Global Hollow-core Fibers Market Growth 2025-2031
Description
The global Hollow-core Fibers market size is predicted to grow from US$ 71 million in 2025 to US$ 112 million in 2031; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.8% from 2025 to 2031.
The impact of the latest U.S. tariff measures and the corresponding policy responses from countries worldwide on market competitiveness, regional economic performance, and supply chain configurations will be comprehensively evaluated in this report.
Hollow core fiber is a type of optical fiber that has a hollow core instead of a solid glass core. This design is achieved by creating a periodic array of air holes along the length of the fiber, which guides light through the hollow center. Based on the light-guiding mechanism, hollow core fibers can be broadly categorized into three types: Hollow Core Bragg Layered Fiber (HCBF), Hollow Core Photonic Bandgap Fiber (HCPBF), and Hollow Core Anti-Resonant Fiber (HCARF). These fibers are used in applications requiring reduced light dispersion, minimal latency, and lower signal loss, making them valuable for high-speed data transmission, sensing, and other specialized optical applications.
Hollow-core fibers (HCF) represent a rapidly growing segment within the optical fiber market, although they are still considered niche compared to traditional solid-core fibers. Initially developed in the late 1990s, hollow-core fibers have evolved significantly over the last two decades, driven by advances in manufacturing techniques and a deeper understanding of light guidance mechanisms. Today, the market for hollow-core fibers is seeing growing demand in specialized applications such as high-speed communication networks, medical diagnostics, and sensors. Companies like NKT Photonics and OFS Fitel are leading the industry, with NKT Photonics being one of the prominent players with its extensive portfolio of hollow-core fiber products. These fibers are valued for their unique ability to minimize signal loss, reduce dispersion, and provide faster transmission speeds compared to traditional fibers, which makes them especially suitable for next-generation telecommunications infrastructure.
The future development of hollow-core fibers is primarily driven by the growing demand for higher performance in optical communication systems and scientific research. As data transmission rates continue to rise, the need for low-latency, high-capacity networks will push the adoption of hollow-core fibers. Their potential to handle extremely high data rates with minimal loss positions them as a key enabler in the development of advanced networks like 5G and beyond, as well as quantum communication systems. Additionally, the expansion of AI, IoT, and cloud computing is expected to further increase the demand for these fibers in both data centers and research environments. The ability to guide light with air, as opposed to solid glass, provides better control over the light's properties, which opens new possibilities for sensing applications in areas like healthcare, environmental monitoring, and industrial automation.
Despite the promising outlook, several barriers exist that could hinder the widespread adoption of hollow-core fibers. One of the key challenges is the higher manufacturing complexity and cost compared to traditional optical fibers. The precision required to create the intricate microstructure within the fiber makes mass production more expensive, which in turn limits their cost-effectiveness in certain markets. Additionally, hollow-core fibers are still relatively new compared to conventional fibers, and there is ongoing work to improve their scalability and reliability over long distances. There are also technical hurdles related to fiber integration with existing infrastructure and the need for specialized equipment to fully exploit their potential. While companies like NKT Photonics are making strides, further innovation and cost reduction are necessary for hollow-core fibers to see more widespread commercial deployment in telecommunications and beyond.
LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “Hollow-core Fibers Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Hollow-core Fibers sales in 2024, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Hollow-core Fibers sales for 2025 through 2031. With Hollow-core Fibers sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Hollow-core Fibers industry.
This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Hollow-core Fibers landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on Hollow-core Fibers portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Hollow-core Fibers market.
This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Hollow-core Fibers and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global Hollow-core Fibers.
This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Hollow-core Fibers market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.
Segmentation by Type:
405-450nm
515-532nm
780-800nm
1030-1064nm
Other
Segmentation by Application:
Telecom
High Power Laser Delivery
Gas Sensing
Imaging
Medical
Gyroscopes
Other
This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries
The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
NKT Photonics
Photonics Bretagne
GLOphotonics
Guiding Photonics
OFS (Furukawa)
YOFC
YSL Photonics
Lumenisity
Key Questions Addressed in this Report
What is the 10-year outlook for the global Hollow-core Fibers market?
What factors are driving Hollow-core Fibers market growth, globally and by region?
Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?
How do Hollow-core Fibers market opportunities vary by end market size?
How does Hollow-core Fibers break out by Type, by Application?
Please note: The report will take approximately 2 business days to prepare and deliver.
The impact of the latest U.S. tariff measures and the corresponding policy responses from countries worldwide on market competitiveness, regional economic performance, and supply chain configurations will be comprehensively evaluated in this report.
Hollow core fiber is a type of optical fiber that has a hollow core instead of a solid glass core. This design is achieved by creating a periodic array of air holes along the length of the fiber, which guides light through the hollow center. Based on the light-guiding mechanism, hollow core fibers can be broadly categorized into three types: Hollow Core Bragg Layered Fiber (HCBF), Hollow Core Photonic Bandgap Fiber (HCPBF), and Hollow Core Anti-Resonant Fiber (HCARF). These fibers are used in applications requiring reduced light dispersion, minimal latency, and lower signal loss, making them valuable for high-speed data transmission, sensing, and other specialized optical applications.
Hollow-core fibers (HCF) represent a rapidly growing segment within the optical fiber market, although they are still considered niche compared to traditional solid-core fibers. Initially developed in the late 1990s, hollow-core fibers have evolved significantly over the last two decades, driven by advances in manufacturing techniques and a deeper understanding of light guidance mechanisms. Today, the market for hollow-core fibers is seeing growing demand in specialized applications such as high-speed communication networks, medical diagnostics, and sensors. Companies like NKT Photonics and OFS Fitel are leading the industry, with NKT Photonics being one of the prominent players with its extensive portfolio of hollow-core fiber products. These fibers are valued for their unique ability to minimize signal loss, reduce dispersion, and provide faster transmission speeds compared to traditional fibers, which makes them especially suitable for next-generation telecommunications infrastructure.
The future development of hollow-core fibers is primarily driven by the growing demand for higher performance in optical communication systems and scientific research. As data transmission rates continue to rise, the need for low-latency, high-capacity networks will push the adoption of hollow-core fibers. Their potential to handle extremely high data rates with minimal loss positions them as a key enabler in the development of advanced networks like 5G and beyond, as well as quantum communication systems. Additionally, the expansion of AI, IoT, and cloud computing is expected to further increase the demand for these fibers in both data centers and research environments. The ability to guide light with air, as opposed to solid glass, provides better control over the light's properties, which opens new possibilities for sensing applications in areas like healthcare, environmental monitoring, and industrial automation.
Despite the promising outlook, several barriers exist that could hinder the widespread adoption of hollow-core fibers. One of the key challenges is the higher manufacturing complexity and cost compared to traditional optical fibers. The precision required to create the intricate microstructure within the fiber makes mass production more expensive, which in turn limits their cost-effectiveness in certain markets. Additionally, hollow-core fibers are still relatively new compared to conventional fibers, and there is ongoing work to improve their scalability and reliability over long distances. There are also technical hurdles related to fiber integration with existing infrastructure and the need for specialized equipment to fully exploit their potential. While companies like NKT Photonics are making strides, further innovation and cost reduction are necessary for hollow-core fibers to see more widespread commercial deployment in telecommunications and beyond.
LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “Hollow-core Fibers Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Hollow-core Fibers sales in 2024, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Hollow-core Fibers sales for 2025 through 2031. With Hollow-core Fibers sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Hollow-core Fibers industry.
This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Hollow-core Fibers landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on Hollow-core Fibers portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Hollow-core Fibers market.
This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Hollow-core Fibers and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global Hollow-core Fibers.
This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Hollow-core Fibers market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.
Segmentation by Type:
405-450nm
515-532nm
780-800nm
1030-1064nm
Other
Segmentation by Application:
Telecom
High Power Laser Delivery
Gas Sensing
Imaging
Medical
Gyroscopes
Other
This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries
The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
NKT Photonics
Photonics Bretagne
GLOphotonics
Guiding Photonics
OFS (Furukawa)
YOFC
YSL Photonics
Lumenisity
Key Questions Addressed in this Report
What is the 10-year outlook for the global Hollow-core Fibers market?
What factors are driving Hollow-core Fibers market growth, globally and by region?
Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?
How do Hollow-core Fibers market opportunities vary by end market size?
How does Hollow-core Fibers break out by Type, by Application?
Please note: The report will take approximately 2 business days to prepare and deliver.
Table of Contents
92 Pages
- *This is a tentative TOC and the final deliverable is subject to change.*
- 1 Scope of the Report
- 2 Executive Summary
- 3 Global by Company
- 4 World Historic Review for Hollow-core Fibers by Geographic Region
- 5 Americas
- 6 APAC
- 7 Europe
- 8 Middle East & Africa
- 9 Market Drivers, Challenges and Trends
- 10 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis
- 11 Marketing, Distributors and Customer
- 12 World Forecast Review for Hollow-core Fibers by Geographic Region
- 13 Key Players Analysis
- 14 Research Findings and Conclusion
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