All transformers, 2021: Wood Mackenzie via NIAC

Transformer procurement lead times were around 50 weeks in 2021, per Wood Mackenzie data cited by NIAC.

50 weeks All sizes · 2021 · US

“The report, citing Wood Mackenzie data, says transformer procurement lead times have risen from around 50 weeks in 2021 to 120 weeks on average this year — though for the largest transformers, procurement times can reach 210 weeks.”
Class on the chart
Surveys that average all transformer sizes or do not name a type
Transformer type
Transformers (all, procurement)
Size / class
All sizes
Region
US
As of
2021
Lead time, low (weeks)
50
Lead time, high (weeks)
50
Lead time as stated
Around 50 weeks
Publisher
Wood Mackenzie data cited in NIAC report (via Utility Dive)
Original source
NIAC, Addressing the Critical Shortage of Power Transformers (2024)
Source type
secondary
Verified

Sources

  1. US should create 'virtual' electric transformer reserve amid shortage concerns: NIAC (Utility Dive, 13 Sep 2024) accessed 2026-11-09

Cite this reading

Wood Mackenzie data cited in NIAC report (via Utility Dive), as compiled by Transformer Lead Times: “All transformers, 2021: Wood Mackenzie via NIAC”. https://transformerleadtimes.com/woodmac-2021-all/ (accessed 9 Nov 2026).

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2020 4–6 weeks Transformer (unspecified) NEMA (via Utility Dive)