195 · What Drives Cable Prices: Copper, XLPE Compound and Aluminum Breakdown

What Drives Cable Prices: Copper, XLPE Compound and Aluminum Breakdown Quick Answer: A cable’s price is conductor metal first — copper or aluminum — then insulation and sheath compounds, armor, manufacturing, testing and freight. Knowing the split explains why quotes differ. Two quotes for the same cable arrive 30% apart, and both suppliers swear they […]