Fire-Resistant Cable Market Report 2026

The fire-resistant cable market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $2.04 billion in 2025 to $2.13 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of commercial and residential construction, increasing installation of fire safety systems, growth in power distribution networks, rising use of specialty cables in industrial facilities, improvements in cable insulation technologies.

The fire-resistant cable market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.56 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing investments in smart building infrastructure, rising demand for resilient power systems, expansion of renewable energy projects, growing focus on electrical safety compliance, increasing adoption of advanced insulation materials. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of low smoke zero halogen cables, rising demand for high-voltage fire-resistant wiring, growing integration of fire safety systems in buildings, expansion of emergency power infrastructure projects, enhanced focus on cable reliability under extreme conditions.

The rising level of electricity generation is expected to drive the growth of the fire-resistant cable market in the coming years. Electricity generation refers to the production of electrical power from primary energy sources. Growth in electricity generation supports the fire-resistant cable market because these cables are engineered to transmit electrical power under extreme fire conditions, ensuring continued operation of critical emergency systems such as signaling equipment, smoke extractors, alarm systems, water pumps, and related safety infrastructure. For example, in January 2024, according to reports published by the International Energy Agency, a France-based intergovernmental organization, global electricity demand is expected to grow at a faster rate over the next three years, with an average annual growth of 3.4% projected through 2026. Therefore, rising electricity generation is contributing to the expansion of the fire-resistant cable market.

Major companies operating in the fire-resistant cable market are concentrating on the development of innovative solutions such as advanced fire safety cabling to strengthen building protection and minimize fire-related risks. Advanced fire safety cabling solutions are designed to restrict flame propagation, reduce smoke density and toxic gas emissions, and limit heat release, thereby improving safety across residential, commercial, and industrial facilities. For instance, in April 2023, Nexans, a France-based provider of cable technology solutions, introduced Nexans Fire Safety, an integrated offering that includes advanced fire protection cabling solutions such as low fire hazard and fire-resistant cables, modular wiring systems, smart packaging, premium services, and digital tools aimed at anticipating fire risks, safeguarding assets, protecting lives, and supporting safer and more sustainable electrification. Within this portfolio, fire-resistant ALSECURE cables are capable of maintaining circuit integrity for up to two hours, while the low fire hazard ENVIROLEX range helps slow fire spread and reduces smoke and acidic emissions, enabling safer evacuations and limiting damage compared with conventional cable solutions.

In March 2023, Elettrotek Kabel SpA, an Italy-based metal construction company, acquired Controlcavi Industria Srl for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, CCI Cable Service aims to expand the reach of the EK Group and support its continued growth strategy. Controlcavi Industria Srl is an Italy-based manufacturer specializing in fire-resistant cables.

Major companies operating in the fire-resistant cable market are LS Cable & System Ltd., Nexans SA, Prysmian SpA, Tratos Limited, El Sewedy Electric Company, Leoni AG, NKT A/S, Relemac Technologies Pvt Ltd., TPC Wire & Cable Corp, General Cable Corporation, Universal Cable (M) Bhd., Furukawa Electric Co. Ltd., Elsewedy Electric S A E, RR Kabel Ltd., Jiangnan Group Limited, Tele-Fonika Kable SA, Bambach Cables, Eland Cables, Top Cable, Belden Inc., Southwire Company LLC, Polycab India Limited, KEI Industries Limited, Finolex Cables Ltd., Havells India Limited, Lapp Group, Caledonian Cables Ltd., Ducab, Oman Cables Industry, Riyadh Cables Group of Companies, Bahra Cables Company, Alfanar Group, Saudi Cable Company, National Cables Industry.

Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the fire-resistant cable market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the fire-resistant cable market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The fire-resistant cable market consists of sales of single-core cables, mineral-insulated (MI) fireproof cables, metal-clad (MC) fireproof cables, and multi-core 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.

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