Extension cord reels are devices designed to store and manage electrical extension cords conveniently and appropriately. These reels typically consist of a spool around which the extension cord is wound and a handle or crank for winding and unwinding the cord. Extension cord reels are commonly used in workshops, garages, construction sites, and outdoor settings to provide portable power access while minimizing cord tangles and trip hazards.
The main product types of extension cord reels are manual extension cord reels, retractable extension cord reels, and motorized extension cord reels. Manual extension cord reels hold extension cords and allow them to be manually unwound and rewound for use. These reels are used in various applications, including home and residential, commercial and industrial, outdoor and recreational settings, and by various end-users such as residential, commercial, and industrial users.
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The extension cord reels market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.08 billion in 2024 to $2.25 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rise in demand for extension cord reels with higher power ratings, increased adoption of extension cord reels in the healthcare industry, increased focus on energy efficiency and cost savings, rise in mining and oil and gas industries, increased adoption of extension cord reels in the telecommunications industry.
The extension cord reels market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.03 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing construction and infrastructure development projects, increasing demand for extension cord reels in industrial and manufacturing sectors, increasing focus on workplace safety and compliance with regulations, expanding e-commerce and online retail channels, expanding automotive and transportation industries. Major trends in the forecast period include demand for portable and retractable extension cord reels, demand for extension cord reels with added features like surge protection, investment in renewable energy projects and installations, demand for extension cord reels with longer cable lengths, product innovation.
The growing construction activities are expected to drive the expansion of the extended cord reels market in the coming years. Construction activities cover a broad range of tasks involved in building, renovating, and maintaining structures and infrastructure, including residential, commercial, and industrial buildings, as well as public works like roads, bridges, and utilities. The surge in construction is fueled by rapid urbanization, infrastructure development, and a heightened focus on efficiency and precision in building projects. Extended cord reels play a vital role in supporting electrical power distribution on construction sites, offering practical solutions for managing cords, enhancing safety, and boosting productivity. For example, in October 2023, the United States Census Bureau reported that the number of privately owned housing units approved by building permits in February was 1,524,000, seasonally adjusted on a yearly basis, reflecting a 13.8% increase from January's revised figure of 1,339,000. As a result, the rise in construction and real estate activities is fueling the demand for extended cord reels.
The growth of manufacturing activities is expected to drive the expansion of the extended cord reels market in the coming years. Manufacturing activities involve the processes of producing goods from raw materials or components through various stages of transformation, assembly, and finishing. This increase in manufacturing activities is driven by the adoption of automation and robotics, global market expansion, economic growth in both developed and developing countries, and ongoing investments in research and development. Extended cord reels play a vital role in supporting these activities by providing efficient, safe, and reliable power distribution solutions, which help enhance productivity, safety, and operational efficiency in manufacturing environments. For example, in February 2023, Statistics Canada reported that the manufacturing industry in Canada saw substantial growth, with total sales rising by 17.9% to reach $850.9 billion in 2022. As a result, the rise in manufacturing activities is fueling the demand for extended cord reels.
Leading companies in the extended cord reels market are innovating with solutions such as LED lights for electric cord reels to improve visibility and safety at work sites. These LED lights are integrated illumination solutions that enhance the functionality and versatility of cord reels, particularly in limited-space settings. For instance, coxreels launched new LED Lights for c series reels in February 2024, designed with durable materials and resistance to extreme temperatures, water, dust, and impact, catering to applications requiring both pneumatic air and electrical power.
Major companies operating in the extension cord reels market are General Electric Company, Schneider Electric SE, ABB Ltd., Toshiba Corp., Eaton Corporation, Grainger, Stanley Black & Decker inc., Emerson Electric Co., Legrand SA, Hubbell Inc., OSRAM Group, Leviton Manufacturing Company, Seoul Semiconductor Co. Ltd., Cooper Lighting, Reelcraft Industries Inc., GlobTek Inc., Thomas & Betts Corporation, Coxreels Co., Amtek Co., APC Group Inc., L-com Inc., Hindustan Engineering, International Cord Sets Inc., J.K. Enterprises Inc., AGS Electrical Company
North America was the largest region in the extension cord reels market in 2024. The regions covered in the extension cord reels market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the extension cord reels market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The extension cord reels market consists of sales of hand crank reels, wall mounted cord reels, spring-loaded retractable reels, portable reels, cord locking reels, heavy-duty reels, and weatherproof reels. 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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Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
2. Extension Cord Reels Market Characteristics
3. Extension Cord Reels Market Trends And Strategies
4. Extension Cord Reels Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Covid And Recovery On The Market
5. Global Extension Cord Reels Growth Analysis And Strategic Analysis Framework
5.1. Global Extension Cord Reels PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
5.2. Analysis Of End Use Industries
5.3. Global Extension Cord Reels Market Growth Rate Analysis
5.4. Global Extension Cord Reels Historic Market Size and Growth, 2019 - 2024, Value ($ Billion)
5.5. Global Extension Cord Reels Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2024 - 2029, 2034F, Value ($ Billion)
5.6. Global Extension Cord Reels Total Addressable Market (TAM)
6. Extension Cord Reels Market Segmentation
6.1. Global Extension Cord Reels Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Manual Extension Cord Reels
Retractable Extension Cord Reels
Motorized Extension Cord Reels
6.2. Global Extension Cord Reels Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Home And Residential
Commercial And Industrial
Outdoor And Recreational
6.3. Global Extension Cord Reels Market, Segmentation By End-Users, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Residential Users
Commercial Users
Industrial Users
6.4. Global Extension Cord Reels Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Manual Extension Cord Reels, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Hand Crank Manual Reels
Pull-And-Push Manual Reels
6.5. Global Extension Cord Reels Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Retractable Extension Cord Reels, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Wall-Mounted Retractable Reels
Portable Retractable Reels
6.6. Global Extension Cord Reels Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Motorized Extension Cord Reels, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Wall-Mounted Motorized Reels
Floor-Mounted Motorized Reels
7. Extension Cord Reels Market Regional And Country Analysis
7.1. Global Extension Cord Reels Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
7.2. Global Extension Cord Reels Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion