The wire and cable compound market is estimated at USD 15.26 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 22.22 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 7.8% from 2025 to 2030.
Scope of the Report
Years Considered for the Study
2022-2030
Base Year
2024
Forecast Period
2025-2030
Units Considered
Value (USD million) and Volume (kiloton)
Segments
Type, application, end use industry, and region
Regions covered
Europe, North America, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and South America
The demand for non-halogenated wire and cable compounds is increasing rapidly due to their unique combination of properties. There is growing market demand for low-smoke, flame-retardant, environmentally friendly, and recyclable cable compounds across sectors such as power transmission, construction, transportation (including electric/hybrid vehicles), industrial automation, telecommunications, and rapidly urbanizing regions.
Improvements in non-halogenated formulations (e.g., polyolefins, thermoplastic elastomers, silicones) have led to cables with better flame retardancy, durability, mechanical performance, and heat resistance compared to traditional halogenated alternatives, reinforcing their adoption in demanding applications.
"The automotive wiring application is projected to be a rapidly growing application during the forecast period."
Automotive wiring is expected to be a major application of the wire and cable compound market due to several converging industry trends and requirements. The rapid rise of electric vehicles (EVs), hybrid vehicles, and the growing deployment of onboard electronic features have significantly increased the quantity, complexity, and performance demands for automotive wiring. EVs, in particular, require cables with superior insulation, flame-retardant, and heat-resistant properties due to higher voltages and more stringent safety standards. Modern vehicles are equipped with advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), infotainment, sensors, and telematics, leading to a higher density of wiring. This raises the need for high-performance compounds that can reliably insulate and protect these circuits from vibration, temperature extremes, chemicals, and abrasion. Stricter global regulations for vehicle safety, emissions, and recyclability compel manufacturers to specify low-smoke, halogen-free, and flame-retardant cable compounds to meet both environmental and passenger safety requirements.
"The Asia Pacific region is projected to register the highest growth rate in the wire and cable compound market during the forecast period."
Asia Pacific is projected to be the fastest-growing region in the wire and cable compound market during the forecast period. Countries such as China, India, and those in Southeast Asia are experiencing swift industrial growth and urban expansion. This drives demand for wires and cables in residential, commercial, and industrial infrastructure projects, including smart city developments and modern transportation systems. Significant investments have been made in new and upgraded power grids, railway networks, telecommunications (including 5G rollout), and renewable energy projects across the region. These initiatives create strong, sustained demand for high-performance wire and cable compounds.
Asia Pacific is the world's largest automotive producer, with strong growth in electric vehicles and consumer electronics. Automotive wiring and electronic device cabling require advanced compounds to meet safety, durability, and performance demands.
This study has been validated through primary interviews with industry experts globally. The primary sources have been divided into the following three categories:
By Company Type: Tier 1 - 40%, Tier 2 - 33%, and Tier 3 - 27%
By Designation: C-level - 50%, Director-level - 30%, and Managers - 20%
By Region: Europe - 50%, Asia Pacific - 20%, North America - 15%, the Middle East & Africa - 10%, and Latin America - 5%
The report provides a comprehensive analysis of the following companies:
Prominent companies in this market include Borealis GmbH (Austria), Dow (US), Syensqo (Belgium), Evonik Industries AG (Germany), DuPont (US), Avient Corporation (US), Eastman Chemical Company (US), Exxon Mobil Corporation (US), Hanwha Solutions Corporation (South Korea), SCG (Thailand), Trelleborg AB (Sweden), Electric Cable Compounds, Inc. (US), Alphagary (UK), Riken Technos Corp (Japan), Melos GmbH (Germany), and ENEOS NUC Corporation (Japan).
Research coverage
This research report categorizes the wire and cable compound market by type (halogenated, non-halogenated), application (building wires, power cables, submarine cables, communication cables, automotive wiring, and other applications), end-use industry (construction, power, communication, automotive, and other end-use industries), and by region. The scope of the report includes detailed information about the major factors influencing the growth of the wire and cable compound market, such as drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities. A thorough examination of the key industry players has been conducted to provide insights into their business overview, solutions and services, key strategies, and recent developments in the wire and cable compound market. This report includes a competitive analysis of upcoming startups in the wire and cable compound market ecosystem.
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The report will help leaders/new entrants in this market with information on the closest approximations of the revenue numbers for the overall wire and cable compound market and the subsegments. It will also help stakeholders understand the competitive landscape and gain more insights to better position their businesses and plan suitable go-to-market strategies. The report also helps stakeholders understand the pulse of the market and provides them with information on key market drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities.
The report provides insights on the following points:
Analysis of key drivers (increased government and private sector spending for development of renewable energy resources, higher demand for lightweight and fuel-efficient vehicles, and rising demand for advanced wire & cable compounds in offshore, marine, aerospace, and oil & gas sectors ), restraints (government regulations restricting use of halogenated polymers and global trade war escalation), opportunities (growing demand for cables in EV infrastructure and rising demand for emerging markets), and challenges (increasing wireless communication technology and challenges in enhancing insulation durability) influencing the growth of the wire and cable compound market.
