Wire Harness Global Market Report 2024

The wire harness market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $62.36 billion in 2023 to $66.32 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3%. The expansion observed in the historical period can be attributed to robust economic growth in emerging markets, a rise in automobile production, increased investment in railway projects, and a boost in construction spending.

The wire harness market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $85.43 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5%. Forecasted growth is driven by supportive government initiatives, a surge in electric vehicle adoption, increased use of renewable energy, and rising urbanization. Key trends include a focus on innovation, facility expansions, partnerships, collaborations, and heightened investments to enhance financial strength and product portfolios.

The expansion of the automotive sector is poised to be a key driver of growth in the wire harness market. Encompassing the production of vehicles ranging from two-wheelers to four-wheelers, the automotive sector relies heavily on wiring harnesses integrated into the bodies, engines, and chassis of automobiles. These harnesses are indispensable for ensuring the efficient performance and safety of vehicles. Illustratively, data from The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) reveals a substantial increase in total passenger vehicle sales in India, surging from 2,711,457 to 3,069,499 units between April 2021 and March 2022. Commercial vehicle sales, including medium and heavy commercial vehicles, as well as light commercial vehicles, also exhibited notable growth during the same period. This robust expansion in the automotive sector serves as a catalyst for the wire harness market's growth.

Anticipated growth in the wire harness market is further fueled by the upswing in construction activities. Construction, defined as the assembly of various elements to create structures based on detailed designs and plans, relies on wire harnesses to provide organized and efficient electrical connectivity for diverse applications. Notably, data from Stats NZ Tatauranga Aotearoa, a New Zealand-based government data agency, indicates a 3.7 percent increase in building activities in March 2021, with a 4.3 percent rise in residential activities in 2021 compared to the previous year. Additionally, the US Census Bureau reports a significant growth rate of 10.2 percent in the value of construction activities, soaring from $1,626.4 billion in 2021 to $1,792.9 billion in 2022. This surge in construction activities emerges as a driving force behind the wire harness market's expansion.

The wire harness market is witnessing a notable trend centered around process innovation, with major companies strategically prioritizing innovative services, particularly in the automation of wire harness production processes. A case in point is Zuken, a US-based software company, which, in April 2021, introduced the E3.series. The Harness Builder for E3.series represents a cutting-edge approach to efficiently managing the entire wire harness production process. This innovative solution incorporates enhancements in manufacturing documentation and the modularization of wire harness designs. It empowers designers to apply intelligent designs, streamlining the quoting process, automating harness documentation, and driving advancements in next-generation manufacturing processes.

Key players in the wire harness market are actively developing inventive products by leveraging advanced technologies to reinforce their market positions. For instance, in April 2023, Q5D, a UK-based manufacturer specializing in wire harness automation equipment, unveiled its CY1000 5-axis CNC additive manufacturing (AM) robotic cell. Specifically designed to address the automation of electrical connections in increasingly complex products, the CY1000 AM robotic cell eliminates the need for separate and error-prone wiring harnesses. Additionally, it enhances reliability, reduces design constraints, and lowers costs by automatically, economically, and securely incorporating components, connections, and conductors into metal, ceramic, and polymer products or components. The CY1000's capabilities extend to creating precision-integrated wiring for 3D shapes, further contributing to the advancement of wire harness technology.

In July 2021, Electrical Components International Inc., a U.S.-based supplier of electrical distribution systems and control box assemblies, completed the acquisition of Promark Electronics for an undisclosed sum. This strategic move enables Electrical Components International to gain access to Promark Electronics' ProEV platform, specializing in high-voltage cables and assemblies for commercial electric vehicle manufacturers. The acquisition facilitates an expansion of manufacturing operations for Electrical Components International. Promark Electronics, based in Canada, is recognized for designing and manufacturing custom-built wire harnesses.

Major companies operating in the wire harness market report are Aptiv PLC, Yazaki Corporation, The Dräxlmaier Group, Molex LLC, Leoni AG, Fujikura Ltd., Lear Corporation, Furukawa Electric Co. Ltd., Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd., Nexans S.A., AME Systems Wiring Harnesses Australia, Spark Minda, Motherson, Yazaki Corporation, Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd., Bucheon Industrial Co Ltd., TaeSung Electro-Circuit System, Kunshan Huguang Auto Electric Limited, THB Group, Shenzhen Deren Electronics Co Ltd., Shanghai JinTing Automobile Harness Co Ltd., Shenzhen Qiaoyun Electronics Co Ltd., Jiangsu Huakai Wire Harness Co Ltd., Delfingen Industry, era-contact GmbH, Ernst & Engbring GmbH, Lacon Electronic GmbH, SINBON Hypermotive Ltd Raffenday Limited, Nexans autoelectric GmbH, Zakład Elektroniczny Omega Sp. z o.o, SEWS Hungary Wiring Harness Ltd., PGF Technology Group Inc., Texas Industrial Remcor Inc., Absolute Quality Mfg Inc., Connective Design Inc., Precision Mfg Co Inc., Amphenol Canada, AQ Wiring Systems Canada Inc., Dena Technologies Inc., Kromberg & Schubert do brasil ltda, Furukawa electric group, Prysmian group, Motherson sumi systems limited, Amphenol TFC, Power Plus Cable Co LLC, Fahad Cables industry fze, Milectria, ECS Global Wire & Cable FZCO, Macrall Timbers, Siyavuya Power Projects (Pty) Ltd., Salchain (Pty) Ltd., Screenex Manufacturing (Pty) Ltd., Contronic.

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

Key components of a wire harness include electric wires, connectors, terminals, and related products. Electric wires, also known as conductors, play a crucial role in electrical systems by facilitating the flow of electric current. Materials commonly used in wire harness manufacturing include PVC, vinyl, thermoplastic elastomer, polyurethane, and polyethylene. Wire harnesses find applications in diverse industries such as automotive, telecom, medical, and others.

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The wire harness market consists of sales of wire-to-wire, board-to-board, board-to-wire, ring terminal, spade terminal, hook terminal, bullet terminal wire ties, lacing, insulation materials, custom colors, and heat-shrink coatings. 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.