Market Report By Voltages (Low Voltage, Medium Voltage, High Voltage, Extra High Voltage), By Installation (Overhead, Underground), By Products (Fiber Optic Cable, Co-axial Cable, And Other Cables), By Material (Copper, Aluminium, Glass), By End Users (Aerospace & Defense, Building & Construction, Oil & Gas, Energy & Power, IT & Telecommunication And Others), By Countries (Saudi Arabia, Egypt, UAE, Turkey, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, South Africa, Nigeria, Bahrain And Rest of the Middle East and Africa) And Competitive Landscape.
| Product Code: ETC001503 | Publication Date: Dec 2023 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 200 | No. of Figures: 90 | No. of Tables: 30 | |
According to 6Wresearch internal database and industry insights, the Middle East and Africa (MEA) Wires and Cables Market was valued at USD 14.2 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 28.7 billion by 2031, indicating a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.5% during the forecast period (2025–2031).
| Report Name | Middle East and Africa (MEA) Wires and Cables Market |
| Forecast period | 2025–2031 |
| Market Size | USD 28.7 billion by 2031 |
| CAGR | 10.5% |
| Growing Sector | Energy & Power Sector |
The MEA Wires and Cables Market report thoroughly covers the market By Voltages, By Installation, By Products, By Material, By End Users, and By Countries. The report provides an unbiased and detailed analysis of ongoing market trends, opportunities/high growth areas, and market drivers, which would help stakeholders devise and align their market strategies according to the current and future market dynamics.
The MEA Wires and Cables Market growth has been proliferated, influenced by several factors, such as rising electricity demand and infrastructure expansion. Growing renewable energy projects are estimated to bolster the demand for wires and cables in the country. Additionally, the demand for high-performance wires and cables is on the rise, as several countries, like Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, and South Africa have been investing in grid modernization and smart city projects.
Below are some prominent drivers and their influence on market dynamics:
| Driver | Primary Segments Affected | Why it matters (evidence) |
| Energy Infrastructure Expansion | Medium & High Voltage; Energy & Power | Renewable energy projects in the Gulf region require high-voltage cables for efficient power transmission. |
| Urbanization and Smart City Projects | Low & Medium Voltage; Building & Construction | Ongoing projects like Saudi Arabia’s NEOM City is accelerating demand for low-voltage wiring in buildings. |
| Oil & Gas and Industrial Growth | High Voltage; Oil & Gas | Continuous investment in oilfield electrification boosts the use of heavy-duty, heat-resistant cables. |
| Telecommunication Network Development | Fiber Optic Cable; IT & Telecommunication | The adoption of fiber optic cables for 5G enhances the connectivity infrastructure. |
| Government Electrification Programs | Overhead Installation; Public Infrastructure | Programs such as Egypt’s National Electrification Initiative promotes wide-scale wire deployment. |
Middle East and Africa Wires and Cables Market is expected to gain traction, registering a CAGR of 10.5% during the forecast period (2025-2031). Several factors are bolstering the growth of the market. One of which is the ongoing expansion of the telecommunications sector. The rollout of 5G infrastructure. Other major factors contributing to the market growth are the rising shift of rural population to urban areas and increasing investments in power generation and transmission infrastructure. Rising demand for electricity across various industries, such as residential and commercial, has led to an increase in the number of electrification projects in the region.
Below are some major restraints and their influence on market dynamics:
| Restraint | Primary Segments Affected | What this means (evidence) |
| Fluctuating Raw Material Prices | Copper & Aluminium | Price volatility of metals directly affects manufacturing costs and profitability. |
| Regulatory Barriers and Quality Standards | All Voltage Segments | Strict regional standards increase production and certification costs. |
| High Installation and Maintenance Costs | Underground Installation | Complex underground installations require advanced equipment, increasing overall project costs. |
| Rise of Wireless Technologies | IT & Telecommunication | Growing shift towards wireless networks in remote areas may reduce demand for certain wire-based systems. |
| Supply Chain Disruptions | Industrial & Construction | Relaince on imported materials and cables can lead to project delays and cost escalations. |
Despite the positive outlook, the market deals with numerous challenges, such as dependency on imports and high installation costs. The market growth is hampered by the complex regulatory framework across multiple countries slow project approvals. There is an another major challenge to the market growth rising shift toward renewable and wireless solutions presents competition to traditional cable systems.
