Medium Voltage Cable and Accessories Market Growth, Size, Share, Trends, Key Players Analysis, and Forecast till 2031

The medium voltage cable and accessories market size was valued at US$ 38.51 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach US$ 58.88 billion by 2031; it is estimated to register a CAGR of 6.5% during 2025–2031. Advancements in cable technology are likely to remain a key market trend in the future.

Medium Voltage Cable and Accessories Market Analysis

The rising need for electricity supply is driving the medium voltage cable and accessories market growth. The demand for more electricity is increasing due to the surging population and industrialization in developing economies. The rising urban population has also resulted in increased construction activities in commercial, residential, industrial, infrastructure, and other sectors. In Q2 of 2023, the construction of an electric vehicle battery manufacturing plant started in Michigan, which is expected to be completed by Q4 of 2025. Such construction activities directly increase the need for electricity generation and distribution, which is surging the demand for medium voltage cables and accessories. The rising focus on power generation through renewable energy sources has further resulted in the development of new power grids and distribution lines.

Medium Voltage Cable and Accessories Market Overview

A medium voltage cable distributes electricity from power substations to transformer stations. It has a minimum power rating of 1kV and goes up to 69kV. Medium voltage cables and accessories are used for electricity supply to commercial and residential buildings as well as industrial distribution circuits. They have indoor use in power supply stations and outdoor use in cable ducts, underground, and cable trays for industrial buildings, switchboards, and power stations. They are also used in pulp and paper mills, steel mills, textile mills, petrochemical plants, water and sewage treatment facilities, railroads, mines, and electrical utility generating plants. Medium voltage cable accessories such as cable terminations, cable joints, and connectors are designed to connect, protect, and support medium voltage cables for single-core or three-core.

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Medium Voltage Cable and Accessories Market: Strategic Insights

Medium Voltage Cable and Accessories Market Drivers and Opportunities

Increasing Need to Upgrade Antiquated Power Distribution Networks

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration report, the US has witnessed weather and climate disasters worth billions of dollars in 2023. In just the first four months of 2023, the total cost of these disasters surpassed US$19 billion, with US$ 3.5 billion attributed to flooding in California. Maui firestorm, extreme flooding in California and New England, Hurricane Idalia's category four winds battering the Gulf Coast, and devastating hailstorms and tornados throughout the central US are among the tragic events. In 2024, deadly floods and storms in Europe affected more than 400,000 people. Such major challenges that occurred due to the changing climate increase the reliability of the electricity grid. However, electric grids were built in the 1960s and 1970s, particularly in the US. Automation and emerging technologies, such as the adoption of AI and ML in smart grids, have enhanced the system. The deteriorating infrastructure is struggling to meet modern electricity needs, such as renewable energy resources and growing building and transportation electrification. For instance, 70% of transmission lines are over 25 years old and are approaching the end of their typical 50–80-year lifespan. According to data from the US Energy Information Administration, US electricity customers were without power for slightly longer than seven hours on average in 2021. Such aging infrastructure results in frequent failures, inefficiencies, and safety risks.

Medium voltage cables transmit electricity from substations to consumers, particularly in urban and industrial areas, and are integral in maintaining grid stability. Replacing outdated cables with modern, more efficient medium voltage cables is essential to ensure that power is transmitted securely and without interruption. Medium voltage cables with improved insulation, durability, and thermal resistance are being developed, enabling utilities to replace aging cables with higher-performing solutions. Thus, the increasing need to upgrade outdated power distribution networks drives the market growth.

Rising Investments in Renewable Energy

According to the Renewables 2024 Global Status Report Collection, investment in renewables in the US jumped 60% in 2023 to reach US$ 92.9 billion. Wind power experienced much higher growth (up 174.3% to US$ 37.1 billion in 2023). In October 2024, Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources announced an investment of CAD$ 500 million (US$ 363.5 million) in the Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways program Utility Support Stream. This funding was planned to be awarded to projects that upgrade existing assets, increase grid reliability, add new renewable energy resources, and help accommodate soaring power demand. In Europe, investment in renewable energy projects increased by 42.9% in 2023 to US$ 134.4 billion. In the UK, renewable energy investment surged more than sixfold to US$ 23.2 billion, the highest level in the area. The majority of this gain was in wind energy, which received a boost this year when the government announced a 66% increase in maximum pricing for offshore wind auctions. Germany ranked second in investment (up 35% to US$ 20.4 billion), followed by Spain (up 14.4% to US$ 18.5 billion). The Czech Republic (up 246%), Denmark (up 172%), and Bulgaria (up 145%) had the fastest growth rates in renewable energy investment in Europe, although starting at lower levels.

The governments of nations are investing in wind and solar power plant construction. Among the major renewable energy projects carried out worldwide are:

• Kitty Hawk Offshore Wind Farm: A 122,405-acre offshore wind farm is being planned for an area 39 nautical kilometers off the coast of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. The area is ideal for such a farm, with wind speeds averaging 32kmph, ~80m above the ocean's surface. The project is in the planning stages, but it is expected to begin selling power to the nearby states by 2030.
• Texas Mariah Onshore Wind Farm: It is a 10,000 MW wind farm project that is planned to be constructed across the Parmer, Sherman, and Dallam counties. Started in 2022, the project is still under development.

