Global Photonic Bandgap Photonic Crystal Fiber Market Growth 2026-2032
Description
The global Photonic Bandgap Photonic Crystal Fiber market size is predicted to grow from US$ 114 million in 2025 to US$ 181 million in 2032; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.0% from 2026 to 2032.
In 2025, global production of photonic bandgap photonic crystal fiber reached 213 kilometers, with an average selling price of US$545 per meter. Photonic bandgap photonic crystal fiber refers to a type of special microstructured fiber in which a highly periodic microstructure (typically an air hole array) is constructed in the cladding to form a photonic bandgap. This prevents light in the bandgap frequency band from propagating in the cladding and instead "traps" it in a low-refractive-index or even air core. It has wide applications in optical communication, fiber optic sensing, laser processing, and nonlinear optics. The upstream sector includes high-purity quartz and doped materials, preform preparation and "stacking-drawing/microstructure forming" equipment and processes, and precision testing (geometry and loss/dispersion); the midstream sector consists of fiber optic manufacturers; and the downstream sector comprises laser manufacturers, research institutions, and high-end industrial/defense/communication and sensing system integrators. The industry's gross profit margin is in the range of 35-45%.
Globally, the North American and European markets are more mature in ultrafast laser, precision measurement, and aerospace/defense applications, with a stronger demand for hollow core low nonlinearity and high stability solutions. The Asia-Pacific region is experiencing faster growth driven by industrial laser and R&D investment, but the mass production consistency and supply chain of high-end hollow PBGs remain concentrated among a few manufacturers. The advantages of photonic bandgap photonic crystal fibers are the low nonlinearity resulting from hollow core transmission, potential for lower latency/lower material effects, and the ability to expand spectral and sensing capabilities through gas filling. In the future, the main driving factors will come from the expansion of ultrafast and high-power laser applications, the demand for improved stability in gyroscopes and precision sensing, the growing demand for gas spectroscopy and nonlinear optics platformization, and the industrialization of hollow core fibers in areas such as "low nonlinearity/potentially low latency interconnects".
LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “Photonic Bandgap Photonic Crystal Fiber Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Photonic Bandgap Photonic Crystal Fiber sales in 2025, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Photonic Bandgap Photonic Crystal Fiber sales for 2026 through 2032. With Photonic Bandgap Photonic Crystal Fiber sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Photonic Bandgap Photonic Crystal Fiber industry.
This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Photonic Bandgap Photonic Crystal Fiber 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 Photonic Bandgap Photonic Crystal Fiber portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Photonic Bandgap Photonic Crystal Fiber market.
This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Photonic Bandgap Photonic Crystal Fiber 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 Photonic Bandgap Photonic Crystal Fiber.
This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Photonic Bandgap Photonic Crystal Fiber market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.
Segmentation by Type:
Bragg Reflector Type
Spider Web Vacuum Type
Segmentation by Operating Wavelength:
920 nm
1060 nm
1300 nm
1550 nm
Segmentation by Sales Channel:
Direct Sale
Distribution
Segmentation by Application:
Optical Communication
Laser Processing
Nonlinear Optics
Others
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
Guiding Photonics
OFS
Laser Components
Newport Corporation
G&H
Thorlabs
Fibercore
GLOphotonics
fiberware GmbH
Schäfter + Kirchhoff GmbH
Yangtze Optical Fibre And Cable Joint
Shanghai Precilasers Technology
Key Questions Addressed in this Report
What is the 10-year outlook for the global Photonic Bandgap Photonic Crystal Fiber market?
What factors are driving Photonic Bandgap Photonic Crystal Fiber market growth, globally and by region?
Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?
How do Photonic Bandgap Photonic Crystal Fiber market opportunities vary by end market size?
How does Photonic Bandgap Photonic Crystal Fiber break out by Type, by Application?
Please note: The report will take approximately 2 business days to prepare and deliver.
In 2025, global production of photonic bandgap photonic crystal fiber reached 213 kilometers, with an average selling price of US$545 per meter. Photonic bandgap photonic crystal fiber refers to a type of special microstructured fiber in which a highly periodic microstructure (typically an air hole array) is constructed in the cladding to form a photonic bandgap. This prevents light in the bandgap frequency band from propagating in the cladding and instead "traps" it in a low-refractive-index or even air core. It has wide applications in optical communication, fiber optic sensing, laser processing, and nonlinear optics. The upstream sector includes high-purity quartz and doped materials, preform preparation and "stacking-drawing/microstructure forming" equipment and processes, and precision testing (geometry and loss/dispersion); the midstream sector consists of fiber optic manufacturers; and the downstream sector comprises laser manufacturers, research institutions, and high-end industrial/defense/communication and sensing system integrators. The industry's gross profit margin is in the range of 35-45%.
Globally, the North American and European markets are more mature in ultrafast laser, precision measurement, and aerospace/defense applications, with a stronger demand for hollow core low nonlinearity and high stability solutions. The Asia-Pacific region is experiencing faster growth driven by industrial laser and R&D investment, but the mass production consistency and supply chain of high-end hollow PBGs remain concentrated among a few manufacturers. The advantages of photonic bandgap photonic crystal fibers are the low nonlinearity resulting from hollow core transmission, potential for lower latency/lower material effects, and the ability to expand spectral and sensing capabilities through gas filling. In the future, the main driving factors will come from the expansion of ultrafast and high-power laser applications, the demand for improved stability in gyroscopes and precision sensing, the growing demand for gas spectroscopy and nonlinear optics platformization, and the industrialization of hollow core fibers in areas such as "low nonlinearity/potentially low latency interconnects".
LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “Photonic Bandgap Photonic Crystal Fiber Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Photonic Bandgap Photonic Crystal Fiber sales in 2025, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Photonic Bandgap Photonic Crystal Fiber sales for 2026 through 2032. With Photonic Bandgap Photonic Crystal Fiber sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Photonic Bandgap Photonic Crystal Fiber industry.
This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Photonic Bandgap Photonic Crystal Fiber 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 Photonic Bandgap Photonic Crystal Fiber portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Photonic Bandgap Photonic Crystal Fiber market.
This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Photonic Bandgap Photonic Crystal Fiber 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 Photonic Bandgap Photonic Crystal Fiber.
This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Photonic Bandgap Photonic Crystal Fiber market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.
Segmentation by Type:
Bragg Reflector Type
Spider Web Vacuum Type
Segmentation by Operating Wavelength:
920 nm
1060 nm
1300 nm
1550 nm
Segmentation by Sales Channel:
Direct Sale
Distribution
Segmentation by Application:
Optical Communication
Laser Processing
Nonlinear Optics
Others
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
Guiding Photonics
OFS
Laser Components
Newport Corporation
G&H
Thorlabs
Fibercore
GLOphotonics
fiberware GmbH
Schäfter + Kirchhoff GmbH
Yangtze Optical Fibre And Cable Joint
Shanghai Precilasers Technology
Key Questions Addressed in this Report
What is the 10-year outlook for the global Photonic Bandgap Photonic Crystal Fiber market?
What factors are driving Photonic Bandgap Photonic Crystal Fiber market growth, globally and by region?
Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?
How do Photonic Bandgap Photonic Crystal Fiber market opportunities vary by end market size?
How does Photonic Bandgap Photonic Crystal Fiber break out by Type, by Application?
Please note: The report will take approximately 2 business days to prepare and deliver.
Table of Contents
117 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 Photonic Bandgap Photonic Crystal Fiber 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 Photonic Bandgap Photonic Crystal Fiber by Geographic Region
- 13 Key Players Analysis
- 14 Research Findings and Conclusion
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