There are several notable trends which are currently shaping the market dynamics:
Potential investment opportunities in the Middle East and Africa Wires and Cables Industry include:
Some leading players dominating the Middle East and Africa Wires and Cables Market Share include:
| Company Name | Prysmian Group |
| Establishment Year | 1879 |
| Headquarter | Milan, Italy |
| Official Website | Click here |
Prysmian is a leading manufacturer of energy and telecom cables, serving multiple large-scale projects in the Gulf and African regions.
| Company Name | Nexans |
| Establishment Year | 2001 |
| Headquarter | Paris, France |
| Official Website | Click here |
Nexans supplies advanced high-voltage and fiber optic cables to support infrastructure and renewable projects in the MEA region.
| Company Name | Elsewedy Electric |
| Establishment Year | 1938 |
| Headquarter | Cairo, Egypt |
| Official Website | Click here |
Elsewedy Electric dominates the African cable market, providing complete energy solutions for power and telecom sectors.
| Company Name | Ducab Group |
| Establishment Year | 1979 |
| Headquarter | Dubai, UAE |
| Official Website | Click here |
Ducab offers innovative copper and aluminum cables catering to oil & gas, energy, and industrial projects across GCC countries.
| Company Name | Saudi Cable Company (SCC) |
| Establishment Year | 1975 |
| Headquarter | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia |
| Official Website | Click here |
SCC is one of the major domestic producers supplying to Saudi Arabia’s infrastructure, energy, and telecommunication sectors.
There are several initiatives being implemented to modernize energy infrastructure and promote domestic manufacturing. Some of them are Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and Egypt’s National Grid Enhancement Plan, whose aim is to push local cable production and to upgrade transmission systems using high-voltage cables. Additionally, the demand for high-capacity cable has been increasing for solar and wind farms under South Africa’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement (REIPPP) program. These policies are boosting investments while maintaining compliance with IEC and SASO standards for cable quality and emission control.
The MEA Wires and Cables Market share is estimated to increase in the coming years. This is attributed to several future trends, including rising power grid projects and increasing electrification initiatives across the region. The rising expansion of the industrial sector is estimated to leave a positive impact on the market growth in the coming years. Moreover, the demand for high-capacity and low-loss cables will continue to increase due to the rising integration of renewable energy systems and adoption of smart grid technologies.
The report offers a comprehensive study of the following market segments and their leading categories:
According to Rhea Sharma, Senior Research Analyst at 6Wresearch, the High Voltage segment dominates the MEA Wires and Cables Market. The dominance stems from the surge in transmission and distribution projects, particularly across Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Egypt.
The Underground Installation segment is expected to hold a major share due to the urban expansion and smart city projects in GCC nations. Governments are promoting underground wiring to enhance safety, reduce transmission loss.
The Fiber Optic Cable segment leads the market, driven by high-speed data transmission needs and the growth of 5G networks in the UAE, South Africa, and Qatar. Fiber optics are increasingly used in industrial automation and telecom networks.
The Copper segment dominates the market owing to its superior conductivity, flexibility, and durability. It is widely used in both residential and industrial wiring systems across the region.
The Energy & Power sector dominates due to massive investments in grid modernization and renewable projects. Power transmission upgrades and expansion of solar and wind power installations have increased the need for specialized high-voltage cables.
