Distribution transformers, 2023: APPA issue brief
APPA said distribution transformer lead times had grown from three months in 2018 to 12 months or more.
12 months or more (vs three months in 2018) Distribution, all · 2023 · US
“Lead times to purchase new distribution transformers have grown 429 percent, from three months in 2018 to an excess of 12 months or more today.”
The record
Field definitions- Class on the chart
- Distribution transformers, all types including pole-mount
- Transformer type
- Distribution transformer
- Size / class
- All voltage classes
- Region
- US
- As of
- 2023
- Lead time as stated
- 12 months or more (vs three months in 2018)
- Publisher
- American Public Power Association
- Source type
- industry-association
- Verified
Sources
- APPA 2023 Issue Brief: Supply Chain accessed 2026-11-09
Cite this reading
American Public Power Association, as compiled by Transformer Lead Times: “Distribution transformers, 2023: APPA issue brief”. https://transformerleadtimes.com/appa-distribution-2023/ (accessed 9 Nov 2026).
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Other distribution, all readings
Filter the table| As of | Reading | Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | Up to two years (4x pre-2022) Distribution transformer | NREL (via pv magazine USA) |
| Feb 2024 | As long as two years for single- and three-phase pad-mount units Pad-mounted distribution transformer | Latitude Media (ERMCO CEO Tim Mills) |
| 2024 | Over two years (vs three months in 2018) Distribution transformer | American Public Power Association |
| 2022 | About 12 months average; some quotes over three years; +429% vs pre-2021 Distribution transformer | American Public Power Association |
| 2020 | About two to three months pre-2021 Distribution transformer | American Public Power Association |
| 2018 | 12–14 weeks Distribution transformer | Latitude Media (Catalyst podcast, ERMCO CEO Tim Mills) |