The industrial cable reels market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The industrial cable reels market has grown strongly in recent years. It will increase from $1.72 billion in 2024 to $1.81 billion in 2025, reflecting a CAGR of 5.6%.
The growth is due to the adoption in healthcare, smart city developments, improved customer support services, and investments in telecommunications networks and smart factory development.
The industrial cable reels market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The industrial cable reels market is projected to reach $2.24 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 5.4%.
Growth is attributed to educational program development, increased demand in renewable energy, focus on cost-effective reels, energy consumption, and port and maritime growth. Key trends include sustainability initiatives, hybrid cable reel systems, aerospace sector adoption, energy storage integration, and customized solutions.
The increasing focus on workplace safety is expected to drive the industrial cable reels market. Workplace safety, which involves minimizing risks such as cluttered walkways and loose cables, is gaining attention due to regulatory compliance and technological innovations. Industrial cable reels help prevent tripping hazards by keeping cables organized and off the floor. A 2023 report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed that fatal work injuries increased by 5.7% from 2021 to 2022, highlighting the need for safety measures such as cable reels.
The industrial cable reels market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Spring Driven, Motor Driven, Manual
2) By Mount Type: Wall Mounted, Ceiling Or Floor Mounted, Bench Mounted
3) By Application: General Industry, Ports And Terminals, Mining And Tunneling, Steel Mills And Aluminum Plants, Construction, Energy, Other Applications
Subsegments:
1) By Spring Driven: Heavy-Duty Spring Driven Cable Reels, Light-Duty Spring Driven Cable Reels
2) By Motor Driven: Electric Motor Driven Cable Reels, Hydraulic Motor Driven Cable Reels, Pneumatic Motor Driven Cable Reels
3) By Manual: Hand Crank Manual Cable Reels, Pull-And-Retract Manual Cable Reels
Key players in the industrial cable reels market, including igus Inc., are pioneering new technologies such as spring mechanisms to boost the efficacy of cable management, as well as to ensure automatic retraction, minimize wear and tear, and enhance durability and user-friendliness across several industrial and commercial applications. The spring mechanisms are mechanical systems that use a coiled spring for storing and releasing energy, typically for automatic retraction or tension regulation. For example, igus Inc., a German plastics manufacturer, in January 2022, unveiled its e-spool flex mini. This device, which accommodates cables and hoses with a diameter of 5-7mm, offers a flexible, screw-guided cable management system. With automatic tension-relief every 15 millimeters, it can smoothly extend up to three meters without tangling. Its design versatility allows for continuous power and data transmission, making it ideal for use in workspaces, laboratories, and residential setups.
Major companies operating in the industrial cable reels market are:
• Schneider Electric SE
• Eaton Corporation plc
• TE Connectivity
• Emerson Electric Co.
• Marmon Holdings Inc.
• Southwire Company LLC
• Hubbell Incorporated
• Atkore
• Tsubakimoto Chain Co.
• Nederman Holding AB
• Conductix-Wampfler GmbH
• Cavotec SA
• BICC Cables
• Reelcraft Industries
• Coxreels
• Arnold Fire Equipment
• Power and Rubber
• DEMAC
• Hannay Reels Inc.
• United Equipment Accessories Inc.
• Schill GmbH & Co. KG
• United Universal Industries Inc.
• Duro Manufacturing LLC
• Reel Power Industrial
• Paul Vahle GmbH & Co. KG
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the industrial cable reels market in 2024. The regions covered in the industrial cable reels market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.