The insulated cables market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The market value of insulated cables has experienced a consistent increase over the past few years. The predicted rise from $120.67 billion in 2024 to $126.57 billion in 2025, represents a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.9%.
Factors such as increased agricultural activities, extension of crops, public health worries, and pesticide resistance management have contributed to this growth during the historic period.
The insulated cables market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The market size for insulated cables is predicted to experience consistent growth in the imminent years, with its value reaching $151.08 billion in 2029, increasing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.5%.
This growth throughout the forecast period can be attributed to aspects such as the increase in global population, effects of climate change, integrated pest management (ipm), as well as emerging pest threats. Among key trends in the upcoming period, sustainable insecticides, precision application technologies, biological pest control, along with residue and food safety, will play a significant role.
The insulated cables market is projected to grow on account of the advancement in the automotive industry. These insulated wires or cables cater to specific strain needs during the manufacturing process in the automotive industry and are also instrumental in connecting car batteries with other parts. The growth of the automotive industry due to technological advancements, rise in demand for electric vehicles, improved safety features, and progress in self-driving technology is promoting the insulated cables market. This is because these cables play a vital role in vehicle wiring, safety systems, and components of electric vehicles, thus escalating the need for superior electrical solutions. For instance, as per the data from the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, and the Arts, an Australian government department tasked with executing Australia's government policies and projects, there were 20.7 million officially registered motor vehicles as of January 31, 2022, marking a 2% rise since January 2021. Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) accounted for about 40,000, a 100% rise from 2021, with passenger cars representing 34,200 in 2022, an increase of 118% compared to 2021. Approximately 277,000 hybrid-electric vehicles (HEVs) were noted in 2022, a surge of 35% from 2021. Hence, the expanding automotive sector is a significant contributor to the growth of the insulated cables market.
The insulated cables market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Copper, Aluminum, Fiber Optic, Other Types
2) By Voltage: Low Voltage, Medium Voltage, High Voltage
3) By Application: Electrical Equipment, Construction, Telecommunications, Motor Vehicles, Industrial Machinery
Subsegments:
1) By Copper: Bare Copper, Tinned Copper
2) By Aluminum: Bare Aluminum, Aluminum Alloy
3) By Fiber Optic: Single-mode Fiber Optic Cables, Multi-mode Fiber Optic Cables
4) By Other Types: Thermoplastic Insulated Cables, Thermoset Insulated Cables
Leading firms in the insulated cables market, such as Solvay, a Belgium-founded chemicals corporation, are pushing innovation by creating new products like KetaSpire KT-857. This high-purity PEEK extrusion compound is specifically tailored for insulating copper magnet wires in electric motors in the automotive industry. Solvay introduced this new Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) extrusion for monolayer e-motor magnet wire insulation in May 2023. The product's unique technology rids the need for a primer and topcoat, thereby simplifying production processes and reducing expenses. Additionally, the compound provides a quicker and more economical method of achieving improved adhesion.
Major companies operating in the insulated cables market include:
• Southwire Company LLC
• General Cable
• 3M Company
• ABL Electronic Supplies Inc.
• AFC Cable Systems
• Amphenol Corporation
• Asia Pacific Wire and Cable Corporation Limited
• Belden Inc.
• Cable USA
• LS Corporation
• Hellermann Tyton
• Legrand Electric Ltd
• Brady
• Panduit
• TE Connectivity Ltd.
• K-Sun
• Partex Marking Systems
• Phoenix Contact
• Thomas and Betts
• CCL Industries Inc (Avery)
• Fujikura Ltd.
• Hitachi Ltd.
• Leoni AG
• Nexans SA
• Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd.
• Superior Essex
• The Okonite Company
• Tratos
• TPC Wire & Cable
• Tyco Electronics
• United Copper Industries
• W. L. Gore & Associates
• Yazaki
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the insulated cables market in 2023. North America is the second-largest region in the insulated cables market. The regions covered in the insulated cables market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa