Automotive Cables Market Report 2025

The automotive cables market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $6.04 billion in 2024 to $6.41 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to strong economic growth in emerging markets, low-interest rate environment, growth in world population, rising demand for automobiles, government support for the automobile industry, and increased demand for enhanced user comfort, and safety and convenience.

The automotive cables market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $8.65 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to global population growth and urbanization, rapid growth in e-commerce, favorable government initiatives, focus on car accessories, and focus on electric vehicles (EVs). Major trends in the forecast period include considering the use of aluminum for cable manufacturing to reduce weight, developing sheathed cables using advanced materials, focusing on private and public funding, and focusing on the modernization of cable testing systems.

The burgeoning demand within the automotive sector stands as a significant catalyst fueling the expansion of the automotive cables market. These cables play a vital role in various automotive functions, including ignition, charging, lighting, signaling, and instrument panel circuits. Notably, battery cables are integral components connecting the vehicle's electrical system to the battery. The escalating need for automobiles worldwide is poised to drive automotive companies to ramp up production, consequently amplifying the demand for automotive cables. As per the October 2022 report from the Indian Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF), the production of passenger vehicles, encompassing three-wheelers, two-wheelers, and quadricycles, surpassed 2,081,148 units in June 2022. Additionally, the Indian passenger car market, valued at US$ 32.7 billion in 2021, is forecasted to reach US$ 54.84 billion by 2027, boasting a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 9%. Thus, the surge in automotive demand positively influences the growth trajectory of the automotive cables market.

The surging interest in electric vehicles (EVs) is projected to propel the expansion of the automotive cable market in the foreseeable future. Electric vehicles rely on one or multiple electric motors for propulsion, drawing energy from onboard batteries. This transition towards electric cars is expected to drive the demand for automotive cables, considering that electric vehicles necessitate a greater number of wires compared to conventional automobiles. As of April 2023, the International Energy Agency reported the global supply of over ten million electric vehicles by 2022, with electric vehicle market share soaring to 14% in 2022, marking a significant rise from the 4% share recorded just two years earlier. This shift towards electric vehicles continues to be a driving force behind the growth of the automotive cable market.

Companies in the automotive cables market are increasingly investing in replacing copper with aluminum in battery cables to reduce manufacturing costs and decrease weight. Aluminum is approximately one-third the weight of copper and more cost-effective, while offering similar performance characteristics in cable applications. For instance, in April 2024, Sumitomo Electric, a Japan-based global manufacturer serving various industries, began utilizing high-strength, heat-resistant aluminum alloy wires for automotive applications. This shift enables the production of lighter, more heat-resistant components, which are essential for electric vehicles (EVs), where managing battery heat and overall weight are critical factors.

In July 2024, Voltaira Group, a Germany-based global company specializing in cable solutions for the automotive, transportation, and two-wheeler industries, announced its acquisition of Auto-Kabel Group, also based in Germany. Auto-Kabel is known for manufacturing cables and automotive parts, as well as providing services related to energy management and power distribution. This strategic acquisition aims to bolster Voltaira's market position and operational efficiency through various strategies, including market expansion, increased market share, cost synergies, diversification, access to advanced technology and expertise, and strengthening competitive advantages. The Auto-Kabel Group is recognized as a leading manufacturer of power distribution systems for vehicles, encompassing cables and connection technology.

In April 2022, Suprajit Engineering, a mechanical cable and halogen bulb manufacturer based in India, successfully completed the acquisition of Kongsberg Automotive ASA for a transaction valued at $42 million. This strategic move by Suprajit Engineering is geared towards enhancing its Light Duty Cable (LDC) business unit and securing a competitive edge in the market. Kongsberg Automotive ASA, based in Norway, is recognized as an automotive parts manufacturer.

Major companies operating in the automotive cables market include Sumitomo Corporation, Prysmian Group - General Cable, Leoni AG, Lear Corporation, Aptiv Group - Delphi Automotive PLC, Furukawa Electric, Motherson Sumi, LS Cables & Systems, HUBER+SUHNER., Acome, Yazaki Corporation, Fujikura Ltd., Robert Bosch, HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA, Coroplast Harness Technology Sp. z oo sp. k, EK Elektrokabel FABRYKA KABLI Karolak i synowie sp. z o.o., Coroflex Poland Sp. z o.o Sp. k., Eltrim Kable Sp. z o. o, Anixter, Allied Wire & Cable Inc, Emcocables, Navcar S.A.S, Wirex Cable SA, Sistemas de Argentina S.A, Bahra Cables, Coficab Group.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the global automotive cables market in 2024. The regions covered in the automotive cables market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the automotive cables market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Canada, Spain.

Automotive cables refer to flexible components utilized for data transmission and electrical connections within automobiles. These cables are constructed from aluminum alloy to reduce overall weight in automotive applications. Commonly employed in lighting and instrumental panel circuits, automotive cables play integral roles in various functions within vehicles. Notable applications include their use as battery cables, multimedia cables, coaxial cables, multi-core screened cables, and sheathed ABS sensor cables.

The primary product types of automotive cables include copper core, aluminum core, and other variations. Copper core cables consist of multiple copper wires bundled within a single sheath or jacket. The distribution of automotive cables occurs through both direct channels and distribution sales channels. These cables find diverse applications, serving purposes such as automotive primary wire and battery cable, brake cable, trailer cable, car speaker wire, and fusible link wire.

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The automotive cables market consists of sales of copper-core automotive cables, aluminum-core automotive cables, and other automotive 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.

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