Medium Voltage Cable and Accessories Market Report Segmentation Analysis

Key segments that contributed to the derivation of the medium voltage cable and accessories market analysis are installation, product, voltage, and end user.

• Based on installation, the market is bifurcated into overhead and underground. The overhead segment is subsegmented into ACSR (Aluminium Conductor Steel Reinforced), AAAC (All Aluminium Alloy Conductor), AACSR (Aluminium Alloy Conductor Steel Reinforced), and others. The underground segment is subsegmented into XLPE (Cross-Linked Polyethylene), PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride), PILC (Paper Insulated Lead Covered), and others. The overhead segment dominated the market in 2024.
• By product, the market is bifurcated into cables and accessories. The accessories segment is subsegmented into terminations, joints, and others. The cables segment dominated the market in 2024.
• As per voltage, the market is segmented into 1-5, 6-13, 23, 34, 45, and 69. The 6-13 KV segment dominated the market in 2024.
• In terms of end user, the market is categorized into industrial, infrastructure, and renewables. The industrial segment dominated the market in 2024.

Medium Voltage Cable and Accessories Market Share Analysis by Geography

• The medium voltage cable and accessories market is segmented into five major regions: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific (APAC), the Middle East & Africa (MEA), and South & Central America. North America dominated the medium voltage cable and accessories market in 2024. Asia Pacific is the second-largest contributor to the global medium voltage cable and accessories market, followed by Europe.
• The medium voltage cable and accessories market in North America is segmented into the US, Canada, and Mexico. The growth of the medium voltage cable and accessories market in the region is driven by increasing commercial infrastructure projects, rapid urbanization, and high construction spending. The construction of the Riverwalk San Diego project was initiated in Q1 2023, involving the construction of mixed-use facilities on 80.9 ha of land in California (US). The project aims to provide better commercial facilities in the region and is expected to be completed by Q3 2029. Also, the construction of 2,150 Lake Shore Mixed-Use Complex—which involves the construction of 29 buildings ranging from 3 to 67 storeys in Toronto (Ontario, Canada)—began in Q1 2023 and is likely to be completed by Q4 2027. The project will also provide commercial and retail facilities with easy accessibility in the region. Thus, the growing construction industry in the region will stimulate the demand for medium voltage cables and accessories.

The regional trends and factors influencing the Medium Voltage Cable and Accessories Market throughout the forecast period have been thoroughly explained by the analysts at The Insight Partners. This section also discusses Medium Voltage Cable and Accessories Market segments and geography across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and South and Central America.

Medium Voltage Cable and Accessories Market Report Scope

Medium Voltage Cable and Accessories Market Players Density: Understanding Its Impact on Business Dynamics

The Medium Voltage Cable and Accessories Market is growing rapidly, driven by increasing end-user demand due to factors such as evolving consumer preferences, technological advancements, and greater awareness of the product's benefits. As demand rises, businesses are expanding their offerings, innovating to meet consumer needs, and capitalizing on emerging trends, which further fuels market growth.

Medium Voltage Cable and Accessories Market News and Recent Developments

The medium voltage cable and accessories market is evaluated by gathering qualitative and quantitative data post primary and secondary research, which includes important corporate publications, association data, and databases. Key developments in the medium voltage cable and accessories market are listed below:

• Schneider Electric announced that it is planning to invest over U$700 million in its US operations through 2027. The company’s investments support the country’s focus on bolstering the nation’s energy infrastructure to power AI growth, boost domestic manufacturing, and strengthen energy security. The announcement comes as regional demand grows across data centers, utilities, manufacturing, and energy infrastructure segments.

(Source: Schneider Electric, Press Release, March 2025)

• Prysmian Group, world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, confirms its support to the upgrading process of UK’s electricity grid and announces it has been awarded, through its subsidiary in the UK, a Medium Voltage cable framework agreement with National Grid Electricity Distribution for a minimum of 3 years.

(Source: Prysmian Group, Press Release, February 2023)

Medium Voltage Cable and Accessories Market Report Coverage and Deliverables

The "Medium Voltage Cable and Accessories Market Size and Forecast (2021–2031)" provides a detailed analysis of the market covering the areas mentioned below:

• Commercial HVAC market size and forecast at global, regional, and country levels for all the key market segments covered under the scope
• Commercial HVAC market trends, as well as market dynamics such as drivers, restraints, and key opportunities
• Detailed PEST and SWOT analysis
• Commercial HVAC market analysis covering key market trends, global and regional framework, major players, regulations, and recent market developments
• Industry landscape and competition analysis covering market concentration, heat map analysis, prominent players, and recent developments for the medium voltage cable and accessories market
• Detailed company profiles