Global Fiber Optic Preform Market 2026 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2032
Description
According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Fiber Optic Preform market size was valued at US$ 2859 million in 2025 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 4308 million by 2032 with a CAGR of 6.1% during review period.
A Fiber Optic Preform is a high-purity cylindrical glass rod that serves as the raw material for manufacturing optical fibers. It contains a core and cladding structure, with specific refractive index profiles designed for light transmission. Preforms are produced using techniques such as Modified Chemical Vapor Deposition (MCVD), Outside Vapor Deposition (OVD), and Vapor Axial Deposition (VAD). The preform is later heated and drawn into optical fibers used in telecommunications, data centers, medical imaging, defense, aerospace, and industrial sensing. Because the performance of optical fibers depends on preform quality, preforms are considered the backbone of modern digital communication networks.
In 2024, global sales reached approximately 22.9 Kilotons, with an average global market price of around USD 115 per kg.
The fiber optic preform market is a vital enabler of the global digital economy, as preforms form the foundation of optical fiber production. The exponential growth of internet traffic, video streaming, 5G connectivity, IoT devices, and AI-powered applications ensures sustained preform demand worldwide. While Asia-Pacific currently dominates production and consumption, North America and Europe are catching up with investments in domestic manufacturing and advanced fiber technologies. The global push for digital infrastructure, smart cities, and industrial automation further fuels demand across both developed and emerging economies.
Market Trend
The fiber optic preform market is experiencing strong growth due to the rising demand for high-speed connectivity, 5G rollout, cloud computing, and data-intensive applications. Preforms are critical to the production of optical fibers, making them central to the global telecom supply chain. A key trend is the increasing production of single-mode preforms, driven by long-distance communication needs and 5G backbone networks. Multi-mode preforms remain important for short-distance, high-bandwidth applications such as data centers. Another major trend is geographic diversification of preform manufacturing. Historically, a few global companies dominated production, but governments and telecom providers are investing in domestic facilities to reduce reliance on imports.
Market Drive
Telecom Network Expansion – The global deployment of 5G, FTTH, and high-speed broadband networks has significantly increased demand for optical fibers, directly boosting preform consumption. Technological Advancements – Innovations in preform manufacturing (OVD, VAD, MCVD) and the introduction of multi-core fibers and ultra-low-loss preforms are opening new opportunities.
Upstream and Downstream
Upstream, fiber optic preform manufacturing depends on ultra-high-purity silica, germanium tetrachloride, fluorine compounds, deposition equipment, and specialty chemicals. Key upstream suppliers include Heraeus, Shin-Etsu Chemical, Corning Incorporated, Sumitomo Electric, and Heraeus Quarzglas. Equipment providers like Furukawa Electric supply precision deposition technology. Downstream, preforms are converted into fibers and supplied to telecom and data companies. Major fiber producers include Prysmian Group, Fujikura, YOFC (Yangtze Optical Fibre & Cable), STL (Sterlite Technologies), and OFS (a Furukawa subsidiary). End users include telecom operators (China Mobile, AT&T, Verizon, Reliance Jio), cloud providers (Google, Amazon, Microsoft), and medical device manufacturers.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Fiber Optic Preform market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.
Key Features:
Global Fiber Optic Preform market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Tons), and average selling prices (US$/Kg), 2021-2032
Global Fiber Optic Preform market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Tons), and average selling prices (US$/Kg), 2021-2032
Global Fiber Optic Preform market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Tons), and average selling prices (US$/Kg), 2021-2032
Global Fiber Optic Preform market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (Tons), and ASP (US$/Kg), 2021-2026
The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:
To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries
To assess the growth potential for Fiber Optic Preform
To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market
To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace
This report profiles key players in the global Fiber Optic Preform market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include YOFC, Corning, Prysmian, Shin-Etsu, Furukawa Electric, Sumitomo Electric, Hengtong Group, Fujikura, OFS Fitel, Fasten Group, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Market Segmentation
Fiber Optic Preform market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2021-2032, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.
Market segment by Type
VAD
OVD
PCVD
MCVD
Market segment by Application
Telecom Industry
Power Industry
Petroleum Industry
Submarine Cable
Others
Major players covered
YOFC
Corning
Prysmian
Shin-Etsu
Furukawa Electric
Sumitomo Electric
Hengtong Group
Fujikura
OFS Fitel
Fasten Group
Fiberhome
Futong Technology
ZTT Group
Tongding Group
Zhongli Group
Market segment by region, regional analysis covers
North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)
Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)
Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)
South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)
Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)
The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:
Chapter 1, to describe Fiber Optic Preform product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Fiber Optic Preform, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Fiber Optic Preform from 2021 to 2026.
Chapter 3, the Fiber Optic Preform competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4, the Fiber Optic Preform breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2021 to 2026.and Fiber Optic Preform market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2027 to 2032.
Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.
Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Fiber Optic Preform.
Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Fiber Optic Preform sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.