The Middle East and Africa Wires and Cables Market report provide a detailed analysis of the following market segments:
| 1 Executive Summary |
| 2 Introduction |
| 2.1 Report Description |
| 2.2 Key Highlights of The Report |
| 2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
| 2.4 Research Methodology |
| 2.5 Assumptions |
| 3 Middle East and Africa Wires and Cables Market Overview |
| 3.1 Middle East and Africa Country Indicators |
| 3.2 Middle East and Africa Wires and Cables Market Revenues and Volume 2021-2031F |
| 3.3 Middle East and Africa Wires and Cables Market Revenue Share, By Voltage, 2021 & 2031F |
| 3.4 Middle East and Africa Wires and Cables Market Revenue Share, By Installation, 2021 & 2031F |
| 3.5 Middle East and Africa Wires and Cables Market Revenue Share, By Products, 2021 & 2031F |
| 3.6 Middle East and Africa Wires and Cables Market Revenue Share, By Materials, 2021 & 2031F |
| 3.7 Middle East and Africa Wires and Cables Market Revenue Share, By End Users, 2021 & 2031F |
| 3.8 Middle East and Africa Wires and Cables Market Revenue Share, By Countries, 2021 & 2031F |
| 3.9 Middle East and Africa Wires and Cables Market - Industry Life Cycle |
| 3.10 Middle East and Africa Wires and Cables Market - Porter’s Five Forces |
| 4 Middle East and Africa Wires and Cables Market Dynamics |
| 4.1 Impact Analysis |
| 4.2 Market Drivers |
| 4.3 Market Restraints |
| 5 Middle East and Africa Wires and Cables Market Trends |
| 6 Middle East and Africa Wires and Cables Market Overview, By Voltage |
| 6.1 Middle East and Africa Wires and Cables Market Revenues and Volume, By Low Voltage, 2021-2031F |
| 6.2 Middle East and Africa Wires and Cables Market Revenues and Volume, By Medium Voltage, 2021-2031F |
| 6.3 Middle East and Africa Wires and Cables Market Revenues and Volume, By High Voltage, 2021-2031F |
| 6.4 Middle East and Africa Wires and Cables Market Revenues and Volume, By Extra High Voltage, 2021-2031F |
| 7 Middle East and Africa Wires and Cables Market Overview, By Installation |
| 7.1 Middle East and Africa Wires and Cables Market Revenues and Volume, By Overhead, 2021-2031F |
| 7.2 Middle East and Africa Wires and Cables Market Revenues and Volume, By Underground, 2021-2031F |
| 8 Middle East and Africa Wires and Cables Market Overview, By Products |
| 8.1 Middle East and Africa Wires and Cables Market Revenues and Volume, By Fiber Optic Cable, 2021-2031F |
| 8.2 Middle East and Africa Wires and Cables Market Revenues and Volume, By Co-axial Cable, 2021-2031F |
| 8.3 Middle East and Africa Wires and Cables Market Revenues and Volume, By Other Cables, 2021-2031F |
| 9 Middle East and Africa Wires and Cables Market Overview, By Materials |
| 9.1 Middle East and Africa Wires and Cables Market Revenues and Volume, By Copper, 2021-2031F |
| 9.2 Middle East and Africa Wires and Cables Market Revenues and Volume, By Aluminium, 2021-2031F |
| 9.3 Middle East and Africa Wires and Cables Market Revenues and Volume, By Glass, 2021-2031F |
| 10 Middle East and Africa Wires and Cables Market Overview, By End Users |
| 10.1 Middle East and Africa Wires and Cables Market Revenues and Volume, By Aerospace & Defense, 2021-2031F |
| 10.2 Middle East and Africa Wires and Cables Market Revenues and Volume, By Building & Construction, 2021-2031F |
| 10.3 Middle East and Africa Wires and Cables Market Revenues and Volume, By Oil & Gas, 2021-2031F |
| 10.4 Middle East and Africa Wires and Cables Market Revenues and Volume, By Energy & Power, 2021-2031F |
| 10.5 Middle East and Africa Wires and Cables Market Revenues and Volume, By IT & Telecommunication, 2021-2031F |
| 10.6 Middle East and Africa Wires and Cables Market Revenues and Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
