Wire and cable market situation

Wires and cables form an integral part of modern-day industries. South Africa, a developing nation holds significant potential for the wire and cable industry. 

Wire and cable form the backbone of the present information age, providing users with power, light, and communication. 

Wires and cables are used in industries such as power transmission & distribution, buildings, automotive, home appliances, and communications among others. 

Moreover, developments in the infrastructure and increasing capacity of the transmission grid are further expected to stimulate the demand for communications and power cables.

Based on the type of voltages the wire and cable market has been segmented as low voltage, medium voltage, and high voltage. 

Depending on the nature of their applications, wires, and cables of different voltage capacities are used. 

Presently, the market is dominated by low voltage cables which are used in several applications such as computer networking, low voltage distribution, lighting, and TV & satellite feed applications among others.

Amongst the different types of wires and cables, the demand for copper wires and cables was the highest in 2013, followed by fiber optics and aluminum wires and cables. 

The application of wires and cables in residential and commercial buildings is expected to grow rapidly throughout the forecast period, driven by the growing infrastructure development in the country. 

Another factor contributing to the growth of the wire and cable market is the rapid development in the power transmission and distribution sector. 

Moreover, growth in telecommunications and automotive industries has positively impacted the market in South Africa.

Based on applications, in 2013, the buildings segment was the major application segment followed by power distribution & transmission and communications. 

The utilization of wires and cables in the buildings segment is expected to increase due to growing infrastructure and new government initiatives in the housing sector in South Africa. 

The other segment where the demand for wire and cable is increasing is telecommunications, which is the fastest-growing sector of the country's economy. 

The increasing demand in the telecommunications sector is attributed to the growing number of undersea data cables that link South Africa to the rest of the world.

By country, the market focuses on the South African nation. The present market size and forecast until 2020 have been provided in the report along with a detailed analysis and opportunities in the country.

The study includes the wire and cable market in terms of revenue (USD Million) by voltage, type, and application. 

To have a full competitive advantage, the study also provides drivers, restraints, and opportunities and their impact followed by three parameters such as low, medium, and high for the short, medium, and long term.

The study also provides market attractiveness analysis by end users. 

In order to ascertain market dynamics, Porter's five force analysis framework identifies as well as analyzes five competitive forces that shape every industry, such as the bargaining power of suppliers and buyers followed by the threat of substitutes and new entrants and the degree of competition is also provided.

This report has been segmented by type, voltage, and application. The study also includes the drivers, restraints, opportunities (DROs), and value chains of the wire and cable market. 

In addition, the forecast from 2014 to 2020 has been covered with current and future trends that are expected to impact demand.

The report also analyzes macroeconomic factors influencing and inhibiting the growth of the market. 

Porter's five forces analysis offers insights into market competition throughout its value chain. In addition, the market attractiveness analysis provided in the report highlights key investing areas in this industry. 

The report will help manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors to understand the present and future trends in this market and formulate their strategies accordingly.