Mechanical Control Cable Market Report 2026

The mechanical control cable market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $10.87 billion in 2025 to $11.5 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growing demand for mechanical cable systems in aviation, early adoption in marine and land platforms, reliance on steel wire and polymer jacketing, increasing use in industrial equipment, expansion in transportation applications.

The mechanical control cable market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $14.76 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for lightweight high-strength cables, expansion of electrified vehicle platforms, growth in automated industrial systems, development of advanced wear-resistant materials, increasing adoption of digital monitoring of mechanical motion. Major trends in the forecast period include adoption of eco-friendly mechanical cable materials, advancement of robotics-integrated cable control systems, expansion of intelligent manufacturing for motion control, development of electrification-ready control cable solutions, integration of IoT-enabled precision cable monitoring.

The growing demand for electric vehicles is poised to fuel the growth of the mechanical control cable market in the coming years. Electric vehicles (EVs) are powered by electricity stored in rechargeable batteries, utilizing electric motors for propulsion. Mechanical control cables play a crucial role in EVs, enabling manual operation of various components such as brakes and accelerators, serving as a backup control mechanism alongside electronic systems. For example, in 2024, Virta Global, a Finland-based provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, reported that around 14 million electric cars were sold in 2023, indicating a 35% growth from the previous year. This upward trend brought the global electric vehicle fleet to 40 million. The rise underscores the accelerating momentum of electric mobility. Hence, the escalating demand for electric vehicles is a key driver for the mechanical control cable market.

Leading companies in the mechanical control cable market are embracing strategic collaboration approaches to advance helicopter flight controls. Strategic collaborations involve formal partnerships between organizations aimed at achieving mutually beneficial goals through shared resources, expertise, and efforts. An instance of this is the collaboration between Triumph Group, a US-based aerospace company, and Kopter, a Switzerland-based helicopter developer, in March 2023. Triumph Group received a development contract to manufacture Kopter AW09 main and tail rotor control cables, leveraging TRIUMPH's renowned flexible cable design known for precision, flexibility, and low maintenance.

In May 2023, NAI Group, an electrical and electronics manufacturing company based in the United States, acquired KSM Electronics for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition enhances NAI's standing in the aerospace and defense sectors by incorporating KSM's production capabilities. This strategic initiative is anticipated to promote growth by broadening NAI's customer base and improving its product offerings. KSM Electronics, also based in the U.S., specializes in custom cable and wire harness assemblies, as well as electromechanical and box build assemblies.

Major companies operating in the mechanical control cable market are Triumph Group Inc., Elliott Manufacturing Company, Orscheln Products LLC, Glassmaster Controls Company Inc., Loos & Co. Inc., Bergen Cable Technology, Küster Holding GmbH, Wescon Controls Inc., Tyler Madison Inc., Sila Group S.p.A., Cablecraft Motion Controls Inc., Drallim Industries Limited, Grand Rapids Controls LLC, AeroControlex Corporation, Silco Cables, Cable Manufacturing & Assembly Inc., Escadean Ltd., Ringspann GmbH, Lexco Cable Mfg., VPS Control Systems Inc., Federal Electronics Inc., Electro-Prep Inc., ACCO Engineered Systems Inc., B&B Manufacturing Company, Berardi Cable Controls Inc., Cable-Tec Inc., Cleveland Cable Company, Dynamic Controls Inc., Electromecanica de Precisão Lda., Furukawa Electric Co. Ltd., Hi-Tech Cable Assemblies 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 mechanical control cable market by raising the costs of imported steel wire materials, polymers, and mechanical components essential for cable production. Aerospace, automotive, marine, and industrial sectors across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific face increased procurement costs and potential supply chain delays. Nonetheless, tariffs are also promoting regional sourcing of raw materials, encouraging localized manufacturing of high-performance cables, and driving innovation in cost-efficient, durable motion control solutions that enhance long-term market reliability.

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A mechanical control cable is a cable or wire designed to transfer power from one component of a machine to another. These control cables are employed to transmit multi-directional precision mechanical motion control.

The main types of mechanical control cables include pull-pull mechanical cables and push-pull mechanical cables. Pull-pull mechanical cables are utilized in applications that require the transmission of forces in the pull mode of operation. These cables are typically constructed with specific wire and jacket materials suitable for use in aerial, land, and marine platforms. Pull-pull mechanical cables find applications in various systems such as engine control, auxiliary control, landing gears, brake control, and others, serving commercial, defense, and non-aero military purposes.North America was the largest region in the mechanical control cable market in 2025. The regions covered in the mechanical control 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 mechanical control cable market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The mechanical control cable market consists of sales of throttle cable, transmission cable, morse cable, bowden cable, and vernier control cable. 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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