Steel Wire Rope & Plastic Rope Market Size, Share, and Outlook, 2025 Report- By Type of Lay (Regular Lay, Lang Lay), By Material (Polypropylene, Polyester, Nylon, HMPE, Specialty Fibers), By Application (Marine & Fishing, Sports & Leisure, Oil & Gas, Indu

Steel Wire Rope and Plastic Rope Market Outlook

Steel Wire Rope & Plastic Rope Market Size is forecast to reach $24.9 Billion in 2032 from $17 Billion in 2025, at an optimistic growth rate of 5.5% from 2025 to 2032.. The Steel Wire Rope and Plastic Rope market is a thriving business that is poised to keep growing and presents potential growth opportunities for companies across the industry value chain.

The comprehensive market research report presents 12-year historic and forecast data on Steel Wire Rope and Plastic Rope segments across 22 countries from 2021 to 2032. Key segments in the report include By Type of Lay (Regular Lay, Lang Lay), By Material (Polypropylene, Polyester, Nylon, HMPE, Specialty Fibers), By Application (Marine & Fishing, Sports & Leisure, Oil & Gas, Industrial & Crane, Mining, Construction, Others). Over 70 tables and charts showcase findings from our latest survey report on Steel Wire Rope and Plastic Rope markets.

Steel Wire Rope and Plastic Rope Market Insights, 2025

The Steel Wire Rope & Plastic Rope Market is witnessing steady growth, driven by increasing demand in construction, marine, oil & gas, and industrial lifting applications. Steel wire ropes offer high tensile strength and durability for heavy-duty operations, while plastic ropes provide flexibility, corrosion resistance, and lightweight benefits. Key manufacturers such as Bridon-Bekaert, WireCo WorldGroup, and Samson Rope Technologies are focusing on high-performance synthetic ropes with improved UV resistance and load-bearing capacity. The offshore oil & gas industry is a major driver for high-strength steel wire ropes used in drilling and mooring applications. Additionally, the increasing use of fiber-reinforced plastic ropes in marine and sports applications is expanding market opportunities.

Five Trends that will define global Steel Wire Rope and Plastic Rope market in 2025 and Beyond

A closer look at the multi-million global market for Steel Wire Rope and Plastic Rope identifies rapidly shifting consumer preferences across categories. By focusing on growth and resilience, leading Steel Wire Rope and Plastic Rope companies are prioritizing their investments across categories, markets, and geographies. The report analyses the most important market trends shaping the new landscape to support better decisions for the long and short-term future.

What are the biggest opportunities for growth in the Steel Wire Rope and Plastic Rope industry?

The Steel Wire Rope and Plastic Rope sector demonstrated remarkable resilience over the past year across developed and developing economies. Further, the market presents significant opportunities to leverage the existing momentum towards actions by 2030. On the other hand, recent macroeconomic developments including rising inflation and supply chain disruptions are putting pressure on companies. The chapter assists users to identify growth avenues and address business challenges to make informed commercial decisions with unique insights, data forecasts, and in-depth market analyses.

Steel Wire Rope and Plastic Rope Market Segment Insights

The Steel Wire Rope and Plastic Rope industry presents strong offers across categories. The analytical report offers forecasts of Steel Wire Rope and Plastic Rope industry performance across segments and countries. Key segments in the industry include- By Type of Lay (Regular Lay, Lang Lay), By Material (Polypropylene, Polyester, Nylon, HMPE, Specialty Fibers), By Application (Marine & Fishing, Sports & Leisure, Oil & Gas, Industrial & Crane, Mining, Construction, Others). The largest types, applications, and sales channels, fastest growing segments, and the key factors driving each of the categories are included in the report.

Forecasts of each segment across five regions are provided from 2021 through 2032 for Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, South America, Middle East, and African regions. In addition, Steel Wire Rope and Plastic Rope market size outlook is provided for 22 countries across these regions.

Market Value Chain

The chapter identifies potential companies and their operations across the global Steel Wire Rope and Plastic Rope industry ecosystem. It assists decision-makers in evaluating global Steel Wire Rope and Plastic Rope market fundamentals, market dynamics, and disruptive trends across the value chain segments.

Scenario Analysis and Forecasts

Strategic decision-making in the Steel Wire Rope and Plastic Rope industry is multi-faceted with the increased need for planning across scenarios. The report provides forecasts across three case scenarios- low growth, reference case, and high growth cases.

Asia Pacific Steel Wire Rope and Plastic Rope Market Analysis- A Promising Growth Arena for Business Expansion

As companies increasingly expand across promising Asia Pacific markets with a combined population of over 4.5 billion, the medium-to-long-term future remains robust. The presence of the fastest-growing economies such as China, India, Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam coupled with strengthening middle-class populations and rising disposable incomes drive the market. In particular, China and India are witnessing rapid shifts in consumer purchasing behavior. China is recovering steadily with optimistic forecasts for 2025. Further, Japanese and South Korean markets remain stable with most companies focusing on new product launches and diversification of sales channels.

The State of Europe Steel Wire Rope and Plastic Rope Industry 2025- Focus on Accelerating Competitiveness

As companies opt for an integrated agenda for competitiveness, the year 2025 presents optimistic scenarios for companies across the ecosystem. With signs of economic recovery across markets, companies are increasing their investments. Europe is one of the largest markets for Steel Wire Rope and Plastic Rope with demand from both Western Europe and Eastern European regions increasing over the medium to long-term future. Increasing omnichannel shopping amidst robust consumer demand for value purchases shapes the market outlook. The report analyses the key Steel Wire Rope and Plastic Rope market drivers and opportunities across Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Russia, and other Europe.

The US Steel Wire Rope and Plastic Rope market Insights- Executives are most excited about opportunities for the US Steel Wire Rope and Plastic Rope industry.

Easing inflation coupled with strengthening consumer sentiment is encouraging aggressive actions from the US Steel Wire Rope and Plastic Rope companies. Market players consistently focusing on innovation and pursuing new ways to create value are set to excel in 2025. In addition, the Canadian and Mexican markets offer lucrative growth pockets for manufacturers and vendors. Focus on private-brand offerings and promotions, diversified sales channels, expansion into niche segments, adoption of advanced technologies, and sustainability are widely observed across the North American Steel Wire Rope and Plastic Rope market.

Latin American Steel Wire Rope and Plastic Rope market outlook rebounds in line with economic growth.

Underlying demand remains higher among urban consumers with an optimistic economic outlook across Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and other South and Central American countries. Increased consumer spending has been reported since H2-2024 and the prospects remain strong for 2025. Aggressive ecosystem moves to create new sources of income are widely observed across markets in the region. Marketing activities focused on customer insights, operations, and support functions are quickly gaining business growth in the region.

Middle East and Africa Steel Wire Rope and Plastic Rope Markets- New Opportunities for Companies Harnessing Diversity

Rapid growth in burgeoning urban locations coupled with a young and fast-growing population base is attracting new investments in the Middle East and African Steel Wire Rope and Plastic Rope markets. Designing expansion and marketing strategies to cater to the local consumer base supports the market prospects. In addition to Nigeria, Algeria, South Africa, and other markets, steady growth markets in Ethiopia, Rwanda, Ghana, Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and others present significant prospects for companies. On the other hand, Middle Eastern Steel Wire Rope and Plastic Rope markets including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman continue to offer lucrative pockets of growth.

Competitive Landscape- How Steel Wire Rope and Plastic Rope companies outcompete in 2025?