Product Development/Innovation: Detailed insights on upcoming technologies, research & development activities, and service launches in the wire and cable compound market.
Market Development: Comprehensive information about lucrative markets - the report analyzes the wire and cable compound market across varied regions.
Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about services, untapped geographies, recent developments, and investments in the wire and cable compound market.
Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, growth strategies, and service offerings of leading players like Borealis GmbH (Austria), Dow (US), Syensqo (Belgium), Evonik Industries AG (Germany), DuPont (US), Avient Corporation (US), Eastman Chemical Company (US), Exxon Mobil Corporation (US), Hanwha Solutions Corporation (South Korea), SCG (Thailand), Trelleborg AB (Sweden), Electric Cable Compounds, Inc. (US), Alphagary (UK), Riken Technos Corp (Japan), Melos GmbH (Germany), and ENEOS NUC Corporation (Japan) in the wire and cable compound market
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 STUDY OBJECTIVES
1.2 MARKET DEFINITION
1.3 STUDY SCOPE
1.3.1 MARKETS COVERED AND REGIONAL SCOPE
1.3.2 INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
1.3.3 YEARS CONSIDERED
1.3.4 CURRENCY CONSIDERED
1.3.5 UNIT CONSIDERED
1.4 STAKEHOLDERS
1.5 SUMMARY OF CHANGES
2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
2.1 RESEARCH DATA
2.1.1 SECONDARY DATA
2.1.1.1 Key secondary sources
2.1.1.2 Key data from secondary sources
2.1.2 PRIMARY DATA
2.1.2.1 Key data from primary sources
2.1.2.2 Key primary participants
2.1.2.3 Breakdown of primary interviews
2.1.2.4 Key industry insights
2.2 MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION
2.2.1 BOTTOM-UP APPROACH
2.2.2 TOP-DOWN APPROACH
2.3 BASE NUMBER CALCULATION
2.3.1 APPROACH 1: SUPPLY-SIDE ANALYSIS
2.3.2 APPROACH 2: DEMAND-SIDE ANALYSIS
2.4 MARKET FORECAST APPROACH
2.4.1 SUPPLY SIDE
2.4.2 DEMAND SIDE
2.5 DATA TRIANGULATION
2.6 FACTOR ANALYSIS
2.7 RESEARCH ASSUMPTIONS
2.8 RESEARCH LIMITATIONS AND RISK ASSESSMENT
3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4 PREMIUM INSIGHTS
4.1 ATTRACTIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PLAYERS IN WIRE & CABLE COMPOUNDS MARKET
4.2 WIRE & CABLE COMPOUNDS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY AND REGION
4.3 WIRE & CABLE COMPOUNDS MARKET, BY TYPE
4.4 WIRE & CABLE COMPOUNDS MARKET, BY APPLICATION
4.5 WIRE & CABLE COMPOUNDS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY
4.6 WIRE & CABLE COMPOUNDS MARKET, BY KEY COUNTRY
5 MARKET OVERVIEW
5.1 INTRODUCTION
5.2 MARKET DYNAMICS
5.2.1 DRIVERS
5.2.1.1 Increased government and private sector spending for development of renewable energy resources
5.2.1.2 Higher demand for lightweight and fuel-efficient vehicles
5.2.1.3 Rising demand for advanced wires & cables in offshore, marine, aerospace, and oil & gas sectors
5.2.2 RESTRAINTS
5.2.2.1 Government regulations restricting use of halogenated polymers
5.2.2.2 Global trade war escalation
5.2.3 OPPORTUNITIES
5.2.3.1 Growing demand for cables in EV infrastructure
5.2.3.2 Rising demand from emerging markets
5.2.4 CHALLENGES
5.2.4.1 Increasing wireless communication technology
5.2.4.2 Enhancing insulation durability under harsh conditions
5.3 PORTER'S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS
5.3.1 THREAT OF NEW ENTRANTS
5.3.2 THREAT OF SUBSTITUTES
5.3.3 BARGAINING POWER OF SUPPLIERS
5.3.4 BARGAINING POWER OF BUYERS
5.3.5 INTENSITY OF COMPETITIVE RIVALRY
5.4 KEY STAKEHOLDERS AND BUYING CRITERIA
5.4.1 KEY STAKEHOLDERS IN BUYING PROCESS
5.4.2 BUYING CRITERIA
5.5 MACROECONOMICS INDICATORS
5.5.1 INTRODUCTION
5.5.2 GDP TRENDS AND FORECAST
5.5.3 TRENDS IN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
5.5.4 TRENDS IN POWER INDUSTRY
5.6 VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS
5.7 ECOSYSTEM ANALYSIS
5.8 PRICING ANALYSIS
5.8.1 AVERAGE SELLING OF WIRE & CABLE COMPOUNDS PRICE AMONG END-USE INDUSTRIES, BY KEY PLAYER, 2024
5.8.2 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND OF WIRE & CABLE COMPOUNDS, BY TYPE, 2022-2025
5.8.3 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND OF WIRE & CABLE COMPOUNDS, BY APPLICATION, 2022-2025
5.8.4 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND OF WIRE & CABLE COMPOUNDS, BY REGION, 2022-2025