Market Forecast By Voltage (Low Voltage Switchgear, Medium Voltage Switchgear, High Voltage Switchgear), By Insulation (Medium Voltage Switchgear (Air Insulated, Gas Insulated), High Voltage Switchgear (Air Insulated, Gas Insulated), Low Voltage Switchgear (MCB, MCCB, C&R, ACB, COS, Others)), By Applications (Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Power Utilities) And Competitive Landscape
Product Code: ETC001684 | Publication Date: May 2022 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 70 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 5 | |
According to 6Wresearch internal database and industry insights, the Egypt Switchgear Market is projected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7% during the forecast period 2025–2031.
Report Name | Egypt Switchgear Market |
Forecast period | 2025-2031 |
CAGR | 7.7% |
Growing Sector | Power Utilities & Industrial Applications |
The Egypt Switchgear Market report thoroughly covers the market by voltage range, insulation type, and applications. The report provides an unbiased and detailed analysis of ongoing market trends, high-growth opportunities, and market drivers, helping stakeholders align strategies with current and future market dynamics.
The Egypt Switchgear Market has witnessed remarkable growth over the past few years. Egypt has emerged as a hub for renewable energy integration, especially solar and wind, which demand advanced switchgear systems to ensure grid stability and reliability. Key growth drivers include power sector reforms, rapid industrial development, and rising electricity demand from both residential and commercial segments.
Below mentioned are some major drivers and their impact on the market dynamics:
Drivers | Primary Segments Affected | Why it matters (evidence) |
Renewable Energy Integration | High Voltage Switchgear | Growth in large-scale solar and wind projects in Egypt’s Benban Solar Park and Gulf of Suez wind farms requiring HV gas-insulated switchgear for safe transmission. |
Urban Infrastructure Development | Low & Medium Voltage Switchgear | Rapid smart city projects such as New Administrative Capital demand compact and efficient LV and MV switchgear for residential, commercial, and mixed-use facilities. |
Industrial Expansion | Medium Voltage Switchgear | Steel, cement, and chemical manufacturing are developing in Egypt requires robust MV air- and gas-insulated switchgear for reliable operations. |
Power Grid Modernization | High Voltage Switchgear | T&D modernization program of Egypt, with international financing, raises the adoption of advanced GIS systems to improve efficiency and reduce power outages. |
Rising Residential Demand | Low Voltage Switchgear | Population is rising and middle-class expansion increased the demand for LV switchgear in appliances, small-scale buildings, and urban housing projects. |
Egypt Switchgear Market Size is predicted to expand at a CAGR of 7.7% during the forecast period 2025-2031. In Egypt, the expansion is occurring due to large-scale renewable energy integration, grid upgrades, and industrial diversification initiatives. Other major drivers include the increasing government investments in transmission & distribution (T&D) infrastructure, combined with ongoing urban expansion in Cairo, Alexandria, and new smart city projects, are driving the demand for both medium- and high-voltage switchgear across the country. Furthermore, government is supporting through investments in power distribution and private sector involvement in industrial clusters create steady momentum for the demand of switchgear products.
Below mentioned some major restraints and their influence on the market dynamics:
Restraints | Primary Segments Affected | What this means (evidence) |
High Initial Cost of GIS | High Voltage Segment | Advanced gas-insulated switchgear systems require significant investment, limiting penetration in cost-sensitive utilities. |
Import Reliance on Components | LV & MV Switchgear | Heavy dependence on imported raw materials and parts from Europe and Asia impacts pricing and supply-chain resilience. |
Limited Local Manufacturing | HV Switchgear | Local production of HV GIS remains underdeveloped, causing reliance on foreign suppliers. |
Technical Skill Gaps | Industrial & Utilities | There is shortage of trained engineers for advanced switchgear installation and maintenance slows adoption. |
Currency Fluctuations | Residential & Commercial | There is often floatation in Egypt pound against USD increases costs of imported equipment, affecting overall affordability. |
The Egypt Switchgear Market faces several challenges, including limited domestic production capacity for advanced switchgear and financing constraints for small-scale projects. A major hurdle lies in the shortage of skilled workers and qualified engineers for installation and maintenance. Additionally, political instability and economic uncertainty have delayed infrastructure projects, affecting demand. Uneven distribution network infrastructure in rural areas also slows down the adoption of modern switchgear systems.
Some major trends reshaping the market include:
Several promising investment opportunities in the Egypt Switchgear Industry include:
Some major companies operating in the Egypt Switchgear Market include:
Company Name | Schneider Electric |
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Established Year | 1836 |
Headquarters | Rueil-Malmaison, France |
Official Website | Click Here |
This company offers a wide portfolio of LV, MV, and HV switchgear solutions with a strong presence in Egypt’s residential and utility sectors.
Company Name | ABB Ltd. |
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Established Year | 1988 |
Headquarters | Zurich, Switzerland (Egypt hubs in Cairo & Alexandria) |
Official Website | Click Here |
This company specializes in HV GIS and MV switchgear, supporting Egypt’s renewable energy integration and grid modernization projects.
Company Name | Siemens Energy |
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Established Year | 2020 |
Headquarters | Munich, Germany (Egypt regional office in Cairo) |
Official Website | Click Here |
This company plays a key role in Egypt’s power grid upgrades, supplying high-performance HV switchgear and smart grid solutions.
Company Name | Eaton Corporation |
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Established Year | 1911 |
Headquarters | Dublin, Ireland |
Official Website | Click Here |
This company provides LV and MV switchgear with focus on residential, commercial, and industrial applications in Egypt.
Company Name | El Sewedy Electric |
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Established Year | 1938 |
Headquarters | Cairo, Egypt |
Official Website | Click Here |
This is a leading homegrown manufacturer, El Sewedy supplies LV and MV switchgear for utilities, commercial buildings, and industrial applications with strong localization advantage.
According to Egyptian government data, several policies and initiatives are shaping the growth of the Egypt Switchgear Market. Emphasis is placed on modernizing power transmission infrastructure through projects under Egypt Vision 2030. The Net Metering program allows domestic and commercial consumers to sell excess solar or wind energy back to the grid, increasing renewable energy adoption. Additionally, mandates from the Ministry of Electricity & Renewable Energy encourage high-quality GIS adoption. The EgyptERA enforces technical standards for LV and MV switchgear across utilities and residential installations.
The Egypt Switchgear Market is expected to gain strong momentum in the coming years, driven by smart city projects, industrial diversification, and renewable energy investments. Demand for advanced digital switchgear and SF6-free alternatives will continue to grow. Increasing participation of local manufacturing is positioning Egypt as a hub for North African switchgear production.
The report offers a comprehensive study of the subsequent market segments and their leading categories.
Low voltage switchgear is expected to dominate due to extensive use in industrial plants, commercial complexes, and utility distribution networks. The rapid expansion of energy-intensive industries like steel and cement highlights the importance of MV switchgear.
Gas insulated switchgear in the HV segment is projected to dominate due to compactness, safety, and suitability for large-scale renewable energy projects. Egypt’s grid modernization and solar-wind expansion rely heavily on HV GIS technology.
Power utilities are anticipated to hold the largest market share due to government investments in T&D infrastructure upgrades and renewable energy integration. Utilities prioritize advanced HV and MV systems to ensure grid reliability, reduce outages, and meet growing electricity demand.
The report offers a comprehensive study of the subsequent market segments:
1. Executive Summary |
2. Introduction |
2.1 Report Description |
2.2 Key Highlights of The Report |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3. Egypt Switchgear Market Overview |
3.1 Egypt Country Indicators |
3.2 Egypt Switchgear Market Revenues & Volume 2021-2031F |
3.3 Egypt Switchgear Market Revenue Share, By Voltage, 2021&2031F |
3.4 Egypt Switchgear Market Revenue Share, By Insulation, 2021&2031F |
3.5 Egypt Switchgear Market Revenue Share, By Application, 2021&2031F |
3.6 Egypt Switchgear Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.7 Egypt Switchgear Market - Porter’s Five Forces |
4. Egypt Switchgear Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growing demand for electricity in Egypt |
4.2.2 Increasing focus on renewable energy sources |
4.2.3 Government initiatives to improve infrastructure and utilities |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Economic instability and political uncertainty in Egypt |
4.3.2 Fluctuating raw material prices |
4.3.3 Lack of skilled labor and technical expertise |
5. Egypt Switchgear Market Trends |
6. Egypt Switchgear Market Overview, By Voltage |
6.1 Egypt Switchgear Market Revenues & Volume, By Low Voltage Switchgear 2021-2031F |
