Market Insights
Wire harnesses are electrical solutions that keep electric cables and wires organized and provide protection for wires. The use of harnesses makes the interconnection system organized and it becomes quite easy to repair or replace any fault. Two types of harnesses are usually used; general-purpose harnesses, which are not exposed to stresses, and harsh (special purpose) harnesses, which are used in harsh environments such as engines, wings, and landing gears.
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The COVID-19 pandemic shattered the aerospace industry, including the wiring harness market, which witnessed a decline of 40.1% in 2020. The market further declined in 2021, followed by a good recovery from 2022 onward. Overall, the aircraft wiring harness market is likely to rebound at a promising CAGR of 9.2%, in the long run, to reach US$ 1.8 Billion in 2028.
An expected increase in the production rate of key programs (A320neo, B737 Max, A220, B787, and A350XWB), the introduction of new aircraft programs (C919, MC-21, B777x, etc.), increasing investments in electrical aircraft, and increasing use of wires & cables in modern aircraft are some of the key factors driving the demand for the wiring harness.
Recent Market JVs and Acquisitions: An inorganic growth strategy remains preferred in the market. Several crucial M&As led to several changes in the competitive landscape.
- In 2019, kSRIA Corporation acquired Co-Operative Industries Aerospace & Defense (CIA&D), a manufacturer of electrical wiring harnesses and interconnects for the aerospace & defense industry.
- In 2020, kSARIA Corporation acquired Compulink Cable Assemblies, a manufacturer of high-reliability cables and harnesses for commercial and military aircraft applications.
- In 2021, Latécoère acquired Bombardier’s Electrical Wiring and Interconnection Systems (EWIS) business in Querétaro, which specializes in manufacturing of electrical harnesses and sub-assemblies.
Segment Analysis
Segmentations
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List of Sub-Segments
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Dominant and Fastest-Growing Segments
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Platform-Type Analysis
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Commercial Aircraft, Regional Aircraft, General Aviation, Military Aircraft, Helicopter
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Among all aircraft platform types, commercial aircraft is the biggest demand generator as well as the fastest-growing aircraft type.
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Application-Type Analysis
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Avionics, Interiors, Propulsion System, Airframe, and Others
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Among all aircraft wiring harness application types, the interior category is expected to be dominant as well as the fastest-growing application type over the next five years.
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Insulation Material-Type Analysis
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XL ETFE, TKT (Teflon-KAPTON-Teflon), PTFE, PI, and Others
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Among insulation material types, PTFE is expected to remain dominant, followed by PI, whereas XL ETFE is estimated to emerge as the fastest-growing insulation material type.
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Purpose-Type Analysis
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General Purpose and Special Purpose
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General purpose is anticipated to remain dominant, whereas the special purpose will be the faster-growing application type over the next five years.
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Product-Type Analysis
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Built-to-Print and Built-to-Spec
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Among the product type, built-to-print is expected to remain dominant, whereas built-to-spec is likely to be the faster-growing product type over the next five years.
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End-User-Type Analysis
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OE and Aftermarket
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OE remains the dominant and fastest-growing end-user type over the next five years.
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Region-Type Analysis
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North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World
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North America is likely to maintain its supremacy in the market, whereas Asia-Pacific is likely to be the fastest-growing region over the next five years.
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Platform Type
The aircraft wiring harness market is segmented into commercial aircraft, regional aircraft, general aviation, military aircraft, and helicopters. Commercial aircraft is expected to remain the largest and fastest-growing platform type in the market during the forecast period, driven by a host of factors including snowballing commercial aircraft deliveries, the introduction of fuel-efficient commercial aircraft, and a growing aircraft fleet size.
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Application Type
The market is segmented into avionics, interiors, propulsion system, airframes, and others. The interior application held the dominant share of the market in 2022 and is also expected to experience the highest growth during the forecast period. The increasing focus of airliners on improving the passenger travel experience and the modernization of existing fleets with new IFE systems are the major factors driving the growth of the interior segment.
Insulation Material Type
The market is segmented as XL ETFE (Cross-Linked Extruded Ethylene Tetrafluoroethylene), TKT (Teflon-Kapton-Teflon), PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene), PI (Polyimide), and others. PTFE is expected to remain the most preferred insulation material type in the market, driven by its exceptional properties, such as extreme temperature resistance (-200°C to 300°C), chemical inertness, low-dielectric constant, low coefficient of friction, and excellent FST properties.
End-User Type
The aircraft wiring harness market is segmented into OE and aftermarket based on the end-user type. OE is estimated to remain the sole source of demand for wiring harnesses in the foreseeable future. The aftermarket holds a negligible share of the market. Wires & cables (or harnesses) do not need to be replaced because their life span is almost the same as the aircraft’s life.
Regional Analysis
North America is expected to remain the largest market for aircraft wiring harnesses during the forecast period. The region is dominated by the USA, owing to the presence of major aircraft OEMs, wiring harness suppliers, airlines, and MRO companies.
Asia-Pacific is expected to witness the highest growth during the forecast period, driven by the assembly plants of Boeing and Airbus in China, increasing procurement of military aircraft, rising aircraft fleet size, and the upcoming indigenous aircraft program C919. China, Japan, and India are the growth engines of the region’s market.
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Key Players
The market is highly concentrated, with the presence of some regional and global players. Most of the major players compete in some of the governing factors, including price, product offerings, regional presence, etc. The following are the key players in the aircraft wiring harness market:
- Safran S.A.
- Latécoère
- GKN Aerospace (Part of Melrose PLC)
- Ducommun Incorporated
- Carlisle Companies Inc.
- Amphenol Corporation
- Glenair
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- COVID-19 impact and its recovery curve.
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- Key success factors.
The aircraft wiring harness market is segmented into the following categories.
Aircraft Wiring Harness Market, by Platform Type
- Commercial Aircraft (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
- Regional Aircraft (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
- General Aviation (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
- Military Aircraft (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
- Helicopter (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
Aircraft Wiring Harness Market, by Application Type
- Avionics (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
- Interiors (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
- Propulsion System (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
- Airframe (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
- Others (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
Aircraft Wiring Harness Market, by Insulation Material Type
- XL ETFE (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
- TKT (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
- PTFE (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
- PI (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
- Others (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
Aircraft Wiring Harness Market, by Purpose Type
- General-Purpose Wiring Harness (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
- Special-Purpose Wiring Harness (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
Aircraft Wiring Harness Market, by Product Type
- Built-to-Print (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
- Built-to-Spec (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
Aircraft Wiring Harness Market, by End-User Type
- OE (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
- Aftermarket (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
Aircraft Wiring Harness Market, by Region
- North America (Country Analysis: The USA, Canada, and Mexico)
- Europe (Country Analysis: Germany, France, The UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe)
- Asia-Pacific (Country Analysis: Japan, China, India, and Rest of Asia-Pacific)
- Rest of the World (Country Analysis: Brazil, Saudi Arabia, and Others)
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