Aircraft Cables Global Market Report 2026

Aircraft cables refer to highly flexible and strong cables created by twisting thin steel wires together. These cables play a crucial role in various aircraft applications, including control systems, lighting, data and power transfer, avionics, and data transmission, as well as cabin management, wiring, and pipelines within aircraft.

The primary types of aircraft cables available are made from stainless steel or galvanized steel. Galvanized steel undergoes a hot-dipping process in a zinc coating solution, which provides protection against corrosion and surface damage. Aircraft cables are used in both military and civilian aircraft and are distributed through aftermarket and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) sales channels. These cables find applications in general aviation, airliners, business aircraft, and other aviation-related uses.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs on steel, specialty alloys, and aviation components have increased procurement costs for aircraft cable manufacturers, impacting both OEM and aftermarket supply chains. These tariffs particularly affect stainless steel and galvanized steel material segments, as well as production hubs in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific that rely on imported raw materials. Higher input prices have slowed adoption across civil and military aircraft programs, increasing lead times and limiting sourcing flexibility. However, tariffs have also encouraged localized manufacturing, enhanced regional supply security, and stimulated innovation in cost-effective aircraft cable materials and processes.

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The aircraft cables market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $4.94 billion in 2025 to $5.31 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing aircraft production volumes, rising demand for durable aviation components, expansion of global airline fleets, growth in military aircraft procurement, advancements in cable stranding techniques.

The aircraft cables market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $7.07 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing electrification of aircraft systems, growth of next-generation avionics, rising focus on lightweight materials, expanding maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) activities, increasing investments in aerospace infrastructure. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of high-strength miniature wire strands, rising demand for lightweight and corrosion-resistant cable materials, expansion of aircraft modernization and retrofitting activities, growing use of advanced cable coatings for safety and durability, surge in digital and power transmission requirements in modern avionics.

The increasing number of aircraft orders and deliveries is set to drive the growth of the aircraft cable market. Aircraft orders and deliveries represent the acquisition and reception of new aircraft, which is indicative of the dynamic and expanding aviation industry. To support these aircraft effectively, there is a growing demand for reliable, technologically advanced, and compliant aircraft cables. As the aviation sector continues to prosper and evolve, the aircraft cable market is poised for sustained growth to meet these industry demands. For instance, as of June 2023, Boeing and Airbus achieved 60 and 72 commercial jet deliveries, respectively, compared to 51 and 58 deliveries in the same month of 2022, according to Flight Plan, a blog on Aviation and Space Systems by Forecast International, a US-based market intelligence provider. Therefore, the increasing aircraft orders, production, and deliveries are anticipated to drive the growth of the aircraft cable market.

Leading companies in the aircraft cables market are prioritizing the development of technologically advanced solutions, such as next-generation high-voltage aircraft cables, to meet critical industry needs. These advanced cables are specifically designed to support the increasing power requirements of modern and future aircraft systems, particularly electric and hybrid-electric planes. For example, in June 2023, Nexans S.A., a France-based automation company, launched a new line of next-generation high-voltage cables aimed at supporting the aerospace industry's efforts to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. These innovative cables offer higher power density, partial discharge-free operation, and a broad voltage range of 600V to 6,000V, making them 20 times more efficient than traditional aircraft cables. Demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainability, Nexans is also focused on minimizing the environmental impact of its products through the use of innovative materials and low-carbon solutions, contributing to a greener aerospace sector.

In March 2025, Weinberg Capital Group, a US-based investment firm, acquired Gavitt Wire & Cable Co. for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Weinberg Capital Group aims to build on Gavitt's long-standing success by supporting its continued growth while maintaining its strong reputation for quality, customer service, and on-time delivery. Gavitt Wire & Cable Co. is a US-based company that provides wire and cable products for aircraft and aviation applications.

Major companies operating in the aircraft cables market are TE Connectivity, Amphenol Corporation, AMETEK Inc., Loos and Co. Inc., Radiall SA, Pic Wire and Cable, W.L. Gore and Associates Inc., A.E. Petsche, Collins Aerospace, Harbour Industries LLC, Specialty Wire and Cord Sets Inc., Interconnect Cable Technologies Corp., Aerospace Wire and Cable Inc., Lexco Cable Manufacturing, WireMasters Inc., Carl Stahl Sava Industries Inc., Glenair Inc., Crane Aerospace & Electronics, Esterline Technologies Corporation, Honeywell International Inc.

North America was the largest region in the aircraft cables market in 2025. The regions covered in the aircraft cables market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the aircraft cables market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The aircraft cables market consists of sales of stainless steel aircraft cables, galvanized steel aircraft cables, and other aircraft 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.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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This report focuses aircraft cables market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
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• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
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• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
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• Expanded geographical coverage includes Taiwan and Southeast Asia, reflecting recent supply chain realignments and manufacturing shifts in the region. This section analyzes how these markets are becoming increasingly important hubs in the global value chain.
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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: Stainless Steel Material; Galvanized Steel Material
• 2) By Aircraft Type: Military Aircraft; Civil Aircraft
• 3) By Sales Channel: Aftermarket; Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)
• 4) By Application: General Aviation; Airliner; Business Aircraft; Other Applications
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Stainless Steel Material: 302 Stainless Steel; 304 Stainless Steel; 316 Stainless Steel
• 2) By Galvanized Steel Material: Zinc-Coated Galvanized Steel; Hot-Dipped Galvanized Steel
• Companies Mentioned: TE Connectivity; Amphenol Corporation; AMETEK Inc.; Loos and Co. Inc.; Radiall SA; Pic Wire and Cable; W.L. Gore and Associates Inc.; A.E. Petsche; Collins Aerospace; Harbour Industries LLC; Specialty Wire and Cord Sets Inc.; Interconnect Cable Technologies Corp.; Aerospace Wire and Cable Inc.; Lexco Cable Manufacturing; WireMasters Inc.; Carl Stahl Sava Industries Inc.; Glenair Inc.; Crane Aerospace & Electronics; Esterline Technologies Corporation; Honeywell International Inc.
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
• Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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