EPDs for Power Cables in Europe: the ultimate data guide
It is 2026, and power-cable, electrical-wire, and conduit makers across Europe are being asked for clear, comparable EPDs at bid time. Below is the full landscape by program operator, PCR, manufacturer, and renewal timing so you can decide where to play and how to win, fast.
Why this market matters in 2026
Project teams in Europe increasingly treat a product‑specific, third‑party verified EPD as the default for power cabling and related wiring. Without one, bids face a transparency penalty, so manufacturers end up competing on price alone. A good EPD turns that moment into a tie‑breaker you can actually control.
Snapshot of the numbers
- Active EPDs for PowerCabling in Europe over the past five years: 78
- Manufacturers represented: 9
- Program operators used: 4
- PCRs referenced: 6
- Latest new EPD observed: Apr 25, 2025 for ABB S.p.A.’s Carflex liquidtight flexible conduit under Association P.E.P, based on EN 50693:2019, expiring Apr 25, 2030
Think of a PCR as the rulebook of Monopoly. Ignore it and the game falls apart. Pick the same rulebook your buyers know and comparisons become fair and faster.
Program operators that matter
Association P.E.P accounts for 52 EPDs, which is about 67 percent of the category, and spans four manufacturers. INIES holds 20 EPDs across three manufacturers. EPD Norway manages 4 EPDs across two manufacturers, and EPD International AB appears with 2 EPDs across two manufacturers. High concentration under one operator suggests clear templates and smoother audits, yet multiple competitors are comfortable publishing there, which signals trust and market recognition.
Operator diversity also hints at buyer familiarity. If your customers are concentrated in France, the P.E.P pathway is widely seen in cable EPDs. If your footprint is Nordic, EPD Norway shows up in the mix.
Who is publishing: manufacturer view
One manufacturer drives the bulk of the category by volume with 55 EPDs, which sets the benchmarking tone for the rest. Other active names include ABB S.p.A., CAE GROUPE, Amo Installationskabel AB, and Prysmian Group Sverige AB, each with a handful of declarations. The pattern is clear. Scale players create a library that covers product families and voltage classes, and challengers publish targeted SKUs to unlock specification sooner.
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PCRs actually used in cable EPDs
Most EPDs in this category reference a single electronics and electrical PCR family, with smaller pockets on EN 50693 and NPCR 027. That means comparability is quite high, which buyers like. It also means renewal planning can be synchronized around a few known documents.
| PCR | EPDs | Share | Latest expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product Category Rules for Electrical, Electronic and HVAC-R Products | 71 | 91.0% | May 1, 2029 |
| NPCR 027: Part B for Electrical cables and wires | 4 | 5.1% | Dec 13, 2028 |
| EN 50693:2019 Product category rules for life cycle assessments of electronic and electrical products and systems | 1 | 1.3% | Apr 25, 2030 |
| PCR 2019:14 Construction products (EN 15804+A2) (1.3.3) | 1 | 1.3% | Dec 13, 2026 |
| PCR 2019:14 Construction products (EN 15804:A2) (1.2.5) | 1 | 1.3% | Nov 19, 2026 |
If you are about to start, matching the dominant PCR in your subcategory usually shortens reviewer questions, since your peers already walked that path. That is not a rule, just a very practical reality.
Release timing: new EPDs by year
Issuance peaked in 2023, then slowed in 2024 to 2025. That is normal after a big library build. The next wave will likely be renewals and portfolio coverage gaps.
| Year | EPDs issued |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 19 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 46 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
Renewal pressure through 2030
Plan renewals like inventory. Between May and November 2026, 19 declarations reach end of validity, mostly under the electronics and electrical PCR. In 2027 there are 11 expiries. In 2028 the wave is bigger with 46 expiries, again centered on the same PCR, followed by 1 in 2029 and 1 in 2030 tied to EN 50693.
That five‑year validity window matters when timing a portfolio rollout. If a declaration is within a few months of expiry, push the renewal into your roadmap so sales does not hit a freeze later.
EPD consultants and service providers: how often they are used
At least 11 EPDs in this set list a third‑party EPD service provider, roughly 14 percent of the total. Teams use consultants to accelerate data collection and keep the factory focused on production, not paperwork. If speed and completeness are the bottleneck, an EPD service provider like Parq can shorten the path from data room to published EPD while maintaining quality.
Notable absences and edge cases worth checking
- NKT A/S appears active with 32 current EPDs under EPD Norway, largely using NPCR 027 for cables. These include medium and low voltage products with 2024 to 2029 validity windows and several list LCA.no as the developer. If you compete in the Nordic market, this is a real benchmark set to study.
- We did not find current power‑cable EPDs for Hellenic Cables, HELUKABEL, LAPP, or Tele‑Fonika Kable as of Jan 21, 2026. Naming and entity structures sometimes vary, so we will update if new declarations surface. If you are in one of these organizations, this gap is an opportunity to specifiy more often by closing the transparency loop.
How to pick your PCR and operator
Start with the competitive rulebook, then adjust for portfolio scope and expiry timing. If your buyers compare against the electronics and electrical PCR family, that is your baseline. If you sell heavily in the Nordics, NPCR 027 is proven for cables. For French market pull, Association P.E.P shows wide acceptance. Choose once, then templatize data collection so each additional SKU is faster.
Getting the operator right is like choosing a referee. The best choice is familiar to your customers, clear about documentation, and predictable in review cadence. Do a quick pre‑check on expiry dates so you are not forced into mid‑cycle rework when a PCR revision lands.
The thread to pull next
This analysis uses the global public registry most architects and specifiers consult to find EPDs. Due to loading delays, the last half of 2025 may not be fully reflected yet. If you want the underlying dataset, or you want help picking the best‑fit PCR for an upcoming cable EPD, connect with me on LinkedIn and send a message. I am also happy to hop on a quick call for free to map the competitive landscape and the fastest, cleanest path to publication. That time savings is definately worth it for most teams.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which program operator is most common for power-cable EPDs in Europe?
Association P.E.P is used by about two thirds of active declarations in this set, followed by INIES, then EPD Norway and EPD International AB.
Which PCR should a European power-cable manufacturer consider first?
Most EPDs reference the electronics and electrical PCR family shown above. If your market is Nordic, NPCR 027 for electrical cables and wires is also well represented.
When do most renewals hit for cable EPDs?
Large clusters arrive in 2026 and 2028. If your declaration expires in those windows, begin renewal prep several months in advance so sales continuity is protected.
How often do manufacturers use an EPD service provider?
At least 11 declarations in this dataset list a third‑party provider, about 14 percent. External support is common when internal bandwidth is constrained.
What if our products are more utility grade than building grade?
You can still publish useful, comparable EPDs. Several cable EPDs map to MasterFormat Division 33 for utility transmission and distribution, and buyers accept these when scope and use conditions are stated clearly.
About the Author
With a passion for sustainability and a love for complex data, Toby helps manufacturers efficiently collect data from across their organization and get their EPDs done right. He’s especially interested in how AI can support human expertise, helping R&D and factory teams work faster, smarter, and with less friction.
