Wires and Cables Market Report 2025

The wires and cables market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $244.18 billion in 2024 to $259.61 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to the automotive industry growth, telecommunications boom, power transmission networks, consumer electronics demand, and growth of the manufacturing sector.

The wires and cables market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $322.49 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to demand for high-speed data transmission, fiber optic expansion, renewable energy projects, smart cities development, and e-commerce growth. Major trends in the forecast period include 5g network expansion, the internet of Things (IoT), digitalization in industries, flexible and lightweight materials, e-mobility infrastructure, recyclability, and sustainability.

Technological advancements in the communication industry are anticipated to play a pivotal role in driving the wires and cables market. The progress in fiber optic networks and heightened investments in high-capacity network infrastructure and wired broadband technologies are poised to elevate the demand for fiber optic cables. Given their ability to support higher bandwidths and facilitate faster data transmission compared to standard coaxial cables, the surge in demand for fiber optics is expected to bolster manufacturers producing innovative and advanced fiber optic cables.

The rising demand for industrial automation is anticipated to fuel the growth of the wires and cables market in the coming years. Industrial automation involves utilizing various technologies and control systems to manage and control industrial machinery and processes with minimal human involvement. This process necessitates a complex network of cables for data transmission, power distribution, and control purposes. As industrial automation evolves, it drives the need for specialized cables tailored to meet the distinct requirements of automated systems. For example, in May 2023, the International Federation of Robotics, a Germany-based non-profit organization, reported a 12% increase in industrial robot installations in manufacturing in 2022, totaling 41,624 units. The automotive sector, primarily composed of companies from the US, Canada, and Mexico, was the leading adopter, with 20,391 units installed - a 30% increase compared to 2021. Thus, the growing demand for industrial automation is propelling the expansion of the wires and cables market.

The demand for miniature connectors is experiencing rapid growth across various industries such as mobile technology, aerospace, defense, and medical equipment. This surge is driven by the need to enhance connectivity while minimizing space in electrical and electronic devices. Micro connectors, encompassing sub-miniature, micro-miniature, and ultra-micro miniature connectors, are integral to this trend. Micro connectors, characterized by rectangular cross sections, serve the dual purpose of carrying power and data. These connectors are capable of handling around 10 Gbps data, and advanced miniature board-to-board connectors can even manage approximately 20 Gbps data. Key players in the miniature connectors market include major companies such as AMETEK, Omnetics, Amphenol, and Molex.

Prominent companies in the wires and cables market are strategically focusing on innovative products such as multi-core optical fiber and cable to deliver reliable services to their clientele. A multi-core optical fiber and cable refer to a specialized optical fiber containing multiple individual cores within a single cable structure. In October 2022, STL (Sterlite Technologies Limited), an India-based company engaged in the design, manufacture, and deployment of optical fiber, introduced the first multi-core optical fiber and cable. This innovative multi-core optical fiber employs space division multiplexing (SDM) to achieve four times the transmission capacity of a conventional optical fiber of the same diameter. Named multiverse, it is a quad-core optical fiber enabling SDM by having four cores within the same sheath, facilitating the simultaneous accommodation of four separate data streams. This advancement in multi-core optical fibers increases the data transfer capacity into and out of data centers.

Major companies operating in the wires and cables market include Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd., Eaton Corporation plc, Prysmian Group S.p.A., TE Connectivity Ltd., Corning Incorporated, Amphenol Corporation, CommScope Holding Company Inc., Southwire Company LLC, Nexans S.A., Motion Industries Inc., Furukawa Electric Co. Ltd., Hengtong Optic-Electric Co. Ltd., Leoni AG, Fujikura Ltd., Belden Inc., Polycab India Limited, KEI Industries Limited, EMCORE Corporation, TELE-FONIKA Kable S.A., New England Wire Technologies Inc., Dacon Systems Inc., Waskönig & Walter GmbH, NKT A/S, Shanghai Shenghua Group Co. Ltd., ABA Industry Group Co. Ltd., American Wire Group, Joseph Fazzio Inc.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the wires and cables market in 2024. North America was the second largest region in the wires and cables market. The regions covered in the wires and cables market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the wires and cables market report are Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Bangladesh, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, New Zealand, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, France, Germany, UK, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran, Turkey, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa.

The wires and cables market consists of sales of insulated cables, shipboard cables, aircraft and automotive cables, single-mode fiber cables, multimode-fiber cables, and other wires and cables. The wires and cables market does not include sales from services, repair, and maintenance of wires and cables. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

Wire and cable refer to uninsulated single conductors, typically composed of copper or aluminum, used for transmitting electricity. Communication and energy cables, on the other hand, consist of two or more insulated wires enclosed in a single jacket, serving the purpose of carrying data, electricity, or both. Notably, communication cables usually carry electricity at lower voltage levels compared to standard energy transmission cables.

The primary categories of wires and cables include fiber optic cables, coaxial cables, and other cables. Fiber optic cables, designed for long-distance, high-performance data networking, and communications, comprise strands of glass fibers enclosed in an insulated casing. Various sales channels, such as OEM and aftermarket, cater to end users in sectors such as energy, telecommunications, building and construction, industrial manufacturing, automotive, medical equipment, and others.

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