High-voltage switching, protection and connection apparatus market in Russia

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, production of high-voltage switching apparatus in Russia declined from 809 M $ US to 773 M $ US, while the market size contracted from 845 M $ US to 804 M $ US. The downturn in 2020 was primarily due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which disrupted global supply chains and reduced demand for electrical equipment.

From 2021 onward, the market entered a strong growth phase, with production rising to 902 M $ US in 2021 and further to 1 055 M $ US in 2022. This expansion was driven by the introduction of updated GOST standards, specifically GOST R 54828-2022 and GOST R 55190-2022, which set new technical requirements for gas-insulated and compact switchgear. These regulations prompted utilities and industrial consumers to invest in modern, compliant equipment, stimulating domestic manufacturing.

The upward trend continued through 2025, with production reaching 1 316 M $ US. The market size also grew, attaining 1 241 M $ US in 2024. This sustained increase reflects ongoing industry modernization efforts and the persistent focus on grid reliability and safety standards established earlier in the period.

Production high-voltage switching, protection and connection apparatus in Russia

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

After two years of decline, Russia's production of high-voltage switching, protection and connection apparatus has rebounded. In 2021, output reached 902.3 million US dollars, marking a significant 16.7% increase from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 11.5%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 3.7%. The lowest point was in 2020, with production valued at 773.4 million US dollars, when the largest decline of 3.7% was recorded.

Annual dynamics of production in Russia in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Exports high-voltage switching, protection and connection apparatus from Russia

Exports in kind, t

Russia's exports of high-voltage switching, protection and connection apparatus have increased for the third year in a row. In 2021, the country exported 7 050 tonnes, showing a sharp rise of 30.1% compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports surged by 63.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 17.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, the main destinations for Russia's exports in kind were Kazakhstan, accounting for 39.1% of the total, Belarus with 12.6%, and Germany at 8.6%. Together, these three countries made up 60.4% of all export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, M $ US

Russia's exports of high-voltage switching, protection and connection apparatus in value terms have grown for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports amounted to 83.5 million US dollars, reflecting a strong 18.3% increase from the year before. Between 2018 and 2021, exports rose by 27.5%, averaging an 8.4% annual growth rate.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Between 2018 and 2021, Kazakhstan was the top destination for Russia's exports in value terms, with a 28.5% share, followed by Germany at 15.3% and Belarus with 11.5%. Combined, these three countries accounted for 55.3% of total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Russia in value, 2018-2021

Imports high-voltage switching, protection and connection apparatus to Russia

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, Russia's imports of high-voltage switching, protection and connection apparatus in kind stood at 4 310 tonnes, down 12.2% year-over-year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 5.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.8%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 3 842 tonnes, when the largest decline of 15.7% occurred. In contrast, imports peaked in 2020 at 4 907 tonnes, with the highest increase of 27.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Russia's imports in kind came from a diverse range of countries. China led with 23.3% of the total, followed by Germany at 15.6% and France with 9.6%. Together, these three suppliers accounted for 48.5% of import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, M $ US

Russia's imports of high-voltage switching, protection and connection apparatus in value terms have increased for the second year in a row. In 2021, imports totaled 119.1 million US dollars, up 11.9% from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 17.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.5%. The lowest value was in 2019 at 87.0 million US dollars, when the largest decline of 14.3% was seen. The highest increase occurred in 2020, with a 22.4% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Between 2018 and 2021, Russia's imports in value terms were sourced from a broad portfolio of suppliers. Germany was the largest, contributing 26.0% of the total, followed by China at 14.2% and Italy with 9.7%. These three countries together made up 49.9% of import value, while many others held smaller but notable shares.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Russia in value, 2018-2021