| 11 UAE Wires and Cables Market Overview |
| 11.1 UAE Wires and Cables Market Revenues & Volume, 2021-2031F |
| 11.2 UAE Wires and Cables Market Revenues and Volume, By Voltage, 2021-2031F |
| 11.3 UAE Wires and Cables Market Revenues and Volume, By Installation, 2021-2031F |
| 11.4 UAE Wires and Cables Market Revenues and Volume, By Products, 2021-2031F |
| 11.5 UAE Wires and Cables Market Revenues and Volume, By Materials, 2021-2031F |
| 11.6 UAE Wires and Cables Market Revenues and Volume, By End Users, 2021-2031F |
| 12 Saudi Arabia Wires and Cables Market Overview |
| 12.1 Saudi Arabia Wires and Cables Market Revenues & Volume, 2021-2031F |
| 12.2 Saudi Arabia Wires and Cables Market Revenues and Volume, By Voltage, 2021-2031F |
| 12.3 Saudi Arabia Wires and Cables Market Revenues and Volume, By Installation, 2021-2031F |
| 12.4 Saudi Arabia Wires and Cables Market Revenues and Volume, By Products, 2021-2031F |
| 12.5 Saudi Arabia Wires and Cables Market Revenues and Volume, By Materials, 2021-2031F |
| 12.6 Saudi Arabia Wires and Cables Market Revenues and Volume, By End Users, 2021-2031F |
| 13 Turkey Wires and Cables Market Overview |
| 13.1 Turkey Wires and Cables Market Revenues & Volume, 2021-2031F |
| 13.2 Turkey Wires and Cables Market Revenues and Volume, By Voltage, 2021-2031F |
| 13.3 Turkey Wires and Cables Market Revenues and Volume, By Installation, 2021-2031F |
| 13.4 Turkey Wires and Cables Market Revenues and Volume, By Products, 2021-2031F |
| 13.5 Turkey Wires and Cables Market Revenues and Volume, By Materials, 2021-2031F |
| 13.6 Turkey Wires and Cables Market Revenues and Volume, By End Users, 2021-2031F |
| 14 Kuwait Wires and Cables Market Overview |
| 14.1 Kuwait Wires and Cables Market Revenues & Volume, 2021-2031F |
| 14.2 Kuwait Wires and Cables Market Revenues and Volume, By Voltage, 2021-2031F |
| 14.3 Kuwait Wires and Cables Market Revenues and Volume, By Installation, 2021-2031F |
| 14.4 Kuwait Wires and Cables Market Revenues and Volume, By Products, 2021-2031F |
| 14.5 Kuwait Wires and Cables Market Revenues and Volume, By Materials, 2021-2031F |
| 14.6 Kuwait Wires and Cables Market Revenues and Volume, By End Users, 2021-2031F |
| 15 Oman Wires and Cables Market Overview |
| 15.1 Oman Wires and Cables Market Revenues & Volume, 2021-2031F |
| 15.2 Oman Wires and Cables Market Revenues and Volume, By Voltage, 2021-2031F |
| 15.3 Oman Wires and Cables Market Revenues and Volume, By Installation, 2021-2031F |
| 15.4 Oman Wires and Cables Market Revenues and Volume, By Products, 2021-2031F |
| 15.5 Oman Wires and Cables Market Revenues and Volume, By Materials, 2021-2031F |
| 15.6 Oman Wires and Cables Market Revenues and Volume, By End Users, 2021-2031F |
| 16 Qatar Wires and Cables Market Overview |
| 16.1 Qatar Wires and Cables Market Revenues & Volume, 2021-2031F |
| 16.2 Qatar Wires and Cables Market Revenues and Volume, By Voltage, 2021-2031F |
| 16.3 Qatar Wires and Cables Market Revenues and Volume, By Installation, 2021-2031F |
| 16.4 Qatar Wires and Cables Market Revenues and Volume, By Products, 2021-2031F |
| 16.5 Qatar Wires and Cables Market Revenues and Volume, By Materials, 2021-2031F |
| 16.6 Qatar Wires and Cables Market Revenues and Volume, By End Users, 2021-2031F |
| 17 Bahrain Wires and Cables Market Overview |
| 17.1 Bahrain Wires and Cables Market Revenues & Volume, 2021-2031F |
| 17.2 Bahrain Wires and Cables Market Revenues and Volume, By Voltage, 2021-2031F |
| 17.3 Bahrain Wires and Cables Market Revenues and Volume, By Installation, 2021-2031F |
| 17.4 Bahrain Wires and Cables Market Revenues and Volume, By Products, 2021-2031F |
| 17.5 Bahrain Wires and Cables Market Revenues and Volume, By Materials, 2021-2031F |