The ability to respond quickly to evolving consumer preferences and adapt businesses to niche consumer segments remains a key growth factor. The report identifies the leading companies in the industry and provides their revenue for 2024. The market shares of each company are also included in the report. Further, business profiles, SWOT analysis, and financial analysis of each company are provided in detail. Key companies analyzed in the report include Bekaert SA, Cortland Ltd, Samson Rope Technologies, Southern Ropes and English Braids Ltd, Teufelberger Holding AG, Usha Martin and Gustav Wolf, WireCo WorldGroup Inc.

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1. Table of Contents
List of Figures and Tables
2. Executive Summary
2.1 Key Highlights
2.1.1 Steel Wire Rope and Plastic Rope Market Size Outlook, 2018-2024 and 2025-2032
2.1.2 Largest Steel Wire Rope and Plastic Rope Market Types and Applications
2.1.3 Fastest Growing Segments
2.1.4 Potential Markets
2.1.5 Market Concentration
2.2 Market Scope and Segmentation
2.2.1 Market Scope- Segments
2.2.2 Market Scope- Countries
2.2.3 Macroeconomic and Demographic Outlook
2.2.4 Abbreviations
2.2.5 Units and Currency Conversions
3. Research Methodology
3.1 Primary Research Surveys
3.2 Secondary Data Sources
3.3 Data Triangulation
3.4 Forecast Methodology
3.5 Assumptions and Limitations
4. Introduction to Global Steel Wire Rope and Plastic Rope Market in 2025
4.1 Industry Panorama
4.2 Leading Companies Profiled in the Study
4.3 Asia Pacific Markets offer Robust Market Prospects for New Entrants
4.4 Market Dynamics
4.4.1 Market Dynamics- Trends and Drivers
4.4.2 Market Dynamics- Opportunities and Challenges
4.5 Regional Analysis
4.6 Porter’s Five Force Analysis
4.6.1 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
4.6.2 Threat of New Entrants
4.6.3 Threat of Substitutes
4.6.4 Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.6.5 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.7 Steel Wire Rope and Plastic Rope Industry Value Chain Analysis
4.7.1 Stage of Value Chain
4.7.2 Key Activities of Companies
4.7.3 Companies Included in Each Stage
4.7.4 Key Insights
5. Steel Wire Rope and Plastic Rope Market Outlook to 2032
5.1 Market Size Forecast by Type, 2021-2024 and 2025-2032
5.2 Market Size Forecast by Application, 2021-2024 and 2024-2032
5.3 Market Size Forecast by Geography, 2021-2024 and 2024-2032
By Type of Lay
Regular Lay
Lang Lay
By Material
Polypropylene
Polyester
Nylon
HMPE
Specialty Fibers
By Application
Marine & Fishing
Sports & Leisure
Oil & Gas
Industrial & Crane
Mining
Construction
Others
6. Global Steel Wire Rope and Plastic Rope Market Outlook across Growth Scenarios
6.1 Low Growth Scenario
6.2 Base/Reference Case
6.3 High Growth Scenario
6. North America Steel Wire Rope and Plastic Rope Market Size Outlook
6.1 Key Market Statistics, 2024
6.2 North America Steel Wire Rope and Plastic Rope Market Trends and Growth Opportunities
6.2.1 North America Steel Wire Rope and Plastic Rope Market Outlook by Type
6.2.2 North America Steel Wire Rope and Plastic Rope Market Outlook by Application
6.3 North America Steel Wire Rope and Plastic Rope Market Outlook by Country
6.3.1 The US Steel Wire Rope and Plastic Rope Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
6.3.2 Canada Steel Wire Rope and Plastic Rope Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
6.3.3 Mexico Steel Wire Rope and Plastic Rope Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
7. Europe Steel Wire Rope and Plastic Rope Market Size Outlook
7.1 Key Market Statistics, 2024
7.2 Europe Steel Wire Rope and Plastic Rope Market Trends and Growth Opportunities
7.2.1 Europe Steel Wire Rope and Plastic Rope Market Outlook by Type
7.2.2 Europe Steel Wire Rope and Plastic Rope Market Outlook by Application
7.3 Europe Steel Wire Rope and Plastic Rope Market Outlook by Country
7.3.2 Germany Steel Wire Rope and Plastic Rope Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
