The United Kingdom wires and cables market size reached approximately USD 6.90 Billion in 2024. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 2.90% between 2025 and 2034, reaching a value of around USD 9.18 Billion by 2034.
By 2050, the electricity demand in the UK is estimated to increase by about 50%, resulted by the shift from fossil fuels to electricity as the key fuel in the transport and building sectors. The adoption of electricity is further creating a significant demand for wires and cables, as they play a key role in the transmission of electricity over longer distances, such as from wind and solar farms to residential and commercial buildings and industries.
The United Kingdom wires and cables market is also aided by the expansion of the automotive sector. In January 2024, a total of 20,935 BEVs, 18,744 hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) and 11,944 plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) were newly registered in the UK. The government of the UK has laid out plans to phase out new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2030. The increasing awareness regarding the environmental benefits of EVs such as reduced emissions and improved air quality is further increasing its adoption.
The overall value of projects given detailed planning approval in Scotland in Q1 2024 increased by 11% in the same period in 2023. The Scottish government has laid out several plans such as Infrastructure Investment Plan worth GBP 26 billion to deliver high-quality public services. Such developments in the construction sector support the use of wires and cables for power transmission, thus supporting the United Kingdom wires and cables market growth.
By 2050, the electricity demand in the UK is estimated to increase by about 50%, resulted by the shift from fossil fuels to electricity as the key fuel in the transport and building sectors. The adoption of electricity is further creating a significant demand for wires and cables, as they play a key role in the transmission of electricity over longer distances, such as from wind and solar farms to residential and commercial buildings and industries.
The United Kingdom wires and cables market is also aided by the expansion of the automotive sector. In January 2024, a total of 20,935 BEVs, 18,744 hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) and 11,944 plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) were newly registered in the UK. The government of the UK has laid out plans to phase out new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2030. The increasing awareness regarding the environmental benefits of EVs such as reduced emissions and improved air quality is further increasing its adoption.
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Aluminium is a key material for the production of cables and wires. The aluminium sector contributes about GBP 2.97 billion in Gross Value Added (GVA) to the UK economy. Aluminium is being increasingly used for the production of high-voltage cables and also caters to the green energy transition initiatives of the country.The overall value of projects given detailed planning approval in Scotland in Q1 2024 increased by 11% in the same period in 2023. The Scottish government has laid out several plans such as Infrastructure Investment Plan worth GBP 26 billion to deliver high-quality public services. Such developments in the construction sector support the use of wires and cables for power transmission, thus supporting the United Kingdom wires and cables market growth.
Market Segmentation
United Kingdom Wires and Cables Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034 offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:Market Breakup by Voltage
- Low Voltage
- Medium Voltage
- High Voltage
Market Breakup by Product
- Power Cables
- Building Wires
- Flexible Wires and Cables
- EHV Cables
- Control/Instrumentation Cables
- Others
Market Breakup by Material
- Copper
- Aluminium
- Others
Market Breakup by End Use
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- Construction _x000D_ _x000D_ Residential _x000D_ Commercial _x000D_ _x000D_
- Telecommunications
- Energy and Power
- Automotive
- Aerospace and Defence
- Others
- Telecommunications
- Energy and Power
- Automotive
- Aerospace and Defence
- Others
Market Breakup by Region
- England
- Wales
- Scotland
- Northern Ireland
Competitive Landscape
Companies are focusing on the utilisation of advanced materials to produce reliable wires and cables and associated equipment.- Cable Harnesses UK Ltd
- Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd
- Heatsense Cables Limited
- Tratos Cavi S.p.A (Tratos UK Ltd.)
- Cleveland Cable Company
- British Cables Company
- KEI Industries Limited
- Leigh Cables
- Furukawa Electric Co. Ltd
- Doncaster Cables
- Others
Table of Contents
1 Executive Summary
2 Market Overview and Stakeholder Insights
3 Economic Summary
4 Country Risk Profiles
5 Europe Wires and Cables Market Overview
6 United Kingdom Wires and Cables Market Overview
7 United Kingdom Wires and Cables Market by Voltage
8 United Kingdom Wires and Cables Market by Product
9 United Kingdom Wires and Cables Market by Material
10 United Kingdom Wires and Cables Market by End Use
11 United Kingdom Wires and Cables Market by Region
12 Market Dynamics
14 Trade Data Analysis (HS Code - 854411, 854419, 85442)
16 Competitive Landscape???????
Companies Mentioned
- Cable Harnesses UK Ltd.
- Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd.
- Heatsense Cables Limited
- Tratos Cavi S.p.A (Tratos UK Ltd.)
- Cleveland Cable Company
- British Cables Company
- KEI Industries Limited
- Leigh Cables
- Furukawa Electric Co. Ltd.
- Doncaster Cables
Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 156 |
| Published | May 2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2025 - 2034 |
| Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 6.9 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 9.18 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 2.9% |
| Regions Covered | United Kingdom |
| No. of Companies Mentioned | 10 |
