Provide pair/triad count, conductor size (AWG/mm²), insulation/jacket materials (XLPE/LSZH), shielding type (individual/overall), armor specs, international standards (BS 5308, EN 50288-7), total length, and delivery terms.
Category market report
Instrumentation Cables
Total suppliers
10K+
Total Chinese suppliers export
$21.1B+
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- Transactions
27,048
2018-022022-112026-09Transaction trend for Foxconn Interconnect Technology Ltd.
- 2018-02: 4
- 2018-03: 3
- 2018-04: 3
- 2018-08: 19
- 2019-05: 1
- 2019-07: 66
- 2019-08: 100
- 2019-09: 125
- 2019-10: 87
- 2019-11: 157
- 2019-12: 186
- 2020-01: 160
- 2020-02: 32
- 2020-03: 161
- 2020-04: 253
- 2020-05: 254
- 2020-06: 198
- 2020-07: 140
- 2020-08: 224
- 2020-09: 286
- 2020-10: 2
- 2020-11: 39
- 2020-12: 3
- 2021-02: 147
- 2021-03: 209
- 2021-04: 295
- 2021-05: 194
- 2021-06: 21
- 2021-07: 116
- 2021-08: 263
- 2021-09: 303
- 2021-10: 269
- 2021-11: 328
- 2021-12: 346
- 2022-01: 256
- 2022-02: 234
- 2022-03: 193
- 2022-04: 313
- 2022-05: 256
- 2022-06: 256
- 2022-07: 2
- 2022-08: 1
- 2022-09: 1
- 2022-10: 237
- 2022-11: 168
- 2022-12: 202
- 2023-01: 111
- 2023-02: 294
- 2023-03: 445
- 2023-04: 372
- 2023-05: 379
- 2023-06: 414
- 2023-07: 405
- 2023-08: 382
- 2023-09: 476
- 2023-10: 378
- 2023-11: 2
- 2024-01: 1
- 2024-02: 296
- 2024-03: 420
- 2024-04: 377
- 2024-05: 414
- 2024-06: 490
- 2024-07: 425
- 2024-08: 425
- 2024-09: 513
- 2024-10: 383
- 2024-11: 452
- 2024-12: 597
- 2025-01: 408
- 2025-02: 400
- 2025-03: 706
- 2025-04: 662
- 2025-05: 776
- 2025-06: 768
- 2025-07: 753
- 2025-08: 591
- 2025-09: 738
- 2025-10: 511
- 2025-11: 542
- 2025-12: 736
- 2026-01: 644
- 2026-02: 223
- 2026-03: 708
- 2026-04: 353
- 2026-05: 561
- 2026-06: 594
- 2026-07: 789
- 2026-08: 18
- 2026-09: 3
- Amount
72,368.87
2018-022022-112026-09Amount trend for Foxconn Interconnect Technology Ltd.
- 2018-02: 3.21
- 2018-03: 17.5K
- 2018-04: 1.98
- 2018-08: 3.4M
- 2019-05: 0.66
- 2019-07: 2.8M
- 2019-08: 5.6M
- 2019-09: 5.4M
- 2019-10: 4.5M
- 2019-11: 6.4M
- 2019-12: 5.7M
- 2020-01: 5.6M
- 2020-02: 1.3M
- 2020-03: 4.2M
- 2020-04: 6.7M
- 2020-05: 6.9M
- 2020-06: 6.1M
- 2020-07: 5.4M
- 2020-08: 5.4M
- 2020-09: 7.8M
- 2020-10: 7,831.69
- 2020-11: 1.8M
- 2020-12: 209.9K
- 2021-02: 4.6M
- 2021-03: 4.3M
- 2021-04: 6.2M
- 2021-05: 4.9M
- 2021-06: 966.6K
- 2021-07: 3.4M
- 2021-08: 7.3M
- 2021-09: 8.7M
- 2021-10: 7.9M
- 2021-11: 8.6M
- 2021-12: 6.9M
- 2022-01: 6.9M
- 2022-02: 10M
- 2022-03: 3.5M
- 2022-04: 11.9M
- 2022-05: 8.4M
- 2022-06: 9.7M
- 2022-07: 3,952.37
- 2022-08: 6,900
- 2022-09: 1,100
- 2022-10: 11.3M
- 2022-11: 3.7M
- 2022-12: 6.5M
- 2023-01: 4.3M
- 2023-02: 7.1M
- 2023-03: 11.5M
- 2023-04: 8.9M
- 2023-05: 7.1M
- 2023-06: 8.1M
- 2023-07: 13.8M
- 2023-08: 16.6M
- 2023-09: 20.2M
- 2023-10: 13.4M
- 2023-11: 18.8K
- 2024-01: 16.5K
- 2024-02: 7.5M
- 2024-03: 11.5M
- 2024-04: 10.6M
- 2024-05: 11.1M
- 2024-06: 12.5M
- 2024-07: 15.5M
- 2024-08: 12.8M
- 2024-09: 17.2M
- 2024-10: 13.5M
- 2024-11: 12.9M
- 2024-12: 11.4M
- 2025-01: 9.9M
- 2025-02: 8.5M
- 2025-03: 12.7M
- 2025-04: 12.1M
- 2025-05: 14.5M
- 2025-06: 13.6M
- 2025-07: 13.6M
- 2025-08: 13.8M
- 2025-09: 17.5M
- 2025-10: 16M
- 2025-11: 15.9M
- 2025-12: 17.4M
- 2026-01: 13.3M
- 2026-02: 8.8M
- 2026-03: 15.4M
- 2026-04: 9.8M
- 2026-05: 12.5M
- 2026-06: 14.6M
- 2026-07: 15.6M
- 2026-08: 232.3K
- 2026-09: 3,800
- Main export countries
- Vietnam (99.1%)
- India (0.2%)
- United States (0.3%)
- Mexico (0.2%)
- Transactions
958
2019-012022-112026-07Transaction trend for Philflex Cables Xiamen Co., Ltd.
- 2019-01: 11
- 2019-02: 2
- 2019-03: 4
- 2019-04: 6
- 2019-05: 10
- 2019-06: 9
- 2019-07: 8
- 2019-08: 10
- 2019-09: 8
- 2019-10: 6
- 2019-11: 11
- 2019-12: 6
- 2020-01: 22
- 2020-02: 4
- 2020-03: 6
- 2020-05: 4
- 2020-06: 8
- 2020-07: 8
- 2020-08: 6
- 2020-09: 16
- 2020-10: 6
- 2020-11: 12
- 2020-12: 11
- 2021-01: 15
- 2021-02: 21
- 2021-03: 12
- 2021-04: 16
- 2021-05: 18
- 2021-06: 20
- 2021-07: 20
- 2021-08: 22
- 2021-09: 7
- 2021-10: 2
- 2021-11: 20
- 2021-12: 21
- 2022-01: 12
- 2022-02: 23
- 2022-03: 14
- 2022-04: 10
- 2022-05: 10
- 2022-06: 16
- 2022-07: 12
- 2022-08: 12
- 2022-10: 6
- 2022-11: 6
- 2022-12: 16
- 2023-01: 12
- 2023-02: 14
- 2023-03: 16
- 2023-04: 10
- 2023-05: 18
- 2023-06: 10
- 2023-07: 10
- 2023-08: 12
- 2023-09: 17
- 2023-10: 12
- 2023-11: 20
- 2023-12: 12
- 2024-01: 16
- 2024-02: 16
- 2024-03: 14
- 2024-04: 10
- 2024-05: 12
- 2024-06: 12
- 2024-07: 12
- 2024-08: 10
- 2024-09: 10
- 2024-10: 6
- 2024-11: 6
- 2024-12: 12
- 2025-01: 17
- 2025-02: 8
- 2025-03: 9
- 2025-04: 4
- 2025-05: 4
- 2025-06: 7
- 2025-07: 7
- 2025-08: 5
- 2025-09: 6
- 2025-10: 2
- 2025-11: 7
- 2025-12: 11
- 2026-01: 6
- 2026-02: 5
- 2026-03: 6
- 2026-04: 4
- 2026-05: 3
- 2026-06: 16
- 2026-07: 7
- Amount
57,438.74
2019-012022-112026-07Amount trend for Philflex Cables Xiamen Co., Ltd.
