Water Blocking Tapes Market Projected to Reach USD 665.93 million by 2032 | Rising Demand in Power and Telecom Cables Fuels Global Growth
The global water blocking tapes market is experiencing significant momentum, primarily fueled by the surging demand for enhanced cable protection systems across telecommunications, energy, and industrial sectors.
Austin, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The global water blocking tapes market is projected to reach USD 665.93 million by 2032, expanding at a CAGR of 5.63% between 2024 and 2032.
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These tapes are witnessing increasing applications in fiber-optic cables, power cables, and specialty industrial cabling, especially as global demand for reliable broadband infrastructure and renewable energy projects accelerates. The market is also benefiting from the emergence of sustainable materials and advancements in tape technology, such as superabsorbent polymers (SAP), flame retardant coatings, and low-weight tape structures that do not compromise cable flexibility or conductivity. It is due to its necessity in ensuring service life and operational reliability of modern telecommunication and power cables. Formulated with super-absorbent materials like swellable yarns or powders, these tapes are intended to seal out water if the cable is compromised, avoiding short circuits, corrosion, and downtime.
The United States led the global water blocking tapes market in 2023, with a market valuation of USD 54.56 million, and it is projected to grow to USD 100.36 million by 2032, registering a CAGR of 7.01%. The U.S. dominance is largely due to its robust expansion in power infrastructure, extensive deployment of fiber optic networks for 5G and broadband access, and strict safety regulations regarding utility cable protection. The market is also supported by the presence of major players such as Chase Corporation, Scapa Group, and 3M, which have made significant investments in developing high-performance water-blocking materials. In the U.S. in 2021, which allocated USD 65 billion for broadband upgrades and grid resilience, demand for advanced cable protection materials like water-blocking tapes.
Key Players:
- Beery Global Inc. (Water Blocking Tape, Semi-Conductive Water Blocking Tape)
- Cable Tapes UK (Water Blocking Tape, Non-Conductive Water Blocking Tape, Swellable Tape)
- Chase Corporation (WaterBloc Tape, Conductive Water Blocking Tape, Non-Conductive Water Blocking Tape)
- Chengdu Centran Industrial (Water Swellable Tape, Conductive Water Blocking Tape, Fiber Optic Cable Tape)
- Chhaperia International Company (Water Blocking Tape, Cable Wrapping Tape, Swellable Tape)
- Ekstel (Water Blocking Tape, Semi-Conductive Water Blocking Tape, Swellable Yarn Tape)
- Fori Group (Water Blocking Tape, Conductive Water Blocking Tape, Semi-Conductive Swellable Tape)
- Geca Tapes (Water Swellable Tape, Conductive Water Blocking Tape, Non-Conductive Water Blocking Tape)
- Gurfil (Swellable Tape, Water Blocking Tape, Cable Wrapping Tape)
- Hanyu Cable Materials (Water Blocking Tape, Non-Conductive Water Blocking Tape, Swellable Tape)
- Hongzhou Photoelectric Material Technology Ltd (Water Swellable Tape, Cable Water Blocking Tape, Fiber Optic Cable Tape)
- Indore Composite (Water Blocking Tape, Conductive Water Blocking Tape, Cable Insulation Tape)
- Lifeline Technologies (Water Blocking Tape, Conductive Water Blocking Tape, Non-Conductive Swellable Tape)
- Nantong Siber Communication (Water Swellable Tape, Semi-Conductive Water Blocking Tape, Fiber Optic Cable Tape)
- Scapa Group Ltd (Cable Water Blocking Tape, Conductive Swellable Tape, Non-Conductive Swellable Tape)
- Shenyang Tianrong Cable Materials Co Ltd (Water Blocking Tape, Swellable Tape, Conductive Water Blocking Tape)
- Shinyuan Technologies (Water Swellable Tape, Semi-Conductive Water Blocking Tape, Fiber Optic Cable Tape)
- Sneham International (Water Blocking Tape, Non-Conductive Water Blocking Tape, Swellable Tape)
- Star Materials (Water Blocking Tape, Semi-Conductive Water Blocking Tape, Swellable Tape)
- Weihai Hongda Cable Material (Water Swellable Tape, Conductive Water Blocking Tape, Cable Insulation Tape)
Water Blocking Tapes Market Report Scope:
| Report Attributes | Details |
| Market Size in 2023 | USD 407.00 Million |
| Market Size by 2032 | USD 665.93 Million |
| CAGR | CAGR of 5.63% From 2024 to 2032 |
| Base Year | 2023 |
| Forecast Period | 2024-2032 |
| Historical Data | 2020-2022 |
| Report Scope & Coverage | Market Size, Segments Analysis, Competitive Landscape, Regional Analysis, DROC & SWOT Analysis, Forecast Outlook |
