Industrial Plugs and Sockets Market: Introduction
- Industrial plugs and sockets are used in industries such as oil & gas, power generation, automotive, and heavy industries, among others, to establish protected electric connections in machines & equipment that function on fluctuating voltages and frequencies.
- Industrial plugs and sockets are utilized to avoid deliberate or accidental mismatching of plugs and connections which are not suitable with regards to frequency, polarity, voltage, current, and type of use.
- Plug and socket outlet is a mechanism for regular coupling between a flexible cable and an electrical circuit, and it comprises a socket outlet and a plug. The socket-outlet is built to be linked to the electrical circuit.
- The plug is a component that is attached or intended to be connected to the end of a flexible cable that is connected to a device or connector.
Rise in Demand for Industrial Plugs and Sockets in Automotive and Electrical Industry
- Industrial plugs and sockets are made of low cost materials and are easy to install, which is likely to drive the global industrial plugs and sockets market in the coming years.
- In addition, growing need for secured connections in between high current and high voltage electrical circuits across various industries spearheads the growth of the global industrial plugs and sockets market.
- Growing demand for splash-proof and dust-proof industrial plugs and sockets following stringent government regulations regarding safe working environment is a factor expected to drive growth of the market in the near future.
- The heavy industry segment is projected to dominate the global industrial plugs and sockets market. The expansion of the segment is attributed to growth of various industries - textiles, food processing, and automobile. These industries are also estimated to open up new avenues of growth for the global industrial plugs and sockets market in the coming years.
Asia Pacific to Lead the Global Industrial Plugs and Sockets Market
- In terms of region, the global industrial plugs and sockets market can be divided into Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, Middle East & Africa, and South America.
- Asia Pacific is estimated to be the largest market for industrial plugs and sockets during the forecast period. Growth of the market in the region is mainly driven by the increasing industrial and large-scale infrastructure investments.
- Rising demand for safe, secure, and reliable connected and disconnected equipment for use in a diverse range of environments, increased investment in the construction sector, and sustained industrial investment in key markets offer high growth opportunities for the industrial plugs and sockets market in North America.
Key Players in the Global Industrial Plugs and Sockets Market
- Amphenol Corporation
- ABB
- Emerson Electric
- Schneider Electric
- Legrand SA
- Havells
- Eaton
- TE Connectivity
Global Industrial Plugs and Sockets Market, Research Scope
Global Industrial Plugs and Sockets Market, by Type
- Industrial Plugs
- Industrial Sockets
Global Industrial Plugs and Sockets Market, by Protection
- Dustproof and Splash Proof
- Waterproof
- Explosion Proof
Global Industrial Plugs and Sockets Market, by Current
- Up to 32 A
- 32 to 125 A
- Above 125 A
Global Industrial Plugs and Sockets Market, by End-use Industry
- Heavy Industries
- Oil & Gas
- Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals
- Power Generation
- Others
Global Industrial Plugs and Sockets Market, by Region
- Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- ASEAN
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Rest of North America
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- U.K.
- Italy
- Spain
- Russia
- Rest of Europe
- South America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Rest of South America
- Middle East & Africa
- GCC
- South Africa
- Rest of Middle East & Africa
