Insulating Sticks Market Size, Share & Industry Analysis, By Type (Low Voltage Insulating Sticks, Medium Voltage Insulating Sticks, High Voltage Insulating Sticks), By Application (Electricity, Communication, Railway, Construction, Others) And Regional Forecast, 2024-2032

An insulating stick is an insulated pole, usually made of glass fiber, used by utility workers when working on live high-voltage wires to protect them from electric shock. According to the tool connected to the end of the hot rod, it is possible to test the voltage, tighten the nuts and bolts, apply the connecting wire, open and close the switch, replace the fuse on the cable, put on insulating sleeves, and perform other tasks without exposing the staff to a significant risk of electric shock.

According to type, the insulating sticks market is divided into low voltage, medium voltage, and high voltage insulating sticks. The high voltage insulating sticks segment will have the largest market share during the forecast period. Demand for high voltage insulating sticks is accelerating due to factors associated with the increase in electrification and related projects in multiple emerging markets, the introduction of advanced insulation testers, and the increased installation of heavy electrical equipment and equipment in many industrial sectors.

According to the application, the insulating sticks market is divided into electricity, communication, railway, construction, and others. Because of rising urbanization, the construction sector has grown by leaps and bounds. Because even the most basic unit requires electrical devices or circuits, the demand for electrical insulating materials is increasing. The market has also gained traction in a variety of geographical areas, including North America and Europe. This is projected to add to the worldwide market's overall success. The construction of transmission and distribution (T&D) networks has also contributed to the rise of the insulating sticks market.

Increasing global smart city projects presents excellent opportunities for tech companies, service providers, utility providers, and consulting firms. Smart cities are vital services such as utilities, safety, transportation, and health managed more efficiently and intelligently using the appropriate use of technology and resources. Growing investments in smart grid technologies and smart cities, including distribution network automation and power quality equipment demand response systems, create market opportunities. In addition, government policies supporting creating smarter cities also support the demand for insulating sticks during the forecast period.

The market includes both organized and unorganized players/sectors. The organized region is mainly directed to industrial buyers. It maintains high product quality, while unorganized players offer more favorable alternatives in the field of no-organization to increase market presence and enter the local market. The leading players face the tough competition of unorganized market participants who offer cheap and cost-effective products. Sales growth on the gray market degrades the brand name. The increase in local and gray market participants reduces the possibilities for global actors to increase their sales, which hampers the market growth. 

Key Players Covered:

Some key participants in the insulating sticks market are Fundacja Aktywizacja, CATU, DEHN Inc., GURAL, Udyogi Safety, Thorne & Derrick, Dipl.-Ing. H. Horstmann GmbH, Honeywell, Schneider, SICAME group, and TID Technology Development Co., Ltd.

Regional Analysis:

The insulating sticks market is studied across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. North America is widely influenced by the demand from oil and gas, manufacturing, metal and extraction, energy, and other industries where high operating temperatures are observed. It is estimated that Europe will grow at a significant rate in the forecast period. This area will grow due to the rapid industrialization and presence of the essential insulation product manufacturers, which thus leads to high product sales. Central and South America GDP have shown slow growth amid political and economic disorders in Brazil, one of the leading users of industrial insulating products. The Middle East and Africa are driven by the development of the petrochemical industry with infrastructure development.

Asia-Pacific region is expected to grow at the highest rate during the forecast period. The increase in the population, urbanization and the industrial sector increased the demand for skills from countries such as China and India. The governments of the Asia-Pacific countries plan to develop more electrical grids and a power generation capacity to further improve the demand for regional insulating sticks; therefore, if the market for the existing energy infrastructure increases, the market insulating sticks in this area is expected to increase. 

Segmentation

Key Industry Developments

• CATU introduced the CE-4-21 insulating stick for medium voltage detectors in February 2020. These are appropriate for use with medium voltage detectors on MV-HV power cables, overhead lines, and switchgear, with voltage ratings of 33kV, 66kV, and 90kV. These insulating sticks are made of glass/fiber and resin epoxy foam, and they include lockable buttons to keep the extendable telescopic sticks safe.


• CATU introduced the CE-3-24-C 11kV 20kV Insulating Stick for MV Telescopic Sticks in 2020. These insulating sticks, 11kV and 20kV, are suited for use with medium voltage detectors on MV-HV power cables, overhead lines, and switchgear. The CE-3-24-C insulating sticks are made of glass/fiber and resin epoxy foam, and they have lockable buttons to keep the extendable telescopic sticks safe.