Structured Cabling Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034

The global structured cabling market size reached approximately USD 12.30 Billion in 2024. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 8.40% in the forecast period of 2025-2034, reaching a value of around USD 27.55 Billion by 2034.

Key Trends in the Market

Structured cabling refers to a cabling infrastructure which contains certain standardised electrical elements that collectively form the telecommunication system. This infrastructure facilitates high-speed data transfer in the communication network of a building and reduces the probability of downtime.

• Increased integration of fibre optic cables in structured infrastructure due to their high data transmission speeds is one of the crucial structured cabling market trends. Such cables also offer features such as the ability to transmit data through long distances as well as superior data security.
• 5G networks are leveraging the capabilities of structured cabling infrastructure to support high-speed data transfer. Additionally, 5G base stations rely on this infrastructure to provide efficient data transmission between base stations and the core network.
• The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in structured cabling for comprehensive cable tests such as quality tests of data transmission, fault detection, and real-time analysis of issues to speed up the testing process and minimise network downtime also supports the structured cabling market growth.
• Strategic efforts by market players to strengthen their product portfolio are also a prominent market trend. For example, in December 2023, Leviton announced the transition of its USA-based cable brand, Berk-Tek, into its global company to expand its communication cable manufacturing footprint.

Structured Cabling Market Analysis

The EMR’s report titled “Structured Cabling Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034 offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:

Market Breakup by Offering

• Hardware
• Services
• Software

Market Breakup by Cable

• Category 5E
• Category 6
• Category 6A
• Others

Market Breakup by End Use

• Residential
• Commercial
• Industrial

Market Breakup by Region

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East and Africa

Market Share by Cable

Category 6 (Cat 6) cables occupy a significant portion of the structured cabling market share, owing to their affordability as compared to the 6A module. The growing usage of these cables in homes as well as business networks also boosts the segment’s growth. Their backward compatibility with the category 5/5e, as well as category 3 cable standards, further offers lucrative market growth opportunities.

Moreover, the rising scope of Cat 6 cables in smart city projects for network infrastructure aids the market expansion.

Market Share by Region

As per the structured cabling market analysis, North America accounts for a substantial share of the global market, due to the increased investments in data centres as well as broadband network infrastructure. The burgeoning presence of key players who are focused on research and developmental activities to enhance the functionality of structured cabling is also a crucial driver aiding the market growth.

Additionally, the rising adoption of fibre optic cables, owing to their high data bandwidth and speed, provides a positive market outlook.

Competitive Landscape

The comprehensive EMR report provides an in-depth assessment of the market based on the Porter's five forces model along with giving a SWOT analysis. The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the structured cabling market, covering their competitive landscape and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, investments, and expansion plans.

Honeywell International Inc.

Honeywell International Inc. is a multinational conglomerate of aerospace, business, building technologies, and performance materials. This Fortune 500 company was originally formed by the merger of AlliedSignal and Honeywell Inc. in 1999. The company, based in North Carolina, the United States, offers products and services such as access controls, control panels, fire life safety, intrusion detection, and sensors, among others.

Corning Incorporated

Corning Incorporated, established in 1851, is a multinational technology company, with its headquarters in New York, the United States. The company specialises in advanced optics, ceramics, and speciality glasses, among other technologies. The company actively implements innovative strategies to produce advanced products such as Corning® Fibrance® Light-Diffusing Fiber, OLED lighting, and Corning® Fibrance® Light-Diffusing Fiber, among others.

Schneider Electric SE

Schneider Electric SE is a multinational provider of digital automation and energy management solutions, founded in 1836 and headquartered in Rueil-Malmison, France. The company offers its services primarily in the sectors of automotive and e-mobility, data centres and networks, food and beverage, healthcare, machinery, marine, and power and grid, among others.

Other structured cabling market players include Panduit Corp., Belden Inc., CommScope, Inc., The Siemon Company, Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc., Hubnetix Corporation, and Genuine Cable Group (Paige Electric Co, LP), among others.