Electrical Cable Procurement Category Market Research Report Now Available from IBISWorld
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) April 28, 2014 -- Electrical cable has a buyer power score of 2.9 out of 5. This score indicates that neither buyers nor suppliers command an overwhelming amount of leverage when it comes to negotiating supply contracts. Demand for electrical cable is tied to construction activity, particularly infrastructure, commercial, industrial and utilities building. Residential construction also fuels demand for electrical cable used to connect homes to high-speed internet and cable television networks. “Over the past three years, the construction sector has been volatile, with significant year-over-year swings in activity,” says IBISWorld procurement analyst Sean Windle. “With the construction sector yet to fully recover and heavy price competition with low-cost imports, price growth has been fairly steady, bolstering buyer power.”
Low product specialization also benefits buyers. “Because the electrical cable products produced and sold by different suppliers are fairly uniform across the market, vendors look to differentiate themselves based on other factors, such as price,” adds Windle. “Additionally, low market share concentration among suppliers means buyers have a plethora of vendor options from which to choose when sourcing electrical cable.” Large-scale manufacturers, such as General Cable Corporation and Belden Inc., are generally able to maintain better control over input costs due to their relationships with a number of different suppliers. In addition, the cost advantages large-scale manufacturers enjoy allow them to lower production costs, which can result in a more competitive price for buyers.
While buyers benefit from low market share concentration, high competition and steady and predictable price growth, other factors limit buyer power. No substitute products exist for electrical cable. Substitute materials, such as aluminum, can provide a cheaper alternative to copper; however, these cost savings are often limited in scope and are often offset by lower performance characteristics.
Over the next three years, the construction sector's recovery is forecast to gain momentum, driving up demand for electrical cable and pushing prices upward. While price growth will accelerate, the prices of copper and other raw materials are expected to exhibit much less volatility over the next three years. In fact, copper prices are anticipated to fall steadily from 2013 to 2016. These factors will keep price growth relatively steady over the next three years; however, buyers are encouraged to lock in current rates now before prices rise. For more information, visit IBISWorld’s Electrical Cable procurement category market research report page.
Follow IBISWorld on Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/IBISWorld.
Like IBISWorld on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/IBISWorld/121347533189.
IBISWorld Procurement Report Key Topics
This report is intended to assist buyers of electrical cable. Electrical cables include coaxial cable, halogen free cable, multicore cable and axial cable. This report does not include fiber optic cable or electrical wire.
Executive Summary
Pricing Environment
Price Fundamentals
Benchmark Price
Pricing Model
Price Drivers
Recent Price Trend
Price Forecast
Product Characteristics
Product Life Cycle
Total Cost of Ownership
Product Specialization
Substitute Goods
Regulation
Quality Control
Supply Chain & Vendors
Supply Chain Dynamics
Supply Chain Risk
Imports
Competitive Environment
Market Share Concentration
Market Profitability
Switching Costs
Purchasing Process
Buying Basics
Buying Lead Time
Selection Process
Key RFP Elements
Negotiation Questions
Buyer Power Factors
Key Statistics
About IBISWorld Inc.
IBISWorld is one of the world's leading publishers of business intelligence, specializing in Industry research and Procurement research. Since 1971, IBISWorld has provided thoroughly researched, accurate and current business information. With an extensive online portfolio, valued for its depth and scope, IBISWorld’s procurement research reports equip clients with the insight necessary to make better purchasing decisions, faster. Headquartered in Los Angeles, IBISWorld Procurement serves a range of business, professional service and government organizations through more than 10 locations worldwide. For more information, visit http://www.ibisworld.com or call 1-800-330-3772.
Gavin Smith, IBISWorld Inc., +1 (310) 866-5042, [email protected]
Share this article