GCC Wires and Cables Market 2025–2033: Trends & Future Outlook

GCC Wires and Cables Market Overview

Market Size in 2024: USD 4,366.1 Million

Market Size in 2033: USD 12,552.4 Million

Market Growth Rate 2025-2033: 12.45%

According to IMARC Group's latest research publication, "GCC Wires and Cables Market: Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2025-2033", The GCC wires and cables market size was valued at USD 4,366.1 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group estimates the market to reach USD 12,552.4 Million by 2033, exhibiting a CAGR of 12.45% during 2025-2033.

How Smart Grid Technology and AI are Reshaping the Future of GCC Wires and Cables Market

• Accelerating Smart Grid Infrastructure: The UAE's ambitious Digital Government Strategy and Saudi Arabia's Digital Transformation Program are driving massive investments in intelligent cable solutions, with smart grid projects requiring advanced monitoring and control cables that can handle real-time data transmission and power management.
• Boosting 5G Network Expansion: With the UAE achieving 90% 5G coverage and Saudi Arabia targeting 70% coverage, telecom operators are investing heavily in high-performance fiber optic cables and specialized wiring solutions to support ultra-fast connectivity infrastructure across the region.
• Powering Renewable Energy Integration: Large-scale solar projects like Saudi Arabia's NEOM and UAE's Al Dhafra Solar Farm require specialized high-voltage cables designed for desert conditions, driving demand for innovative cable technologies that can withstand extreme temperatures and sand conditions.
• Supporting Data Center Growth: The region's digital transformation is fueling massive data center construction, with facilities requiring specialized cooling cables, high-density power distribution cables, and fiber optic solutions to handle increasing computational demands.
• Enhancing Industrial Automation: Smart manufacturing initiatives across GCC oil and gas facilities are incorporating AI-driven cable monitoring systems that predict maintenance needs and prevent costly downtime, revolutionizing how cables are managed in industrial environments.

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GCC Wires and Cables Market Trends & Drivers:

The GCC wires and cables market is experiencing unprecedented growth, largely fueled by the region's ambitious infrastructure development programs. Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 and UAE's Vision 2071 are driving massive construction projects that demand sophisticated wiring solutions. NEOM alone is expected to require thousands of kilometers of specialized cables for its smart city infrastructure, including underwater cables for coastal developments and high-temperature resistant cables for desert installations. The construction of new airports, metro systems, and urban developments across major cities like Riyadh, Dubai, and Doha is creating substantial demand for building cables, fire-resistant wiring, and intelligent building management systems.

The energy sector transformation is another major catalyst reshaping the market landscape. The region's shift toward renewable energy is creating demand for specialized cables designed for solar and wind installations. Saudi Arabia's renewable energy projects, including the 2.6 GW Al-Faisaliah Solar Project, require thousands of kilometers of DC cables optimized for desert conditions. Meanwhile, the expansion of electrical grid infrastructure to accommodate distributed energy resources is driving demand for smart cables equipped with sensors and monitoring capabilities. Oil and gas facilities are also modernizing their electrical systems, requiring explosion-proof cables and advanced instrumentation wiring for enhanced safety and efficiency.

Digital transformation initiatives across the GCC are significantly boosting demand for telecommunications and data cables. The rapid rollout of 5G networks requires extensive fiber optic infrastructure, with countries investing billions in expanding their digital backbone. Data center construction is accelerating, particularly in UAE and Saudi Arabia, where hyperscale facilities demand specialized cooling cables, high-density power distribution systems, and massive amounts of fiber optic cabling. The push toward smart cities is also driving demand for IoT-enabled cables that can support thousands of connected devices, from traffic management systems to environmental monitoring sensors.

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GCC Wires and Cables Industry Segmentation:

The report has segmented the market into the following categories:

Voltage Insights:

• Low Voltage
• Medium and High Voltage
• Extra High Voltage

Installation Insights:

• Overhead
• Underground

End User Insights:

• Building and Construction
• Aerospace and Defense
• Oil and Gas
• IT and Telecommunication
• Energy and Power
• Others

Breakup by Country:

• Saudi Arabia
• United Arab Emirates
• Qatar
• Kuwait
• Oman
• Bahrain

Competitive Landscape:

The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players.

Recent News and Developments in GCC Wires and Cables Market

• January 2025: Saudi Arabia's SAMI Advanced Electronics announced a 500 million SAR investment in a new cable manufacturing facility in Riyadh, focusing on defense-grade and industrial cables to support the Kingdom's localization objectives and reduce import dependency by 40%.
• February 2025: Emirates Global Aluminium partnered with Nexans to develop the region's first locally-produced aluminum conductor cables specifically designed for desert conditions, targeting the growing renewable energy sector with enhanced corrosion resistance and heat tolerance.
• March 2025: Qatar's Ashghal launched a 2 billion QAR underground cable infrastructure project for Doha's smart city initiative, featuring AI-powered monitoring systems that can predict maintenance needs and automatically reroute power during emergencies.
• April 2025: Kuwait's national utility company signed agreements worth 800 million KWD for smart grid cables equipped with fiber optic monitoring systems, enabling real-time power quality monitoring and reducing grid downtime by an estimated 25%.

• May 2025: The UAE's DEWA announced completion of its first phase of submarine cable installation connecting offshore renewable energy projects, utilizing specialized marine cables capable of transmitting 2 GW of clean energy to mainland grid infrastructure.

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