The terminal block market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The size of the terminal block market has seen a robust increase in recent years. It is projected to surge from $4.38 billion in 2024 to $4.62 billion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5%. The previous growth can be attributed to factors like industrial automation, growth in the electronic and electrical industry, infrastructure development, safety and reliability, and electrical distribution networks.
The Terminal Block market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• Strong expansion is anticipated in the terminal block market in the forthcoming years, with expectations of reaching $5.88 billion in 2029, experiencing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2%.
Factors such as integration in industry 4.0, initiatives in electrification, adoption of miniaturized and compact designs, swift urbanization, and the growth in the electric vehicle market contribute to this predicted growth in the forecast period. Key trends forecasted to be seen during this period include collaborations and innovations, integration of renewable energy, urban infrastructure progression, and adherence to safety standards.
The increase in the need for smart devices is anticipated to propel the terminal block market's growth. A smart device is an electronic gadget with context awareness that can exchange information with other devices either wirelessly or via a wired connection. Terminal blocks are essential wherever there's a necessity for electrical systems to remain secure, organized, and reliably connected. Mediapost, a media firm based in the USA, reports that around 22 million homes possess smart devices; within these, 69% of American households own a minimum of one smart device. They expect that by 2023, 15% of households globally would have installed a smart home device. Consequently, the surge in smart devices demand fuels the terminal block market's expansion.
The terminal block market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Barriers Or Barrier Strips, Sectional Terminal Blocks, PCB Mount Terminal Blocks, Power Terminal Blocks, Other Types
2) By Function Type: Single-Level Feed-Through Terminal Blocks, Dual-Level Terminal Blocks, Three-Level Blocks, Ground Circuit Terminals, Fuse Terminal Blocks, Other Functions
3) By Industry: Business Equipment, HVAC Systems, Power Supplies, Industrial Controls, Process Control Instruments, Telecom Equipment, Transportation, Other Industries
Subsegments:
1) By Barriers Or Barrier Strips: Single-Row Barrier Strips, Multi-Row Barrier Strips
2) By Sectional Terminal Blocks: Modular Terminal Blocks, Screw Terminal Blocks, Spring Terminal Blocks
3) By PCB Mount Terminal Blocks: Through-Hole PCB Terminal Blocks, Surface-Mount PCB Terminal Blocks
4) By Power Terminal Blocks: Heavy-Duty Power Terminal Blocks, Mini Power Terminal Blocks
5) By Other Types: Feed-Through Terminal Blocks, Fuse Terminal Blocks, Fuse Holder Terminal Blocks
Prominent businesses within the terminal block market are steering their efforts towards innovation and the incorporation of leading-edge technology in their solutions. One such innovation includes modular compact terminal blocks, a crucial component formulated to boost connectivity and aptly cater to the escalating requirement for adaptable and extendable electrical structures across multiple sectors. These compact terminal connectors are compact and space-conscious, extensively utilized for secure wire connections in electrical control panels and junction boxes. For example, in May 2024, Weidmuller, a German firm specializing in electrical and industrial connectivity, unveiled its novel Klippon Connect W2C and W2T modular compact terminal blocks. These were deliberately engineered to amplify flexibility and proficiency in controlling intricate signal wiring within compact panel installations. Their modular configuration allows for straightforward customization, marking them as perfect for utilization in applications with limited space.
Major companies operating in the terminal block market include:
• TE Connectivity Ltd.
• Omron Corporation
• Eaton Corporation PLC
• Rockwell Automation Inc.
• Molex LLC
• Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. KG
• WAGO Kontakttechnik GmbH & Co. KG
• Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co. KG
• Wieland Electric GmbH
• ABB Ltd.
• Weco Electrical Connectors Inc.
• Ningbo Degson Electrical Co.Ltd.
• Metz Connect GmbH
• Dinkle Group
• K.A. Schmersal GmbH & Co. KG
• Altech Corporation
• Amphenol Corporation
• Bourns Inc.
• Curtis Industries LLC
• EBY Electro Inc.
• E-T-A Elektrotechnische Apparate GmbH
• Keystone Electronics Corp.
• Lumberg Automation Components GmbH & Co.
• Regal Rexnord Corporation
• Panduit Corp.
• RIA Connect Inc.
• Sprecher + Schuh Inc.
• Weiland Electric Inc.
• Würth Elektronik GmbH & Co. KG
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the terminal block market in 2024. The regions covered in the terminal block market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.