Structured Cabling Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Product Type, By Application, By Wire Category, By End User Industry, By Region & Competition, 2021-2031F

Description

The Global Structured Cabling Market is projected to expand from USD 16.73 billion in 2025 to USD 26.71 billion by 2031, achieving a compound annual growth rate of 8.11%. This market encompasses a standardized framework of cabling and connectivity products designed to unify voice, data, and video systems into a single cohesive network, functioning as the essential telecommunications backbone for commercial properties and campuses. Growth is primarily driven by the rising need for high-bandwidth connectivity and the ongoing enlargement of data centers to support cloud computing. Furthermore, the extensive uptake of the Internet of Things requires durable physical layers to manage higher device densities, establishing these core connectivity requirements as the foundation for the industry's enduring expansion.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2027-2031
Market Size 2025	USD 16.73 Billion
Market Size 2031	USD 26.71 Billion
CAGR 2026-2031	8.11%
Fastest Growing Segment	Fiber Cable
Largest Market	North America

However, the sector faces substantial obstacles related to elevated installation and upkeep expenses, which frequently discourage smaller businesses from modernizing their outdated systems. The logistical intricacies involved in upgrading infrastructure without interrupting daily activities further hinder widespread adoption. Highlighting the magnitude of recent infrastructure commitments, the Fiber Broadband Association reported that fiber broadband deployments in the United States hit a record 10.3 million homes passed in 2024. Although this figure emphasizes the speed of network advancement, the associated financial and physical strains continue to pose significant barriers to achieving universal market penetration.

Market Driver

The proliferation of hyperscale and co-location data center infrastructure serves as a major catalyst for the global structured cabling market, significantly transforming requirements for the network physical layer. With rising data traffic, operators are actively building high-density facilities that demand vast quantities of fiber optic and Category 6A copper cabling to sustain leaf-spine architectures and high-speed interconnections. This momentum is highlighted by JLL's "U.S. Data Center Report - Midyear 2024" from August 2024, which noted that data center absorption in North America hit a record nearing 2.8 gigawatts in the first half of the year, marking a ninefold rise since 2020. This swift increase in capacity leads directly to heightened procurement of structured cabling to address heat dissipation needs and guarantee low-latency performance within complex server settings.

Concurrently, the worldwide deployment of 5G networks and upgrades to telecom backhaul are driving the need for significant fiber densification, pushing market boundaries past conventional enterprise environments. Telecommunications operators are investing substantially in structured cabling to link small cells and macro towers, thereby securing the high bandwidth essential for advanced mobile services. As reported in the "Ericsson Mobility Report" from June 2024, 5G subscriptions grew by 160 million in the first quarter of 2024, reaching a global total of 1.7 billion. This fast-paced user expansion exerts tremendous strain on backhaul networks, forcing providers to increase fiber penetration to uphold service quality, a trend further evidenced by the Fiber Broadband Association's December 2024 survey indicating that fiber infrastructure now reaches 56.5% of U.S. households.

Market Challenge

The global structured cabling industry faces a major hurdle due to high installation and maintenance costs, alongside the logistical difficulties of retrofitting existing infrastructure. This financial constraint effectively limits market growth by deterring small and medium-sized enterprises from updating their legacy systems to accommodate advanced technologies. When the capital outlay for physical cabling upgrades becomes too high, organizations frequently postpone essential network improvements, thereby stalling the widespread adoption of unified network solutions. The need for specialized labor and the risk of operational downtime during installation further aggravate these cost issues, making the return on investment appear less appealing to budget-conscious companies.

These economic pressures are reinforced by recent volatility in material costs, which directly affects project budgets and viability. Data from the Associated Builders and Contractors in 2025 indicates that copper wire and cable prices experienced a sharp rise, with July figures reflecting a 12.2% increase compared to the previous year. Such instability in the pricing of key raw materials leads to uncertainty in project estimation, prompting stakeholders to delay or reduce infrastructure investments. As a result, increasing input costs directly undermine the industry's growth potential, leaving the physical backbone needed for high-bandwidth connectivity financially inaccessible for a considerable portion of the market.

