PLTC Instrumentation Cable Market Size - By Product, By End Use, Analysis, Share, & Forecast, 2025 - 2034

PLTC Instrumentation Cable Market Size

The global PLTC instrumentation cable market was valued at USD 2.9 billion in 2024 and is estimated to grow at a CAGR 8.4% from 2025 to 2034 due to the rising demand for efficient and reliable industrial automation systems. Cables have to be more robust and fireproof because of the demand created from the increasing use of sophisticated monitoring and control technologies in the oil & gas, manufacturing, and energy sectors. PLTC cables are now beginning to be a requirement for sustainable applications because of their high operating temperature and safety measures.
 

Moreover, the building of new industrial plants and after the upgrading of existing infrastructure in the developing countries is creating new room for business. Businesses also, tend to implement  the compliant with the electrical installation codes. There is an attendant boost in demand for such PLTC cables. Innovations in cable design and insulation, and even new shielding materials, will add to the utility of these cables and contribute to the positive development of the market for cables over the long term.

PLTC Instrumentation Cable Market Trends

Shifts in technology are obliging, also, to the processes used by firms – industries are progressively incorporating automation and IIoT technologies for increased operational efficiency and process control. This brings about the necessity for robust and reliable PLTC instrumentation cables that can withstand the complex and severe conditions existent in industrial settings and are good at passing on data. Specific Application Cables (SAC) which do not restrict themselves to covering PLTC cables, demand high performance protective features due to C5 corrosion and electromagnetic interference shielding. The latter is necessary to keep a signal clear and usable when sent in IIoT systems.
 

PLTC cables are especially preferred for oil & gas refineries, chemical plants, and manufacturing facilities because the cables also carry UL ratings for listed flame and temperature ratings allowing safe operations. Similar conduct can be seen in other market players trying to create and implement new types of cables because it correlates with the PLCI – PLTC instrumentation cable industry anticipated growth. New prospects are on the horizon due to the global shift towards using renewable energy sources, for instance, wind and solar power. In addition, the cables’ robust construction and flexibility make them ideal for use in energy monitoring systems, grid automation, and renewable power installations as they endure extreme outdoor conditions.
 

PLTC Instrumentation Cable Market Analysis

The overall PLTC instrumentation cable industry is expected to reach over 4 billion USD by 2034 as effective methods of shielding from electro-magnetic interference (EMI) and Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) have become commonplace while wiring instrumentation. This could be attributed to increased industrial automation and IoT-based applications as well as the subsequent need for reliable data transmission with minimal distortion. Unlike unshielded cables, pairs or triads of shields can be employed to suppress distortion thus providing enhanced signal integrity. As a result, these cables are best suited for control and sensitive instrumentation and control systems in other industries such as oil, gas, manufacturing, telecommunications, and power distribution.
 

Based on the end user, the Process Automation for Voltage PLTC instrumentation cables segment is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 7.2% until 2034 owing to the increasing automation in the oil and gas, chemical, pharmaceutical, and food processing industries. The industries of today want accuracy and efficiency. They are constantly looking for methods which help in achieving those goals. As such, this is why the advancement in process automation systems have greatly contributed in further development in PLTC cables. The transmission of data between various components and control devices in process automation is continuous and uninterrupted.
 

According to the forecast, the U.S. PLTC instrumentation cable market is predicted to expand by over USD 900 million by 2034, mostly driven by the adoption of high performance and reliable cabling systems for industrial end-users like manufacturing, oil and gas, utilities, and pharmaceuticals. This also, along with the increase in industrial automation as well as growth in industrial infrastructure, is creating a need for advanced level control and instrumentation systems that utilize PLTC cables for data and signal transfer.
 

Asia Pacific with certain economies like China, India, Japan, and South Korea which are in the phase of industrial promotion and enhancement of infrastructure, presents some of the most rapidly growing regions globally. Hence, modern efficient and safe electrical wiring constructions are in plenty in the oil & gas, power generation, manufacturing and even telecommunications. As such, these industries PLTC instrumentation cables are needed in the automation systems for effective communication, control, and data transmission in the industrial processes which subsequently boosts the market growth.
 

PLTC Instrumentation Cable Market Share

Prysmian Group and Belden Inc. possess almost equal market share of the PLTC instrumentation cable industry because of their competitive and operational edges. These companies manufacture a broad spectrum of power and PLTC instrumentation cables and include specialized cables for industrial automation, renewable energy, and infrastructure.
 

PLTC Instrumentation Cable Market Companies

Major players operating in the PLTC instrumentation cables industry are:

• Belden
• CommScope
• Elsewedy Electric
• Fujikura
• Furukawa Electric
• Helukabel
• Hellenic Group
• Kabelwerk Eupen
• Lapp Group
• Leoni
• LS Cable & Systems
• Nexans
• NKT
• Polycab
• Prysmian Group
• Shawcor
• Sumitomo
• Technikabel
• TFKable
   

PLTC Instrumentation Cable Industry News

• In January 2023, Nexans invested more than 43 million dollars in the Autun site in France to adopt modern sophisticated industrial techniques. This plant will augment the company’s capacity to produce sustainable cables and improve the supply chain. This expansion will enable the company to widen its footprint within Europe’s market and grow its clientele through provision of advanced technology services.
   

PLTC instrumentation cable market research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates & forecast in terms of ‘USD Million’ and ’000 Tonnes’ from 2021 to 2034, for the following segments:

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Market, By Type

• Overall shielded pairs/triads
• Individual and overall shielded pairs

Market, By End Use

• Oil & gas
• Chemical
• Process automation
• Manufacturing
• Others

The above information has been provided for the following countries across the region:

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • UK
  • France
  • Germany
  • Italy
  • Russia
  • Spain
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Australia
  • India
  • Japan
  • South Korea
• Middle East & Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Turkey
  • South Africa
  • Egypt
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina