There have been a number of cases where there is a shortage of electrical wires and cables used in electrical work in buildings, but some major manufacturers are starting to resume accepting new orders this month. However, in many cases it takes several months for delivery, and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry says, ``Although the situation is improving, there is a possibility that some cable shortages will continue until this summer.'' Masu.

Four major manufacturers of wires and cables used in electrical work in homes and buildings stopped accepting new orders from August to December last year, saying they could not keep up with the rapid increase in orders from construction companies.



As a result, there have been a number of cases where construction companies have been unable to secure the necessary amount, and there are concerns that construction may be delayed.



Four manufacturers continue to operate at full capacity, and two of them this month resumed taking new orders for low-voltage cables used to transmit electricity within buildings.



On the 13th, Sumiden HST Cable resumed accepting new orders for some of its low voltage cables.



However, due to the impact of the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, the company has postponed the resumption of orders for the high-voltage cables used to bring in electricity from outside the building, which was scheduled for the 1st of this month, and is currently making adjustments. .



Manufacturers are expected to gradually resume accepting orders from next month onwards.



According to the forecasts announced by each company,

it will take


about 2 weeks to 5 months for low voltage cables and 4 to 8 months for high voltage cables from order to delivery.

The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry said, ``We expect the shortage of low-voltage cables to be resolved from the end of April to May.The situation is also improving for high-voltage cables, but it will take some time for delivery, so some There is a possibility that the shortage will continue until the summer."




Resumption of new orders for each company Delivery time is

We have summarized the movements of four major electric wire manufacturers to resume accepting new orders and their future plans.



"Fujikura Dia Cable" resumed accepting new orders for "low voltage cable" on the 5th of this month.



According to the company, due to receiving more orders than expected, the original schedule has been changed and the period from order receipt to delivery will be 3 to 5 months.



We also plan to resume accepting new orders for high-voltage cables on the 1st of next month.



The period from order to delivery is 4 to 5 months.



On the 13th, Sumiden HST Cable resumed accepting new orders for some of its low voltage cables.



We were originally scheduled to resume accepting new orders for high-voltage cables on the 1st of this month, but due to the impact of the Noto Peninsula earthquake, which damaged factories that procured materials for electric wires and cables, we are currently making adjustments regarding the timing of resumption. It means that it is going on.



The period from order to delivery is


2 to 3 and a half months for low voltage cables


and 6 to 8 months for high voltage cables.



"SFCC" plans to resume accepting new orders for "low voltage cables" on the 1st of next month.



The period from receiving an order to delivery is approximately two weeks to two and a half months, and deliveries are expected to resume after the 18th of next month.



The company also expects to resume accepting new orders for high-voltage cables from April this year.



Yazaki Energy Systems will resume accepting new orders for some of its low-voltage cables on the 6th of next month.



Deliveries are scheduled to resume on the 21st of next month, but the period from order receipt to delivery will depend on future circumstances, so it is difficult to give an outlook at this point.



On the other hand, there is no prospect of resuming new orders for "high-voltage cables."

Industry organizations are

The Japan Electric Wire and Cable Manufacturers Association, which is made up of over 110 electric wire and cable manufacturers, said, ``The detailed cause of the cable shortage is unknown. There are no problems with the factory lines, and we are continuing to operate at full capacity, and some companies have resumed accepting orders. We will continue to support all companies so that they can successfully receive orders."

Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry: ``We will continue to work to prevent shortages''

The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry explained the cause of the shortage of electric wires and cables, saying, ``Demand has increased due to the start of construction work that was delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic, and there are many cases in which orders are placed in excess of actual demand due to concerns that they will not be available.'' We believe that multiple factors came together, including the fact that...



He added, ``We would like to continue working to prevent a situation where there is a shortage of electric wires and cables.''