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Cable market shrinks 25% amid demand slump

The cable market has contracted by 25% as manufacturers face a significant decline in demand from the housing sector.

TBS Bangladesh ยท 28 October 2026, 10:00 AM

The cable manufacturing sector is facing a downturn, with the overall market shrinking by 25%. Industry data indicates that activity in this segment has dropped by 50-60% over the last two years. A primary driver of this decline is the housing sector, where demand for cables has fallen by 30-35%.