Fiber Optics Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report : By Fiber Type (Plastic, Glass), By Cable Type, By Deployment, By Application, By Region – Market Forecast, 2026–2034

The fiber optics market size is expected to reach USD 20.87 billion by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report “Fiber Optics Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Fiber Type (Plastic and Glass), By Cable Type, By Deployment, By Application, and By Region – Market Forecast, 2026–2034” gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.

The fiber optics market is experiencing significant growth, driven by ongoing advances in the telecommunications sector. The increasing need for fiber optic cables can be attributed to growing bandwidth requirements in carrier and enterprise networks.

Broadband network configurations such as fiber to the home (FTTH), fiber to the building (FTTB), fiber to the cabinet (FTTC), and fiber to the premise (FTTP) are popular network structures that require the installation of fiber optic networks, leading to a surge in demand for fiber optic cables. For instance, in April 2024, Tigo Tanzania introduced fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) and fiber-to-the-office (FTTO) services, delivering reliable, high-speed connectivity across Africa.

Fiber-optic cables are in high demand because of their cost-effectiveness and ability to process large amounts of data quickly. Such cables are compatible with digital signals and require less power. Fiber-optic cables are very durable and have less signal loss.

Recently, the adoption of undersea fiber optic cables has significantly contributed to market developments. The reasons for this include improved utilization of existing cables and enhanced transmission efficiency.

Underwater fiber optic cables effectively transmit data at high speeds. These innovations will enhance the development of various sectors such as online learning, telemedicine, banking, online trade, and tourism.

For instance, in August 2020, the Indian government began a project involving the laying of a submarine fiber optic cable between the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and the mainland to enhance telecom connectivity and facilitate faster and less expensive access to online education and telemedicine, as well as online banking, online trading, and tourism.

Fiber Optics Market Report Highlights

According to the deployment analysis, the aerial segment accounted for the largest share of the market in 2025. This is due to the increased adoption of fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) services, which has led to a rise in aerial fiber installations.

The multi-mode fiber market held the leading market share in 2025. This type of fiber has low costs and plays an integral role in the healthcare market, including surgical uses, equipment, operating rooms, telemedicine, and healthcare images.

The North America fiber optics market is forecast to register the fastest CAGR from 2026 to 2034, driven by increasing demand for broadband connectivity.

Asia Pacific was the largest market in 2025, driven by technological innovations and increased demand in the information and telecommunications sector.

The key players include AFL; Birla Furukawa Fiber Optics Limited; Corning Incorporated; Finolex Cables Limited; Molex, LLC; OFS Fitel, LLC; Optical Cable Corporation (OCC); Prysmian Group; Sterlite Technologies Limited; and Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd.

Where is Fiber Optics Market Headed?

The fiber optics market is expanding rapidly, driven by increasing demand for high-speed data transfer across industries such as communications, healthcare, and information technology. Multi-mode fibers are the dominant type and are characterized by their relatively low cost, making them applicable in hospitals and driving demand. Aerial fiber laying has also increased, facilitated by the expansion of fiber-to-the-home networks. The Asia Pacific market for fiber optics is leading, and the growth rate for fiber optics in North America is the highest because of an increased demand for fast networking and internet connectivity.

What Does Fiber Optics Report Reveal?

What would be the future size of the market globally, and at what CAGR during the forecast period of 2026 to 2034?

What is the factor that facilitated growth through increasing broadband infrastructure deployment, the deployment of 5G, and demand for high-speed data?

What are the emerging trends in the field of fibre types, like multi-mode or single-mode fibres, and techniques for cable deployment?

Which market segment is dominant: telecommunications, data centers, healthcare, or industrial automation?

Regional Outlook: What are the growth prospects across North America, Europe, APAC, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa?

What are the major challenges and restraints the market needs to hurdle, such as deployment costs, physical fragility, and competition from wireless technologies?

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Polaris Market Research has segmented the fiber optics market report based on fiber type, cable type, deployment, application, and region.

By Fiber Type Outlook

Plastic

Glass

By Cable Type Outlook

Multi-mode

Single-mode

By Deployment Outlook

Underwater

Aerial

Underground

By Application Outlook

Medical

Railway

Oil & Gas

Telecom

Military & Aerospace

BFSI

Others

By Regional Outlook

North America

US

Canada

Europe

Germany

France

UK

Italy

Spain

Netherlands

Russia

Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific

China

Japan

India

Malaysia

South Korea

Indonesia

Australia

Vietnam

Rest of Asia Pacific

Middle East & Africa

Saudi Arabia

UAE

Israel

South Africa

Rest of the Middle East & Africa

Latin America

Mexico

Brazil

Argentina

Rest of Latin America Show more