Cable Fault Locator Market size was valued at USD 949.49 million in 2024 and is likely to cross USD 3.31 billion by 2037, registering more than 10.1% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2025-2037. In the year 2025, the industry size of cable fault locator is estimated at USD 1.02 billion.
The growing penetration of the internet will expand the infrastructure of telecommunication companies in order to meet the increasing demand for connectivity. In 2020, nearly 60% of the world’s population is connected to the internet. Global online penetration is predicted to reach 71% by the end of 2027 since it is continuously increasing. This means that over the next five years, one billion more internet users will be added around the world.
Besides this, the rapidly growing urbanization is growing the demand for cable fault locators. Today, urban cities house accounts for more than half of the world's population, with the urban share rising from roughly one-third in 1950 to around two-thirds in 2050. Urban areas are witnessing rapid expansion and development, including the rise in the number of road networks, public transportation systems, and utility networks. This expansion involves the installation of cables and communication infrastructure to support various services.
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2024 |
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Forecast Year |
2025-2037 |
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CAGR |
10.1% |
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Base Year Market Size (2024) |
USD 949.49 million |
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Forecast Year Market Size (2037) |
USD 3.31 billion |
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Product Type (Pinpointer, Voltage Surge Generator Cable Sheath Fault Locators, Time Domain Reflectometer, Cable Route Tracer)
The cable route tracer segment in the cable fault locator market is expected to grow at an 8% CAGR during the projection period, gaining the biggest revenue share of almost 38% by 2037. Moreover, the segment was responsible for around 22% of the market share in 2022. The growth of the segment can be attributed to the growing telecommunication industry. A cable route tracer is used in the telecommunication industry to identify and resolve the faults found in underground cables. It is also used in the mining chemicals industry for the same purpose. Furthermore, the technological advancement of cable route tracers has driven its uses in various applications.
Portability Type (Handheld, Portable)
In the year 2037, the portable cable fault locator market is predicted to have a considerable share of roughly 56%. Over the forecast period, the segment is expected to develop at a CAGR of 10%. The portable cable fault locators have various benefits, such as they are easier to carry and easy to use. It has handheld options and is also equipped with display units. Furthermore, manufacturers are constantly improving the operational efficiency of cable fault locators which is also driving the demand for portable fault locators.
Our in-depth analysis of the global cable fault locator market includes the following segments:
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North American Market Forecast
North America industry is set to account for largest revenue share of 35% by 2037. The rising presence of major players is to bring great opportunities for market growth in the region. Moreover, the IT sector in North America is burgeoning, resulting in the increase of data centers, which further increases the demand for cable fault locators. With the growing IT sector, the number of data centers in the United States has reached 5308, with around 2993 service providers, and nearly 84 network fabrics. Moreover, today, the United States is the world's largest single region for internet and cloud computing.
APAC Market Statistics
The electrical cable fault locator market in Asia Pacific is anticipated to be the second largest, accounting for around 28% of the total by the end of 2037. Moreover, the market revenue in the region reached nearly 5 trillion in 2022. The growth of the market in the region can be attributed majorly to the installation of smart grids in the countries such as India, and China that are used to enhance the execution of energy flow through monitoring of real-time of the network’s distribution, and transmission. In addition, the adoption of various safety standards across various industries in the region are surging the demand for the development of enhanced products for the detection of the cable fault.
Author Credits: Abhishek Verma
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