Cables Global Market Report 2026

A cable is a wire or a group of conductors utilized for the transmission of electricity or telecommunication signals from one location to another. Electric communication cables employ electrical impulses to convey voice messages, computer data, and visual images, while electric power cables use metal conductors to transmit electricity.

Cables are primarily installed through overhead, underground, and submarine methods. Overhead cables are positioned high above the ground using utility poles and encompass various voltage levels such as high, medium, and low. These cables find applications across diverse industries, including industrial, aerospace and defense, oil and gas, energy and power, IT and telecommunication, as well as construction.

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 impacted the cable market by increasing the cost of imported copper, aluminum, polymers, and insulation materials that are essential for manufacturing power and communication cables. Industrial, energy and power, IT and telecommunication, and oil and gas sectors across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and North America face higher procurement costs and extended delivery timelines due to tariff-driven supply constraints. However, tariffs are also encouraging regional material sourcing, local cable production, and innovation in advanced cable technologies, enhancing long-term supply chain resilience for cable manufacturers.

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The cables market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $98.23 billion in 2025 to $106.31 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to early deployment in basic power distribution networks, reliance on copper-based cabling, growth in telecommunication cable installations, increasing use in industrial power systems, expansion of traditional overhead cable infrastructure.

The cables market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $143.46 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for high-voltage underground cables, growth in submarine cable installations, expansion of smart grid infrastructure, increasing adoption of fiber and communication cables, development of energy-efficient cable materials. Major trends in the forecast period include adoption of IoT-enabled smart cable monitoring systems, implementation of automated cable manufacturing processes, development of sustainable and low-impact cable solutions, expansion of digital cable management platforms, integration of robotics in cable handling.

The growth of the cables market is further fueled by the increasing demand for renewable energy sources. With a focus on sustainability, renewable energy sources are gaining prominence, providing a cleaner alternative to traditional fossil fuels. Cables play a crucial role in efficiently transmitting, distributing, and integrating clean power into existing electrical infrastructure. For instance, in October 2024, according to a report published by the International Energy Agency, a France-based intergovernmental organization, renewable energy is projected to constitute nearly 20% of total final energy consumption by 2030, up from 13% in 2023. This growing demand for renewable energy sources is a significant driver for the cables market.

Leading companies in the cable market are prioritizing the development of innovative solutions, such as fiber optic microcables, to improve connectivity and address the growing need for high-speed data transmission. Fiber optic microcables are thin, lightweight cables that transmit data via light signals, utilizing fiber optic technology. For example, in May 2023, HFCL Limited, an India-based telecommunications company, unveiled a range of cutting-edge optical fiber products at the ISE EXPO 2024 in Dallas, Texas. These included a 1728-fiber Intermittently Bonded Ribbon (IBR) cable designed for high-density installations and fast restoration during outages. HFCL also introduced Nano Thin Microcables, featuring a 10.6mm diameter 864 fiber cable, which maximizes fiber capacity within 14mm microducts and sets a world record with a fiber packing density of 9.8 fibers/mm2. Additionally, they showcased high-density single-jacket single-armor IBR cables, offering fiber counts ranging from 144 to 1728.

In July 2024, Prysmian S.p.A., an Italy-based cable manufacturer, acquired Encore Wire Corporation for $4.2 billion. This acquisition enhances Prysmian's North American presence by combining Encore Wire's expertise in electrical wire and cable manufacturing with Prysmian's comprehensive global cable solutions portfolio. Encore Wire Corporation is a U.S.-based manufacturer of copper and aluminum electrical wires and cables.

Major companies operating in the cables market are Prysmian Group, Nexans S.A., Belden Incorporated, Fujikura Ltd., Leoni AG, LS Cable & System Ltd., NKT A/S, Southwire Company LLC, Polycab India Ltd., Axon Cable SAS, KEI Industries Ltd., General Cable Corp., Encore Wire Corporation, Finolex Cables Ltd., Bahra Cables Company, Brugg Kabel AG, Riyadh Cables Group Company, Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd., Furukawa Electric Co. Ltd., Lapp Tannehill, American Wire Group, CommScope Holding Company Inc., Sterlite Technologies Limited, Aksh Optifibre Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the cables market in 2025. The regions covered in the 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 cables market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The cables market consists of sales of copper, aluminum, polymer, plastics, elastomers, and steel wire mesh. 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.

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 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.
• The supply chain analysis section provides an overview of the entire value chain, including key raw materials, resources, and supplier analysis. It also provides a list competitor at each level of the supply chain.
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• The regulatory and investment landscape section provides an overview of the key regulatory frameworks, regularity bodies, associations, and government policies influencing the market. It also examines major investment flows, incentives, and funding trends shaping industry growth and innovation.
• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
• The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.
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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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• The company scoring matrix section evaluates and ranks leading companies based on a multi-parameter framework that includes market share or revenues, product innovation, and brand recognition.

Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Installation: Overhead; Underground; Submarine
• 2) By Voltage: High; Medium; Low
• 3) By End-User: Industrial; Aerospace And Defense; Oil And Gas; Energy And Power; IT And Telecommunication; Other End Users
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Overhead: Aerial Bundled Cables; Bare Conductors
• 2) By Underground: Low-Voltage Underground Cables; High-Voltage Underground Cables
• 3) By Submarine: Submarine Power Cables; Submarine Communication Cables
• Companies Mentioned: Prysmian Group; Nexans S.A.; Belden Incorporated; Fujikura Ltd.; Leoni AG; LS Cable & System Ltd.; NKT A/S; Southwire Company LLC; Polycab India Ltd.; Axon Cable SAS; KEI Industries Ltd.; General Cable Corp.; Encore Wire Corporation; Finolex Cables Ltd.; Bahra Cables Company; Brugg Kabel AG; Riyadh Cables Group Company; Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd.; Furukawa Electric Co. Ltd.; Lapp Tannehill; American Wire Group; CommScope Holding Company Inc.; Sterlite Technologies Limited; Aksh Optifibre Ltd.
• 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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