Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT) Market Report 2026

The electrical metallic tubing (EMT) market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $3.64 billion in 2025 to $3.84 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing use of metal conduits in construction, reliance on galvanized steel for electrical protection, expansion of commercial building wiring, rising adoption of flexible conduit systems, growth in industrial electrical installations.

The electrical metallic tubing (EMT) market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.7 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for corrosion-resistant conduits, rising investment in smart infrastructure wiring, expansion of domestic metal conduit production, development of lightweight composite EMT products, growth in renewable energy electrical routing needs. Major trends in the forecast period include use of AI-driven conduit installation planning, adoption of recyclable and eco-friendly metals, expansion of automated metal forming processes, integration of smart infrastructure wiring systems, growth of digitally managed electrical routing platforms.

The rise in construction activities is expected to drive the growth of the electrical metallic tubing (EMT) market in the coming years. Construction activities involve building, repairing, or modifying structures and infrastructure such as roads, bridges, houses, and buildings. This increase is primarily due to rising urbanization, which generates greater demand for housing, roads, offices, and infrastructure within cities. Electrical metallic tubing (EMT) supports construction by providing a durable, easy-to-install pathway for electrical wiring, ensuring a safe and organized electrical infrastructure essential for the efficient completion of modern building projects. For example, in January 2025, a report by the Department for Business & Trade, a UK government organization, noted that total new construction orders rose by 15.9% to $1.93 billion (£1,436 million) in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the fourth quarter of 2023. Therefore, the increasing construction activities are driving the growth of the electrical metallic tubing (EMT) market.

The growing emphasis on energy-efficient buildings is expected to drive the growth of the electrical metallic tubing (EMT) market in the future. Energy-efficient buildings are designed to consume less energy while maintaining the same level of comfort and functionality. This increased focus is largely driven by rising energy costs, encouraging building owners and developers to reduce energy consumption and lower operational expenses. Electrical metallic tubing (EMT) facilitates energy-efficient buildings by providing a safe and durable conduit for wiring systems that enable efficient power distribution and the integration of energy-saving technologies throughout the structure. For example, in March 2025, a report from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, a UK government agency, highlighted that in 2024, the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) delivered 337,800 measures across 62,500 first-time households - a 24% increase from 2023 - while also upgrading 43,600 households during the year. Thus, the increasing focus on energy-efficient buildings is driving growth in the electrical metallic tubing (EMT) market.

Major players in the electrical metallic tubing (EMT) market are concentrating on creating advanced solutions, such as hot-dip galvanized conduit, to improve corrosion resistance, durability, and safety in electrical wiring systems, especially in harsh and humid conditions. Hot-dip galvanized conduit is made by coating steel conduit with a layer of zinc through immersion in molten zinc, forming a strong shield against rust and prolonging its lifespan in outdoor and industrial environments. For example, in October 2024, Caparo Middle East, an industrial manufacturing firm based in the UAE, opened a new electrical conduits manufacturing facility in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, to enhance the regional supply of EMT and related conduit products across the Middle East. This facility is set up to produce a broad selection of steel and aluminum conduits, including EMT, rigid conduit, and accessories, contributing to regional infrastructure and construction development with locally made products that meet global safety and performance benchmarks. It employs state-of-the-art galvanizing and forming methods to boost corrosion resistance, ensure precise dimensions, and allow for easy installation in both commercial and industrial settings, offering contractors durable, compliant conduit options with reduced lead times in the region.

Major companies operating in the electrical metallic tubing (EMT) market are Atkore International Group Inc., Wheatland Tube LLC, Western Tube & Conduit Corporation, Nucor Tubular Products Inc., Calpipe Industries Inc., Southwire Company LLC, Hangzhou EVT Electrical Co. Ltd., Arlington Industries Inc., Orbit Industries Inc., American Fittings Corporation, Republic Conduit, Allied Tube & Conduit, Eastern Wire & Conduit, Wheatland Tube Division of Zekelman Industries, Robroy Industries, Electri-Flex Company, T&B Fittings (part of ABB Installation Products but directly related to conduit systems), Picoma Industries, Anamet Electrical Inc., AFC Cable Systems.

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 are influencing the electrical metallic tubing (EMT) market by increasing costs for imported galvanized steel, aluminum, stainless steel, and plastic-coated metals used in conduit manufacturing. Residential, commercial, and industrial construction sectors in regions reliant on imported metalsparticularly North America, Latin America, and Asia-Pacificare most affected. Nonetheless, tariffs are promoting domestic metal processing, regional conduit manufacturing, and innovation in corrosion-resistant and lightweight EMT products, improving long-term supply resilience.

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Electrical metallic tubing (EMT) is a thin-walled, rigid metal conduit used to protect and route electrical wiring within buildings. Typically made from galvanized steel or aluminum, it is lighter and more flexible than rigid metal conduit (RMC), facilitating easier installation while still providing physical protection for conductors.

The main types of electrical metallic tubing (EMT) include galvanized steel, aluminum, stainless steel, plastic-coated, and others. Galvanized steel refers to steel coated with a layer of zinc to prevent rust and corrosion. Installation methods include surface-mounted, concealed, embedded, flexible, and rigid types, distributed through various channels such as direct sales, distributors, and online sales. EMT is used in applications across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors, serving end users in construction, manufacturing, telecommunications, energy and power, and transportation industries.North America was the largest region in the electrical metallic tubing (EMT) market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in electrical metallic tubing (EMT) report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the electrical metallic tubing (EMT) market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The electrical metallic tubing (EMT) market consists of sales of rigid metal conduit (RMC), intermediate metal conduit (IMC), electrical metallic tubing (EMT), flexible metal conduit (FMC), and liquid-tight flexible metal conduit (LFMC). 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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