Power Distribution Unit Market Size & Share Analysis - Trends, Drivers, Competitive Landscape, and Forecasts (2024 - 2030)

Power Distribution Unit Market Size

Power Distribution Unit Market Trends & Drivers

Significant Rise in the Number of Data Centers

The increase in data generation is a result of a rise in the volume of unstructured data, process automation in the power sector, and machine sensor data. Due to the significant surge in data volume, worldwide economic growth, and an increase in the number of internet users, the demand for data centers is growing rapidly.

Moreover, with the virtualization and greater adoption of cloud computing coupled with the increasing number of people becoming online in emerging nations, the development of advanced technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), robotics, and artificial intelligence, and the automation in several sectors such as automobile, the number of data centers is expanding, which, in turn, is projected to have a beneficial effect on the market for power distribution units, as data centers are the primary application for PDUs.

For instance, by 2025, it is expected that data output would amount to 175 zettabytes. Also, companies like Google, Amazon, and Microsoft are all building their data centers in areas like North America and Asia-Pacific to meet the rising demand.

Power Distribution Unit Market Analysis

Monitored Category To Register the Fastest Growth

Based on type, the market is categorized into basic, metered, switched, monitored, automatic transfer switch, hot swap, and dual circuit. Among these, during the projected period, the monitored category is expected to witness the highest CAGR, of 8.8%, from 2024 to 2030. This is because metered PDUs offer access to power data and remote monitoring anytime and wherever needed. Thus, these are used in a variety of end-use industries.

While the switched category is set to have a significant share of the market. This is because switched PDUs provide capabilities including lights-out management of a data center or distant branch office, remote monitoring and administration, rebooting linked network equipment and servers, assigning certain access permissions to particular outlets or groups, and may receive SNMP warnings. Thus, power needs for high-voltage and high-amperage branch circuit protection can be met. Also, the growth in IT infrastructure and the globalization of cloud computing have raised the requirement for effective and strategic server administration. Hence, the use of switched PDUs has increased as a result of these considerations.

Single-Phase Category Dominates the Market

Based on phase, the market is bifurcated into single-phase and three-phase. Between the two, the single-phase is a larger category, with a market share of 65% in 2023. This is because small companies drive the demand for single-phase power distribution units since the single-phase power supply is restricted to residential use. This includes four wires in total, including a ground wire, a neutral wire, and 2 active wires. However, a major challenge in single-phase power distribution systems is that they cannot provide continuous electricity at 60 Hz.

Above 400 V Category To Register the Highest Growth Rate

Based on power rating, the market is classified into up to 120 V, 120–240 V, 240–400 V, and above 400 V. Among these, the above 400 V category is set to have the fastest growth. This can be because companies utilize a variety of industry-standard connectors during installation to save money and time. With resettable circuit breakers, PDUs with above 400 V also provide speedy recovery from overload incidents. For instance, Eaton 400–500 V three-phase power distribution systems are intended for use with all three-phase power sources and three-phase UPS systems.

Moreover, PDUs with this power rating offer power distribution, load profiling, voltage transformation, status monitoring, metering, and simple extension without expensive electrical modifications. Additionally, these are in demand because they provide fundamental capabilities needed to deliver affordable and reliably dependable power supply in hyperscale data centers.

IT & Telecom Industry Dominates the Market

Based on industry, the market is categorized into IT & telecom, BFSI, healthcare, manufacturing & processing, automotive, government & defense, and energy. Among these, the IT & telecom industry accounted for the largest share of the market in 2023. Also, it is projected to record the highest CAGR, of 9.0%, from 2024 to 2030.

The telecom sector has undergone a rapid evolution due to technological advancements and lightning-fast innovation. The telecom business is under a lot of strain from fierce competition, picky clients, developing technology, regulatory obstacles, and declining profitability. However, the increase in the mobile device market opens doors for the telecom & IT sector by increasing the number of people connected through smartphones each year. This is fueling the expansion of the global telecommunications business. Also, companies that deal with internet services, telephone lines, cloud computing, and data centers make up the telecom and IT sector.

Regional Analysis

North America Is the Market Leader

Globally, the North American power distribution unit market accounted for the largest revenue share, of 45%, in 2023. This is due to the presence of key industry players in the U.S. and Canada, increased expenditures in end-use sectors including healthcare, telecom & IT, and BFSI, and the expansion of IT infrastructure.

Moreover, the healthcare industry presents market potential due to the rising need for life-saving machinery that needs a consistent power source to perform its essential functions. In addition, the need for PDUs in the BFSI industry is being driven simultaneously by the ongoing rise in data transfer over the internet and the expanding IT infrastructure.

Whereas, the APAC market is projected to grow at the highest CAGR, of 8.9%, during the forecast period. This can be a result of the expanding IT and telecommunications sectors in countries like China, India, Japan, and South Korea, the growing end-use industry, and improving the lifestyle of people in the region.

Market Breakdown

This report offers deep insights into the power distribution unit industry, with size estimation for 2019 to 2030, the major drivers, restraints, trends and opportunities, and competitor analysis.

Based on Type

• Basic
• Metered
• Switched
• Monitored
• Automatic Transfer Switch
• Hot-Swap
• Dual-Circuit

Based on Phase

• Single-Phase
• Triple-Phase

Based on Power Rating

• Up to 120 V
• 120–240 V
• 241–400 V
• Above 400 V

Based on End User

• Telecom & IT
• BFSI
• Healthcare
• Manufacturing & Processing Industries
• Automotive
• Government & Defense
• Energy

Geographical Analysis

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • Germany
  • U.K.
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
• Asia-Pacific
  • Japan
  • China
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
• Middle East and Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • South Africa
  • U.A.E.

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