A Fiber Optic Preform is a high-purity cylindrical glass rod that serves as the raw material for manufacturing optical fibers. It contains a core and cladding structure, with specific refractive index profiles designed for light transmission. Preforms are produced using techniques such as Modified Chemical Vapor Deposition (MCVD), Outside Vapor Deposition (OVD), and Vapor Axial Deposition (VAD). The preform is later heated and drawn into optical fibers used in telecommunications, data centers, medical imaging, defense, aerospace, and industrial sensing. Because the performance of optical fibers depends on preform quality, preforms are considered the backbone of modern digital communication networks.
In 2024, global sales reached approximately 22.9 Kilotons, with an average global market price of around USD 115 per kg.
The fiber optic preform market is a vital enabler of the global digital economy, as preforms form the foundation of optical fiber production. The exponential growth of internet traffic, video streaming, 5G connectivity, IoT devices, and AI-powered applications ensures sustained preform demand worldwide. While Asia-Pacific currently dominates production and consumption, North America and Europe are catching up with investments in domestic manufacturing and advanced fiber technologies. The global push for digital infrastructure, smart cities, and industrial automation further fuels demand across both developed and emerging economies.
Market Trend
The fiber optic preform market is experiencing strong growth due to the rising demand for high-speed connectivity, 5G rollout, cloud computing, and data-intensive applications. Preforms are critical to the production of optical fibers, making them central to the global telecom supply chain. A key trend is the increasing production of single-mode preforms, driven by long-distance communication needs and 5G backbone networks. Multi-mode preforms remain important for short-distance, high-bandwidth applications such as data centers. Another major trend is geographic diversification of preform manufacturing. Historically, a few global companies dominated production, but governments and telecom providers are investing in domestic facilities to reduce reliance on imports.
Market Drive
Telecom Network Expansion – The global deployment of 5G, FTTH, and high-speed broadband networks has significantly increased demand for optical fibers, directly boosting preform consumption. Technological Advancements – Innovations in preform manufacturing (OVD, VAD, MCVD) and the introduction of multi-core fibers and ultra-low-loss preforms are opening new opportunities.
Upstream and Downstream
Upstream, fiber optic preform manufacturing depends on ultra-high-purity silica, germanium tetrachloride, fluorine compounds, deposition equipment, and specialty chemicals. Key upstream suppliers include Heraeus, Shin-Etsu Chemical, Corning Incorporated, Sumitomo Electric, and Heraeus Quarzglas. Equipment providers like Furukawa Electric supply precision deposition technology. Downstream, preforms are converted into fibers and supplied to telecom and data companies. Major fiber producers include Prysmian Group, Fujikura, YOFC (Yangtze Optical Fibre & Cable), STL (Sterlite Technologies), and OFS (a Furukawa subsidiary). End users include telecom operators (China Mobile, AT&T, Verizon, Reliance Jio), cloud providers (Google, Amazon, Microsoft), and medical device manufacturers.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Fiber Optic Preform market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.
Key Features:
Global Fiber Optic Preform market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Tons), and average selling prices (US$/Kg), 2021-2032
Global Fiber Optic Preform market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Tons), and average selling prices (US$/Kg), 2021-2032
Global Fiber Optic Preform market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Tons), and average selling prices (US$/Kg), 2021-2032
Global Fiber Optic Preform market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (Tons), and ASP (US$/Kg), 2021-2026
The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:
To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries
To assess the growth potential for Fiber Optic Preform
To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market
To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace
This report profiles key players in the global Fiber Optic Preform market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include YOFC, Corning, Prysmian, Shin-Etsu, Furukawa Electric, Sumitomo Electric, Hengtong Group, Fujikura, OFS Fitel, Fasten Group, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Market Segmentation
Fiber Optic Preform market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2021-2032, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.
Market segment by Type
VAD
OVD
PCVD
MCVD
Market segment by Application
Telecom Industry
Power Industry
Petroleum Industry
Submarine Cable
Others
Major players covered
YOFC
Corning
Prysmian
Shin-Etsu
Furukawa Electric
Sumitomo Electric
Hengtong Group
Fujikura
OFS Fitel
Fasten Group
Fiberhome
Futong Technology
ZTT Group
Tongding Group
Zhongli Group
Market segment by region, regional analysis covers
North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)
Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)
Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)
South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)
Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)
The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:
Chapter 1, to describe Fiber Optic Preform product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Fiber Optic Preform, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Fiber Optic Preform from 2021 to 2026.
Chapter 3, the Fiber Optic Preform competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4, the Fiber Optic Preform breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2021 to 2026.and Fiber Optic Preform market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2027 to 2032.
Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.
Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Fiber Optic Preform.
Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Fiber Optic Preform sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.
Table of Contents
114 Pages
- 1 Market Overview
- 2 Manufacturers Profiles
- 3 Competitive Environment: Fiber Optic Preform by Manufacturer
- 4 Consumption Analysis by Region
- 5 Market Segment by Type
- 6 Market Segment by Application
- 7 North America
- 8 Europe
- 9 Asia-Pacific
- 10 South America
- 11 Middle East & Africa
- 12 Market Dynamics
- 13 Raw Material and Industry Chain
- 14 Shipments by Distribution Channel
- 15 Research Findings and Conclusion
- 16 Appendix
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