BICC Cables

What BICC Cables does

BICC Cables is an Egypt-based electrical cable manufacturer headquartered in the Abu Rawash Industrial Area (Giza), operating a single 30,000 m² production site with an annual capacity of 24,000 tons and a workforce of more than 1,000. The company traces its brand lineage to 1890 under British Insulated Callender's Cables (BICC) in the UK, with its current Egypt operations established around 1994 and operating today as part of the Sharkia Group under General Manager Mr. Noel Samaha.

The product portfolio spans low voltage power cables (up to 1000V), medium voltage power cables (3.3kV to 66kV, launched December 2023), building wires, fire-rated cables, solar cables, overhead transmission lines, and special cables including domestic, control, and instrument variants. The company operates an in-house fire testing laboratory, holds 80+ quality certifications (including SASO Quality Mark), and references 2,682+ completed projects and 1,000+ clients across healthcare, education, commercial real estate, hospitality, government, sports, power generation, oil and gas, renewables, and transportation.

Revenue is generated through direct enterprise sales to contractors, developers, and government entities in Egypt, alongside export distribution into Africa, Europe, and the Middle East via regional partners. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; customers are directed to sales channels for quotes. Marketing relies on the corporate website, trade show participation (Libya Build-Benghazi 2024, TransMEA 2021), and social media. Strategic partnerships include a sister-company relationship with Electro George (panels and switchgears) and a cable-supply role on Emaar Properties' Marassi coastal development. No external institutional investors, public listing, or funding rounds are disclosed.

Name

BICC Cables

Legal name

BICC Cables

Website

https://bicccables.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1890

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

BICC Cables is an Egypt-based electrical cable manufacturer producing low voltage, medium voltage, fire-rated, solar, overhead, and specialty cables for construction, infrastructure, power generation, and industrial clients across Egypt, Africa, Europe, and the Middle East.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Cable Manufacturing

NAICS

Communication and Energy Wire and Cable Manufacturing (33592), Other Communication and Energy Wire Manufacturing (335929)

SIC

Miscellaneous Electrical Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (3690)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Power Cable (MV/HV) (IMADAMAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Building Wire & Cable (Residential/Commercial) (IMADAMAA), Power Cables & Conductors (LV/MV cables, flexible cables, bus wire, armored cable) (IMAGAEAC), Utility & Underground Distribution Cable (URD/Substation) (IMADAMAG), Hazardous-Location, Marine & Harsh-Environment Cable (IMADAMAO)

Keywords

• Electrical cable manufacturing
• Power cable products
• Medium voltage cables
• Fire rated cables
• Building wires

Headquarters

HQ city

Cairo

HQ country

Egypt

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Electrical Cable Sales: Primary revenue from manufacturing and selling electrical cables including low voltage power cables, medium voltage power cables, building wires, special cables, fire cables, overhead transmission lines, and solar cables
2. Export/Distribution: Revenue generated from exports to Africa, Europe, and Middle East regions through distribution partnerships

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

BICC Cables manufactures and supplies a comprehensive range of electrical cables and wires including low voltage power cables, medium voltage power cables (3.3kV-66kV), building wires, fire rated cables, solar cables, overhead transmission lines, and special cables (domestic, control, and instrument). The company produces these at its 30,000 m² Abu Rawash facility with annual capacity of 24,000 tons, serving construction, infrastructure, power generation, oil and gas, renewables, wastewater/chemical, and transportation sectors.

