Global Fire-Resistant Cable Market - 2022-2029

Global Fire-Resistant Cable Market - 2022-2029

Market Overview

The global fire-resistant cables market size was worth US$ XX million in 2021 and is estimated to reach US$ XX million by 2029, growing at a CAGR of XX% during the forecast period (2022-2029).

A fire-resistant cable is a cable that maintains safe operation for a certain period under flame-burning conditions during a fire. Fire-resistant cables are chiefly used in high-rise buildings, subways, shopping malls, power stations and important industrial and mining enterprises for fire safety and fire rescue. Fire-resistant cables have a heat barrier wrapped around the conducting wires and insulation. An inner sheath made of a low smoke compound is wrapped around, with an armor of galvanized steel and another outer sheath.

Fire-resistant cable is mainly divided into class A and class B. Class B cable can withstand temperatures of 750 ℃ to 800 ℃ and can withstand burning for at least 90 minutes while maintaining the integrity of the cable. Class A fire-resistant cable can withstand 950 ℃ to 1000℃ flames and rated voltage and withstand burning for at least 90 minutes while maintaining the integrity of the cable. Class A fire-resistant cable fire performance is better than class B.

Market Dynamics

The increasing stringent fire safety regulations mainly drive the demand for fire-resistant cables. The volatility of prices for raw materials is a key factor in limiting the growth of this market.

Increasing stringent fire safety regulations

Fires are a massive safety hazard globally, with fire-related accidents leading to property damage and loss of lives. It is estimated that fires contribute to nearly US$76 billion of economic losses annually. Insurance companies and underwriters bear a major portion of the losses while settling claims on damaged infrastructure, assets and lost human lives.

National governments globally are mandating strict fire safety rules and regulations to minimize the loss of lives and economic damages resulting from fires. The fire safety regulations have mainly been implemented in the construction, consumer goods, electronics, automotive and textile industries. To ensure compliance with these regulations, there has been an increasing demand for fire-resistant cables.

Fire-resistant cables are coated with a protective sheath designed to prevent the spread of flames while also limiting the amount of smoke and toxic fumes given off during combustion. The increasingly stringent fire safety regulations are a key driver for the growth of the global fire-resistant cable market.

The volatility of raw material prices

The raw materials required to produce the fire-resistant cables have volatile prices due to various market forces. The volatile materials prices directly affect the value chain, including procurement, processing and operation costs. A sudden increase or decrease in prices affects the profit margin of manufacturers and distributors. The primary raw materials used to manufacture fire-resistant cables are rubber, copper, plastic and aluminum.

Labor shortages, supply chain woes and the rising price of crude oil, which is the main raw material for plastics, are just factors in the fluctuations of the prices. The instability causes the prices of precursor materials to rise, increasing the cost of raw materials used in fire-resistant cables. It translates to higher prices for fire-resistant cables. The high prices for fire-resistant cables prevent their wider adoption and hence, the volatility of raw material prices is a key challenge for the market's growth.

COVID-19 impact analysis

The global fire-resistant cables market experienced uneven impacts on value chains in production and sales in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Lockdowns and other movement restrictions were imposed to halt the spread of the pandemic. It temporarily halted manufacturing and construction activities. The downturn of the initial months of the pandemic impacted the revenue streams of cable companies. Supply chain constraints caused by the pandemic have caused shortages of essential components required to manufacture fire-resistant cables. Global production is not expected to recover to pre-pandemic levels before early 2022.

The short-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has been relatively mild for the fire-resistant cable market. Major companies have cut operating expenses and capital expenditure in response to the pandemic. The pandemic will not have a major impact on the long-term growth of the global fire-resistant cable market since companies are expected to gradually ramp up production as demand from various economic sectors returns to pre-pandemic levels. The demand for fire-resistant cables remains strong and is expected to grow gradually in the coming years.

Segment Analysis

The global fire-resistant cables market is segmented into class, insulation material, end-user and region. The fire-resistant cables market is segmented into class A and class B based on class. Class A is leading in this segmentation since it is more durable than class B. Class B cable can withstand temperatures of 750 ℃ to 800 ℃ and can withstand burning for at least 90 minutes while maintaining the integrity of the cable. Class A fire-resistant cable can withstand 950 ℃ to 1 000 ℃ flames and withstand burning for at least 90 minutes while maintaining the integrity of the cable. Class A fire-resistant cable fire performance is better than class B.

Geographical Analysis

Asia-Pacific has a leading share in the global fire-resistant cable market, primarily due to major ongoing infrastructure construction in emerging countries like China, India, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia. Some of the largest fire-resistant cable producers and consumers are located in this region.

China is also the largest market for fire-resistant cable in the world. China has the largest construction industry in the world and is expected to undertake US$1.2 trillion of construction activities by 2030. China is also funding the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), undertaking large-scale infrastructure projects throughout the Asia-Pacific region. India is also investing in large-scale public infrastructure projects. New airports, train stations and urban metros are some of the major projects undertaken by India's government to improve the quality of life for its citizens.

China is also the largest automobile producer globally, with more than 25 million passenger and commercial vehicles produced in 2021. India, South Korea and Japan are other major automotive manufacturers. Fire-resistant cables have extensive use in automobiles, such as electrical wiring. The Asia-Pacific region will continue to have the largest market share in the global fire-resistant cable market in the coming years.

Competitive Landscape

The global fire-resistant cable market is competitive due to the availability of a wide variety of cables that cater to different types of applications. The market is fragmented due to several players such as Prysmian Group, Nexans, NKT A/S, Leoni AG, LS Cable & System Ltd, Elsewedy Electric, Jiangnan Group Limited, Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd, Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd and Yazaki Corporation. The major players in the fire-resistant cables market adopt several growth strategies such as new product launches, regional and global expansion, strategic ventures and collaborations, contributing to global growth in the industry.

Prysmian Group

Overview: Prysmian Group is a multinational company manufacturing electrical cables used in the energy and telecom sectors. The company operates more than 100 production sites across all the major regions through its network of subsidiaries and joint ventures. Prysmian Group was founded in 1881 and is headquartered in Milan, Italy.

Product Portfolio

SeaFlame is the company's proprietary range of fire-resistant cables for power, control and instrumentation application. The cable can withstand high temperatures of fire for prolonged periods and the mechanical force of water jet streams. The cables are easy to install and do not require additional ducts and taping for installation.

Key Developments:

In April 2021, Prysmian Group entered into a frame agreement for supplying high voltage fire-resistant cables with the French transmission system operator, Réseau de Transport d'Electricité (RTE), for the renewal and modernization of the power grid in France.

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Target Audience 2022

Electrical wire manufacturers

Flame retardant chemical manufacturers

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