- 2019-01: 4.3M
- 2019-02: 1.1M
- 2019-03: 2M
- 2019-04: 2.3M
- 2019-05: 4.1M
- 2019-06: 3.3M
- 2019-07: 3.5M
- 2019-08: 3.7M
- 2019-09: 3.1M
- 2019-10: 2.4M
- 2019-11: 4.3M
- 2019-12: 2.5M
- 2020-01: 9.9M
- 2020-02: 2.2M
- 2020-03: 2.3M
- 2020-05: 1.7M
- 2020-06: 3.1M
- 2020-07: 3.9M
- 2020-08: 2.4M
- 2020-09: 4.4M
- 2020-10: 2.2M
- 2020-11: 3.8M
- 2020-12: 4.7M
- 2021-01: 7.5M
- 2021-02: 8.7M
- 2021-03: 6.6M
- 2021-04: 9.1M
- 2021-05: 9.2M
- 2021-06: 11.4M
- 2021-07: 10M
- 2021-08: 12.4M
- 2021-09: 3.9M
- 2021-10: 1.1M
- 2021-11: 12.2M
- 2021-12: 10.2M
- 2022-01: 6.9M
- 2022-02: 14.4M
- 2022-03: 8.2M
- 2022-04: 6.3M
- 2022-05: 6.9M
- 2022-06: 10.4M
- 2022-07: 7.3M
- 2022-08: 6.4M
- 2022-10: 3.6M
- 2022-11: 3.2M
- 2022-12: 8.7M
- 2023-01: 7.7M
- 2023-02: 9M
- 2023-03: 9.5M
- 2023-04: 6.6M
- 2023-05: 10.4M
- 2023-06: 5.6M
- 2023-07: 5.4M
- 2023-08: 5.1M
- 2023-09: 9.3M
- 2023-10: 6M
- 2023-11: 11.7M
- 2023-12: 7.9M
- 2024-01: 9.9M
- 2024-02: 10.4M
- 2024-03: 10.3M
- 2024-04: 7.5M
- 2024-05: 8.3M
- 2024-06: 9.8M
- 2024-07: 9.8M
- 2024-08: 7.6M
- 2024-09: 8.8M
- 2024-10: 5.1M
- 2024-11: 4.2M
- 2024-12: 8.1M
- 2025-01: 14.1M
- 2025-02: 5.5M
- 2025-03: 7.2M
- 2025-04: 3.1M
- 2025-05: 3.8M
- 2025-06: 5.3M
- 2025-07: 5.3M
- 2025-08: 4.4M
- 2025-09: 4.9M
- 2025-10: 1.3M
- 2025-11: 6M
- 2025-12: 10M
- 2026-01: 4.6M
- 2026-02: 4.6M
- 2026-03: 6.2M
- 2026-04: 4.7M
- 2026-05: 3.9M
- 2026-06: 15.2M
- 2026-07: 8.4M
- Main export countries
- Philippines (100%)
- Transactions
980
2025-012025-072025-11Transaction trend for Tcl Smart Screen Technology Hk Ltd.
- 2025-01: 5
- 2025-02: 1
- 2025-04: 3
- 2025-05: 5
- 2025-07: 376
- 2025-08: 183
- 2025-09: 213
- 2025-10: 181
- 2025-11: 13
- Amount
34,236.15
2025-012025-072025-11Amount trend for Tcl Smart Screen Technology Hk Ltd.
- 2025-01: 159.1K
- 2025-02: 22.8K
- 2025-04: 24.2K
- 2025-05: 169.8K
- 2025-07: 143.6M
- 2025-08: 73.2M
- 2025-09: 68M
- 2025-10: 53.7M
- 2025-11: 3.5M
- Main export countries
- Brazil (100%)
Intelligence
China export momentum, destination markets, and regional demand.
China export trend
China export trend
- Date 2018-07: Value 1.2B USD
- Date 2018-08: Value 1.2B USD
- Date 2018-09: Value 1.2B USD
- Date 2018-10: Value 1.1B USD
- Date 2018-11: Value 1.2B USD
- Date 2018-12: Value 1.2B USD
- Date 2019-01: Value 1.2B USD
- Date 2019-02: Value 769M USD
- Date 2019-03: Value 1.2B USD
- Date 2019-04: Value 1.1B USD
- Date 2019-05: Value 1.1B USD
- Date 2019-06: Value 1.1B USD
- Date 2019-07: Value 784M USD
- Date 2019-08: Value 1.1B USD
- Date 2019-09: Value 1.1B USD
- Date 2019-10: Value 1.1B USD
- Date 2019-11: Value 1.1B USD
- Date 2019-12: Value 1.2B USD
- Date 2020-01: Value 0 USD
- Date 2020-02: Value 1.6B USD
- Date 2020-03: Value 1.1B USD
- Date 2020-04: Value 1.1B USD
- Date 2020-05: Value 972M USD
- Date 2020-06: Value 0 USD
- Date 2020-07: Value 0 USD
- Date 2020-08: Value 0 USD
- Date 2020-09: Value 1.1B USD
- Date 2020-10: Value 1B USD
- Date 2020-11: Value 1.1B USD
- Date 2020-12: Value 1.2B USD
- Date 2021-01: Value 319M USD
- Date 2021-02: Value 262M USD
- Date 2021-03: Value 302M USD
- Date 2021-04: Value 358M USD
- Date 2021-05: Value 347M USD
- Date 2021-06: Value 375M USD
- Date 2021-07: Value 386M USD
- Date 2021-08: Value 392M USD
- Date 2021-09: Value 387M USD
- Date 2021-10: Value 365M USD
- Date 2021-11: Value 413M USD
- Date 2021-12: Value 434M USD
- Date 2022-01: Value 450M USD
- Date 2022-02: Value 277M USD
- Date 2022-03: Value 391M USD
- Date 2022-04: Value 436M USD
- Date 2022-05: Value 409M USD
- Date 2022-06: Value 436M USD
- Date 2022-07: Value 472M USD
- Date 2022-08: Value 407M USD
- Date 2022-09: Value 413M USD
- Date 2022-10: Value 376M USD
