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The disaggregated optical system is a network architecture that divides optical transport hardware and software components into modular units. It allows independent scaling, upgrading, and optimization of each component, improving flexibility and cost efficiency. The system supports high-capacity data transmission over optical fibers while enabling seamless interoperability among multiple vendors.
The primary component types of disaggregated optical systems include optical transponders, optical line systems, optical switches, software, and others. Optical transponders are devices that convert electrical signals into optical signals and vice versa, facilitating high-speed data transmission across optical networks. The data rates include 100 gigabits per second (100G) and below, 200 gigabits per second (200G), 400 gigabits per second (400G), and 800 gigabits per second (800G) and above, and are utilized in various sectors such as data centers, telecommunications, enterprises, cloud providers, and others.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
The rapid escalation of U.S. tariffs and the resulting trade tensions in spring 2025 are significantly impacting the information technology sector, particularly in hardware manufacturing, data infrastructure, and software deployment. Higher duties on imported semiconductors, circuit boards, and networking equipment have raised production and operational costs for tech firms, cloud service providers, and data centers. Companies relying on globally sourced components for laptops, servers, and consumer electronics are facing longer lead times and increased pricing pressures. In parallel, tariffs on specialized software tools and retaliatory measures from key international markets have disrupted global IT supply chains and reduced overseas demand for U.S.-developed technologies. To navigate these challenges, the sector is accelerating investments in domestic chip fabrication, diversifying supplier bases, and adopting AI-driven automation to enhance operational resilience and cost efficiency.
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The disaggregated optical system market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $6.55 billion in 2024 to $7.64 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.5%. The growth during the historic period is driven by rising internet penetration, increasing enterprise data consumption, higher demand for cloud adoption, a surge in international bandwidth usage, expansion of the telecom subscriber base, and growing government initiatives for broadband.
The disaggregated optical system market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $13.91 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.2%. The growth in the forecast period is attributed to growing adoption of 5G networks, increasing demand for cost efficient networks, a surge in hyperscale data center deployments, expansion of cross border fiber projects, rising digital transformation investments, and growing reliance on low latency connectivity. Major trends in the forecast period include advancements in silicon photonics technology, innovation in hollow core fiber, development of space division multiplexing, advancements in quantum key distribution, integration of software defined networking, and development of photonic integrated circuits.
The surge in data traffic is expected to drive the growth of the disaggregated optical system market going forward. Data traffic refers to the flow of digital information transmitted over communication networks within a specific timeframe. It is increasing due to the exponential growth of video streaming, as high definition and on demand content consume significantly more bandwidth and result in heavy network usage. A disaggregated optical system enhances data traffic capacity by enabling operators to scale, upgrade, and manage optical components independently, improving bandwidth efficiency, reducing network congestion, and meeting growing data demands. For example, in June 2025, Ericsson, a Sweden based telecommunications company, reported that by the end of 2024, 5G accounted for 35 percent of mobile data traffic, up from 26 percent in 2023, and is projected to rise to 80 percent by 2030. Thus, the increase in data traffic is driving the growth of the disaggregated optical system market.
Major companies in the disaggregated optical systems market are focusing on developing advanced products such as disaggregated optical transponders to improve scalability, flexibility, and cost efficiency. Disaggregated optical transponders are modular devices that convert, transmit, and receive optical signals over fiber networks, allowing independent scaling and vendor interoperability for efficient optical communication. For instance, in January 2025, Edgecore Networks, a Taiwan based provider of open infrastructure solutions, launched the Phoenix AMX3200, a high capacity C band optical transponder and muxponder with a disaggregated design and support for open operating environments. The AMX3200 can switch up to 3.2 Tbps and supports links up to 400G, making it ideal for connecting data centers and supporting service providers' backhaul needs. It features a modular 1RU chassis with SLED based line modules, redundant power and cooling systems, and PTP time synchronization functionality. The device is designed to give operators flexibility and scalability to address the growing demands of modern optical transport networks.
In February 2025, Nokia Corporation, a Finland based telecommunications company, acquired Infinera Corporation for $2.3 billion. The acquisition is intended to strengthen Nokia's position in the rapidly growing data center and webscale markets, accelerating innovation and expanding customer diversification. It aims to advance the data center revolution by combining Infinera's technology with Nokia Bell Labs' research while enhancing profitability and growth across optical networks globally. Infinera Corporation is a US based provider of disaggregated optical systems.
Major players in the disaggregated optical system market are Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., International Business Machines Corporation, Cisco Systems Inc., Jabil Inc., Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd., Fujitsu Limited, NEC Corporation, Nokia Corporation, Marvell Technology Inc., Coherent Corp., Ciena Corporation, Accton Technology Corporation, ADTRAN Holdings Inc., Alpha Networks Inc., Sterlite Technologies Limited, IP Infusion Inc., DriveNets Inc., Smartoptics AS, UfiSpace Inc., and PacketLight Networks Ltd.
North America was the largest region in the disaggregated optical system market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in disaggregated optical system report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the disaggregated optical system market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The disaggregated optical system market consists of sales of optical amplifiers, wavelength selective switches (WSS), reconfigurable optical add-drop multiplexers (ROADM), multiplexers and demultiplexers (MUX/DEMUX), optical receivers, and optical couplers and splitters. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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