Optical Fiber Cables Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Fiber Type (Single-Mode Fiber, Multi-Mode Fiber ), By Mode of Deployment, By End-User Industry, By Region & Competition, 2021-2031F

Description

The Global Optical Fiber Cables Market will grow from USD 6.21 Billion in 2025 to USD 12.36 Billion by 2031 at a 12.16% CAGR. Optical fiber cables are telecommunications conduits consisting of glass or plastic strands that transmit data via light pulses, providing superior bandwidth and transmission speeds compared to traditional copper infrastructure.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2027-2031
Market Size 2025	USD 6.21 Billion
Market Size 2031	USD 12.36 Billion
CAGR 2026-2031	12.16%
Fastest Growing Segment	Aerial
Largest Market	North America

Key Market Drivers

Accelerated deployment of 5G infrastructure and small cell densification serves as a critical driver for the optical fiber cables market. 5G networks require a dense mesh of small cells to deliver low-latency performance, with each site demanding robust optical fiber backhaul to handle massive data throughput. This necessitates deep fiberization extending from core networks to the edge, replacing legacy connections with high-capacity optical links.

Key Market Challenges

The substantial capital expenditure required for infrastructure deployment constitutes the most significant barrier impeding the Global Optical Fiber Cables Market. Laying fiber necessitates extensive civil engineering work, including trenching, boring, and duct installation, which creates an immense financial burden for telecommunication operators. This economic pressure is particularly acute in rural or geologically difficult terrains where the cost per home passed is drastically higher than in urban centers, making the return on investment slower and less attractive for private investors.

Key Market Trends

The Commercial Adoption of Hollow-Core Fiber Technology is emerging as a transformative trend, driven by the critical need for ultra-low latency in high-frequency trading and artificial intelligence networks. Unlike traditional silica glass fibers, hollow-core fiber (HCF) transmits light through an air-filled core, significantly increasing propagation speed and reducing signal latency, which is paramount for real-time data processing in hyperscale data centers. This technology is rapidly transitioning from experimental stages to scalable manufacturing, supported by major cloud providers seeking competitive advantages in network performance.

Key Market Players

Prysmian S.p.A
Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd
Corning Incorporated
CommScope Holding Company, Inc.
Nexans S.A.
ZTT International Limited
NKT A/S
Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd
Fujikura Ltd.
Sterlite Technologies Limited

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global Optical Fiber Cables Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Optical Fiber Cables Market, By Mode of Deployment:

Underground
Aerial
Underwater

Optical Fiber Cables Market, By End-User Industry:

Healthcare
Automotive
Telecommunications
Military & Aerospace
Data Centers
Oil & Gas

Optical Fiber Cables Market, By Region:

North America
United States
Canada
Mexico
Europe
France
United Kingdom
Italy
Germany
Spain
Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
Australia
South Korea
South America
Brazil
Argentina
Colombia
Middle East & Africa
South Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Optical Fiber Cables Market.

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1. Product Overview

1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Market
- 1.2.1. Markets Covered
- 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
- 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Global Optical Fiber Cables Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Mode of Deployment (Underground, Aerial, Underwater)
- 5.2.2. By End-User Industry (Healthcare, Automotive, Telecommunications, Military & Aerospace, Data Centers, Oil & Gas)
- 5.2.3. By Region
- 5.2.4. By Company (2025)
5.3. Market Map

6. North America Optical Fiber Cables Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Mode of Deployment
- 6.2.2. By End-User Industry
- 6.2.3. By Country
6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Optical Fiber Cables Market Outlook
  - 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.2.1. By Mode of Deployment
    - 6.3.1.2.2. By End-User Industry
- 6.3.2. Canada Optical Fiber Cables Market Outlook
  - 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.2.1. By Mode of Deployment
    - 6.3.2.2.2. By End-User Industry
- 6.3.3. Mexico Optical Fiber Cables Market Outlook
  - 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.2.1. By Mode of Deployment
    - 6.3.3.2.2. By End-User Industry

7. Europe Optical Fiber Cables Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Mode of Deployment
- 7.2.2. By End-User Industry
- 7.2.3. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. Germany Optical Fiber Cables Market Outlook
  - 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.2.1. By Mode of Deployment
    - 7.3.1.2.2. By End-User Industry
- 7.3.2. France Optical Fiber Cables Market Outlook
  - 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.2.1. By Mode of Deployment
    - 7.3.2.2.2. By End-User Industry
- 7.3.3. United Kingdom Optical Fiber Cables Market Outlook
  - 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.2.1. By Mode of Deployment
    - 7.3.3.2.2. By End-User Industry
- 7.3.4. Italy Optical Fiber Cables Market Outlook
  - 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.2.1. By Mode of Deployment
    - 7.3.4.2.2. By End-User Industry
- 7.3.5. Spain Optical Fiber Cables Market Outlook
  - 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.2.1. By Mode of Deployment
    - 7.3.5.2.2. By End-User Industry

8. Asia Pacific Optical Fiber Cables Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Mode of Deployment
- 8.2.2. By End-User Industry
- 8.2.3. By Country
8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China Optical Fiber Cables Market Outlook
  - 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.2.1. By Mode of Deployment
    - 8.3.1.2.2. By End-User Industry
- 8.3.2. India Optical Fiber Cables Market Outlook
  - 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.2.1. By Mode of Deployment
    - 8.3.2.2.2. By End-User Industry
- 8.3.3. Japan Optical Fiber Cables Market Outlook
  - 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.2.1. By Mode of Deployment
    - 8.3.3.2.2. By End-User Industry
- 8.3.4. South Korea Optical Fiber Cables Market Outlook
  - 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.2.1. By Mode of Deployment
    - 8.3.4.2.2. By End-User Industry
- 8.3.5. Australia Optical Fiber Cables Market Outlook
  - 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.2.1. By Mode of Deployment
    - 8.3.5.2.2. By End-User Industry

9. Middle East & Africa Optical Fiber Cables Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Mode of Deployment
- 9.2.2. By End-User Industry
- 9.2.3. By Country
9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Optical Fiber Cables Market Outlook
  - 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.2.1. By Mode of Deployment
    - 9.3.1.2.2. By End-User Industry
- 9.3.2. UAE Optical Fiber Cables Market Outlook
  - 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.2.1. By Mode of Deployment
    - 9.3.2.2.2. By End-User Industry
- 9.3.3. South Africa Optical Fiber Cables Market Outlook
  - 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.2.1. By Mode of Deployment
    - 9.3.3.2.2. By End-User Industry

10. South America Optical Fiber Cables Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Mode of Deployment
- 10.2.2. By End-User Industry
- 10.2.3. By Country
10.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. Brazil Optical Fiber Cables Market Outlook
  - 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.2.1. By Mode of Deployment
    - 10.3.1.2.2. By End-User Industry
- 10.3.2. Colombia Optical Fiber Cables Market Outlook
  - 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.2.1. By Mode of Deployment
    - 10.3.2.2.2. By End-User Industry
- 10.3.3. Argentina Optical Fiber Cables Market Outlook
  - 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.2.1. By Mode of Deployment
    - 10.3.3.2.2. By End-User Industry

11. Market Dynamics

11.1. Drivers
11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
12.3. Recent Developments

13. Global Optical Fiber Cables Market: SWOT Analysis

14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

14.1. Competition in the Industry
14.2. Potential of New Entrants
14.3. Power of Suppliers
14.4. Power of Customers
14.5. Threat of Substitute Products

15. Competitive Landscape

15.1. Prysmian S.p.A
- 15.1.1. Business Overview
- 15.1.2. Products & Services
- 15.1.3. Recent Developments
- 15.1.4. Key Personnel
- 15.1.5. SWOT Analysis
15.2. Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd
15.3. Corning Incorporated
15.4. CommScope Holding Company, Inc.
15.5. Nexans S.A.
15.6. ZTT International Limited
15.7. NKT A/S
15.8. Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd
15.9. Fujikura Ltd.
15.10. Sterlite Technologies Limited