Automotive Cables Global Market Report 2024

The automotive cables market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $5.74 billion in 2023 to $6.14 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9%. The growth observed during the historic period can be attributed to various factors, including robust economic growth in emerging markets, a low-interest rate environment, an increase in the world population, heightened demand for automobiles, governmental support for the automotive industry, and a rising demand for improved user comfort, safety, and convenience.

The automotive cables market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $8.19 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be attributed to factors such as global population growth and urbanization, the rapid expansion of e-commerce, favorable government initiatives, a heightened focus on car accessories, and a growing emphasis on electric vehicles (EVs). Noteworthy trends expected in the forecast period include the development of sheathed cables using advanced materials, increased private and public funding in relevant sectors, and the modernization of cable testing systems.

The burgeoning demand within the automotive sector stands as a significant catalyst fueling the expansion of the automotive cables market. These cables play a vital role in various automotive functions, including ignition, charging, lighting, signaling, and instrument panel circuits. Notably, battery cables are integral components connecting the vehicle's electrical system to the battery. The escalating need for automobiles worldwide is poised to drive automotive companies to ramp up production, consequently amplifying the demand for automotive cables. As per the October 2022 report from the Indian Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF), the production of passenger vehicles, encompassing three-wheelers, two-wheelers, and quadricycles, surpassed 2,081,148 units in June 2022. Additionally, the Indian passenger car market, valued at US$ 32.70 billion in 2021, is forecasted to reach US$ 54.84 billion by 2027, boasting a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 9%. Thus, the surge in automotive demand positively influences the growth trajectory of the automotive cables market.

The surging interest in electric vehicles (EVs) is projected to propel the expansion of the automotive cable market in the foreseeable future. Electric vehicles rely on one or multiple electric motors for propulsion, drawing energy from onboard batteries. This transition towards electric cars is expected to drive the demand for automotive cables, considering that electric vehicles necessitate a greater number of wires compared to conventional automobiles. As of April 2023, the International Energy Agency reported the global supply of over ten million electric vehicles by 2022, with electric vehicle market share soaring to 14% in 2022, marking a significant rise from the 4% share recorded just two years earlier. This shift towards electric vehicles continues to be a driving force behind the growth of the automotive cable market.

Companies within the automotive cables market are strategically investing in the substitution of copper with aluminum in battery cables as a cost-saving and weight reduction measure. Aluminum, being one-third lighter than copper and more cost-effective, is being embraced for its potential to achieve these objectives without compromising cable performance. Illustrating this industry trend, in October 2021, Toyota Boshoku Corporation, a prominent Japanese automotive component manufacturer, implemented the use of aluminum electrical wire to decrease the weight of automobiles and improve their environmental performance.

In November 2021, Genuine Cable Group, LLC, a UAE-based company specializing in cable and automation solutions, acquired Allied Wire & Cable for an undisclosed amount. Through the acquisition, GCG and Allied's merger instantly established a top, national value-added wire, cable, and connectivity solutions seller to better serve clients and manufacturing partners. GCG's current presence in the larger industrial OEM market is bolstered by Allied, which utilizes the additional value and customer-focused strategy that has made the company so successful to date. Allied Wire & Cable is a US-based manufacturing company of the highest quality cable, wire, tubing, and accessories.


In April 2022, Suprajit Engineering, a mechanical cable and halogen bulb manufacturer based in India, successfully completed the acquisition of Kongsberg Automotive ASA for a transaction valued at $42 million. This strategic move by Suprajit Engineering is geared towards enhancing its Light Duty Cable (LDC) business unit and securing a competitive edge in the market. Kongsberg Automotive ASA, based in Norway, is recognized as an automotive parts manufacturer.

Major companies operating in the automotive cables market report are Sumitomo Corporation, Prysmian Group - General Cable, Leoni AG, Lear Corporation, Aptiv Group - Delphi Automotive PLC, Furukawa Electric, Motherson Sumi, LS Cables & Systems, HUBER+SUHNER., Acome, Yazaki Corporation, Fujikura Ltd. , Robert Bosch, HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA, Coroplast Harness Technology Sp. z oo sp. k, EK Elektrokabel FABRYKA KABLI Karolak i synowie sp. z o.o., Coroflex Poland Sp. z o.o Sp. k. , Eltrim Kable Sp. z o. o, Anixter, Allied Wire & Cable Inc., Emcocables, Navcar S.A.S , Wirex Cable SA, Sistemas de Argentina S.A, ARJ Water Technology LLC, Fajr Al Hind LLC, Haji Commercial Co LLC, Bahra Cables, Coficab Group


Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the global automotive cables market in 2023. The regions covered in the automotive cables market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the automotive cables market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Canada, Spain.

The primary product types of automotive cables include copper core, aluminum core, and other variations. Copper core cables consist of multiple copper wires bundled within a single sheath or jacket. The distribution of automotive cables occurs through both direct channels and distribution sales channels. These cables find diverse applications, serving purposes such as automotive primary wire and battery cable, brake cable, trailer cable, car speaker wire, and fusible link wire.

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The automotive cables market consists of sales of copper-core automotive cables, aluminum-core automotive cables, and other automotive cables. 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.