Aircraft Wiring Harness Market Analysis 2025-2034

Attractive Opportunities

Global Demand Analysis & Sales Opportunities in Aircraft Wiring Harness Market

• The annual demand for aircraft wiring harness was USD 1.3 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 1.4 billion in 2025, up 4.1% than the value in 2024.
• During the forecast period (2025 to 2034), the aircraft wiring harness market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.4%. The annual demand will reach of USD 1.8 billion in 2034.
• During 2025-2034, the aircraft wiring harness industry is expected to generate a cumulative sales opportunity of USD 16.75 billion. 
   

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High-Growth Market Segments:

• North America is expected to remain the largest market over the next nine years, whereas Asia-Pacific is likely to grow at the fastest rate. 
• By Platform type, Commercial Aircraft is the biggest demand generator among all platform types during the forecast period.
• By Application type, the Avionics application is expected to remain dominant, whereas the interior is likely to experience the fastest growth in the coming years.
• By Insulation Material type, PTFE is expected to remain dominant, followed by PI, whereas XL ETFE is estimated to emerge as the fastest-growing insulation material type.
• By 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 nine years.
• By Purpose type, General-Purpose EWIS is anticipated to remain dominant in the market over the next nine years.
• By End-Use type, OE is anticipated to excel in the market in the forecast period.

Market Statistics

Have a look at the sales opportunities presented by the aircraft wiring harness market in terms of growth and market forecast.

Market Dynamics

Introduction:

What is an aircraft wiring harness?

Wire harnesses are electrical solutions that keep electric cables and wires organized and provide protection for wires. They organize the interconnection system, making it easy to repair or replace any fault. Two types of harnesses are usually used: general-purpose harness and harsh (special-purpose) harness. A general-purpose harness is designed for standard aircraft zones where environmental stress is minimal. These harnesses are lightweight, easier to install, and commonly used in cabin systems, lighting, and low-voltage circuits. A harsh (special-purpose) harness is built for demanding environments such as engines, landing gears, and wings. They feature rugged insulation and shielding to resist heat, vibration, electromagnetic interference, and moisture.

As aircraft systems become more complex and increasingly electrified, both general-purpose and harsh-environment wiring harnesses play a critical role in ensuring safety, performance, and long-term maintainability.

Market Drivers:

• An expected rise in the production rate of key programs (A220, A320neo family, A350XWB, B737Max, and B787).
• The entry of new programs (B777x, C919, etc.).
• An expected rise in the aircraft fleet size.
• Increasing investments in electric aircraft.
• Increasing use of wires & cables in modern aircraft.
• Technological advancements in electrical systems and materials.
• Stringent safety and regulatory standards are driving higher-quality wiring solutions.

Segment Analysis

By Platform Type

“Commercial aircraft is expected to be the biggest demand generator among all platforms of the aircraft wiring harness market.”

• The aircraft wiring harness market is segmented into commercial aircraft, regional aircraft, general aviation, military aircraft, and helicopters. Key factors behind its dominance are snowballing commercial aircraft deliveries, the introduction of fuel-efficient commercial aircraft, and a growing aircraft fleet size.
• \Huge order backlogs of both the significant OEMs (Boeing: 6,319 and Airbus: 8,720), 15,039 as of March 2025, technological advancements, and fleet modernization and expansion are some other key factors behind the dominance of the commercial aircraft segment.

By Application Type

“Among all aircraft wiring harness application types, the avionics category is expected to remain the dominant, whereas interior is expected to experience the fastest growth during the forecast period."

• The market is segmented into avionics, interiors, propulsion systems, airframes, and other applications. Avionics application dominates the market due to their high wiring complexity and critical role in aircraft operations, and rapid technological advancements. Frequent upgrades and retrofits in avionics also contribute to their dominant share.
• The increasing focus of airliners on improving the passenger travel experience and the modernization of existing fleets with new IFE (In-Flight Entertainment) systems are the major factors driving the growth of the interior segment.

By Insulation Material Type

“The PTFE segment accounted for the largest share of the market over the years."

• The market is segmented as XL ETFE (Cross-Linked Extruded Ethylene Tetrafluoroethylene), TKT (Teflon-Kapton-Teflon), PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene), PI (Polyimide), and other insulation material types. 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.

By Application Type

“Avionics applications are anticipated to remain dominant; however, interior applications are expected to exhibit the fastest growth in the market over the next nine years."

• The market is segmented into avionics, interiors, propulsion systems, airframes, and other applications. Avionics application dominates the market due to their high wiring complexity and critical role in aircraft operations, and rapid technological advancements. Frequent upgrades and retrofits in avionics also contribute to their dominant share.
• The growing emphasis on improving passenger experiences and the modernization of existing fleets with advanced IFE (In-Flight Entertainment) systems are key drivers contributing to the fastest growth of the interior segment.

By Purpose Type

“General purpose is expected to remain the dominant, whereas special purpose is anticipated to be the faster-growing in the market over the years."

• The general-purpose segment is dominant because it covers a wide range of essential wiring needs across all major aircraft systems, including lighting, power distribution, environmental controls, and basic communication lines. Additionally, general-purpose wiring is used throughout the entire aircraft, contributing to its larger share compared to more specialized or mission-specific wiring applications.

By End-User Type

“OE is expected to remain the dominant and faster-growing end-user type over the next nine years."

• The aircraft EWIS 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 harness 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 accounted for the largest market share of the aircraft wiring harness market.”

• North America has a strong presence of major aircraft OEMs, wiring harness suppliers, airlines, and MRO companies. The region has high defense spending, significant R&D investments, and robust production of both commercial and military aircraft. Additionally, the growing focus on next-generation aircraft, electric aviation, and retrofitting older fleets further drives demand for advanced wiring harness solutions in the region.
• 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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Competitive Landscape

Most of the major players compete in some of the factors, including price, service offerings, regional presence, etc. The following are the key players in the aircraft wiring harness market -  

Here is the list of the Top Players (Based on Dominance)

• Safran S.A.
• Latécoère
• GKN Aerospace (Part of Melrose PLC)
• Ducommun Incorporated
• Amphenol Corporation
• Glenair

Note: The above list does not necessarily include all the top players in the market.

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Recent Developments/Mergers & Acquisitions:

• In September 2024, ITT Inc. acquired kSARIA Corporation, a key manufacturer of mission-critical connectivity solutions for the aerospace & defense industry. K-SARIA Corporation’s highly engineered cable assemblies for avionics, sensors, communications, and networking applications are now part of ITT’s Connect & Control Technologies segment.
• In May 2024, Amphenol Corporation acquired Carlisle Interconnect Technologies' business from Carlisle Companies Incorporated. The acquisition enhances Amphenol Corporation’s capabilities in interconnect solutions for commercial aerospace, defense, and industrial markets.
•  In 2021, Latécoère acquired Bombardier’s Electrical Wiring and Interconnection Systems (EWIS) business in Querétaro, which specializes in the manufacturing of electrical harnesses and sub-assemblies.
• In 2020, KSARIA Corporation acquired Compulink Cable Assemblies, a manufacturer of high-reliability cables and harnesses for commercial and military aircraft applications.
• In 2019, KSARIA Corporation acquired Co-Operative Industries Aerospace & Defense (CIA&D), a manufacturer of electrical wiring harnesses and interconnects for the aerospace & defense industry.

Report Features

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The following are the key features of the report:

• Market structure: Overview, industry life cycle analysis, supply chain analysis.
• Market environment analysis: Growth drivers and constraints, Porter’s five forces analysis, SWOT analysis.
• Market trend and forecast analysis.
• Market segment trend and forecast.
• Competitive landscape and dynamics: Market share, Service portfolio, New Product Launches, etc.
• COVID-19 impact and its recovery curve.
• Attractive market segments and associated growth opportunities.
• Emerging trends.
• Strategic growth opportunities for the existing and new players.
• Key success factors.

Market Segmentation

This report studies the market, covering a period of 15 years of trend and forecast. The report provides detailed insights into the market dynamics to enable informed business decision-making and growth strategy formulation based on the opportunities present in the market.

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 Rest of
• Regional Aircraft (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)
• General Aviation (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)
• Military Aircraft (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)
• Helicopter (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)

Aircraft Wiring Harness Market by Application Type

• Avionics (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)
• Interiors (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)
• Propulsion System (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)
• Airframe (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)
• Other Applications (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)

Aircraft Wiring Harness Market by Insulation Material Type

• XL ETFE (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)
• TKT (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)
• PTFE (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)
• PI (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia)
• Other Insulation Materials (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia)

Aircraft Wiring Harness Market, by Product Type

• Built-to-Print (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)
• Built-to-Spec (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)

Aircraft Wiring Harness Market, by Purpose Type

• General-Purpose Wiring Harness (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)
• Special-Purpose Wiring Harness (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)

Aircraft Wiring Harness Market, by End-User Type

• OE (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)
• Aftermarket (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)

Aircraft Wiring Harness Market by Region Type

• North America (Country Analysis: The USA, Canada, and Mexico)
• Europe (Country Analysis: Germany, France, The UK, Russia, Spain, 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)

Research Methodology

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