Aircraft Electrical Connector Market Report 2025

The aircraft electrical connector market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.43 billion in 2024 to $1.53 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growing commercial aircraft production, rising military aircraft modernization programs, increasing demand for in-flight entertainment systems, growing global airline fleets, and rising advancements in avionics systems.

The aircraft electrical connector market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.0 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9%. Contributing factors to this forecasted growth include a greater shift toward electric propulsion technologies, increasing demand for high-speed and lightweight connectors, the progress in urban air mobility and electric vertical takeoff and landing (EVTOL) aircraft, heightened focus on eco-friendly aviation technologies, and an upswing in aftermarket services and maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) activities. Key trends during the forecast period include innovations in miniaturized and high-speed connectors, use of advanced materials for improved durability and lighter weight, emergence of smart connectors with diagnostic capabilities, development of high-voltage connectors for electric aircraft, and integration of fiber optic technologies.

The increasing aircraft production is expected to propel the growth of the aircraft electrical connector market going forward. Aircraft production refers to the process of designing, manufacturing, assembling, and testing aircraft, including both military and commercial airplanes, helicopters, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Aircraft production is increasing due to fleet modernization, as airlines replace older, less efficient aircraft with newer models that offer improved fuel economy, lower emissions, and enhanced performance. Aircraft electrical connectors help aircraft production and fleet expansion by supporting reliable power and signal transmission, which ensures the safe and efficient operation of aircraft systems, making it easier to build and maintain more airplanes. For instance, in February 2024, according to a report published by Statistics Canada, a Canada-based government agency, aerospace products and parts production rose by 29.7% from 2022, reaching $24.9 billion in 2023, marking the second-highest total ever recorded. Therefore, increasing aircraft production is driving the growth of the aircraft electrical connector market.

Leading companies in the aircraft electrical connector market are emphasizing innovations such as high-power electrical harnesses to boost efficiency in power transmission, reduce aircraft weight, and support increasing electrical loads in advanced aircraft systems. These high-power harnesses play a vital role in transporting significant levels of electrical energy efficiently across aircraft, helping operate components like electric propulsion units, avionics, and environmental controls, while minimizing energy waste and enhancing overall performance. For example, in April 2024, Safran, a France-based aerospace and defense firm, unveiled GENeUSCONNECT, an advanced line of high-power electrical harnesses tailored for hybrid and all-electric aircraft. Introduced at the AERO Friedrichshafen trade show, these harnesses are capable of operating at voltages as high as 800 volts DC, providing twice the power of standard systems without increasing the size footprint.

In December 2024, Molex, a US-based consumer electronics firm, acquired AirBorn for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition is intended to reinforce Molex's ability to offer cutting-edge and highly reliable interconnect solutions to industries that operate in demanding environments. AirBorn Inc., based in the US, specializes in manufacturing durable and dependable connectors and electronic components designed for critical aerospace and defense applications.

Major players in the aircraft electrical connector market are Eaton Corporation plc, Safran S.A., TE Connectivity Ltd., Molex LLC, Nexans S.A., Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co. KG, Carlisle Companies Incorporated, Rosenberger Hochfrequenztechnik GmbH & Co. KG, ITT Corporation, Smiths Group plc, JAE Electronics Inc., HUBER+SUHNER AG, Glenair Inc., Samtec Inc., Bel Fuse Inc., Lemo S.A., Fischer Connectors SA, Trexon Inc., Conesys Inc., and Esterline Technologies Corporation.

North America was the largest region in the aircraft electrical connector market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in aircraft electrical connector report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the aircraft electrical connector market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

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.

The sharp hike in U.S. tariffs and the associated trade disputes in spring 2025 are notably impacting the aerospace and defense sector by raising costs for titanium, carbon fiber composites, and avionics materials largely sourced from global suppliers. Defense contractors, locked into fixed-price government contracts, absorb these added costs, while commercial aerospace firms face airline pushback on higher aircraft prices. Delays in component shipments due to customs bottlenecks further disrupt tight production schedules for jets and satellites. The industry is responding by stockpiling critical materials, seeking waivers for defense-related imports, and collaborating with allied nations to diversify supply chain.

Aircraft electrical connectors are specially designed components used to link electrical circuits within a wide range of aircraft systems, allowing for the secure and effective transfer of power and signals. These connectors are built to endure the tough environmental challenges found in aviation, such as drastic temperature variations, vibrations, humidity, and pressure fluctuations. They play a vital role in maintaining the performance and dependability of avionics, communication, navigation, lighting, and control systems in various aircraft.

The primary materials used in aircraft electrical connectors include plastic, metal, bimetallic, ceramic, and composite materials. Plastic connectors feature plastic insulating materials in their housing and sometimes internal elements, offering a lightweight and corrosion-resistant solution for electrical connections. These are incorporated across different types of connectors like circular, rectangular, push-pull, hybrid, and RF connectors, and are employed in applications spanning commercial aviation, military aviation, general aviation, helicopters, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). These connectors are also utilized by diverse end users such as original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), aftermarket service providers, maintenance and repair organizations, aerospace defense firms, and aircraft component vendors.

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The aircraft electrical connector market includes sales of circular connectors, rectangular connectors, fiber optic connectors, high-speed data connectors, power connectors, signal connectors, and modular connectors. 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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