The global cables industry is constantly evolving.

Corporate restructuring, changing regulations, new technologies, polymeric material substitution, end-user evolution and economic and political developments are just some of the forces driving its ongoing development.

The supply chain should understand these trends to shape sales, marketing and investment strategies accordingly and stakeholders need robust data to inform their decisions. This report is informed by hundreds of interviews with cable producers and material suppliers – providing a thorough qualitative and numerical appraisal of the market.

Polymers

The study covers consumption of the following polymeric materials:

• PVC compounds
• Cross-linked Polyethylene (XLPE)
• Polyethylene
• LSFOH/HFFR compounds
• Polypropylene
• Elastomers
• Thermoplastic elastomers
• Fluoropolymers and other polymeric materials

Applications

The study provides data for the following end-use applications of cables:

• Power - Energy
• Information Technology (Telecom)
• Transportation
• Appliances & industrial
  
  

Data points

The study provides data for the following years: 2013, 2018, 2019, and 2023.

The global report is segmented geographically as Europe, Middle East & Africa, North America, South & Central America, and Asia & Australasia.