Oct 31, 2025
IndexBox has just published a new report: Europe – Copper Stranded Wire, Cables And Plaited Bands – Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights.
This market analysis forecasts the European copper stranded wire, cables, and plaited bands market to expand at a CAGR of +1.8% in volume, reaching 374K tons by 2035, and a CAGR of +3.1% in value, reaching $4.3B by 2035. In 2024, consumption was approximately 309K tons, with Russia, Germany, and Poland being the largest consumers. Production decreased slightly to 254K tons, led by Germany, Russia, and Spain. Imports rose to 165K tons, with Italy, France, and Germany as the top importers, while exports remained stable at 110K tons, led by Germany and Spain. The report details per capita consumption, price trends, and the growth trajectories of key countries within the European market.
Key Findings
Market volume is projected to grow at a CAGR of +1.8%, reaching 374K tons by 2035Market value is forecast to increase at a CAGR of +3.1%, reaching $4.3B by 2035Russia, Germany, and Poland are the top three consuming countries, accounting for 44% of total consumptionGermany and Spain are the leading exporters, while Italy and Germany are the top importersPoland demonstrated the most significant growth in both consumption and market value among European nationsMarket Forecast
Driven by increasing demand for copper stranded wire, cables and plaited bands in Europe, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to decelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +1.8% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market volume to 374K tons by the end of 2035.
In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +3.1% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market value to $4.3B (in nominal wholesale prices) by the end of 2035.
ConsumptionEurope’s Consumption of Copper Stranded Wire, Cables And Plaited Bands
In 2024, approx. 309K tons of copper stranded wire, cables and plaited bands were consumed in Europe; approximately reflecting 2023 figures. The total consumption indicated a pronounced increase from 2013 to 2024: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, consumption increased by +42.9% against 2015 indices. The volume of consumption peaked at 312K tons in 2023, and then shrank slightly in the following year.
The value of the copper stranded wire market in Europe amounted to $3.1B in 2024, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers’ margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption, however, enjoyed a notable increase. The level of consumption peaked in 2024 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.
Consumption By Country
The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2024 were Russia (58K tons), Germany (48K tons) and Poland (31K tons), with a combined 44% share of total consumption.
From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of consumption, amongst the main consuming countries, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +14.2%), while consumption for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest copper stranded wire markets in Europe were Russia ($553M), Germany ($499M) and Poland ($337M), with a combined 45% share of the total market.
In terms of the main consuming countries, Poland, with a CAGR of +16.6%, saw the highest growth rate of market size over the period under review, while market for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
The countries with the highest levels of copper stranded wire per capita consumption in 2024 were Austria (1,250 kg per 1000 persons), Poland (831 kg per 1000 persons) and Germany (582 kg per 1000 persons).
From 2013 to 2024, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +14.3%), while consumption for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
ProductionEurope’s Production of Copper Stranded Wire, Cables And Plaited Bands
In 2024, production of copper stranded wire, cables and plaited bands decreased by -3.9% to 254K tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. The total output volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2013 to 2024; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the production volume increased by 23% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak volume of 275K tons. From 2022 to 2024, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, copper stranded wire production dropped to $2.6B in 2024 estimated in export price. The total production indicated measured growth from 2013 to 2024: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, production increased by +61.3% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by 55% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $2.6B in 2023, and then shrank in the following year.
Production By Country
The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2024 were Germany (64K tons), Russia (58K tons) and Spain (37K tons), together comprising 63% of total production. Poland, Ukraine, Italy, Bulgaria, the Netherlands, Romania and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.
From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the key producing countries, was attained by Bulgaria (with a CAGR of +34.8%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
ImportsEurope’s Imports of Copper Stranded Wire, Cables And Plaited Bands
In 2024, supplies from abroad of copper stranded wire, cables and plaited bands increased by 4.4% to 165K tons, rising for the fourth year in a row after three years of decline. Total imports indicated a moderate increase from 2013 to 2024: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, imports increased by +44.5% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2024 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.
In value terms, copper stranded wire imports totaled $1.6B in 2024. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 75%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2024 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.
Imports By Country
The countries with the highest levels of copper stranded wire imports in 2024 were Italy (22K tons), France (19K tons) and Germany (19K tons), together finishing at 36% of total import. Austria (11K tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by the UK (11K tons), Spain (10K tons), Belgium (9.6K tons), Sweden (9.1K tons) and Poland (8.5K tons). All these countries together took approx. 36% share of total imports. Switzerland (4.7K tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.
From 2013 to 2024, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +21.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest copper stranded wire importing markets in Europe were Italy ($243M), Germany ($208M) and France ($160M), with a combined 37% share of total imports. The UK, Austria, Sweden, Poland, Spain, Switzerland and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 35%.
Spain, with a CAGR of +19.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Import Prices By Country
The import price in Europe stood at $9,919 per ton in 2024, remaining stable against the previous year. Import price indicated modest growth from 2013 to 2024: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, copper stranded wire import price increased by +26.8% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure in 2024 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2024, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($12,368 per ton), while Belgium ($1,729 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+6.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
ExportsEurope’s Exports of Copper Stranded Wire, Cables And Plaited Bands
Copper stranded wire exports stood at 110K tons in 2024, remaining constant against 2023. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2013 to 2024; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at 118K tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2024, the exports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, copper stranded wire exports expanded modestly to $1.2B in 2024. Total exports indicated a moderate expansion from 2013 to 2024: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, exports increased by +72.4% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 56%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2024 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.
Exports By Country
In 2024, Germany (35K tons) and Spain (24K tons) represented the largest exporters of copper stranded wire, cables and plaited bands in Europe, together achieving 53% of total exports. Bulgaria (9.5K tons) took an 8.6% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by France (7.8%), Italy (7.3%) and Poland (5.9%). The Czech Republic (2.4K tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.
From 2013 to 2024, the biggest increases were recorded for Bulgaria (with a CAGR of +182.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest copper stranded wire supplying countries in Europe were Germany ($367M), Spain ($274M) and Bulgaria ($103M), with a combined 62% share of total exports.
Among the main exporting countries, Bulgaria, with a CAGR of +126.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Export Prices By Country
In 2024, the export price in Europe amounted to $10,879 per ton, growing by 2.6% against the previous year. Export price indicated mild growth from 2013 to 2024: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, copper stranded wire export price increased by +53.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure in 2024 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.
Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2024, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Poland ($11,873 per ton) and the Czech Republic ($11,660 per ton), while Germany ($10,520 per ton) and France ($10,696 per ton) were amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+3.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.