Market Trends

The merging of IT and operational technology (OT) networks within smart buildings is acting as a pivotal driver, fueling the need for unified structured cabling backbones that support a wide range of endpoints, from HVAC sensors to security systems. This integration has shifted from being optional to becoming a necessary condition for implementing advanced building management software, which depends on detailed, real-time data to enhance energy efficiency and occupant comfort. Highlighting this trend, Honeywell's "AI in Buildings study" from February 2025 reveals that 84% of commercial building decision-makers intend to boost their usage of artificial intelligence in the upcoming year to optimize operations, a strategy that inherently demands a strong, converged physical layer to convey data across formerly isolated building systems.

At the same time, the market is experiencing a decisive shift toward sustainable and halogen-free cabling materials, driven by rising regulatory demands and corporate pledges to achieve net-zero emissions. Manufacturers are actively reworking their supply chains to lower embodied carbon and remove hazardous substances, ensuring that physical infrastructure complies with the green building standards increasingly embraced by global businesses. This sector-wide transformation is producing tangible environmental results; for instance, CommScope's "2025 Sustainability Report" from June 2025 notes that the company realized a 44.1% decrease in market-based Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions relative to its 2019 baseline, emphasizing the magnitude of operational adjustments being made to provide eco-friendly network solutions.

Key Market Players

CommScope Holding, Inc.
Nexans SA
Corning Incorporated
Panduit Corp.
Belden, Inc.
Legrand SA
Schneider Electric SE
ABB Ltd.
Siemon Company
Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd

Report Scope

In this report, the Global Structured Cabling Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Structured Cabling Market, By Product Type

Fiber Cable
Copper Cable
Fiber Components

Structured Cabling Market, By Application

LAN
Data Center

Structured Cabling Market, By Wire Category

Category 5e
Category 6
Category 7
Category 6A

Structured Cabling Market, By End User Industry

Telecommunication
Government
Commercial
Others

Structured Cabling Market, By Region

North America
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
Europe
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Germany
- Spain
Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Colombia
Middle East & Africa
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Structured Cabling Market.

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1. Product Overview

1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Market
- 1.2.1. Markets Covered
- 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
- 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Global Structured Cabling Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Product Type (Fiber Cable, Copper Cable, Fiber Components)
- 5.2.2. By Application (LAN, Data Center)
- 5.2.3. By Wire Category (Category 5e, Category 6, Category 7, Category 6A)
- 5.2.4. By End User Industry (Telecommunication, Government, Commercial, Others)
- 5.2.5. By Region
- 5.2.6. By Company (2025)
5.3. Market Map

6. North America Structured Cabling Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Product Type
- 6.2.2. By Application
- 6.2.3. By Wire Category
- 6.2.4. By End User Industry
- 6.2.5. By Country
6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Structured Cabling Market Outlook
  - 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.2.1. By Product Type
    - 6.3.1.2.2. By Application
    - 6.3.1.2.3. By Wire Category
    - 6.3.1.2.4. By End User Industry
- 6.3.2. Canada Structured Cabling Market Outlook
  - 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.2.1. By Product Type
    - 6.3.2.2.2. By Application
    - 6.3.2.2.3. By Wire Category
    - 6.3.2.2.4. By End User Industry
- 6.3.3. Mexico Structured Cabling Market Outlook
  - 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.2.1. By Product Type
    - 6.3.3.2.2. By Application
    - 6.3.3.2.3. By Wire Category
    - 6.3.3.2.4. By End User Industry

7. Europe Structured Cabling Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Product Type
- 7.2.2. By Application
- 7.2.3. By Wire Category
- 7.2.4. By End User Industry
- 7.2.5. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. Germany Structured Cabling Market Outlook
  - 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.2.1. By Product Type
    - 7.3.1.2.2. By Application
    - 7.3.1.2.3. By Wire Category
    - 7.3.1.2.4. By End User Industry
- 7.3.2. France Structured Cabling Market Outlook
  - 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.2.1. By Product Type
    - 7.3.2.2.2. By Application
    - 7.3.2.2.3. By Wire Category
    - 7.3.2.2.4. By End User Industry
- 7.3.3. United Kingdom Structured Cabling Market Outlook
  - 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.2.1. By Product Type
    - 7.3.3.2.2. By Application
    - 7.3.3.2.3. By Wire Category
    - 7.3.3.2.4. By End User Industry
- 7.3.4. Italy Structured Cabling Market Outlook
  - 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.2.1. By Product Type
    - 7.3.4.2.2. By Application
    - 7.3.4.2.3. By Wire Category
    - 7.3.4.2.4. By End User Industry
- 7.3.5. Spain Structured Cabling Market Outlook
  - 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.2.1. By Product Type
    - 7.3.5.2.2. By Application
    - 7.3.5.2.3. By Wire Category
    - 7.3.5.2.4. By End User Industry

8. Asia Pacific Structured Cabling Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Product Type
- 8.2.2. By Application
- 8.2.3. By Wire Category
- 8.2.4. By End User Industry
- 8.2.5. By Country
8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China Structured Cabling Market Outlook
  - 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.2.1. By Product Type
    - 8.3.1.2.2. By Application
    - 8.3.1.2.3. By Wire Category
    - 8.3.1.2.4. By End User Industry
- 8.3.2. India Structured Cabling Market Outlook
  - 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.2.1. By Product Type
    - 8.3.2.2.2. By Application
    - 8.3.2.2.3. By Wire Category
    - 8.3.2.2.4. By End User Industry
- 8.3.3. Japan Structured Cabling Market Outlook
  - 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.2.1. By Product Type
    - 8.3.3.2.2. By Application
    - 8.3.3.2.3. By Wire Category
    - 8.3.3.2.4. By End User Industry
- 8.3.4. South Korea Structured Cabling Market Outlook
  - 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.2.1. By Product Type
    - 8.3.4.2.2. By Application
    - 8.3.4.2.3. By Wire Category
    - 8.3.4.2.4. By End User Industry
- 8.3.5. Australia Structured Cabling Market Outlook
  - 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.2.1. By Product Type
    - 8.3.5.2.2. By Application
    - 8.3.5.2.3. By Wire Category
    - 8.3.5.2.4. By End User Industry

9. Middle East & Africa Structured Cabling Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Product Type
- 9.2.2. By Application
- 9.2.3. By Wire Category
- 9.2.4. By End User Industry
- 9.2.5. By Country
9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Structured Cabling Market Outlook
  - 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.2.1. By Product Type
    - 9.3.1.2.2. By Application
    - 9.3.1.2.3. By Wire Category
    - 9.3.1.2.4. By End User Industry
- 9.3.2. UAE Structured Cabling Market Outlook
  - 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.2.1. By Product Type
    - 9.3.2.2.2. By Application
    - 9.3.2.2.3. By Wire Category
    - 9.3.2.2.4. By End User Industry
- 9.3.3. South Africa Structured Cabling Market Outlook
  - 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.2.1. By Product Type
    - 9.3.3.2.2. By Application
    - 9.3.3.2.3. By Wire Category
    - 9.3.3.2.4. By End User Industry

10. South America Structured Cabling Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Product Type
- 10.2.2. By Application
- 10.2.3. By Wire Category
- 10.2.4. By End User Industry
- 10.2.5. By Country
10.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. Brazil Structured Cabling Market Outlook
  - 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.2.1. By Product Type
    - 10.3.1.2.2. By Application
    - 10.3.1.2.3. By Wire Category
    - 10.3.1.2.4. By End User Industry
- 10.3.2. Colombia Structured Cabling Market Outlook
  - 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.2.1. By Product Type
    - 10.3.2.2.2. By Application
    - 10.3.2.2.3. By Wire Category
    - 10.3.2.2.4. By End User Industry
- 10.3.3. Argentina Structured Cabling Market Outlook
  - 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.2.1. By Product Type
    - 10.3.3.2.2. By Application
    - 10.3.3.2.3. By Wire Category
    - 10.3.3.2.4. By End User Industry

11. Market Dynamics

11.1. Drivers
11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
12.3. Recent Developments

13. Global Structured Cabling Market: SWOT Analysis

14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

14.1. Competition in the Industry
14.2. Potential of New Entrants
14.3. Power of Suppliers
14.4. Power of Customers
14.5. Threat of Substitute Products

15. Competitive Landscape

15.1. CommScope Holding, Inc.
- 15.1.1. Business Overview
- 15.1.2. Products & Services
- 15.1.3. Recent Developments
- 15.1.4. Key Personnel
- 15.1.5. SWOT Analysis
15.2. Nexans SA
15.3. Corning Incorporated
15.4. Panduit Corp.
15.5. Belden, Inc.
15.6. Legrand SA
15.7. Schneider Electric SE
15.8. ABB Ltd.
15.9. Siemon Company
15.10. Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd