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An optical non-volatile memory express (NVMe) link is a high-speed interconnect that uses optical technology to transmit the NVMe protocol over long distances with minimal latency. Optical transmission provides higher bandwidth and reduced signal degradation compared to electrical connections. This design enables efficient scaling of NVMe performance across large and distributed computing systems. It also offers better energy efficiency and resistance to electromagnetic interference, making it suitable for data centers and high-performance computing applications.
The primary components of optical non-volatile memory express (NVMe) links include transceivers, cables, switches, controllers, and other parts. Transceivers are optical modules that send and receive high-speed data, enhancing bandwidth, reducing latency, and enabling efficient NVMe-based storage and network connections. They support various transmission distances, including short-range and long-range. These components are used in applications such as data centers, high-performance computing, enterprise storage, cloud services, and other areas, serving end-users in sectors including information technology and telecommunications, banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI), healthcare, government, media and entertainment, and other industries.
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 optical non-volatile memory express (NVMe) link market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $1.35 billion in 2024 to $1.70 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 26.2%. The growth during the historic period is driven by expanding data center deployments, rising demand for low-latency storage, increasing adoption of cloud computing services, growing preference for high-performance computing, and accelerating enterprise digitalization.
The optical non-volatile memory express (NVMe) link market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.26 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25.9%. The growth projected for the forecast period is supported by increasing adoption of optical interconnects, rising demand for scalable storage solutions, expanding applications in edge computing, growth in the number of hyperscale data centers, and stronger government support for digital infrastructure. Key trends in the forecast period include advancements in optical interconnect technologies, innovations in NVMe over Fabrics, development of high-bandwidth optical links, research and development in storage networking, and progress in artificial intelligence driven storage management.
The rising demand for high bandwidth is expected to drive growth in the optical non-volatile memory express (NVMe) link market. High bandwidth refers to a network's ability to transmit large amounts of data within a given period, supporting faster data transfer and improved performance. Demand is increasing due to the rapid growth of data-intensive applications such as cloud computing, streaming services, and artificial intelligence, which require faster and higher-capacity data transmission. Optical NVMe links support high bandwidth by using light-based data transmission with ultra-low latency and parallel processing capabilities, providing faster throughput and greater scalability compared to traditional electronic interconnects. For example, in November 2024, the UK Parliament's House of Commons Library reported that as of January 2024, 78 percent of UK premises had gigabit-capable broadband, up from 72 percent in 2023, 64 percent in 2022, and 36 percent in 2021. Around 97 percent of UK premises are expected to have gigabit-capable broadband by May 2027, including 99 percent of urban areas and 88 percent of rural areas. The increasing demand for high bandwidth is therefore supporting growth in the optical NVMe link market.
Leading companies in the optical NVMe link market are developing high-speed optical interfaces to enable faster, longer-distance, and energy-efficient data transfer between storage and computing systems. High-speed optical interfaces transmit data using light at very high rates, allowing faster transfer, longer connections, lower power consumption, and improved signal quality compared to electrical interfaces. For example, in August 2024, Kioxia America, Inc., a US-based manufacturer, introduced a prototype broadband SSD with an optical PCIe interface at the Future of Memory and Storage conference. The prototype demonstrated PCIe signal transmission over optical links up to 40 meters, with plans to extend to 100 meters. This technology enhances energy efficiency, enables flexible data center designs, and supports disaggregated computing architectures. Replacing traditional electrical wiring with optical connections reduces signal loss and power consumption while allowing SSDs to be positioned in cooler environments away from hot server racks, improving both reliability and thermal management.
In April 2025, Kioxia Corporation, a Japan-based manufacturer, partnered with AIO Core Co. Ltd. and Kyocera Corporation to advance high-speed, long-distance SSD deployment for future high-power, space-constrained data centers. The partnership aims to reduce rack heat and power density, enable more flexible data center designs, and prepare infrastructure for next-generation PCIe Gen6, Gen7, and Gen8 technologies. AIO Core Co. Ltd. is a Japan-based telecommunications company, and Kyocera Corporation is a Japan-based electronics manufacturer specializing in optoelectronic integration modules, electronic components, and advanced semiconductor solutions.
Major players in the optical non-volatile memory express (NVMe) link market are IBM Corporation, Cisco Systems Inc., Broadcom Inc., TE Connectivity Ltd., Kyocera Corporation, Western Digital Corporation, Kioxia Holdings Corporation, Marvell Technology Inc., Keysight Technologies Inc., Samtec Inc., MaxLinear Inc., Rambus Inc., Alphawave Semi Inc., GigaIO Technologies Inc., TeraHop Inc., NVM Express Inc., AIO Core Inc., Lightelligence Inc., Linkreal (LR-LINK), and Lessengers Inc.
North America was the largest region in the optical non-volatile memory express (NVMe) link market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in optical non-volatile memory express (NVMe) link report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the optical non-volatile memory express (NVMe) link market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The optical non-volatile memory express (NVMe) link market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as data center integration services, cloud and managed services, consulting and technical support. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The optical non-volatile memory express (NVMe) link market also includes sales of NVMe RAID adapters, optical interconnect solutions, programmable photonic fabrics, hybrid modulators, and Brocade transceiver modules. 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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