Busway-Bus Duct Market Size, Share, Growth, Trends, Global Industry Analysis, By Type (Air Splicing Bus Duct, Intensive Insulation Plug Bus Duct, Higher Strength Enclosed Bus Duct), By Application (Industrial Buildings, Commercial Building, Municipal Buildings), Regional Insights and Forecast From 2025 To 2035

  
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BUSWAY-BUS DUCT MARKET OVERVIEW

The Global Busway-Bus Duct Market is projected to reach USD 11.78 billion in 2025, grow further to about USD 12.46 billion in 2026, and is anticipated to achieve nearly USD 21 billion by 2035, progressing at a CAGR of 5.8% during 2025–2035.

Busduct or busway is a crucial part that helps in electricity distribution. Aluminium busbars are used to distribute electric power with suitable enclosures to prevent damage from a foreign environment. It is an alternate of conducting electricity to power cables or cable bus. It is becoming irreplaceable simply due to the convenience and safety factor. Busway bids many advantages over traditional cable, including power feeding to multiple floor building, superior finishing, power distribution with the single bus-trunking system, power tap-off attainable from the existing system installed, and many more.

Cable or conduit are normally used in most applications where bus duct can be installed. Most people are of the view that bus duct only serves high-voltage applications. This is a misapprehension–busway can provide a high degree of efficiency for both low- and high-voltage situations. Bus duct systems are manufactured ranging from 100A to 6500A. High-tech companies, such as computer manufacturers are some companies where low voltage applications could be used. High-voltage busway systems are obligatory by heavy assembly industries like automotive. Busway is also versatile. Due to developments like elbows and offsets, bus duct offers a lot of layout elasticity, like adjusting to directional changes. Tap-off units or new sections can easily help meet load changes. There are some cases, however, where cable and conduit are the appropriate option. For instance, bus duct cannot be mounted where it’s subjected to corrosive vapours.

Key Findings

BUSWAY-BUS DUCT MARKET SHARE FACTS AND FIGURES

Regional Breakdown

• North America holds a 20% market share USD 2.23 billion, with a CAGR of 5.4%. Growth is driven by the increasing adoption of efficient electrical distribution systems in commercial and industrial sectors.

• Asia-Pacific commands 45% of the market share, or USD 5.01 billion in 2024, with a strong growth rate of 6.2% CAGR due to rapid industrialization, urbanization, and infrastructure development in countries like China, India, and Japan.

• Europe holds 25% of the market, primarily in countries like Germany, France, and the UK, with a CAGR of 5.0%. The growth is attributed to the rising demand for energy-efficient power distribution solutions in manufacturing and commercial buildings.

• Rest of the World (RoW) accounts for around 10% of the global market, equating to USD 1.11 billion in 2024, with growth driven by the increasing adoption of busway systems in the Middle East and South America.

Product Segments Breakdown

• Air Splicing Bus Duct (BMC) dominates the market with approximately 40% of sales, amounting to about USD 4.46 billion in 2024. It is widely used in large commercial buildings and industrial facilities, with a projected growth rate of 5.7% CAGR.

• Intensive Insulation Plug Bus Duct (CMC) holds around 35% of the market, or about USD 3.90 billion in 2024, with a CAGR of 5.9%. This product type is favored for its superior insulation properties and safety standards in power distribution systems.

• Higher Strength Enclosed Bus Duct (CFW) represents about 25% of the market, equating to around USD 2.78 billion in 2024, growing at a CAGR of 6.0%, primarily used in high-performance electrical systems requiring enhanced strength and durability.

This detailed breakdown highlights the key numbers and growth trends in the busway-bus duct market, showcasing the regional dynamics and product innovations driving demand and shaping the industry.

COVID-19 IMPACT

Reduced Use Of Public Transport Plunged The Market Growth

A significant number of building sites, including businesses that progress technology, had to close due to the COVID-19 epidemic. The market for busways and bus ducts was badly impacted by this as sales fell. Busway-bus duct was previously in high demand from major manufacturing nations such the U.S., Germany, Italy, China, and the U.K., but this demand has now fallen as a result of the coronavirus's sadistic spread. Stay-at-home orders reduced market expansion by preventing the usage of public transportation. The possible impact of the lockdown was also unclear, and organisations' ability to recover financially depended entirely on their cash reserves. The corporation only successfully completed a short lockdown, and afterwards they had to change their investment strategies.

Busway-bus duct concentrated on safeguarding its personnel, supply chain, and operations to effectively address the current situation, and the company was resolved to establish new methods of operating following COVID-19. Maintaining social distance, providing sanitizers, and ensuring that every employee in the organisation has received their vaccinations, for example, can help to promote the health and safety of the workforce.

LATEST TRENDS

High Density Primary Distribution System for Feeding to Drive the Market Growth

For many years, busbars have been the foundation of technology in power applications. The BusMate power busbar connector and other PCB interconnects, as well as busbar choices including laminated busbars and flexible busbars, are covered in this Tech Bulletin's review of innovative busbar technologies. The (high density primary distribution system for feeding) is a multi-load BDCBB/BDFB primary distribution system installed on a high-density bus duct. It is a brand-new technology that ALPHA has unveiled.

