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: ETC002120 | Publication Date: Dec 2023 | Updated Date: Sep 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 Romania Switchgear Market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.46% during the forecast period (2025-2031).
Report Name | Romania Switchgear Market |
Forecast Period | 2025-2031 |
CAGR | 7.46% |
Growing Sector | Industrial & Power Utilities |
The Romania Switchgear Market report thoroughly covers the market by voltage, insulation, and applications. The market report provides an unbiased and detailed analysis of ongoing market trends, opportunities/high growth areas, and market drivers, which would help stakeholders to devise and align their market strategies according to the current and future market dynamics.
Romania Switchgear Market is poised for significant growth during the forecast period as the investments in energy infrastructure, industrial modernization, and renewable energy integration increases. Switchgear systems are critical to safe power distribution, load management, and protection within residential, commercial and industrial applications.
With continued government initiatives to modernize the grid and renewable energy targets set by EU, there is significant momentum in the demand for low, medium and high voltage switchgear. Added to this, the additional demand from industrial automation, data center infrastructure growth and transport electrification will drive Romania Switchgear Market Growth.
Below mentioned are some prominent drivers and their influence to the market dynamics:
Driver | Primary Segments Affected | Why it matters (evidence) |
Renewable Energy Integration | High Voltage Switchgear; Power Utilities | EU and Romania’s 2030 targets for renewable adoption drive demand for high voltage switchgear in transmission and distribution networks. |
Industrial Modernization | Medium Voltage Switchgear; Industrial | Expansion of Romania’s manufacturing and automotive industries requires medium voltage systems for plant safety and efficiency. |
Urbanization & Real Estate Growth | Low Voltage Switchgear; Residential & Commercial | Strong residential and commercial construction activity in urban centres increases the demand for low voltage solutions such as MCBs and MCCBs. |
Grid Reliability & Modernization | High & Medium Voltage Switchgear; Utilities | Aging infrastructure, and outages in retail systems, necessitate upgrades to modern switchgear systems for reliability and to enhance grid safety and stability. |
Transportation Electrification | Medium & High Voltage; Infrastructure & Utilities | Railway electrification and electric vehicle charging networks is continuously generating demand for reliable switchgear to ensure safe and uninterrupted supply. |
Romania Switchgear Market size is projected to grow at the CAGR of 7.46% during the forecast period of 2025-2031. The government is heavily investing in the development of the transportation sector that is shifting towards electric vehicles powered by renewable energy sources and thus, creating a huge demand for sustainable energy and storage systems.
Additionally, the government is investing in major infrastructure projects, including the expansion and modernization of the country's electrical grid, leading to the construction of new power plants and transmission's lines in the country. The growth in the infrastructure sector is expected to create a huge demand in the switchgear market.
Below mentioned are some major restraints and their influence to the market dynamics:
Restraint | Primary Segments Affected | What this means (evidence) |
High Upfront Investment | Medium & High Voltage Switchgear; Utilities | Large-scale grid projects require significant capital, which may delay adoption in cost-sensitive regions. |
Import Dependency | All Segments | A heavy reliance on imported switchgear escalates costs and makes the market susceptible to supply chain issues. |
Technical Skill Gap | Medium & High Voltage; Industrial | A shortage of skilled labor to install and service advanced systems delays deployment. |
Regulatory Delays | Utilities & Industrial | There are lengthy permitting and compliance procedures that slow down the execution of projects within the various EU compliance systems. |
Counterfeit Low Voltage Products | Low Voltage Switchgear; Residential | The existence of dirt cheap unregulated products makes it difficult for reliable brands to penetrate the market. |
Although there are substantial growth opportunities, the Romania Switchgear Industry is contending with challenges, including import dependence for advanced switchgear, counterfeit low-voltage products, and technical challenges relating to renewable integration. Furthermore, varying infrastructural development across regions has created a gap in deployment.
There are a number of major trends shaping the market growth –
Some key investment opportunities in the market include:
Some leading players operating in the Romania Switchgear Market are:
Company Name | ABB Ltd |
Established Year | 1988 |
Headquarters | Zurich, Switzerland |
Official Website | Click Here |
ABB is a leading provider of medium and high voltage switchgear in Romania, focusing on smart grid integration and eco-efficient insulation technologies.
Company Name | Siemens AG |
Established Year | 1847 |
Headquarters | Munich, Germany |
Official Website | Click Here |
Siemens supplies advanced switchgear solutions for Romania’s utilities and industrial sectors, with emphasis on smart monitoring and renewable energy integration.
Company Name | Schneider Electric |
Established Year | 1836 |
Headquarters | Rueil-Malmaison, France |
Official Website | Click Here |
Schneider Electric offers low and medium voltage switchgear across residential, commercial, and industrial applications, with strong presence in Romania’s real estate and infrastructure projects.
Company Name | Eaton Corporation |
Established Year | 1911 |
Headquarters | Dublin, Ireland |
Official Website | Click Here |
Eaton provides low and medium voltage switchgear in Romania, focusing on compact designs and safety-enhancing solutions for residential and commercial use.
Company Name | General Electric (GE Grid Solutions) |
Established Year | 1892 |
Headquarters | Boston, Massachusetts, USA |
Official Website | Click Here |
GE Grid Solutions delivers high-voltage switchgear solutions for utilities and power infrastructure, supporting Romania’s renewable integration projects.
According to Romanian Government Data, the government and European Union have put various measures to help support the switchgear industry in Romania. Romania's National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) outlined the targets for renewable integration, something requiring modern high-voltage switchgear. The EU Green Deal promotes the framework for eco-efficient technologies, pushing the usage of SF6-free insulation. The Romanian Ministry of Energy also introduced programs to modernize the grid and rural electrification projects that will increase the demand for low and medium voltage switchgear for electric work on these projects.
It is expected that the Romania Switchgear Market will slowly grow based on the growth of renewable energy, smart grid implementation, and modernization of public infrastructure. The increasing use of digital monitoring systems, eco-friendly insulation, and small modular switchgear will support the market. Industrial investments, real estate projects, and electric transport electrification will generate an increase in revenue for manufacturers.
According to Dhaval, Research Manager, 6Wresearch, the Medium Voltage segment is projected to dominate the Romania Switchgear Market Share due to rising demand from industrial modernization and manufacturing facilities, which require reliable medium voltage systems for safety and efficiency. High Voltage switchgear will also witness growth due to renewable power plant integration, while Low Voltage will rise steadily in urban residential and commercial projects.
The Romania Switchgear Market is segmented by insulation into Medium Voltage Switchgear (Air Insulated, Gas Insulated), High Voltage Switchgear (Air Insulated, Gas Insulated), and Low Voltage Switchgear (MCB, MCCB, C&R, ACB, COS, Others). Gas insulated switchgear dominates the High Voltage category as it offers compact design, reliability, and safety in Romania’s grid expansion projects.
The Industrial sector dominates due to expansion of Romania’s manufacturing hubs, automotive sector, and processing industries. Power utilities also account for a major share, driven by transmission and renewable integration projects. Residential and commercial applications will grow steadily, supported by rapid construction in urban regions.
