Aircraft Harsh Harness Market Report

Attractive Opportunities

Global Demand Analysis & Sales Opportunities in Aircraft Harsh Harness Market

• The annual demand for aircraft harsh harness was USD 207.8 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 221.0 million in 2025, up 10.3% than the value in 2024.
• During the forecast period (2025 to 2034), the aircraft harsh harness market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.7%. The annual demand will reach of USD 306.4 million in 2034.
• During 2025-2034, the aircraft harsh harness industry is expected to generate a cumulative sales opportunity of USD 2702.10 million.

High-Growth Market Segments:

• North America is expected to be the dominant region in the market over the next nine years, whereas Asia-Pacific is likely to grow at the fastest rate.
• By Platform type, Commercial Aircraft is expected to remain the demand generator of the market during the forecast period. 
• By Application type, Engine is likely to hold the dominant position in the market during the forecast period.
• By End-Use type, OE remains the dominant as well as the fastest-growing end-user type over the next nine years.

Market Statistics

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

Market Dynamics

Introduction:

What is an aircraft harsh harness?

Wire harnesses are electrical solutions that keep electric cables and wires organized and provide protection for wires. 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. Harsh harnesses need to withstand challenging thermal, chemical, mechanical, and radiative stresses. Harsh harness represents a small share (<10%) of the aircraft EWIS market. General-purpose holds the majority of the shares. Most of the leading companies are offering both general-purpose as well as harsh harnesses to the aircraft industry.

Market Drivers:

• An expected increase in the production rate of key programs (A220, A320neo family, A350XWB, B737Max, and B787).
• The entry of new aircraft 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 remain the largest and fastest-growing platform type in the market during the forecast period.”

• The market of aircraft harsh harness is segmented into commercial aircraft, regional aircraft, general aviation, military aircraft, and helicopter. A rise in the production rates of various commercial aircraft is anticipated to boost the market demand in the coming years.
• Boeing, in its recent outlook (2024-2043), predicted that there would be deliveries of about 43,975 commercial and regional aircraft over the next twenty years. Similarly, Airbus’ GMF 2024-43 predicts demand for more than 42,430 new aircraft deliveries over the next two decades.

By Application Type

“Engine is expected to remain the dominant application type in the market during the forecast period."

•  Based on the application type, the market is segmented into engines, wings, and landing gears. During the next nine years, engines will continue to be the most prevalent application in the market. Key applications of the harsh harness are the engine inlet and engine ice protection system (EIPS). Safran S.A. and GKN Aerospace are the leading players in engine applications. The landing gears segment is likely to witness the highest growth in the market during the forecast period.

By End User Type

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

• The market for aircraft harsh harness is bifurcated on the basis of end-user type into OE and aftermarket. OE is likely to be the major source of demand for aircraft harsh harnesses in the foreseeable future. The aftermarket segment holds a negligible share, as wires and cables (or harnesses) typically have a lifespan that coincides with that of the aircraft, resulting in minimal replacements.

Regional Analysis

“North America is expected to remain the largest market over the next nine years, while Asia-Pacific is likely to grow at the fastest rate.”

• In terms of regions, North America is expected to remain the largest market for aircraft harsh harnesses during the forecast period. The USA is the growth engine of the region’s market and has one of the largest fleets of commercial and military aircraft in the world. Due to the presence of major companies, the region is an early adopter in the industry, in terms of technology and material adoption.
• Asia-Pacific is likely to grow at the fastest pace in the market over the next nine years, driven by a host of factors including increasing demand for commercial aircraft to support rising passenger traffic, increasing defense budget of key economies, the opening of assembly plants of Boeing and Airbus, and the indigenous commercial aircraft (COMAC C919).

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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 harsh harness market -  

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

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

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 industries. 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.

Research Methodology

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• More than 1,000 authenticated secondary sources, such as company annual reports, fact books, press releases, journals, investor presentations, white papers, patents, and articles, have been leveraged to gather the data.
• We conducted more than 10 detailed primary interviews with market players across the value chain in all four regions and industry experts to obtain both qualitative and quantitative insights.

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 harsh harness market is segmented into the following categories. 

Aircraft Harsh Harness Market, by Platform Type

• Commercial Aircraft (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)
• 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 Harsh Harness Market, by Application Type

• Engine (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)
• Wings (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)
• Landing Gears (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)

Aircraft Harsh 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 Harsh Harness Market, by Region

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