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Global Wire Rope for Port Market 2025 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2031

Publisher GlobalInfoResearch
Published Sep 24, 2025
Length 140 Pages
SKU # GFSH20418168

Description

According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Wire Rope for Port market size was valued at US$ 363 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of USD 426 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 2.1% during review period.

Port wire rope refers to the wire rope used in ports, docks and other places. It is mainly used for hoisting, traction, bundling and other operations.

These steel wire ropes need to have high strength, high wear resistance, high corrosion resistance and other characteristics to cope with the complex and changing working conditions and harsh natural environment in the port environment. Steel wire ropes used in ports are usually made of twisted steel wires, and each wire is composed of multiple steel wires. This structure gives the steel wire rope excellent load-bearing capacity and tensile resistance.

The core driving force of the global port wire rope market demand comes from the recovery of global maritime trade volume (the United Nations predicts that container throughput in 2030 will increase by 35% compared with 2023), the expansion of super-large ports (such as Shanghai Yangshan Port Phase IV and Rotterdam Maasvlakte Phase II) and the transformation of automated terminals (the penetration rate of unmanned quay cranes and AGV systems has increased to more than 40%). At the same time, the acceleration of port infrastructure in emerging economies (such as India's "Sagarmala" plan to invest US$120 billion and Africa's Lekki deepwater port has been put into operation) further supports demand. In terms of regional structure, Asia-Pacific (led by China and Southeast Asia) accounts for 55% of the global share, followed by Europe (Hamburg Port, Antwerp Port upgrade) and the Middle East (Dubai Jebel Ali Port expansion), while the American market is limited by the aging of ports and lagging investment, and the growth rate is relatively slow.

Analysis of core influencing factors:

High-strength and corrosion-resistant technology iteration: Ports with high salt spray, high humidity environments and continuous operation of heavy equipment (such as the daily average load of a single rope of a quay crane exceeding 1,000 tons) drive wire ropes to upgrade to ultra-high strength (above 2160MPa), corrosion resistance (zinc-aluminum rare earth alloy coating, stainless steel stranding) and fatigue resistance. The penetration rate of compact strand structures (such as Warinton type) and intelligent monitoring systems (optical fiber sensors detect wire breakage rate and load distribution in real time) has increased, which can reduce the rope breakage accident rate by more than 50%, in line with IMO "Guidelines for Port State Safety Operations" and other regulatory requirements.

Supply chain costs and geopolitical risks: On the raw material side, the price of high-carbon steel wire is dominated by the pricing power of iron ore giants and the fluctuation of coking coal costs (the European energy crisis in 2023 caused steel prices to rise by more than 20%), and the Red Sea shipping obstruction and other events have pushed up logistics costs (freight rates on Asia-Europe routes have risen by 300%), forcing companies to accelerate regional capacity localization (such as India's Usha Martin expansion of 25% to cover Middle East demand). Trade protectionism (such as the US imposing a 15% tariff on Chinese steel wire ropes) further exacerbates market segmentation.

Future Outlook and Risks: In the short term (2024-2026), the market will benefit from the restructuring of the global supply chain (nearshore outsourcing will lead to new port investment) and the implementation of trade agreements such as RCEP and CPTPP, but in the medium and long term, it will face risks such as the global economic recession leading to a contraction in seaborne trade volume.

This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Wire Rope for Port market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.

Key Features:

Global Wire Rope for Port market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Tons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2020-2031

Global Wire Rope for Port market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Tons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2020-2031

Global Wire Rope for Port market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Tons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2020-2031

Global Wire Rope for Port market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (Tons), and ASP (US$/Ton), 2020-2025

The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:

To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries

To assess the growth potential for Wire Rope for Port

To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market

To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace

This report profiles key players in the global Wire Rope for Port market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Kiswire, Bridon-Bekaert, WireCo World Group, Usha Martin, Jiangsu langshan Wrie Rope, Teufelberger, Guizhou steel rope, DSR Wire, Tokyo Rope, Brugg, etc.

This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.

Market Segmentation

Wire Rope for Port market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2020-2031, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.

Market segment by Type
Right Regular Lay
Right Lang Lay
Left Regular Lay
Left Lang Lay

Market segment by Application
Lifting Equipment
Ship Rope
Others

Major players covered
Kiswire
Bridon-Bekaert
WireCo World Group
Usha Martin
Jiangsu langshan Wrie Rope
Teufelberger
Guizhou steel rope
DSR Wire
Tokyo Rope
Brugg
Jiangsu Juliwire Rope
Xianyang BOMCO Steel Tube&Wirerope
Kobelco Wire
SAFETY
JULI SLING
Golik Holdings
Gustav Wolf
Jiangsu Shenwang group
Zhongying steel rope
Valin Precision

Market segment by region, regional analysis covers

North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)

Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)

Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)

South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)

Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)

The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:

Chapter 1, to describe Wire Rope for Port product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.

Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Wire Rope for Port, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Wire Rope for Port from 2020 to 2025.

Chapter 3, the Wire Rope for Port competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.

Chapter 4, the Wire Rope for Port breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2020 to 2031.

Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2020 to 2031.

Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2020 to 2025.and Wire Rope for Port market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2026 to 2031.

Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.

Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Wire Rope for Port.

Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Wire Rope for Port sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.

Table of Contents

140 Pages
1 Market Overview
2 Manufacturers Profiles
3 Competitive Environment: Wire Rope for Port by Manufacturer
4 Consumption Analysis by Region
5 Market Segment by Type
6 Market Segment by Application
7 North America
8 Europe
9 Asia-Pacific
10 South America
11 Middle East & Africa
12 Market Dynamics
13 Raw Material and Industry Chain
14 Shipments by Distribution Channel
15 Research Findings and Conclusion
16 Appendix
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