| 17.6 Bahrain Wires and Cables Market Revenues and Volume, By End Users, 2021-2031F |
| 18 South Africa Wires and Cables Market Overview |
| 18.1 South Africa Wires and Cables Market Revenues & Volume, 2021-2031F |
| 18.2 South Africa Wires and Cables Market Revenues and Volume, By Voltage, 2021-2031F |
| 18.3 South Africa Wires and Cables Market Revenues and Volume, By Installation, 2021-2031F |
| 18.4 South Africa Wires and Cables Market Revenues and Volume, By Products, 2021-2031F |
| 18.5 South Africa Wires and Cables Market Revenues and Volume, By Materials, 2021-2031F |
| 18.6 South Africa Wires and Cables Market Revenues and Volume, By End Users, 2021-2031F |
| 19 Egypt Wires and Cables Market Overview |
| 19.1 Egypt Wires and Cables Market Revenues & Volume, 2021-2031F |
| 19.2 Egypt Wires and Cables Market Revenues and Volume, By Voltage, 2021-2031F |
| 19.3 Egypt Wires and Cables Market Revenues and Volume, By Installation, 2021-2031F |
| 19.4 Egypt Wires and Cables Market Revenues and Volume, By Products, 2021-2031F |
| 19.5 Egypt Wires and Cables Market Revenues and Volume, By Materials, 2021-2031F |
| 19.6 Egypt Wires and Cables Market Revenues and Volume, By End Users, 2021-2031F |
| 20 Nigeria Wires and Cables Market Overview |
| 20.1 Nigeria Wires and Cables Market Revenues & Volume, 2021-2031F |
| 20.2 Nigeria Wires and Cables Market Revenues and Volume, By Voltage, 2021-2031F |
| 20.3 Nigeria Wires and Cables Market Revenues and Volume, By Installation, 2021-2031F |
| 20.4 Nigeria Wires and Cables Market Revenues and Volume, By Products, 2021-2031F |
| 20.5 Nigeria Wires and Cables Market Revenues and Volume, By Materials, 2021-2031F |
| 20.6 Nigeria Wires and Cables Market Revenues and Volume, By End Users, 2021-2031F |
| 21 Rest of Middle East and Africa Wires and Cables Market Overview |
| 21.1 Rest of Middle East and Africa Wires and Cables Market Revenues & Volume, 2021-2031F |
| 22 Middle East and Africa Wires and Cables Market - Key Performance Indicators |
| 23 Middle East and Africa Wires and Cables Market - Opportunity Assessment |
| 23.1 Middle East and Africa Wires and Cables Market Opportunity Assessment, By Voltage, 2031F |
| 23.2 Middle East and Africa Wires and Cables Market Opportunity Assessment, By Installation, 2031F |
| 23.3 Middle East and Africa Wires and Cables Market Opportunity Assessment, By Products, 2031F |
| 23.4 Middle East and Africa Wires and Cables Market Opportunity Assessment, By Materials, 2031F |
| 23.5 Middle East and Africa Wires and Cables Market Opportunity Assessment, By End Users, 2031F |
| 24 Middle East and Africa Wires and Cables Market Competitive Landscape |
| 24.1 Middle East and Africa Wires and Cables Market Revenue Share, By Company |
| 24.1.1 UAE Wires and Cables Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
| 24.1.2 Saudi Arabia Wires and Cables Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
| 24.1.3 Turkey Wires and Cables Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
| 24.1.4 Kuwait Wires and Cables Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
| 24.1.5 Oman Wires and Cables Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
| 24.1.6 Qatar Wires and Cables Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
| 24.1.7 Bahrain Wires and Cables Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
| 24.1.8 South Africa Wires and Cables Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
| 24.1.9 Egypt Wires and Cables Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
| 24.1.10 Nigeria Wires and Cables Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
| 24.2 Middle East and Africa Wires and Cables Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating & Technical Parameters |
| 25. Company Profiles |
| 26. Key Recommendations |
