Fiber Optic Connectivity Market Outlook

The fiber optic connectivity market is capturing a valuation of USD 3.1 billion in 2023 and is predicted to reach USD 7.7 billion by 2033. The market is registering a CAGR of 9.5% during the forecast period.

The low cost associated with data transfer is a key factor that is anticipated to flourish the growth of the global market during the forecast period. Demand for fiber optic technology in various industrial, submarine, and aircraft sectors influences the market's growth.

Attribute Details
Market CAGR (2023 to 2033) 9.5%
Market Valuation (2023) USD 3.1 billion
Market Valuation (2033) USD 7.7 billion

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Which Factors Are Impelling Global Market Growth?

  • High demand for energy-efficient solutions globally in various industries is expected to boost the market during the forecast period.
  • The demand for fiber optic technology in various industrial, submarine, and aircraft sectors also influences the market's growth.
  • The low cost associated with data transfer is also anticipated to flourish the growth of the global market.
  • Technological advancements in the field of communication technology are also expected to create various new opportunities. These opportunities are estimated to lead to a lift in the growth of the global market during the forecast period.
  • Long-distance transmission with low-security risk is another key factor that is expected to favor the growth of the global market.

What Factors Impede the Fiber Optic Connectivity Market?

A few factors act as obstacles and hinder the market growth during the forecast period such as:

  • Various issues associated with fiber optics, such as technical and operational issues including attenuation, dispersion, data, and signal losses, are expected to act as significant limitations for the fiber optic connectivity market growth.
  • The increasing demand for wireless networking systems globally can challenge the growth of fiber optic connectivity. Another key factor that dampens the market's growth is the loss of signal that occurs if the cable bend is more.
  • The mounting acceptance of wireless communication systems and many challenges occurring from optical network security fiber hacks may hamper the fiber optics connectivity market.
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What are the Key Trends in Fiber Optic Connectivity Market?

Some of the key trends of the fiber optics connectivity market include the growing adoption of electronic gadgets and the formation of a high volume of data traffic by many customers. The increasing demand for the Internet and initiatives to improve connectivity in emerging countries are creating opportunities, fueling the demand for the fiber optics connectivity market during the forecast period.

The global demand for the Internet, coupled with the rising need for FTTx, is a significant factor driving the fiber optics industry growth. IoT is an online integration of daily use devices (mostly machine-to-machine).

The increasing number of connected devices is estimated to result in great demand for high bandwidth, which is estimated to result in the growth of IoT.

Data center colocation services that use fiber optics to transfer information are estimated to also help to boost the growth of IoT. Several other factors, such as an increase in the number of connected devices in homes, growth in demand for OTT video content, and an increase in internet access, drive the demand for the Internet.

All these factors have increased the number of Internet users, which, in turn, has led to the increased use of optical fiber cables to transfer information over the Internet, driving the fiber optics market.

Fiber Optic Connectivity Market, 2018 to 2022 Historical Sales, Compared to 2023 to 2033 Future Outlook

The market was valued at USD 2.1 billion in 2018 and secured USD 2.8 billion in 2022. The market is anticipated to secure a CAGR of 7.4% between 2018 and 2022.

The market grew steadily by increasing demand for reliable, high-speed internet connections, cloud computing services, and Internet of Things devices. The growing investments in regions such as Asia Pacific, North America, and Europe fueled the global market between 2018 and 2022.

The demand for fiber optic connectivity is rising in developing industries such as telecommunication, enterprises, and data centers. The government also played an essential role in expanding the broadband infrastructure, with several implemented programs surging the demand for fiber optic connectivity.

The market has been highly competitive in the recent period by present players and new market entrants to offer a wide range of fiber optic connectivity solutions. The increasing adoption of 5G networks and high capability expands the global market.

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The Top Segments in the Global Market

How is the Fiber Optic Connectivity Market Segmented?

The global market can be segmented based on Component, Industry, and Region. Based on the Component, the market can be segmented into Hardware, Software, and Services.

According to the FMI, the market by Component for Hardware is projected to expand at a share of 61.3% in the global market during the forecast period.

Based on Industry, the market can be segmented into Mining, Oil & Gas, Wind Power, Electric Substation, and Smart Cities. Throughout the research, the Smart Cities segment is predicted to expand at a CAGR of 10.5% during the forecast period. The smart cities sector is anticipated to secure a share of 39.4% in the global market by 2033.s

Which Region is Performing Better in the Global Market?

Countries CAGR % 2033 to End of Forecast (2033)
The United States 20.1%
Germany 8.7%
Japan 6.2%
Australia 2.9%
China 11.6%
India 10.3%
The United Kingdom 9.2%

The global market is divided into North America, South America, Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa based on geography. In 2022, the sales of fiber optic connectivity solutions in the United States were worth USD 414.2 million. The market in the United States is likely to reach a valuation of USD 1 billion by 2033 with a CAGR of 20.1%.

China is expected to reach a market size of USD 0.4 billion by 2033, representing a CAGR of 11.6% over the forecast period. Japan and the United Kingdom are expected to reach the same market size of USD 0.3 billion each by 2033, representing growth forecasts of 6.2% and 9.2%, respectively, throughout the forecast period.

North America region is expected to dominate the fiber optic connectivity market during the forecast period, attributed to the increase in web usage, online music, downloading files, watching videos on demand, etc., in the United States. Further, Europe and Asia Pacific are expected to generate maximum demand for fiber optic connectivity.

India is expected to reach a market size of USD 0.2 billion in 2033, representing a CAGR of 10.3% during the forecast period. India is the second leading telecom market in the world over a billion mobile subscribers. In India, high demand for next-gen services such as 5G, Internet of Things, and Artificial Intelligence is coming from both industry and government.

