Heat-Shrink Tubing Market Report 2026

The heat-shrink tubing market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.3 billion in 2025 to $2.43 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to early use in wire insulation applications, dependence on basic polyolefin tubing, growing adoption in automotive wiring, expansion in industrial cable protection, rising deployment in utilities and electrical maintenance.

The heat-shrink tubing market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.15 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for high-performance insulation, growth in electric vehicle wiring systems, expansion of smart manufacturing environments, development of advanced fluoropolymer tubing, rising need for durable cable protection in harsh environments. Major trends in the forecast period include adoption of automated heat-shrink processing systems, expansion of sustainable insulation materials, development of electrification-ready cable protection solutions, integration of smart connected wiring components, advancement of robotics-enabled tubing application technologies.

A steady increase in global power generation capacity is anticipated to boost the growth of the heat-shrink tubes market in the future. Power generation involves producing electricity using various technologies, including steam boilers and wind turbines. In the power generation sector, heat shrink tubing is utilized to safeguard power lines from physical damage, moisture, and other environmental factors, preventing moisture and debris from infiltrating the lines, which helps avert the premature failure of cables and wires. For example, a report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), a government agency, indicated in October 2023 that global electricity generation is expected to rise by 30%-76% by 2050, with zero-carbon technologies accounting for 81%-95% of new capacity. Consequently, the share of coal, natural gas, and petroleum in global capacity is projected to decrease to 27%-38%. Thus, the ongoing expansion of global power generation capacity is driving the growth of the heat-shrink tubing market.

Major companies operating in the heat shrink tubing market are developing innovative products such as optically clear peelable heat shrink tubing to strengthen their market presence and address specialized industry requirements. Optically clear peelable heat shrink tubing is a specialty product designed for precise applications that demand both high visual clarity and easy removal after processing. For instance, in September 2025, Junkosha, a Japan-based manufacturer of advanced fluoropolymer tubing, expanded its medical tubing portfolio by launching an optically clear Peelable Heat Shrink Tubing (PHST) at the Medical Technology Ireland 2025 event. This product is designed for medical device applications, such as catheter manufacturing, offering excellent transparency for visual inspection, superior shrink performance, and a unique peelable design that allows removal without damaging delicate components. The tubing combines biocompatibility, precise process control, and consistent radial shrinkage, enabling efficient, contamination-free production in the medical device sector.

In January 2023, Fluorotherm Polymers Inc. expanded its product line by acquiring Rhem Plastics, a manufacturer of high-performance tube and tubing products made from materials such as PTFE, PVDF, FEP, and PFA. This acquisition enhances Fluorotherm's tubing product offerings, including retractable coils and curved tubing for fluid handling applications. The new product designs complement Fluorotherm's existing fluoropolymer tubing lines, contributing to its growth and market presence.

Major companies operating in the heat-shrink tubing market are ABB Ltd., 3M, TE Connectivity, Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd., HellermannTyton, Alpha Wire, Panduit Corporation, Qualtek Electronics Corporation, Zeus Industrial Products Inc., Insultab Inc., SAB North America, Molex LLC, Aircraft Marine Products Inc., Babsco Supply Inc., Buy Heat Shrink LLC, Cable Ties Unlimited Inc., Changyuan Group Ltd., DSG-Canusa Holding GmbH, Dunbar Sales Corp., Electro Insulation Corp., Hishi LLC, Lapp Tannehill Inc., National Plastics & Seals Inc., Pexco LLC, ShanghAI Changyuan Electronic Material Co. Ltd., ShawCor Ltd., Shenzhen Woer Heat-Shrinkable Material Co. Ltd, Taiwan Yun Lin Electronic Co Ltd., Techflex Inc.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs have influenced the heat-shrink tubing market by increasing the costs of imported polymers, fluorinated materials, and manufacturing equipment used in tubing extrusion and processing. Automotive, utilities, and industrial sectors in Asia-Pacific, Europe, and North America are experiencing higher material and production costs due to global supply chain constraints. Nevertheless, tariffs are also encouraging regional material sourcing, fostering local tubing manufacturing, and supporting innovation in cost-effective, high-durability insulation solutions that enhance long-term market competitiveness.

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Heat-shrink tubing is a thermoplastic plastic tube designed to shrink when heat is applied, providing insulation and corrosion resistance for wire arrays and electrical components. It protects stranded and solid wire conductors, connections, couplings, and terminals from environmental factors. This tubing offers mechanical support to wires and cables, preventing premature failure due to strain and stress.

The main types of heat-shrink tubing include single-wall and double-wall variants. Single-wall heat-shrink tubing, typically made of cross-linked polyolefin, offers protection against abrasion and moisture. It is commonly used in metal wires for insulation, strain relief, and protection against mechanical damage and abrasion, surpassing tape and molding in performance. Various materials are used in the manufacturing of heat-shrink tubing, including polyolefin, polytetrafluoroethylene, fluorinated ethylene propylene, perfluoro alkoxy alkane, ethylene tetrafluoroethylene, among others. These tubing materials are available in different voltages such as low voltage, medium voltage, and high voltage, catering to diverse applications in industries such as chemical, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, automotive, utilities, and more.North America was the largest region in the heat-shrink tubing market in 2025.Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global heat-shrink tubing market report during the forecast period. The regions covered in the heat-shrink tubing market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the heat-shrink tubing market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The heat-shrink tubing market consists of sales of various tubings such as PVC heat shrink tubing, elastomeric heat shrinks tubing, silicone heat shrinks tubing, and PVDF heat shrink tubing. 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.

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