6.2 Egypt Switchgear Market Revenues & Volume, By Medium Voltage Switchgear 2021-2031F |
6.3 Egypt Switchgear Market Revenues & Volume, By High Voltage Switchgear 2021-2031F |
7. Egypt Switchgear Market Overview, By Insulation |
7.1 Egypt Switchgear Market Revenues, By Medium Voltage Switchgear, 2021-2031F |
7.2 Egypt Switchgear Market Revenues, By High Voltage Switchgear, 2021-2031F |
7.3 Egypt Switchgear Market Revenues, By Low Voltage Switchgear, 2021-2031F |
8. Egypt Switchgear Market Overview, By Application |
8.1 Egypt Switchgear Market Revenues & Volume, By Residential, 2021-2031F |
8.2 Egypt Switchgear Market Revenues & Volume, By Commercial, 2021-2031F |
8.3 Egypt Switchgear Market Revenues & Volume, By Industrial, 2021-2031F |
8.4 Egypt Switchgear Market Revenues & Volume, By Power Utilities, 2021-2031F |
9. Egypt Switchgear Market - Key Performance Indicators |
9.1 Number of new renewable energy projects implemented in Egypt |
9.2 Percentage of government budget allocated to infrastructure development |
9.3 Rate of adoption of smart grid technologies in Egypt |
10. Egypt Switchgear Market - Opportunity Assessment |
10.1 Egypt Switchgear Market Opportunity Assessment, By Voltage 2031F |
10.2 Egypt Switchgear Market Opportunity Assessment, By Insulation 2031F |
10.3 Egypt Switchgear Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2031F |
11. Egypt Switchgear Market Competitive Landscape |
11.1 Egypt Switchgear Market Revenue Share, By Company, 2024 |
11.2 Egypt Switchgear Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating & Technical Parameters |
12. Company Profiles |
13. Key Recommendations |
14. Disclaimer |
Market Forecast By Voltage(Low Voltage Switchgear, Medium Voltage Switchgear, High Voltage Switchgear), By Insulation(Medium Voltage Switchgear(Air Insulated, Gas Insulated), High Voltage Switchgear(Air Insulated, Gas Insulated), By Types(Low Voltage, Medium Voltage), By Applications(Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Power Utilities) And Competitive Landscape
Product Code: ETC001684 | Publication Date: Mar 2020 | Product Type: Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 70 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 5 |
Increasing infrastructure development projects such as the Cairo metro and the New Administrative Capital, growing industrial sector, and surging investment in the manufacturing sector would lead to an increase in demand for uninterrupted power supply in the country, resulting in a surge in demand or switchgear market in Egypt. Further, the increasing government’s efforts to develop industrial units and attract FDI would lead to an increase in demand for switchgear over the coming years.
According to 6Wresearch, Egypt Switchgear market size is anticipated to register growth during 2020-26. Nationwide urbanization and modernization are anticipated to lead to growth in the market demand for the switchgear market over the coming years across the country. Growing private sector investment for the development of power plants in the country would further boost the demand for switchgear over the coming years. For instance, ACWA Power, a Saudi company has announced a project worth $2.3 billion for the establishment of the power station in Dariot in southern Egypt, which would lead to a further increase in the demand for switchgear over the coming years.
In Egypt, low and medium voltage switchgear accounted for the majority of the revenue share on account of its widespread usage across several domains and would maintain its dominant position in the overall Egypt switchgear market revenues during the forecast period as well. Amongst all the applications, the industrial segment would remain the major contributor towards diesel Genset market revenues in the country during the forecast period.
The Egypt Switchgear market report thoroughly covers the market by types, voltage, insulation, applications, and regions. The Egypt Switchgear market outlook report provides an unbiased and detailed analysis of the on-going Egypt Switchgear market trends, opportunities/high growth areas, and market drivers which would help the stakeholders to devise and align their market strategies according to the current and future market dynamics.
Egypt Switchgear market is expected to gain momentum during the forecast period 2020-26F on the back of the increase in the need for energy consumption due to increased commercialization in the country at a starry rate. An increase in the expansion of industrialization due to the emerging growth of various verticals textile, chemical, and food processing industries. All these industries are intended to use high energy and are expected to widen the scope of the product installation to protect circuit breaker and electrical short circuit and is expected to leave a positive impact on the Egypt switchgear market in the upcoming years.
Key Highlights of the Report:
Markets Covered
The Egypt Switchgear Market report provides a detailed analysis of the following market segments: