Optical Fiber Preform

Global Optical Fiber Preform Market to Reach US$17.5 Billion by 2030

The global market for Optical Fiber Preform estimated at US$6.7 Billion in the year 2024, is expected to reach US$17.5 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 17.5% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Single Mode Fiber Optic, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 15.5% CAGR and reach US$9.7 Billion by the end of the analysis period. Growth in the Multi-Mode Fiber Optic segment is estimated at 20.3% CAGR over the analysis period.

The U.S. Market is Estimated at US$1.8 Billion While China is Forecast to Grow at 16.6% CAGR

The Optical Fiber Preform market in the U.S. is estimated at US$1.8 Billion in the year 2024. China, the world`s second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$2.7 Billion by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 16.6% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at a CAGR of 15.8% and 15.3% respectively over the analysis period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 13.0% CAGR.

Global Optical Fiber Preform Market – Key Trends & Drivers Summarized

Is Preform Technology the True Enabler Behind the Fiber-Optic Revolution?

Optical fiber preforms—large cylindrical glass rods that serve as the raw material for drawing optical fibers—are fundamental to the entire fiber-optic value chain. The structural and chemical purity of a preform directly determines the transmission quality, attenuation loss, and bandwidth capability of the resulting fiber. With exponential demand for high-speed broadband, data center interconnects, submarine cables, and 5G backhaul infrastructure, the global optical fiber preform market is witnessing intensified interest from telecom operators, infrastructure builders, and photonic component manufacturers.

Preform manufacturing processes—such as Modified Chemical Vapor Deposition (MCVD), Outside Vapor Deposition (OVD), Vapor Axial Deposition (VAD), and Plasma Activated Chemical Vapor Deposition (PCVD)—are capital-intensive and technologically complex, requiring cleanroom environments, precision deposition control, and advanced doping techniques. Global leaders like Corning, YOFC, Sumitomo Electric, and Furukawa command significant IP and scale advantages, but newer regional players are entering the preform segment to localize supply chains and reduce import dependence, particularly in India, Southeast Asia, and Latin America.

Why Are High-Purity Materials and Ultra-Low Loss Designs Gaining Market Share?

The push toward high-capacity, low-latency networks has increased demand for preforms that support ultra-low loss (ULL), bend-insensitive, and multi-core fiber designs. ULL preforms—used in submarine and long-haul applications—require extremely high-purity silica and ultra-precise refractive index control to minimize signal attenuation over thousands of kilometers. Bend-insensitive preforms, on the other hand, support high-density installations in metro networks, data centers, and residential complexes where tight bends are unavoidable.

Manufacturers are also developing specialty preforms tailored for photonic crystal fibers (PCFs), hollow-core fibers (HCFs), and large mode area (LMA) fibers used in high-power lasers and advanced sensing applications. Innovations in dopant distribution (e.g., germanium, phosphorus, boron), core-cladding interface engineering, and hydroxyl (OH) content reduction are enabling preform suppliers to meet stringent optical performance metrics across emerging verticals. Such specialization is creating value beyond standard telecom-grade preforms.

How Are Supply Chain Localization and Production Scaling Shaping Competitive Dynamics?

Historically concentrated in a few countries due to capital and technology barriers, the preform manufacturing landscape is becoming more diversified. National security concerns, trade restrictions, and pandemic-era supply disruptions have prompted countries to invest in domestic preform production as part of fiber-optic sovereignty initiatives. India, for example, has launched PLI schemes and joint ventures to establish local preform production facilities, reducing dependence on East Asian imports.

The transition to mass-market fiber adoption in rural broadband, smart cities, and industrial IoT is also creating demand for higher preform output and more flexible production lines. Automation, AI-driven process monitoring, and quality assurance technologies are being integrated into preform plants to enhance yield, reduce defect rates, and maintain consistency. Some preform manufacturers are adopting vertical integration strategies by expanding into fiber drawing and cabling operations, offering end-to-end solutions for telecom and utility infrastructure clients.

What’s Powering the Growth of the Optical Fiber Preform Market Globally?

The growth in the optical fiber preform market is driven by surging global demand for fiber-optic connectivity, expansion of digital infrastructure, and accelerating technology upgrades across network layers. A primary growth driver is the global transition to 5G and beyond, which necessitates a massive fiber buildout in urban, suburban, and rural landscapes. Additionally, cloud computing, video streaming, and industrial automation are placing unprecedented strain on network capacity, prompting fresh investments in low-loss, high-performance fiber deployments.

International cable projects—such as submarine cable networks and intercontinental backbone upgrades—are fueling demand for premium-grade preforms with minimal attenuation and high mechanical integrity. National digitalization programs, such as China’s “Broadband China,” the EU’s Gigabit Society goals, and the U.S. Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) program, are further catalyzing demand. Meanwhile, pricing dynamics, raw material availability, and energy costs are influencing procurement strategies and vertical alignment across the fiber manufacturing ecosystem.

As next-generation data and communication systems scale globally, the role of high-quality preforms will remain indispensable. Continuous advances in glass chemistry, deposition technology, and optical engineering will ensure the preform market continues to evolve as the foundational enabler of the fiber-powered digital future.

SCOPE OF STUDY:

The report analyzes the Optical Fiber Preform market in terms of units by the following Segments, and Geographic Regions/Countries:

Segments:
Product Type (Single Mode Fiber Optic, Multi-Mode Fiber Optic); Technology (OVD, VAD, PCVD, MCVD); Application (IT & Telecommunications, Oil & Gas, Military & Aerospace, BFSI, Healthcare, Other Applications)

Geographic Regions/Countries:
World; United States; Canada; Japan; China; Europe (France; Germany; Italy; United Kingdom; and Rest of Europe); Asia-Pacific; Rest of World.

Select Competitors (Total 47 Featured) -

• AFL Global
• Corning Incorporated
• Fasten Group
• FCJ Opto Tech
• FiberHome
• Fujikura Ltd.
• Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd.
• Hengtong Group Co., Ltd.
• Heraeus Conamic
• Jiangsu Zhongtian Technology Co., Ltd.
• OFS Fitel, LLC
• Optical Cable Corporation
• Prysmian Group
• Rosendahl Nextrom GmbH
• SEFC
• Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.
• Sterlite Technologies Limited
• Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd.
• TKH Group
• Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable Joint Stock Limited Company (YOFC)

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