High Voltage Cable Global Market Report 2026

High voltage cables are wires or cables rated for more than 1000 volts, used in power production units, solar and wind energy production units, the instrument industry, and power transmission. They are employed for the transfer of electricity at high voltage in various applications such as direct power transmission, ignition systems, alternating currents, and other instruments.

The primary types of installations in the high voltage cable market are overhead, submarine, and underground. Submarine refers to a vessel navigated underwater, usually built for warfare and armed with torpedoes or guided missiles. Voltages range from 50kV-110kV, 115kV-330kV, and >330kV, serving utility and industrial end-users.

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 are affecting the high voltage cable market by raising import costs for copper, aluminum conductors, insulation materials, and specialized cable accessories, which increases manufacturing expenses and slows project execution. Regions such as Asia Pacific and Europe, which rely heavily on cross border material sourcing for large scale transmission and submarine cable projects, face the strongest impact. Segments including overhead transmission cables, submarine power cables, and underground high voltage cables are particularly disrupted due to material intensive production requirements. However, tariffs are also encouraging local manufacturing expansion, regional supply chain strengthening, and greater investment in domestically produced cable technologies.

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The high voltage cable market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $41.7 billion in 2025 to $44.17 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of power generation capacity, expansion of long distance electricity transmission, rising adoption of industrial automation, increasing deployment of overhead transmission lines, growing need for grid reliability improvements.

The high voltage cable market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $55.3 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising investment in renewable power projects, increasing demand for underground and submarine cables, growth in electric mobility infrastructure, rising modernization of utility grids, increasing focus on high voltage efficient materials. Major trends in the forecast period include expansion of renewable energy transmission networks, integration of high capacity cables for electric mobility, growth in smart monitoring and diagnostic cable systems, increasing adoption of advanced manufacturing in cable production, rising focus on digitally managed grid infrastructure.

The rising demand for electricity is expected to drive growth in the high voltage cables market in the coming years. Electricity is a fundamental form of energy that occurs naturally (as in lightning) or is generated (as in a generator) and is expressed through the movement and interaction of electrons. High-voltage cables are widely used for power transfer and distribution, national transmission networks, electric stations, and municipal grids. The rapid growth in electricity demand is anticipated to increase the utilization of high voltage cables, given their essential role in power distribution and industrial applications. For example, in March 2024, according to the International Energy Agency, a France-based intergovernmental organization, global electricity demand is projected to grow at an average annual rate of 3.4% through 2026. Similarly, electricity consumption by data centers is expected to more than double, rising from approximately 460 terawatt-hours (TWh) in 2022 to over 1,000 TWh by 2026. Consequently, the increasing electricity consumption is expected to boost demand for high voltage cables during the forecast period.

Major companies are dedicated to developing advanced sustainable solutions, such as cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) solutions, for high-voltage transmission to gain a competitive edge. Cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) is a thermosetting polymer enhancing cable insulation's durability and heat resistance, ensuring improved performance and longevity. For instance, in July 2023, Dow, a US-based materials science company, introduced ENDURANCE HFDD-4201 SC Compound, a novel XLPE solution for cable systems in the North American market. This solution reduces degassing times during cable manufacturing, leading to lower CO2 emissions without compromising quality. When used in manufacturing processes, ENDURANCE Compounds contribute to delivering high-quality underground power transmission cables meeting global reliability and durability standards.

In April 2023, Nexans S.A., a France-based provider of power and data cables for buildings, territories, high voltage, and projects, acquired Reka Cables for an undisclosed sum. Through this acquisition, Nexans aimed to strengthen its European distribution and market presence and enhance its renewable-energy cable offerings by integrating Reka Cables' manufacturing capabilities. Reka Cables is a Finland-based company specializing in medium- and low-voltage cable systems and accessories for infrastructure and industrial applications.

Major companies operating in the high voltage cable market are Taihan Electric Wire Co. Ltd., NKT Cables A/S, Siemens Aktiengesellschaft, Tratos Cavi SpA, Hengtong Optic-Electric Co. Ltd., Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd., Hunan Cables Group Co. Ltd., ABB Ltd, ShanghAI Electric Cable Co. Ltd., Southwire Company LLC, Fujikura Ltd, Riyadh Cables Group Company, Furukawa Electric Co. Ltd., Prysmian Group S.p.A., Leoni AG, Belden Inc., DubAI Cable Company Private Limited, Showa Cable Systems Co. Ltd., KEI Industries Ltd, BRUGG Cables AG, Okonite Company, Bahra Cables Company BSC (c), LS Cable & System Ltd., Hitachi Cable Ltd., Nexans SAS, General Cable Industries Inc., Cable Corporation of India Limited

North America was the largest region in the high voltage cables market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the high voltage cable market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

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

The high voltage cables market consists of sales of tape shielded, drain wire-shielded, general cable uni-shield, concentric neutral (CN), and jacketed concentric neutral (JCN). 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 high voltage cable 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 Installation: Overhead; Submarine; Underground
• 2) By Voltage: 50kV-110kV; 115kV-330kV; > 330kV
• 3) By End-User: Utility; Industrial
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Overhead: Overhead Transmission Cables; Overhead Distribution Cables
• 2) By Submarine: Submarine Power Cables; Submarine Transmission Cables; Submarine Distribution Cable
• 3) By Underground: Underground Transmission Cables; Underground Distribution Cables
• Companies Mentioned: Taihan Electric Wire Co. Ltd.; NKT Cables A/S; Siemens Aktiengesellschaft; Tratos Cavi SpA; Hengtong Optic-Electric Co. Ltd.; Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd.; Hunan Cables Group Co. Ltd.; ABB Ltd; Shanghai Electric Cable Co. Ltd.; Southwire Company LLC; Fujikura Ltd; Riyadh Cables Group Company; Furukawa Electric Co. Ltd.; Prysmian Group S.p.A.; Leoni AG; Belden Inc.; Dubai Cable Company Private Limited; Showa Cable Systems Co. Ltd.; KEI Industries Ltd; BRUGG Cables AG; Okonite Company; Bahra Cables Company BSC (c); LS Cable & System Ltd.; Hitachi Cable Ltd.; Nexans SAS; General Cable Industries Inc.; Cable Corporation of India Limited
• 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,
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