Global Semi-conductive Water-blocking Tape Market Growth 2026-2032
Description
The global Semi-conductive Water-blocking Tape market size is predicted to grow from US$ 198 million in 2025 to US$ 347 million in 2032; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.1% from 2026 to 2032.
In 2025, global Semi-conductive Water-blocking Tape production reached approximately 26,683 tons with an average global market price of around US$ 7,569 per ton. The production capacity for Semi-conductive Water-blocking Tape in 2025 was approximately 30000 tons. The typical gross profit margin for Semi-conductive Water-blocking Tape is between 20% and 40%. Semi-conductive water-blocking tape is a functional auxiliary material used in medium- and high-voltage power cables. It is typically composed of a semi-conductive nonwoven or fabric substrate combined with super-absorbent polymers (SAP). Under normal operating conditions, the tape provides stable and controlled semi-conductive properties, ensuring electrical field continuity between the conductor screen and insulation layers. In the event of water ingress caused by sheath damage or termination failure, the SAP rapidly absorbs water and swells, forming a longitudinal water-blocking barrier that prevents moisture propagation along the cable. This significantly reduces the risk of water treeing and enhances long-term cable reliability, making the product essential for underground cables, submarine cables, and installations in humid or water-prone environments.
The semi-conductive water-blocking tape market is primarily driven by the growing demand for medium- and high-voltage power cables, closely linked to grid investment, renewable energy integration, underground cabling, and offshore wind projects. As power transmission systems evolve toward higher voltage levels, longer transmission distances, and greater reliability, stricter requirements for water-blocking performance and electric field uniformity are accelerating the adoption of semi-conductive water-blocking tapes in both new installations and cable upgrades. Regionally, China, Europe, and the broader Asia-Pacific region represent the largest demand markets, with China showing particularly strong growth due to ultra-high-voltage projects, grid modernization, and renewable infrastructure expansion. The market is characterized by moderate technical barriers, long customer qualification cycles, and strong integration with cable manufacturers, favoring suppliers with scalable production capacity and consistent quality control.
LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “Semi-conductive Water-blocking Tape Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Semi-conductive Water-blocking Tape sales in 2025, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Semi-conductive Water-blocking Tape sales for 2026 through 2032. With Semi-conductive Water-blocking Tape sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Semi-conductive Water-blocking Tape industry.
This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Semi-conductive Water-blocking Tape landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on Semi-conductive Water-blocking Tape portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Semi-conductive Water-blocking Tape market.
This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Semi-conductive Water-blocking Tape and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global Semi-conductive Water-blocking Tape.
This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Semi-conductive Water-blocking Tape market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.
Segmentation by Type:
Swelling Water Blocking Tape
Non-Swelling Water Blocking Tape
Segmentation by Substrate Material:
Nonwoven-based Water-blocking Tape
Polyester-based Water-blocking Tape
Composite Fiber Water-blocking Tape
Segmentation by Structural Design:
Single-Side Coated Tape
Double-Side Coated Tape
Segmentation by Application:
Power Cable
Optical Fiber Cable
Submarine Cable
Communication Cable
Others
This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries
The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
Geca Tapes (Magnera)
Yangzhou Tengfei Cable Electric Appliance Materials
Indore Composites
Chase Corporation
Sneham Tapes
Loypos
JYTAPE
Scapa Industrial
DEUKYOUNG
Freudenberg Performance Materials
Nantong Siber Communication
Lantor
Shenyang Tianrong
Suzhou Zhihong Cable Material
Hanyu Cable Material
Shenyang Jinggong Cable Material
International Materials Group
Chhaperia
Jiangsu Kemaite Technology
Lifeline Technologies
Weihai Hongda Cable Material
Key Questions Addressed in this Report
What is the 10-year outlook for the global Semi-conductive Water-blocking Tape market?
What factors are driving Semi-conductive Water-blocking Tape market growth, globally and by region?
Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?
How do Semi-conductive Water-blocking Tape market opportunities vary by end market size?
How does Semi-conductive Water-blocking Tape break out by Type, by Application?
Please note: The report will take approximately 2 business days to prepare and deliver.
In 2025, global Semi-conductive Water-blocking Tape production reached approximately 26,683 tons with an average global market price of around US$ 7,569 per ton. The production capacity for Semi-conductive Water-blocking Tape in 2025 was approximately 30000 tons. The typical gross profit margin for Semi-conductive Water-blocking Tape is between 20% and 40%. Semi-conductive water-blocking tape is a functional auxiliary material used in medium- and high-voltage power cables. It is typically composed of a semi-conductive nonwoven or fabric substrate combined with super-absorbent polymers (SAP). Under normal operating conditions, the tape provides stable and controlled semi-conductive properties, ensuring electrical field continuity between the conductor screen and insulation layers. In the event of water ingress caused by sheath damage or termination failure, the SAP rapidly absorbs water and swells, forming a longitudinal water-blocking barrier that prevents moisture propagation along the cable. This significantly reduces the risk of water treeing and enhances long-term cable reliability, making the product essential for underground cables, submarine cables, and installations in humid or water-prone environments.
The semi-conductive water-blocking tape market is primarily driven by the growing demand for medium- and high-voltage power cables, closely linked to grid investment, renewable energy integration, underground cabling, and offshore wind projects. As power transmission systems evolve toward higher voltage levels, longer transmission distances, and greater reliability, stricter requirements for water-blocking performance and electric field uniformity are accelerating the adoption of semi-conductive water-blocking tapes in both new installations and cable upgrades. Regionally, China, Europe, and the broader Asia-Pacific region represent the largest demand markets, with China showing particularly strong growth due to ultra-high-voltage projects, grid modernization, and renewable infrastructure expansion. The market is characterized by moderate technical barriers, long customer qualification cycles, and strong integration with cable manufacturers, favoring suppliers with scalable production capacity and consistent quality control.
LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “Semi-conductive Water-blocking Tape Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Semi-conductive Water-blocking Tape sales in 2025, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Semi-conductive Water-blocking Tape sales for 2026 through 2032. With Semi-conductive Water-blocking Tape sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Semi-conductive Water-blocking Tape industry.
This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Semi-conductive Water-blocking Tape landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on Semi-conductive Water-blocking Tape portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Semi-conductive Water-blocking Tape market.
This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Semi-conductive Water-blocking Tape and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global Semi-conductive Water-blocking Tape.
This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Semi-conductive Water-blocking Tape market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.
Segmentation by Type:
Swelling Water Blocking Tape
Non-Swelling Water Blocking Tape
Segmentation by Substrate Material:
Nonwoven-based Water-blocking Tape
Polyester-based Water-blocking Tape
Composite Fiber Water-blocking Tape
Segmentation by Structural Design:
Single-Side Coated Tape
Double-Side Coated Tape
Segmentation by Application:
Power Cable
Optical Fiber Cable
Submarine Cable
Communication Cable
Others
This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries
The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
Geca Tapes (Magnera)
Yangzhou Tengfei Cable Electric Appliance Materials
Indore Composites
Chase Corporation
Sneham Tapes
Loypos
JYTAPE
Scapa Industrial
DEUKYOUNG
Freudenberg Performance Materials
Nantong Siber Communication
Lantor
Shenyang Tianrong
Suzhou Zhihong Cable Material
Hanyu Cable Material
Shenyang Jinggong Cable Material
International Materials Group
Chhaperia
Jiangsu Kemaite Technology
Lifeline Technologies
Weihai Hongda Cable Material
Key Questions Addressed in this Report
What is the 10-year outlook for the global Semi-conductive Water-blocking Tape market?
What factors are driving Semi-conductive Water-blocking Tape market growth, globally and by region?
Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?
How do Semi-conductive Water-blocking Tape market opportunities vary by end market size?
How does Semi-conductive Water-blocking Tape break out by Type, by Application?
Please note: The report will take approximately 2 business days to prepare and deliver.
Table of Contents
151 Pages
- *This is a tentative TOC and the final deliverable is subject to change.*
- 1 Scope of the Report
- 2 Executive Summary
- 3 Global by Company
- 4 World Historic Review for Semi-conductive Water-blocking Tape by Geographic Region
- 5 Americas
- 6 APAC
- 7 Europe
- 8 Middle East & Africa
- 9 Market Drivers, Challenges and Trends
- 10 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis
- 11 Marketing, Distributors and Customer
- 12 World Forecast Review for Semi-conductive Water-blocking Tape by Geographic Region
- 13 Key Players Analysis
- 14 Research Findings and Conclusion
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