7.3.3 France Steel Wire Rope and Plastic Rope Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
7.3.4 The UK Steel Wire Rope and Plastic Rope Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
7.3.5 Spain Steel Wire Rope and Plastic Rope Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
7.3.6 Italy Steel Wire Rope and Plastic Rope Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
7.3.7 Russia Steel Wire Rope and Plastic Rope Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
7.3.8 Rest of Europe Steel Wire Rope and Plastic Rope Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
8. Asia Pacific Steel Wire Rope and Plastic Rope Market Size Outlook
8.1 Key Market Statistics, 2024
8.2 Asia Pacific Steel Wire Rope and Plastic Rope Market Trends and Growth Opportunities
8.2.1 Asia Pacific Steel Wire Rope and Plastic Rope Market Outlook by Type
8.2.2 Asia Pacific Steel Wire Rope and Plastic Rope Market Outlook by Application
8.3 Asia Pacific Steel Wire Rope and Plastic Rope Market Outlook by Country
8.3.1 China Steel Wire Rope and Plastic Rope Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
8.3.2 India Steel Wire Rope and Plastic Rope Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
8.3.3 Japan Steel Wire Rope and Plastic Rope Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
8.3.4 South Korea Steel Wire Rope and Plastic Rope Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
8.3.5 Australia Steel Wire Rope and Plastic Rope Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
8.3.6 South East Asia Steel Wire Rope and Plastic Rope Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
8.3.7 Rest of Asia Pacific Steel Wire Rope and Plastic Rope Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
9. South America Steel Wire Rope and Plastic Rope Market Size Outlook
9.1 Key Market Statistics, 2024
9.2 South America Steel Wire Rope and Plastic Rope Market Trends and Growth Opportunities
9.2.1 South America Steel Wire Rope and Plastic Rope Market Outlook by Type
9.2.2 South America Steel Wire Rope and Plastic Rope Market Outlook by Application
9.3 South America Steel Wire Rope and Plastic Rope Market Outlook by Country
9.3.1 Brazil Steel Wire Rope and Plastic Rope Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
9.3.2 Argentina Steel Wire Rope and Plastic Rope Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
9.3.3 Rest of South and Central America Steel Wire Rope and Plastic Rope Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
10. Middle East and Africa Steel Wire Rope and Plastic Rope Market Size Outlook
10.1 Key Market Statistics, 2024
10.2 Middle East and Africa Steel Wire Rope and Plastic Rope Market Trends and Growth Opportunities
10.2.1 Middle East and Africa Steel Wire Rope and Plastic Rope Market Outlook by Type
10.2.2 Middle East and Africa Steel Wire Rope and Plastic Rope Market Outlook by Application
10.3 Middle East and Africa Steel Wire Rope and Plastic Rope Market Outlook by Country
10.3.1 Saudi Arabia Steel Wire Rope and Plastic Rope Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
10.3.2 The UAE Steel Wire Rope and Plastic Rope Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
10.3.3 Rest of Middle East Steel Wire Rope and Plastic Rope Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
10.3.4 South Africa Steel Wire Rope and Plastic Rope Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
10.3.5 Egypt Steel Wire Rope and Plastic Rope Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
10.3.6 Rest of Africa Steel Wire Rope and Plastic Rope Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
11. Company Profiles
11.1 Leading 10 Companies
Bekaert SA
Cortland Ltd
Samson Rope Technologies
Southern Ropes and English Braids Ltd
Teufelberger Holding AG
Usha Martin and Gustav Wolf
WireCo WorldGroup Inc
11.2 Overview
11.3 Products and Services
11.4 SWOT Profile
12. Appendix
12.1 Subscription Options
12.2 Customization Options
12.3 Publisher Details

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