Automotive Cables Global Market Report 2026

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.

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 have affected the automotive cables market by increasing costs for imported metals such as copper and aluminum, along with insulation materials and electronic components used in modern wiring systems. Automotive OEMs in Europe and North America, which depend heavily on global suppliers, face higher production expenses and supply delays. However, tariffs are also driving regional sourcing of raw materials, encouraging domestic cable manufacturing, and promoting innovation in lightweight and cost-efficient automotive wiring solutions that strengthen long-term supply resilience.

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The automotive cables market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $6.3 billion in 2025 to $6.75 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in traditional wiring harness usage, increased adoption of copper-based automotive cables, reliance on manual assembly lines, expansion in basic battery cable applications, early use in mechanical vehicle systems.

The automotive cables market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $8.94 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for advanced ev wiring systems, integration of high-speed data transmission cables, development of thermal-resistant automotive cables, expansion of vehicle electrification ecosystems, adoption of enhanced safety and sensor wiring modules. Major trends in the forecast period include adoption of lightweight aluminum automotive cable systems, integration of smart connected wiring architectures, expansion of high-voltage ev cable technologies, advancement of automated cable manufacturing lines, deployment of intelligent in-vehicle communication networks.

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. For instance, in January 2024, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, a US-based government agency, combined sales of hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery electric vehicles accounted for 16.3% of total U.S. light-duty vehicle sales in 2023, up from 12.9% in 2022, indicating a notable shift toward electrified transportation. This shift towards electric vehicles continues to be a driving force behind the growth of the automotive cable market.

Major companies in the automotive cables market are focusing on developing innovative solutions, such as high-capacity automotive cable harnesses, to address the growing demand for efficient vehicle wiring systems driven by the expansion of electric vehicles, advanced driver-assistance systems, and smart automotive electronics. High-capacity automotive cable harnesses are engineered to combine multiple electrical wires and connectors into a single, organized assembly, enhancing signal transmission, reducing weight, and improving durability compared to traditional separate wiring systems. For example, in September 2025, Jetty Automotive Technology, a China-based automotive technology company, inaugurated a new automotive cable manufacturing plant in Borj Cedria, Tunisia, capable of producing 5,000 cable harnesses per day. The facility covers 4,600 m2, with a usable area of 3,870 m2, and is expected to generate approximately 1,000 direct jobs while promoting technology transfer and industrial diversification in Tunisia. These cable harnesses feature optimized layouts for space efficiency, high-quality insulation for safety, and compatibility with modern vehicle electronic systems, making them suitable for a wide range of automotive applications, from internal wiring to advanced electrical architectures.

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.

Major companies operating in the automotive cables market are 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., 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 2025. The regions covered in the automotive 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 automotive cables market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

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.

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.

Automotive Cables Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses automotive 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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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Product Type: Copper Core; Aluminum Core; Other Product Types
• 2) By Sales Channel: Direct Channel; Distribution Channel
• 3) By Application: Automotive Primary Wire And Battery Cable; Brake Cable; Trailer Cable; Car Speaker Wire; Fusible Link Wire
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Copper Core: Copper Wire Harnesses; Copper Battery Cables; Copper Sensor Wires; Copper Power Distribution Cables
• 2) By Aluminum Core: Aluminum Wire Harnesses; Aluminum Battery Cables; Aluminum Sensor Wires; Aluminum Power Distribution Cables
• 3) By Other Product Types: Fiber Optic Cables; Multi-Core Cables; High-Temperature Resistant Cables; Specialty Automotive Cables
• Companies Mentioned: 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.; 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
• 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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