Isolated phase bus duct, non-segregated and segregated bus duct, and bus duct with IoT are all well-known products designed and produced by Powell. Bus duct is manufactured by the producer using cogeneration, heavy industry, or petrochemical  processes.

• According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), fluid milk consumption in the United States reached 46.4 billion pounds in 2023, driving packaging demand such as gable top cartons for fresh dairy distribution.

• The European Carton Makers Association (ECMA) reported that more than 52% of juice producers in Europe shifted to sustainable cartons in 2022, highlighting the trend of eco-friendly gable top carton adoption.

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BUSWAY-BUS DUCT MARKET SEGMENTATION

By Type

Based on type, the market categorizes into Air Splicing Bus Duct (BMC), Intensive Insulation Plug Bus Duct (CMC) and Higher Strength Enclosed Bus Duct (CFW)

In terms of product, Intensive Insulation Plug Bus Duct (CMC) is the largest segment.

By Application

Based on application, the market is divided into industrial buildings commercial building, municipal buildings and others.

In terms of application, commercial buildings is the largest segment.

DRIVING FACTORS

Diminishing Cost of the Product to Enhance Market Sales

The market for busways and bus ducts is expanding, and one factor contributing to the busway-bus duct market growth is the falling cost of bus duct. If more capacity is put into use and the cost of raw materials decreases in the future, the price will drop. In recent years, Asia Pacific has produced the most busways globally, and it will continue to do so in the years to come.

Increased Use of the Equipment in Industries to Inflate Market

The increasing use of bus duct in civil buildings, commercial buildings, industrial buildings and other industries is driving the growth of the bus duct market across the globe. Buses are a common mode of transport which perform all the important operations, especially in construction industries and it is necessary to have a bus duct to ensure safety and efficiency.

• According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), global fruit juice production crossed 41 million metric tons in 2023, directly boosting the use of gable top cartons in juice packaging.

• The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) highlighted that over 67% of paper-based packaging, including gable top cartons, was recycled in 2022, strengthening consumer preference for recyclable packaging formats.

RESTRAINING FACTORS

Isolated Phase Bus to Cause Slump in the Market

Most plants either have a non-segregated bus duct system or an isolated phase bus. Failure of the isolated phase bus, sometimes referred to as the isophase bus, can result from a variety of causes. The isophase may encounter difficulties for a variety of reasons, including inadequate insulation, dirt, condensation, and water infiltration. Localized overheating is one of the major reasons of isophase failure, though. Unfortunately, because staff must operate in such intense heat, not only is this a prevalent problem but it also makes repairs more difficult. It is crucial to get assistance from a qualified expert during a brief, planned outage to evaluate the isophase's condition and make sure that these potential problems are noted and planned for.

• According to the International Dairy Federation (IDF), more than 20% of small-scale dairy operators reported high costs in transitioning to carton-based filling systems, limiting market penetration.

• The European Commission stated that around 18% of packaging waste in 2022 was linked to composite materials, including cartons, posing challenges for efficient recycling.

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BUSWAY-BUS DUCT MARKET REGIONAL INSIGHTS

Asia Pacific to Dominate the Market. Due to Frequent Use of Buses                  

Asia pacific holds the largest part of the global busway-bus duct market share due to increasing urbanization. The use of buses is the daily requirement of people and it is the most commonly used transport in Asia Pacific. Technological developments and reduced prices in the region led to an increased demand for this machinery. Presence of vast number of industrial facilities in the region is expected to drive the market share. Presence of key market players in the region is predicted to boost the market share.

KEY INDUSTRY PLAYERS

Key Industry Players to Amplify the Market Growth

The report covers the comprehensive profiles of the key players in the market and an in-depth view of the competitive landscape worldwide. The research report provides knowledge about sales quantity, sales value and different brands related to top market players with highest number of market tables and figures at a guaranteed best price. Additionally, it further comes with exhaustive coverage of post pandemic forces that are likely to impact the busway-bus duct market growth.

• Tetra Pak (Sweden): According to Tetra Pak’s sustainability report, the company processed more than 192 billion cartons globally in 2022, of which a significant share included gable top designs.

• Elopak (Norway): The company reported distributing over 14 billion cartons worldwide in 2022, with gable top cartons forming a major share of its liquid packaging solutions.

List of Top Busway-Bus Duct Companies

• Schneider Electric (France)
• Siemens (Berlin)
• ABB (Sweden)
• Eaton (Ireland)
• LS Cable and System (South Korea)
• Starline (Legrand)
• DBTS (Singapore)
• Godrej and Boyce (India)
• Furukawa Electric (China)
• Powell Industries (U.S.)
• Honeywell (U.S.)
• Dynamic Electricals (India)

INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT

June 2019: Schneider Electric had launched KBA & KBB Busbar Trunking Busbar trunking for Lighting and power socket distribution. Busbar support, carries current and supply luminaires. Multi-circuit possibilities. The many opportunities offered by KBB trunking means specialised circuits can be created, for emergency lighting, presence detection and dimming. Degree of Protection is IP55.

REPORT COVERAGE

The study shares in-depth info regarding the analytical depiction of the busway-bus duct market along with the current trends, overview, driving factors and future estimations to determine the imminent investment pockets. The report also presents information related to key drivers, restraints, and opportunities along with detailed analysis of the busway-bus duct market share. On the basis of primary and secondary research the data has been collected.

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