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Network Switches in the US Procurement Price, Data and Insights
Network switches are computer networking equipment used to connect devices together within an internal network via packet switching to manage data packet traffic. Most devices use Ethernet connections to communicate data from one device to another; therefore, only electrical devices that have Ethernet slots, such as computers, printers, servers and routers, are capable of communicating through switches.
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What’s included in this market coverage
IBISWorld's research coverage on the Network Switches procurement and pricing environment in the United States includes market dynamics, buyer power scores, supply chain vendors with pricing trends and forecasts.
About this Market
What’s this procurement report about?
This procurement coverage of the Network Switches market in the United States includes Managed Switches, Unmanaged Switches, PoE (Power over Ethernet) Switches, Data Center Switches, Stackable Switches and Virtual Switches. Standard coding in this coverage includes HS-853650-Electrical Apparatus; Switches N.E.C. In Heading No. 8536, For A Voltage Not Exceeding 1000 Volts, ISIC-263-Manufacture of communication equipment, NACE-26.30-Manufacture Of Communication Equipment, NAICS-334210-Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing and UNSPSC-43222612-Network switches.
What common market terminology is included?
Common market terminology included in the Network Switches procurement coverage includes Broadcast Storm (When a network becomes overwhelmed by the simultaneous communication from multiple hosts, rendering it unable to transport normal traffic.), Packet (One unit of binary data capable of being routed through a computer network.), Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) (Subnetworks created within a single network to reduce congestion and increase network security.), Quality of Service (Subnetworks created within a single network to reduce congestion and increase network security.) and Time to First Byte (TTFB) (The amount of time, measured most commonly in milliseconds, for a web application to receive the first byte of data from its original source, typically the network's central server.).
What companies are included as top suppliers?
The top companies covered in the Network Switches procurement report as suppliers are Barracuda Networks Inc., ASUSTek Computer Inc., Nokia Oyj, Dell Technologies Inc. and Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd..
Opportunity Assessment
What’s included in the Opportunity Assessment chapter?
The Opportunity Assessment chapter provides a comprehensive market analysis of the Network Switches market in the United States category, including buyer power scoring, market pricing trends, vendor landscape, cost structure, and strategic negotiation levers.
The market pricing trends include the Market Price (2026) per switch, a five year price forecast and a supply chain risk score. Vendor coverage includes a market share and cost structure breakdown.
Analysis includes a comprehensive SWOT analysis of and recent developments impacting the Network Switches market environment.
Buyer Power Score
What’s included in the Buyer Power Score chapter?
The Buyer Power Score chapter assesses key components impacting Network Switches procurement including the recent price trend, forecast price trend, availability of substitutes, switching costs, product specialization, average vendor risk, market share concentration, supply chain risk, price driver volatility and recent price volatility.
These components generate a Buyer Power Score that ranges from -5 (strongly favoring sellers) to +5 (strongly favoring buyers) plus a recommended strategy for procurement specialists.
Price Environment
What’s included in the Price Environment chapter?
The Price Environment chapter covers detailed pricing analysis and datasets on Network Switches market environment. This includes insights into market pricing Market Price (2026), price forecasts, volatility, specialization, substitutes and switching costs.
Datasets in the Price Environment chapter include vendor cost structure, breakdowns of wage rates by geography and specialty, key external economic and labor drivers impacting the market and market pricing models.
Supply Chain & Vendors
What’s included in the Supply Chain & Vendors chapter?
The Supply Chain & Vendors chapter covers the concentration, risk and diversity of the Network Switches market. This includes datasets on the market’s top suppliers, detailed analysis on the key sourcing risks and supply chain dynamics, with environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations and scores.
Business Requirements
What’s included in the Business Requirements chapter?
The Business Requirements chapter covers vendor relationships, qualifications, service level agreements and key performance indicators. These inputs provide insight into the planning process through the buying lead time, vendor relationship and vendor qualifications. The sourcing process include key RFP elements like an organizational overview, project budget, selection criteria, project schedule, proposal format, inventory control, cost containment, regulation, quality control, distribution and key contract clauses.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current market price for Network Switches?
The 2026 benchmark market price for Network Switches is $1490 per switch. Prices have increased at a CAGR of 2.34 from 2023-26.
Who are the top vendors in the Network Switches market?
The top vendors in the Network Switches market include Barracuda Networks Inc., ASUSTek Computer Inc., Nokia Oyj, Dell Technologies Inc. and Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd..
What industries supply the Network Switches market?
The top industries supplying the Network Switches market are Semiconductor & Circuit Manufacturing in the US, Semiconductor Machinery Manufacturing in the US, Telecommunication Networking Equipment Manufacturing in the US, Copper Rolling, Drawing & Extruding in the US, Wire & Cable Manufacturing in the US and Aluminum Manufacturing in the US.
What is the supply chain risk for Network Switches?
High market share concentration reinforces vendor pricing power. The network switches market is highly concentrated, with a few dominant global suppliers controlling the majority of enterprise and carrier-grade solutions. This limits buyer leverage and often results in premium pricing, restrictive licensing models, and limited flexibility in product roadmaps. Procurement teams should counterbalance this concentration by negotiating multi-vendor frameworks where possible, leveraging third-party maintenance providers, and pressing for bundled value-added services to reduce total lifecycle costs.
What factors affect the price of Network Switches?
Aesthetic and design elements significantly affect the pricing of network switches as they can enhance user experience and brand perception, particularly in high-end or enterprise markets. For instance, switches with sleek enclosures, customizable LED indicators, and modular designs often command premium prices due to their visual appeal and perceived value, which are measured through consumer surveys and market comparisons against standard models.
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