Conventional Overhead Conductor Market Size – By Product, By Voltage, By Application, Analysis, Share, Growth Forecast, 2025 – 2034

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Published Date: January 2025
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Conventional Overhead Conductor Market Size

The global conventional overhead conductor market size was valued at USD 473.3 million in 2024 and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 5.8% from 2025 to 2034. Conventional overhead conductor industry is witnessing remarkable changes with emerging material science breakthroughs, growing electricity demand, and the requirement for electrical infrastructure renewal.
 

Conventional Overhead Conductor Market

Investments in improving grid reliability and performance are increasing adoption of high-strength, lightweight conductors that enhance the efficiency of transmission and reduce line losses. Innovations in conductor design including advanced aluminum alloys and composite cores, are addressing the problems of sag and thermal stability to make them applicable to high-capacity applications.
 

Conventional Overhead Conductor Market Trends

Innovations in manufacturing processes and supply chain optimization are assisting manufacturers maintain cost efficiency while meeting the growing demand for customized conductor solutions. As the industry evolves, a significant emphasis is placed on research and development to create next-generation products that meet the dual demands of high performance and sustainability, ensuring the market’s growth trajectory aligns with future energy needs.
 

Expansions in the transmission lines at longer distances combined with rising utilization of superconducting cables as the requirement for advanced transmission infrastructure increases will be driving the growth of this market. Further, the development plans for modern grid infrastructure are aimed at up-gradation in line with integrating highly advanced conductors and control technologies and will thus tend to support the overall business prospects in the market.
 

Conventional Overhead Conductor Market Analysis

Conventional Overhead Conductor Market Size, By Voltage, 2022 - 2034 (USD Million)

Market size for conventional overhead conductor in the 220 kV to 660 kV voltage range will reach USD 334 million by 2034. A significant shift in strategies to renovate and rebuild conventional electricity infrastructure within the utility, industrial, and commercial sectors toward enabling efficient long-distance power transmission is poised to reshape the industry landscape.
 

In addition, the integration of renewable sources of energy into national distribution networks along with an aggressive push towards the further development of modernization of the existing high voltage transmission systems would likely have a significant impact on the market growth.
 

Conventional Overhead Conductor Market Revenue Share, By Application, 2024

Conventional overhead conductor market from Ultra-high tension segment will grow at rate of over 6% by 2034. These products find adoption across speed based component for electricity usage that grows strongly in the developed region as the support for high transmission, favorable governmental measures are underway and to initiate such projects on borders that involve safe and reliable means of transferring the long distance, power electricity.
 

U.S. Conventional Overhead Conductor Market Size, 2022 - 2034 (USD Million)

The U.S. conventional overhead conductor market is set to reach over USD 29 million by 2034. The market is witnessing steady growth driven by increasing investments in grid modernization and the rising demand for efficient power transmission. Utilities are focusing on upgrading aging infrastructure to enhance reliability and accommodate growing electricity consumption. Technological advancements in conductor materials, such as composite cores and high-temperature alloys, are enabling improved performance and reduced line losses.
 

The Asia Pacific conventional overhead conductor industry is expected to experience healthy growth with the increasing electricity demand, the growing concern about the need for reliable power supply, and the efforts made to improve connectivity in remote areas. Changes in power consumption and huge investments in expanding the power capacity further strengthen the market. Moreover, the demand for sustainable energy solutions, driven by concerns over carbon emissions and the quest for energy-efficient alternatives, will drive wide acceptance across the region.
 

Conventional Overhead Conductor Market Share

Nexans, CTC Global, Sterlite Power, and Prysmian hold a significant share of the conventional overhead conductor industry, utilizing their leadership to build strategic investments in transmission projects. The industry leaders emphasize improving their competitive position by implementing advanced technologies and innovative components, which have considerably impacted positive market trends and further consolidated their leadership in the industry.
 

Conventional Overhead Conductor Market Companies

Major players operating in the conventional overhead conductor industry are:

  • 3M
  • Bekaert
  • Cabcon India
  • CMI
  • CTC Global
  • Eland Cables
  • Elsewedy Electric
  • Galaxy Transmissions
  • Gupta Power
  • Hindustan Urban Infrastructure
  • KEI Industries
  • LS Cable & System
  • Nexans
  • Prysmian Group
  • Priority Wire & Cable, Inc.
  • Special Cables
  • Sterlite Power
  • Sumitomo Electric
  • Southwire Company, LLC
  • Tropical Cable & Conductor
  • ZMS Cable
  • ZTT
     

Conventional Overhead Conductor Industry News

  • In November 2024, Southwire Company reported that it had installed its C7 Overhead Conductor across Georgia, U.S. amid ongoing collaboration with utility provider Georgia Power. Southwire is offering the ACCS technology and its C7 product for the project and supporting Georgia Power's application to the DOE, thus signaling a strategic partnership with the utility provider. This will open the door for future projects, thereby furthering market growth in the region.
     
  • In June 2024, CTC Global inaugurated its fifth ACCC Conductor Core manufacturing facility in Pune, Maharashtra, India. This new facility is expected to boost production capacity and optimize power grid efficiency and will contribute significantly to overall market growth.
     

This conventional overhead conductor market research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates & forecast in terms of volume (km) and revenue (USD Million) from 2021 to 2034, for the following segments:

Market, By Product

  • ACSR
  • AAAC
  • ACAR
  • AACSR
  • AAC

Market, By Voltage

  • 132 kV to 220 kV
  • > 220 kV to 660 kV
  • > 660 kV

Market, By Application

  • High Tension
  • Extra High Tension
  • Ultra High Tension

The above information has been provided for the following regions & countries:

  • North America
    • U.S.
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Europe
    • UK
    • Italy
    • France
    • Germany
    • Sweden
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • Australia
    • India
    • Indonesia
    • New Zealand
  • Middle East & Africa
    • UAE
    • Saudi Arabia
    • South Africa
  • Latin America
    • Brazil
    • Argentina

 

Authors: Ankit Gupta, Shashank Sisodia
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Key players in the industry include 3M, Bekaert, Cabcon India, CMI, CTC Global, Eland Cables, Elsewedy Electric, Galaxy Transmissions, Gupta Power, Hindustan Urban Infrastructure, KEI Industries, LS Cable & System, Nexans, Prysmian Group, Priority Wire & Cable, Inc., Special Cables, Sterlite Power, Sumitomo Electric, Southwire Company, LLC, Tropical Cable & Conductor, ZMS Cable, and ZTT.
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