South America High Voltage Switchgear Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The South American High Voltage Switchgear market is segmented by type (Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS), Air Insulated Switchgear (AIS) and Other Types), end-user (Transmission & Distribution Utilities, Commercial & Residential, and Industrial), and by geography (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia and Rest of South America). The report offers the market size and forecasts for the South American high voltage switchgear market in revenue (USD billion) for all the above segments.

South America High Voltage Switchgear Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

South America High Voltage Switchgear Market Size

South America High Voltage Switchgear Market Summary
Study Period 2020 - 2030
Base Year For Estimation 2024
Forecast Data Period 2025 - 2030
Historical Data Period 2020 - 2023
CAGR 6.00 %
Market Concentration Medium

Major Players

South America High Voltage Switchgear Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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South America High Voltage Switchgear Market Analysis

The South America High Voltage Switchgear Market is expected to register a CAGR of greater than 6% during the forecast period.

  • The market was negatively impacted by COVID-19 in 2020. Presently the market has now reached pre-pandemic levels. Over the medium term, increasing electricity generation and consumption, along with network expansions to accommodate the infrastructure development projects and integration of renewables into the grid, which, in turn, is expected to drive the high-voltage switchgear market during the forecast period.
  • On the other hand, stringent environmental and safety regulations related to the high-voltage switchgear market are restraining factors. Nevertheless, the government has prioritized the power sector by making considerable investments in the sector to provide power to remote areas in the country. Brazil dominates the high-voltage switchgear market, with the major demand from the expansion of transmission and distribution networks fueled by the rising investment in alternative energy sources.

South America High Voltage Switchgear Industry Overview

The South American high voltage switchgear market is moderately fragmented. Some of the major players in the market (in no particular order) include ABB Ltd., Schneider Electric SE, General Electric Company, Toshiba International Corporation, and Mitsubishi Electric Corporation.

South America High Voltage Switchgear Market Leaders

  1. ABB Ltd.

  2. General Electric Company

  3. Siemens AG

  4. Toshiba International Corporation

  5. Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
South America High Voltage Switchgear Market Concentration
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South America High Voltage Switchgear Market News

  • July 2022: Alstom signed a contract for the 700-meter double-track expansion of the VLT (tramway) system in Rio de Janeiro, which will provide an integrated terminal connection to a new Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system and interconnection with the bus station in the city, which is expected to increase the demand of high voltage switch gears in the country.
  • January 2022: Alstom secured three new contracts that will contribute to improving Argentina's transit infrastructure: track, bridges, tunnels, signal systems, vehicles, and stations which will help ensure safe, accessible, and dependable services.

Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Scope of the Study
  • 1.2 Market Definition
  • 1.3 Study Assumptions

2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

3. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

4. MARKET OVERVIEW

  • 4.1 Introduction
  • 4.2 Market Size and Demand Forecast in USD billion, till 2028
  • 4.3 Recent Trends and Developments
  • 4.4 Government Policies and Regulations
  • 4.5 Market Dynamics
    • 4.5.1 Drivers
    • 4.5.2 Restraints
  • 4.6 Supply Chain Analysis
  • 4.7 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.7.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.7.2 Bargaining Power of Consumers
    • 4.7.3 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.7.4 Threat of Substitute Products and Services
    • 4.7.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 5.1 Type
    • 5.1.1 Air-insulated
    • 5.1.2 Gas-insulated
    • 5.1.3 Other Types
  • 5.2 End User
    • 5.2.1 Transmission & Distribution Utilities
    • 5.2.2 Commercial & Residential
    • 5.2.3 Industrial
  • 5.3 Geography
    • 5.3.1 Brazil
    • 5.3.2 Argentina
    • 5.3.3 Colombia
    • 5.3.4 Rest of South America

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Mergers and Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Collaborations, and Agreements
  • 6.2 Strategies Adopted by Leading Players
  • 6.3 Company Profiles
    • 6.3.1 ABB Ltd
    • 6.3.2 Schneider Electric SE
    • 6.3.3 General Electric Company
    • 6.3.4 Toshiba International Corporation
    • 6.3.5 Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
    • 6.3.6 Siemens AG
    • 6.3.7 Larson & Turbo Limited
    • 6.3.8 Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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South America High Voltage Switchgear Industry Segmentation

High-voltage switchgear is a vital part of electrical grids or high-tension power distribution networks. It enables the safe, efficient, and reliable transfer of electrical energy by providing a means to safely disconnect and isolate electrical equipment from the power supply.

The South American high voltage switchgear market is segmented on the basis of type and geography. By type, the market is segmented as gas insulated switchgear (GIS) and air insulated switchgear (AIS). By end user, the market is segmented as Transmission & Distribution Utilities, Commercial & Residential, and Industrial.

For each segment, the market size and forecast have been done on the basis of revenue (USD billion).

Type Air-insulated
Gas-insulated
Other Types
End User Transmission & Distribution Utilities
Commercial & Residential
Industrial
Geography Brazil
Argentina
Colombia
Rest of South America
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current South America High Voltage Switchgear Market size?

The South America High Voltage Switchgear Market is projected to register a CAGR of greater than 6% during the forecast period (2025-2030)

Who are the key players in South America High Voltage Switchgear Market?

ABB Ltd., General Electric Company, Siemens AG, Toshiba International Corporation and Mitsubishi Electric Corporation are the major companies operating in the South America High Voltage Switchgear Market.

What years does this South America High Voltage Switchgear Market cover?

The report covers the South America High Voltage Switchgear Market historical market size for years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the South America High Voltage Switchgear Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

South America High Voltage Switchgear Industry Report

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