- Date 2022-11: Value 388M USD
- Date 2022-12: Value 371M USD
- Date 2023-01: Value 357M USD
- Date 2023-02: Value 293M USD
- Date 2023-03: Value 407M USD
- Date 2023-04: Value 409M USD
- Date 2023-05: Value 372M USD
- Date 2023-06: Value 390M USD
- Date 2023-07: Value 385M USD
- Date 2023-08: Value 399M USD
- Date 2023-09: Value 389M USD
- Date 2023-10: Value 375M USD
- Date 2023-11: Value 403M USD
- Date 2023-12: Value 422M USD
- Date 2024-01: Value 674M USD
- Date 2024-02: Value 435M USD
- Date 2024-03: Value 558M USD
- Date 2024-04: Value 612M USD
- Date 2024-05: Value 584M USD
- Date 2024-06: Value 675M USD
- Date 2024-07: Value 654M USD
- Date 2024-08: Value 679M USD
- Date 2024-09: Value 621M USD
- Date 2024-10: Value 647M USD
- Date 2024-11: Value 678M USD
- Date 2024-12: Value 751M USD
- Date 2025-01: Value 730M USD
- Date 2025-02: Value 441M USD
- Date 2025-03: Value 716M USD
- Date 2025-04: Value 764M USD
- Date 2025-05: Value 745M USD
- Date 2025-06: Value 729M USD
- Date 2025-07: Value 780M USD
- Date 2025-08: Value 798M USD
- Date 2025-09: Value 779M USD
- Date 2025-10: Value 672M USD
- Date 2025-11: Value 858M USD
- Date 2025-12: Value 910M USD
- Date 2026-01: Value 905M USD
- Date 2026-02: Value 720M USD
- Date 2026-03: Value 768M USD
- Date 2026-04: Value 958M USD
- Date 2026-05: Value 1B USD
- Date 2026-06: Value 1.1B USD
- Date 2026-07: Value 1B USD
Top destinations
- Vietnam6.4B
- Australia5.1B
- United States4.2B
- Philippines3.4B
- Indonesia3.3B
- Hong Kong, China2.8B
- South Korea2.5B
- Japan2.4B
- Thailand1.9B
- Germany1.8B
Top destinations
- Vietnam: 6,398,000,000 USD
- Australia: 5,085,000,000 USD
- United States: 4,213,000,000 USD
- Philippines: 3,376,000,000 USD
- Indonesia: 3,302,000,000 USD
- Hong Kong, China: 2,752,000,000 USD
- South Korea: 2,492,000,000 USD
- Japan: 2,376,000,000 USD
- Thailand: 1,899,000,000 USD
- Germany: 1,760,000,000 USD
Key findings
Largest import market
6.4B USD
Vietnam · last 8 years
Fastest demand growth
65,254.65
Greenland · last 8 years
Highest unit price
$75.5 /kg
Bouvet Island (added to the list in 2023) · +1,430.16% vs avg
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Insights
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Product Trends
Multi-pair individually and overall screened instrumentation cables, especially low-smoke zero-halogen (LSZH) flame-retardant models, see strong demand from automation. Armored versions for direct burial also show high growth.
Industrial Cluster Analysis
Hebei (Langfang) and Anhui (Tianchang) are core clusters. Hebei excels in high-volume, cost-effective standard control cables, while Anhui specializes in high-precision, custom special cables with strict certifications.
Quality Expectations
Buyers expect excellent EMI shielding via Al-PET tape with a tinned copper drain wire. For harsh chemical environments, high resistance to oil, chemicals, and UV is required alongside compliance with EN 50288-7 or BS 5308.
What You Need to Know
Request short cable samples to check copper purity and insulation thickness. Obtain third-party certifications (CE, UL) and factory routine test records covering conductor resistance, spark tests, and voltage withstand tests.
MOQ for customized cables is typically 1,000 to 3,000 meters per spec. Production lead time is 15 to 25 days depending on armoring and customization complexity, which excludes international shipping and customs clearance time.
Budget for heavy-duty wooden drum packaging, third-party inspection fees, custom jacket marking plate fees, domestic inland transport to the port of loading, international ocean freight, import duties, and destination port fees.