| 27. Disclaimer |
Market Report By Voltages (Low Voltage, Medium Voltage, High Voltage, Extra High Voltage), By Installation (Overhead, Underground), By Products (Fiber Optic Cable, Co-axial Cable, And Other Cables), By Material (Copper, Aluminium, Glass), By End Users (Aerospace & Defense, Building & Construction, Oil & Gas, Energy & Power, IT & Telecommunication And Others), By Countries (Saudi Arabia, Egypt, UAE, Turkey, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, South Africa, Nigeria, Bahrain And Rest of the Middle East and Africa) And Competitive Landscape.
| Product Code: ETC001503 | Publication Date: Aug 2022 | Product Type: Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 200 | No. of Figures: 90 | No. of Tables: 30 |
Increasing upgradation of power transmission infrastructure coupled with surging disposable income is driving the growth of the market. Growing investment in a smart grid along with increasing penetration towards renewable energy is adding to the MEA Wires and Cables Market Growth. A growing number of data centres owing to the strengthening of the IT and communication sector is driving the development of the market. The increasing emergence of big data along with the deployment of hyper-scale data centres is driving the MEA Wires & Cables Market Share. Moreover, extensive usage in commercial and industrial sectors is proliferating the demand for wires and cables.
Middle East and Africa wires and cables market report thoroughly covers the market by voltage, installation, products, materials, end users and key countries including Saudi Arabia, Egypt, UAE, Turkey, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, South Africa, Nigeria and Rest of the Middle East and Africa. The Middle East and Africa wires and cables market outlook report provides an unbiased and detailed analysis of the ongoing Middle East and Africa wires and cables market trends, opportunities/high growth areas and market drivers which would help the stakeholders to devise and align their market strategies according to the current and future market dynamics.
According to 6Wresearch, the Middle East and Africa (MEA) Wires and Cables Market size is anticipated to register growth during 2019-2025. Increasing shift towards IT integration coupled with the expansion of smart grid is driving the MEA Wires & Cables Market Growth. Additionally, a growing development of infrastructure and rising urbanization are creating lucrative opportunities for the demand of wires and cables in MEA. Rising digitization and along with deployment of advanced system triggers the potential growth of the market. Increasing penetration towards the development of sustainable and green buildings is flourishing the development of the industry.
Saudi Arabia is the leading revenue-generating country in the Middle East and Africa wires and cables market on the back of growing infrastructure development projects in the country along with government plans to meet 100% electrification rate in the country. Power projects in Saudi Arabia, such as 2000 MW Shagaya Solar Farm and other conventional power plants along with the required power grids and transmission lines are projected to fuel the wires and cable market growth.
Low voltage wires and cables accounted for a leading share of the market in the MEA wires and cables market. Low voltage cables are heavily used for low power transmission applications in buildings, for internal wiring purposes and in electric rooms. Increasing electricity consumption in the residential and commercial sectors is projected to drive market growth over the forecast period.
The Middle East and Africa Wires and Cables Market report provides a detailed analysis of the following market segments: