Industrial automation cable market seen reaching $12.49 billion by 2030

The Business Research Company says the industrial automation cable market is set to grow from $8.78 billion in 2025 to $12.49 billion by 2030, fueled by robotics, smart factories and industrial internet of things adoption. Europe led the market in 2025, while Asia-Pacific is expected to post the fastest growth. Why it matters: - Industrial automation cables are a core part of factory automation, carrying data, signals and power across machines and robotic systems. - The market’s growth tracks broader industrial spending on robotics, smart factories and faster industrial networking. - Rising demand for reliable cabling matters because manufacturing operators need more durable systems that can handle high-speed data and harsh environments. What happened: - The Business Research Company projected the industrial automation cable market will rise from $8.78 billion in 2025 to $9.5 billion in 2026. - The report forecasts the market will reach $12.49 billion by 2030. - The company also projected a 7.1% compound annual growth rate from 2026 to 2030. - The release was dated June 16, 2026. The details: - The 2026 growth outlook is tied to early automation adoption, stronger demand for dependable factory communication, manufacturing expansion, more servo motor use and broader deployment of robotic systems. - The longer-term forecast points to growth in high-speed data transmission, smart factory development, Industrial Internet of Things platform adoption, cyber-secure industrial networks and rugged cables for extreme industrial settings. - Expected product trends include high-speed industrial Ethernet cables, flexible robot cables for continuous motion, servo cables in automated machinery, fiber optic cables for real-time data transfer and durable cables for harsh conditions. - Robotics remains a major demand driver. - The International Federation of Robotics reported in September 2024 that operational industrial robots worldwide reached 4,281,585 units in 2023, up 10% from 2022. Between the lines: - The forecast suggests industrial cable vendors are being pulled by the same forces reshaping factories: automation, connectivity and security. - Demand is shifting from basic wiring toward specialized products that support motion, data speed and environmental resistance. - Europe’s lead in 2025 reflects an established industrial automation base, while Asia-Pacific’s faster growth points to new factory investment and modernization. What’s next: - Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing regional market over the next several years. - The report covers Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East and Africa. - The 2026 edition adds market attractiveness scoring, total addressable market analysis, company scoring matrix graphics and tables, Excel-based forecasting dashboards, market hotspots infographics and updated trend analysis. - The company is promoting its full report and sample through the sample download and the full market report . The bottom line: - Industrial automation cable demand is rising as factories add robots, upgrade networks and build more connected production lines.