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Buyers sourcing a metal distribution box should book travel for Phase 1 of the 140th Canton Fair, which runs from October 15 to 19, 2026 at the China Import and Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou.

The EU steel safeguard now applies out-of-quota duties at 50%, and CBAM entered its definitive regime on 1 January 2026. Metal distribution box exporters need a data and documentation plan.

IEC 61439-8:2026 arrived on 13 March 2026; the European edition EN IEC 61439-8:2026 followed on 23 April 2026. Empty enclosures used in photovoltaic assemblies now fall in scope.

According to the latest industry report, the global distribution box market size is expected to exceed 52 billion US dollars in 2026, an increase of approximately 8% compared to 2025. Among them, the demand growth rate for intelligent distribution boxes is as high as 28.5%, and metal box bodies still account for 56.2% of the export share. The demand growth rate for IP65 and above high-protection grade products has reached 9.3%, and the application of stainless steel materials in industrial, food, new energy and other scenarios continues to expand.

As a leading manufacturer specializing in metal distribution box enclosures, Zhejiang Ouyue Electric is providing high-protection distribution box enclosure solutions for global purchasers, engineering contractors and distributors with IP55/IP56/IP65 protection ratings, stainless steel/iron materials, CE certification and in-depth customization services.

Zhejiang Ouyue Electric has recently completed an order for a batch of 304 stainless steel outdoor rainproof distribution box shells exported to Thailand. This batch of products is equipped with an integrated bent rainproof eave on the top, with a protection level of IP65, specially designed for the hot and humid tropical climate of Thailand.