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Cable Fault Locator Market Size and Forecast, by Portability Type (Handheld, Portable); Product Type (Pinpointer, Voltage Surge Generator, Cable Sheath Fault Locators, Time Domain Reflectometer, Cable Route Tracer) - Growth Trends, Key Players, Regional Analysis 2026-2035

  • Report ID: 5544
  • Published Date: Sep 16, 2025
  • Report Format: PDF, PPT

Cable Fault Locator Market Outlook:

Cable Fault Locator Market size was over USD 1.27 billion in 2025 and is anticipated to cross USD 2.69 billion by 2035, witnessing more than 7.8% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2026-2035. In the year 2026, the industry size of cable fault locator is assessed at USD 1.36 billion.

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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.

Key Cable Fault Locator Market Insights Summary:

  • Regional Highlights:

    • North America cable fault locator market will dominate more than 35% share by 2035, fueled by the burgeoning IT sector and increasing number of data centers.
    • Asia Pacific market will account for 28% share by 2035, attributed to smart grid installations and adoption of safety standards boosting demand.

  • Segment Insights:

    • The portable cable fault locator segment in the cable fault locator market is expected to achieve a 56% share by 2035, driven by portability benefits and ongoing improvements in operational efficiency.
    • The cable route tracer segment in the cable fault locator market is projected to see substantial growth through 2035, driven by the growing telecommunication industry and technological advancements in cable fault locators.

  • Key Growth Trends:

    • Rising Investment in IT Sector
    • Growing Demand for Electricity

  • Major Challenges:

    • Technological Complexity in Cable Fault Locators
    • High Cost of the Cables

  • Key Players: Telematics Equipment Pvt. Ltd., Megger Group, Fluke Corporation, Hubbell Incorporated, PCE Instruments UK Limited, 3M, Electrocon Kristinestad Oy Ab, BAUR GmBH, High Voltage India, Kehui International Ltd.

Global Cable Fault Locator Market Forecast and Regional Outlook:

  • Market Size & Growth Projections:

    • 2025 Market Size: USD 1.27 billion
    • 2026 Market Size: USD 1.36 billion
    • Projected Market Size: USD 2.69 billion by 2035
    • Growth Forecasts: 7.8% CAGR (2026-2035)

  • Key Regional Dynamics:

    • Largest Region: North America (35% Share by 2035)
    • Fastest Growing Region: Asia Pacific
    • Dominating Countries: United States, China, Germany, Japan, United Kingdom
    • Emerging Countries: China, India, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia

    • Last updated on : 16 September, 2025

Growth Drivers

  • Rising Investment in IT Sector– The IT sector relies heavily on robust and reliable network connectivity. As the sector continues to expand, there is a need to establish and maintain extensive IT infrastructure, including data centers, server rooms, networking equipment, and communication cables. Cable fault locators are essential tools for identifying and resolving cable faults in these complex IT networks.
  • Growing Demand for Electricity– Globally, power demand grows at a 1.8% annual rate, reaching nearly 50% of this industry by 2050. As the demand rises, power companies are expanding their infrastructure to meet the increasing energy needs. This includes the installation of new power cables, transformers, and distribution networks. Cable fault locators are essential tools for identifying and repairing faults in these power cables, ensuring uninterrupted power supply to residential, commercial, and industrial areas.
  • Rising Demand for Underground Present Electric Cables– Underground power cables are becoming more prevalent, particularly in urban areas, due to aesthetic considerations and the need to protect cables from environmental factors. However, these buried cables are susceptible to faults caused by factors like construction activities, soil movement, and again infrastructure. Cable fault locators are indispensable in identifying faults in these underground high voltage cable and facilitating their timely repair.

Challenges

  • Technological Complexity in Cable Fault Locators – Cable fault locators require advanced technology to accurately detect and locate cable faults. Developing and maintaining sophisticated and reliable fault detection technologies can be a challenge for manufacturers. Keeping up with technological advancement and meeting the evolving needs of the cable fault locator market can be demanding
  • High Cost of the Cables
  • The Issue of Compatibility

Cable Fault Locator Market Size and Forecast:

Report Attribute Details

Base Year

2025

Forecast Period

2026-2035

CAGR

7.8%

Base Year Market Size (2025)

USD 1.27 billion

Forecast Year Market Size (2035)

USD 2.69 billion

Regional Scope

  • North America (U.S., and Canada)
  • Asia Pacific (Japan, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Australia, South Korea, Rest of Asia Pacific)
  • Europe (UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Russia, NORDIC, Rest of Europe)
  • Latin America (Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Rest of Latin America)
  • Middle East and Africa (Israel, GCC North Africa, South Africa, Rest of the Middle East and Africa)
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Cable Fault Locator Market Segmentation:

Product Type 

The cable route tracer segment in the cable fault locator market is expected to hold 38% revenue share by 2035. 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 

In the year 2035, the portable cable fault locator market is predicted to have a considerable share of roughly 56%. 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:

          Portability Type
  • Handheld
  • Portable

          Product Type
  • Pinpointer
  • Voltage Surge Generator
  • Cable Sheath Fault Locators
  • Time Domain Reflectometer
  • Cable Route Tracer
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Cable Fault Locator Market Regional Analysis:

North American Market Insights

North America industry is set to account for largest revenue share of 35% by 2035. 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 Insights

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 2035. 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.

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Cable Fault Locator Market Players:

    • Telematics Equipment Pvt. Ltd.
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    • Megger Group
    • Fluke Corporation
    • Hubbell Incorporated
    • PCE Instruments UK Limited
    • 3M
    • Electrocon Kristinestad Oy Ab
    • BAUR GmBH
    • High Voltage India
    • Kehui International Ltd.

Recent Developments

  • Fluke Corporation announced the launch of the Fluke 393 FC CAT III 1500 V True-RMS Clamp meter with iFlex. It is the world’s first and only meter that has 1500 V CAT III, IP54 rating. Through the clamp jaw, the meter can measure up to 1500 V dc, 1000 V ac, and 999.9 A dc or ac.
  • Megger Group announces the acquisition of InsuLogix monitoring product line and Diagnostic Laboratory of Weidmann Electrical Technology. Weidmann will now operate under the name of AVO Diagnostic Services.
  • Report ID: 5544
  • Published Date: Sep 16, 2025
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In the year 2026, the industry size of cable fault locator is assessed at USD 1.36 billion.

The global cable fault locator market size surpassed USD 1.27 billion in 2025 and is projected to witness a CAGR of over 7.8%, crossing USD 2.69 billion revenue by 2035.

North America cable fault locator market will dominate more than 35% share by 2035, fueled by the burgeoning IT sector and increasing number of data centers.

Key players in the market include Telematics Equipment Pvt. Ltd., Megger Group, Fluke Corporation, Hubbell Incorporated, PCE Instruments UK Limited, 3M, Electrocon Kristinestad Oy Ab, BAUR GmBH, High Voltage India, Kehui International Ltd.

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