TO DRIVE MARKET
8.3 PCB
8.3.1 GROWING DEMAND IN ELECTRONICS AND MEDICAL SECTORS TO BOOST MARKET
8.4 DIN RAIL
8.4.1 RISING NEED FOR COMPACT SYSTEMS TO DRIVE MARKET
8.5 PLUG-IN
8.5.1 EASE OF REPLACEMENT TO BOOST DEMAND
8.6 OTHER MOUNTING TYPES
9 RELAY MARKET, BY APPLICATION
9.1 INTRODUCTION
9.2 PROTECTION
9.2.1 GROWING NEED TO SAFEGUARD INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT TO BOOST MARKET
9.3 MONITORING
9.3.1 INCREASING AUTOMATION TO DRIVE DEMAND
9.4 CONTROL
9.4.1 GROWING USE IN INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL SETTINGS TO BOOST MARKET
10 RELAY MARKET, BY VERTICAL
10.1 INTRODUCTION
10.2 INDUSTRIAL
10.2.1 RISING ADOPTION OF IOT TO DRIVE MARKET
10.2.2 BY INDUSTRY
10.2.2.1 Mining
10.2.2.1.1 Increasing need to optimize energy consumption to drive demand
10.2.2.2 Semiconductors
10.2.2.2.1 Ability to enhance grid resilience to boost demand
10.2.2.3 Medical
10.2.2.3.1 Rising requirement for remote diagnostic capabilities to drive market
10.2.2.4 Waste treatment
10.2.2.4.1 Need for smooth energy recovery to fuel demand
10.2.2.5 Food & beverages
10.2.2.5.1 Demand for automated packaging processes to boost market
10.2.2.6 Automotive
10.2.2.6.1 Increasing demand for EVs to drive market
10.2.2.6.2 By type
10.2.2.6.2.1 Conventional
10.2.2.6.2.2 Electric vehicle (EV)
10.3 RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL
10.3.1 GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS RELATED TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY TO DRIVE MARKET
10.3.2 BY EQUIPMENT
10.3.2.1 Building equipment
10.3.2.1.1 Growing demand for smart buildings to propel market
10.3.2.2 Household appliances
10.3.2.2.1 Rising demand for smart appliances to drive market
10.4 ENERGY
10.4.1 NEED TO IMPROVE GRID STABILITY TO DRIVE DEMAND
10.4.2 BY ENERGY SOURCE
10.4.2.1 Conventional
10.4.2.1.1 Ability to optimize equipment performance to boost market
10.4.2.2 Renewables
10.4.2.2.1 Rapid adoption of renewables for electricity generation to fuel market
10.4.2.2.2 By type
10.4.2.2.2.1 Solar
10.4.2.2.2.2 Wind
10.4.3 BY END-USE APPLICATION
10.4.3.1 Generation
10.4.3.1.1 Need for effective load management to drive market
10.4.3.2 Transmission & distribution
10.4.3.2.1 Increasing investments in infrastructure to drive market
10.4.3.2.2 Feeders
10.4.3.2.3 Transformers
10.4.3.2.4 Busbars
10.4.3.2.5 Others
10.5 OTHER VERTICALS
11 RELAY MARKET, BY REGION
11.1 INTRODUCTION
11.2 ASIA PACIFIC
11.2.1 CHINA
11.2.1.1 Expansion of industrial and manufacturing sectors to drive market
11.2.2 INDIA
11.2.2.1 Rising electricity consumption to fuel market
11.2.3 JAPAN
11.2.3.1 Increasing preference for EVs to drive market
11.2.4 REST OF ASIA PACIFIC
11.3 NORTH AMERICA
11.3.1 US
11.3.1.1 Strict government mandates to drive demand
11.3.2 CANADA
11.3.2.1 Expansion of automotive and energy sectors to boost market
11.3.3 MEXICO
11.3.3.1 Focus on renewable energy to accelerate market growth
11.4 EUROPE
11.4.1 UK
11.4.1.1 Increasing demand in medical device industry to drive market
11.4.2 GERMANY
11.4.2.1 Intensifying focus on grid expansion to drive market
11.4.3 POLAND
11.4.3.1 Investments in automotive sector to accelerate market growth
11.4.4 FRANCE
11.4.4.1 Investments in renewable energy projects to support market
11.4.5 ITALY
11.4.5.1 Increasing production of household appliances to generate demand
11.4.6 REST OF EUROPE
11.5 ROW
11.5.1 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
11.5.1.1 Rising investments in renewable energy and smart grid technologies to drive market
11.5.2 SOUTH AMERICA
11.5.2.1 Increasing foreign investments in infrastructure to boost market
12 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
12.1 OVERVIEW
12.2 KEY PLAYER STRATEGIES/RIGHT TO WIN, 2021-2024
12.3 REVENUE ANALYSIS, 2019-2023
12.4 MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS, 2023
12.5 COMPANY VALUATION AND FINANCIAL METRICS, 2023
12.6 TYPE-/VERTICAL-WISE COMPARISON
12.7 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: KEY PLAYERS, 2023
12.7.1 STARS
12.7.2 EMERGING LEADERS
12.7.3 PERVASIVE PLAYERS
12.7.4 PARTICIPANTS
12.7.5 COMPANY FOOTPRINT: KEY PLAYERS, 2023
12.7.5.1 Company footprint
12.7.5.2 Region footprint
12.7.5.3 Type footprint
12.7.5.4 Mounting type footprint
12.8 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: STARTUPS/SMES, 2023