Product overview

BICC Cables is an electrical cable manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of power cables including Low Voltage Power Cables, Medium Voltage Power Cables, Building Wires, Fire Rated Cables, Solar Cables, Overhead Transmission Lines, and Special Cables (comprising Domestic Cables, Control Cables, and Instrument Cables). The company serves diverse applications across construction, infrastructure, power generation, industrial plants, renewable energy projects, and transportation sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Low Voltage Power Cables Power cables designed for transmitting electrical power at low voltage levels (up to 1000V), used for reliable power distribution in residential, commercial, and industrial applications.
• Medium Voltage Power Cables Power cables designed for transmitting electrical power between 3.3kV and 66kV, essential for power distribution, industrial plants, and renewable energy projects.
• Building Wires Electrical wiring products designed for building electrical installations, providing superior performance in various environments for residential and commercial buildings.
• Fire Rated Cables Specialized cables designed to maintain circuit integrity and continue operating during fire conditions, essential for safety-critical applications meeting international fire safety standards.
• Solar Cables Cables engineered for solar energy applications, ensuring safe and efficient transmission of electricity from solar panels in high-demand renewable energy installations.
• Overhead Transmission Lines Cables designed for overhead power transmission, enabling efficient electricity distribution across long distances for power transmission infrastructure.
• Special Cables (Domestic, Control, Instrument) A family of specialty cables including domestic cables for residential electrical applications, control cables for industrial process control, and instrument cables for connecting sensors and instruments in industrial environments.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,682+ completed projects delivered successfully
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and key.

• Electro GeorgecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 November 2024Sister company specializing in panels and switchgears. Featured together at Libya Build-Benghazi 2024 exhibition to provide customers with comprehensive electrical solutions. Collaboration enhances product offering by combining cables with electrical equipment.
• Sharkia GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company ownership. Sharkia Group (Sharkia Holding Limited) owns BICC Cables, providing corporate governance and strategic direction. The company has served as General Manager of Sharkia Holding Limited since 2018.
• Emaar PropertieskeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for Marassi project, one of the premier residential and commercial developments on the Mediterranean coast. BICC Cables provides high-quality electrical cables for comprehensive infrastructure needs.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Belden Inc. Belden specializes in signal, control, and specialty cables for industrial, broadcast, and enterprise applications. While more focused on specialty than commodity power cables, Belden's special cables segment overlaps with BICC's control and instrument cable offerings.
• KEI Industries: KEI Industries is an Indian cable manufacturer with growing international presence across LV, MV, HV, and specialty cables for power and infrastructure. As an emerging player expanding into MENA and Africa, it represents a credible competitive threat in BICC's export markets.

Regional players

• Ducab: Ducab is a leading UAE-based cable manufacturer offering LV, MV, and HV power cables plus specialty cables for oil and gas. It is a regional competitor targeting the same Gulf and broader MENA infrastructure and utility markets that BICC serves from its Egypt base.
• Saudi Cable Company: Saudi Cable Company manufactures power, control, and specialty cables for Saudi Arabia's utility, industrial, and construction sectors. As a regional player in the GCC market, it competes with BICC for SASO-compliant tenders and large Saudi infrastructure projects.
• National Cable and Wire Manufacturing Company (Jordan): National Cable is a Jordanian cable manufacturer producing power, control, and special cables for the Middle East market. As a fellow Arab-region cable producer, it overlaps with BICC on regional tenders and customer segments in construction and utilities.

Broad incumbents

• LS Cable & System: LS Cable & System is a major Korean cable manufacturer producing power, telecom, and specialty cables globally. It competes with BICC on MV and specialty cable tenders in emerging markets and represents another large-scale incumbent benchmark.
• Prysmian Group: Prysmian is the world's largest cable manufacturer with comprehensive LV, MV, HV, and submarine cable offerings serving energy, telecom, and infrastructure. While BICC focuses on Egypt and select export markets, Prysmian represents the global incumbent whose product portfolio and scale set the competitive benchmark.
• Nexans: Nexans is a global cable manufacturer offering power, telecom, and specialty cables across LV to EHV voltage ranges. As a broad incumbent with manufacturing presence in MENA, Nexans competes with BICC on utility tenders and infrastructure projects in the same regional markets.

Direct peers

• LEONI AG: LEONI is a European cable and wiring systems manufacturer serving automotive, industrial, and infrastructure markets. Its industrial cable portfolio overlaps with BICC's MV and special cable range, making it a relevant comparable on product breadth and quality positioning.
• Elsewedy Electric: Elsewedy Electric is Egypt's largest integrated cable and electrical equipment manufacturer serving power, construction, and infrastructure markets across MENA and Africa. It is the closest direct peer given shared Egyptian manufacturing base, overlapping product range, and similar target customers and export geographies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks2 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BiccCables
• Facebookfacebook.com/bicccableseg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bicc-cables

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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