| Key Segments | • By Type (Conductive, Semi-Conductive, Non-Conductive) • By Application (Optical Fiber Cable, Submarine Cable, Power Cable, Communication cable, Others) |
| Key Drivers | • Increasing Deployment of High-Performance Submarine Cables Enhances the Growth of the Water Blocking Tapes Market. |
Market Segmentation
By Type
The non-conductive segment held the largest share in 2023, accounting for 51.8% of the global market. It has this stronghold thanks to its wide deployment on optical fiber cables, submarine cables, and power cables where moisture ingress prevention is key. These types of nonconductive tape are created using superabsorbent polymer (SAP) and non-woven fabric, resulting in the ability to not only absorb moisture. Then there is the fact that governments around the world have made massive investments in 5G and high-speed broadband networks, and the demand for durable, water-resistant fiber optic cables has never been higher. To meet such demands, several companies, including Chase Corporation and 3M, have broadened their non-conductive water blocking tape portfolio. This segment continues to lead the market as demand for underground and submarine cabling projects grows.
By Application
The Submarine cable segment held the largest share in the water blocking tapes market with a market share of 35.7% in 2023. It is owing to the increasing expansion of underwater power transmission and communication networks. Governments as well as organizations, including the International Cable Protection Committee (ICPC) and SubOptic, have pointed out the need for reliable submarine cable infrastructure necessary to underpin global internet connectivity and offshore energy projects. With the submarine cable system, there are increased demands on the number of water-blocking solutions needed for protection against seawater ingress into cables and cable systems. The increase in offshore wind energy projects, especially in Europe and Asia Pacific, has also contributed to the demand for good quality submarine cables.
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Regional Insights
Asia Pacific emerged as the largest regional market in 2023, holding 42.8% of the global market share. Countries like China, India, and Japan are witnessing rapid infrastructural growth, with expanding power distribution networks and escalating deployment of fiber-optic internet services. The high demand for high-speed internet as China has aggressively expanded its infrastructure with the help of initiatives such as the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has been offering compensating opportunities to the players involved in offering effective water-blocking solutions. National SGCC Invests in EHV Power Transmission Along with Fiber Optic Broadband Ascend Trend; China Telecom to Extend Fiber Optic Expand the Market India has initiated the BharatNet project for rural broadband connectivity, and Japan has several offshore wind energy projects, which has also boosted the adoption of water-blocking tapes. Some of the prominent manufacturers in this region include Nantong Siber Communication, Gurfil, and Chengdu Centran Industrial, contributing to market leadership in the region.
Moreover, local manufacturers such as ZTT Group and TTK Cables are playing a significant role in boosting supply and innovation, making products more cost-effective for regional customers. Government mandates for cable safety in developing countries are also leading to higher adoption of water-blocking technologies.
Recent Developments
- In 2023, Scapa Industrial introduced a new SAP-based non-conductive water-blocking tape with enhanced swell performance and reduced thickness, aimed at fiber-optic applications.
- In early 2024, Chase Corporation announced the expansion of its U.S. manufacturing facility to meet the rising demand for its “CableSeal” product line, which focuses on power utility and broadband infrastructure.
- In 2024, Japan-based Nitto Denko launched a series of environmentally compliant, halogen-free water-blocking tapes optimized for smart grid and electric vehicle (EV) cable systems.
Table of Contents – Major Key Points
1. Introduction
2. Executive Summary
3. Research Methodology
4. Market Dynamics Impact Analysis
5. Statistical Insights and Trends Reporting
6. Competitive Landscape
7. Water Blocking Tapes Market Segmentation, By Type
8. Water Blocking Tapes Market Segmentation, By Application
9. Regional Analysis
10. Company Profiles
11. Use Cases and Best Practice
12. Conclusion
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