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. Romania Switchgear Market Overview |
3.1 Romania Country Indicators |
3.2 Romania Switchgear Market Revenues & Volume 2021-2031F |
3.3 Romania Switchgear Market Revenue Share, By Voltage, 2021 & 2031F |
3.4 Romania Switchgear Market Revenue Share, By Insulation, 2021 & 2031F |
3.5 Romania Switchgear Market Revenue Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Romania Switchgear Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.7 Romania Switchgear Market - Porter’s Five Forces |
4. Romania Switchgear Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing investments in infrastructure development in Romania |
4.2.2 Rising demand for electricity in various sectors such as industrial, commercial, and residential |
4.2.3 Government initiatives to modernize the power grid and improve energy efficiency |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Volatility in raw material prices impacting manufacturing costs |
4.3.2 Intense competition among key market players leading to price wars |
4.3.3 Regulatory challenges and compliance requirements affecting market growth |
5. Romania Switchgear Market Trends |
6. Romania Switchgear Market Overview, By Voltage |
6.1 Romania Switchgear Market Revenues & Volume, By Low Voltage Switchgear 2021-2031F |
6.2 Romania Switchgear Market Revenues & Volume, By Medium Voltage Switchgear 2021-2031F |
6.3 Romania Switchgear Market Revenues & Volume, By High Voltage Switchgear 2021-2031F |
7. Romania Switchgear Market Overview, By Insulation |
7.1 Romania Switchgear Market Revenues, By Medium Voltage Switchgear, 2021-2031F |
7.2 Romania Switchgear Market Revenues, By High Voltage Switchgear, 2021-2031F |
7.3 Romania Switchgear Market Revenues, By Low Voltage Switchgear, 2021-2031F |
8. Romania Switchgear Market Overview, By Application |
8.1 Romania Switchgear Market Revenues & Volume, By Residential, 2021-2031F |
8.2 Romania Switchgear Market Revenues & Volume, By Commercial, 2021-2031F |
8.3 Romania Switchgear Market Revenues & Volume, By Industrial, 2021-2031F |
8.4 Romania Switchgear Market Revenues & Volume, By Power Utilities, 2021-2031F |
9. Romania Switchgear Market - Key Performance Indicators |
9.1 Percentage of renewable energy sources integrated into the power grid |
9.2 Number of new construction projects in key sectors requiring switchgear installations |
9.3 Rate of adoption of smart grid technologies in Romania |
9.4 Investment in research and development for advanced switchgear technologies |
9.5 Energy efficiency improvements in relation to switchgear installations |
10. Romania Switchgear Market - Opportunity Assessment |
10.1 Romania Switchgear Market Opportunity Assessment, By Voltage 2031F |
10.2 Romania Switchgear Market Opportunity Assessment, By Insulation 2031F |
10.3 Romania Switchgear Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2031F |
11. Romania Switchgear Market Competitive Landscape |
11.1 Romania Switchgear Market Revenue Share, By Company, 2024 |
11.2 Romania 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), Low Voltage Switchgear (MCB, MCCB, C&R, ACB, COS, Others)) By Applications (Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Power Utilities) And Competitive Landscape.
Product Code: ETC002120 | Publication Date: Apr 2020 | Product Type: Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 70 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 5 |
Romania Switchgear Market Synopsis
Growing power demand, rising industrialization, and increasing construction and infrastructure development projects in the country have driven the demand for the switchgear market in Romania. Also, surging foreign direct investment in the construction sector would lead to further growth in demand for switchgear markets in the forthcoming years. However, the Romania market is expected to register a decline in demand during 2020, owing to the global pandemic COVID-19, which has spread a worse impact on the business worldwide.
According to 6Wresearch, Romania Switchgear Market size is anticipated to register growth during 2020-26. Growing government investment for the development of smart cities projects and expansion of power plants in the country would lead to a surge in demand for switchgear market over the forecast period. Moreover, changing government policies to achieve renewable power generation in the country would lead to a further increase in the demand for switchgear markets over the forecast period; the government has plans to achieve 35% renewable energy generation by 2030.
Based on voltage, the low and medium voltage segment accounted for a leading share of market demand owing to the growing demand for low voltage switchgear in the commercial and industrial sectors in the country.
The Romania Switchgear market report thoroughly covers the market by types, voltage, insulation, applications, and regions. The Romania Switchgear market outlook report provides an unbiased and detailed analysis of the on-going Romania 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.
Key Highlights of the Report:
Markets Covered
The Romania Switchgear Market report provides a detailed analysis of the following market segments: