Magnet Wire Global Market Report 2026

Magnet wire, also known as winding wire, is copper or aluminum wire coated with an extremely thin layer of insulation. It finds applications in the construction of transformers, inductors, motors, speakers, hard disk head actuators, potentiometers, electromagnets, and various other applications that require tightly wound coils of wire. Magnet wire possesses favorable electrical characteristics, including high dielectric strength and insulation resistance, along with resistance to heat, water, and moisture.

The primary types of magnet wire are copper and aluminum. Copper magnet wire, renowned for its excellent conductivity and windability, is employed in various applications. For special requirements, copper is chosen for its diverse conductor materials and unique characteristics such as enhanced mechanical strength or bending performance. Different shapes like round, rectangle, and square cater to specific applications in motors, home appliances, transformers, and more. Various industries, including electrical and electronics, industrial, transportation, among others, utilize magnet wire in their operations.

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 influencing the magnet wire market by increasing costs for imported copper, aluminum, and insulated wire materials used in motors, transformers, and electronic components. Electrical and electronics, industrial, and transportation segments in Asia-Pacific, Europe, and North America are most affected due to dependence on imported materials. Nevertheless, tariffs are promoting local wire manufacturing, regional sourcing, and innovation in cost-efficient magnet wire solutions, enhancing supply chain reliability and supporting broader adoption of high-performance insulated wire products.

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The magnet wire market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $32.38 billion in 2025 to $33.91 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to early adoption in motors and transformers, initial use in home appliances, reliance on manual coil winding processes, growth in industrial equipment applications, deployment in speaker and actuator systems.

The magnet wire market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $40.85 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing adoption of insulated copper and aluminum wires, integration with automated motor and transformer manufacturing, expansion in electrical and electronics applications, rising use in automotive and industrial components, development of smart and connected electrical coils. Major trends in the forecast period include integration of high-performance magnet wires, deployment of smart motor and transformer solutions, adoption of IoT-enabled electrical components, implementation of advanced coating technologies, expansion of automated coil winding systems.

The rise in demand for electric vehicles is anticipated to drive the growth of the magnet wire market moving forward. Electric vehicles are automobiles powered entirely or partially by electricity. They have low operating costs due to fewer components requiring maintenance, and they are highly environmentally friendly because they use little to no fossil fuels (petrol or diesel). Magnet wires with microcellular coating are utilized in electric vehicles to reduce dielectric properties and processing resistance, thereby improving efficiency. For example, in June 2025, the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), a U.S.-based independent nonprofit research organization, reported that global sales of electric light-duty vehicles (LDVs) reached nearly 17 million, representing about 19% of new LDVs sold worldwide in 2024, up from roughly 15% in 2023. This information highlights a significant upward trend in electric vehicle demand, reflecting increasing consumer preference and market growth. Therefore, the rising demand for e-vehicles is fueling the expansion of the magnet wire market.

Leading companies in the magnet wire market are focusing on developing advanced solutions such as PEEK-insulated copper magnet wires to enhance motor performance, energy efficiency, and thermal stability in high-voltage electric vehicle (EV) systems. A PEEK-insulated copper magnet wire uses a high-performance polymer (polyether-ether-ketone) coating instead of conventional enamel insulation, providing superior dielectric strength, higher heat resistance (up to 220°C), thinner insulation layers for an increased copper fill factor, and improved mechanical flexibility for automated winding. For example, in February 2025, N.V. Bekaert S.A., a Belgium-based wire and coatings manufacturer, introduced Ampact, a PEEK-insulated copper magnet wire designed for stators in 800 V+ electric vehicle motors. The product includes rectangular or flat copper conductors coated with PEEK insulation that increases durability, allows tighter winding, reduces heat losses, and supports higher power density and faster charging capabilities in EV drivetrains.

In March 2024, Superior Essex Inc., a US-based company, acquired Furukawa Electric Group for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition allows Superior Essex to expand its portfolio by integrating Furukawa Electric's expertise in magnet wire production. Furukawa Electric Group is a Japan-based company that specializes in magnet wires.

Major companies operating in the magnet wire market are Elektrisola Incorporated, Essex Furukawa Magnet Wire LLC, Fujikura Ltd., Furukawa Electric Co. Ltd., Gold Cup Electric Electromagnetic Wire Co. Ltd., Hitachi Cable Ltd., Hongyuan Group Co. Ltd., Roshow Technology, Tongling Jingda Special Magnet Wire Co. Ltd., Condumex Inc., Aislantes SA, Alconex Inc., LS Cable & System Ltd., Magnekon SA, REA Magnet Wire SA, Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd., Superior Essex Inc., Samdong Co. Ltd., IRCE S.p.A, Von Roll Holding AG, LWW group, Altana AG, TE Connectivity plc, Salzer Electronics Limited, Schwering & Hasse Elektrodraht GmbH, Strunk Connect GmbH & Co. KG, Wuxi Xizhou Magnet Wires Co. Ltd., Shibata Co. Ltd., Hi-Wire Limited, Ormiston Wire Limited, Citychamp Dartong Co. Ltd., Dahren Group AS, Ederfil Becker GmbH, HPW Metallwerk GmbH, Proterial Ltd., Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems Inc.

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

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

The magnet wire market consists of sales of enameled wire, polyurethane wire, litz wire, and polyamide-imide wire. 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 magnet wire 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 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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• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: Copper; Aluminum
• 2) By Shape: Round; Rectangle; Square
• 3) By Application: Motor; Home Appliance; Transformer; Other Applications
• 4) By End-User: Electrical And Electronics; Industrial; Transportation; Other End Users
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Copper: Enameled Copper Wire; Polyurethane Copper Wire; Polyester Copper Wire; Other Coated Copper Wire
• 2) By Aluminum: Enameled Aluminum Wire; Aluminum Magnet Wire With Protective Coatings; Other Aluminum Wire Types
• Companies Mentioned: Elektrisola Incorporated; Essex Furukawa Magnet Wire LLC; Fujikura Ltd.; Furukawa Electric Co. Ltd.; Gold Cup Electric Electromagnetic Wire Co. Ltd.; Hitachi Cable Ltd.; Hongyuan Group Co. Ltd.; Roshow Technology; Tongling Jingda Special Magnet Wire Co. Ltd.; Condumex Inc.; Aislantes SA; Alconex Inc.; LS Cable & System Ltd.; Magnekon SA; REA Magnet Wire SA; Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd.; Superior Essex Inc.; Samdong Co. Ltd.; IRCE S.p.A; Von Roll Holding AG; LWW group; Altana AG; TE Connectivity plc; Salzer Electronics Limited; Schwering & Hasse Elektrodraht GmbH; Strunk Connect GmbH & Co. KG; Wuxi Xizhou Magnet Wires Co. Ltd.; Shibata Co. Ltd.; Hi-Wire Limited; Ormiston Wire Limited; Citychamp Dartong Co. Ltd.; Dahren Group AS; Ederfil Becker GmbH; HPW Metallwerk GmbH; Proterial Ltd.; Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems 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.
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