Who are the Key Competitors in the Global Market?

Adtell Integration, Adtran Inc., Broadcom, Cisco Systems Inc., Corning Incorporated, Fiber Optic Services (FOS), Finisar Corporation, Fujitsu Optical Components Ltd., Hamamatsu Photonics K.K., Huawei Technologies Co., HUBER+SUHNER AG, Infinera Corporation are the top companies in the global market.

With a sizable global market share, these main firms are concentrating on growing their consumer base in new countries. These businesses use strategic collaboration initiatives to grow their market share and profits.

Mid-size and small businesses, on the other hand, are expanding their market presence by gaining new contracts and entering new markets, thanks to technical developments and product innovations. The key companies that are adopting various marketing strategies to upsurge the global market include mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, agreements, and collaborations.

Other Key Players in the Global Market are

  • Adtell Integration
  • Adtran Inc.
  • Broadcom
  • Cisco Systems Inc.
  • Corning Incorporated
  • Fiber Optic Services (FOS)
  • Finisar Corporation
  • Fujitsu Optical Components Ltd.
  • Hamamatsu Photonics K.K.
  • Huawei Technologies Co.
  • HUBER+SUHNER AG
  • Infinera Corporation
  • OptiLayer GmbH
  • Optiwave Systems, Inc.
  • ZTE Corporation

Recent Developments in the Global Market:

  • In March 2022, Zain Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Huawei to accelerate 5.5G Innovation to enrich the customer experience across multiple markets. Within the scope of the MoU, Huawei is estimated to support Zain Group to optimize its network architecture to extend 5G capabilities to support IoT, Ultra-Reliable Low Latency Communications, uplink-centric broadband, real-time broadband communication, harmonized communication, and sensing.
  • In January 2022, Corning Incorporated announced the launch of a new glass composition to advance the development of augmented and mixed reality (AR/MR) diffractive waveguides for wearable devices. Optical advancements inherent in the glass take the augmented reality experience to the next level through large, clear digital content that creates engaging and immersive user experiences.
  • In November 2021, HUBER+SUHNER and McLaren launched 5G applications to run on trains. The HUBER+SUHNER SENCITY® Rail ACTIVE Rooftop antenna is the first-of-its-kind rail antenna that contains an embedded radio and computes module to offer increased data throughput to support 5G services. It is an all-in-one active antenna with a single ethernet cable input for power and data transmission.

Scope of Report

Attribute Details
Forecast Period 2023 to 2033
Historical Data Available for 2018 to 2022
Market Analysis USD billion for Value
Key Countries Covered The United States, The United Kingdom, Japan, India, China, Australia, Germany
Key Segments Covered

Component, Industry, Region

Key Companies Profiled

Adtell Integration; Adtran Inc.; Broadcom; Cisco Systems Inc.; Corning Incorporated; Fiber Optic Services (FOS); Finisar Corporation; Fujitsu Optical Components Ltd.; Hamamatsu Photonics K.K.; Huawei Technologies Co.; HUBER+SUHNER AG; Infinera Corporation; OptiLayer GmbH; Optiwave Systems, Inc.; ZTE Corporation

Report Coverage Market Forecast, Company Share Analysis, Competition Intelligence, DROT Analysis, Market Dynamics and Challenges, and Strategic Growth Initiatives
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Fiber Optic Connectivity Market by Category

By Component:

  • Hardware
  • Software
  • Services

By Industry:

  • Mining
  • Oil & Gas
  • Wind Power
  • Electric Substations
  • Smart Cities

By Region:

  • North America
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • Asia Pacific
  • Middle East Africa

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Component Type Emerge as an Opportunity in the Market?

Hardware segment holds high revenue potential.

Which Countries Dominate the Fiber Optic Connectivity Market?

The United States, China and India are estimated to dominate the global market.

What is the Growth Forecast for the Fiber Optic Connectivity Market?

The market is forecast to register a CAGR of 9.5% through 2033.

How is the Historical Performance of the Fiber Optic Connectivity Market?

During 2018 to 2022, the market registered a CAGR of 7.4%.

Which is the Top Trend in the Fiber Optic Connectivity Market?

The growing adoption of electronic gadgets are the current market trends.

Table of Content
	1. Executive Summary
	2. Market Overview
	3. Market Background
	4. Global Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast, 2023 to 2033
	5. Global Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Component
		5.1. Hardware
		5.2. Software
		5.3. Services
	6. Global Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Industry
		6.1. Mining
		6.2. Oil & Gas
		6.3. Wind Power
		6.4. Electric Substations
		6.5. Smart Cities
	7. Global Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Region
		7.1. North America
		7.2. Latin America
		7.3. Europe
		7.4. South Asia
		7.5. East Asia
		7.6. Oceania
		7.7. MEA
	8. North America Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country
	9. Latin America Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country
	10. Europe Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country
	11. South Asia Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country
	12. East Asia Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country
	13. Oceania Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country
	14. MEA Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country
	15. Key Countries Market Analysis
	16. Market Structure Analysis
	17. Competition Analysis
		17.1. Adtell Integration
		17.2. Adtran Inc.
		17.3. Broadcom
		17.4. Cisco Systems Inc.
		17.5. Corning Incorporated
		17.6. Fiber Optic Services (FOS)
		17.7. Finisar Corporation
		17.8. Fujitsu Optical Components Ltd.
		17.9. Hamamatsu Photonics K.K.
		17.10. Huawei Technologies Co.
		17.11. HUBER+SUHNER AG
		17.12. Infinera Corporation
		17.13. OptiLayer GmbH
		17.14. Optiwave Systems, Inc.
		17.15. ZTE Corporation
	18. Assumptions & Acronyms Used
	19. Research Methodology
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