Data Center Cabling Market Size

Data Center Cabling Market Size

The global data center cabling market was valued at USD 7.1 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.9% between 2025 and 2034.

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The growing transition toward fiber optic cabling in data centers is driven by the need for high-speed, reliable, and scalable communication infrastructure. Unlike traditional copper cabling, fiber optics support higher bandwidth, enabling data centers to handle increasing data volumes generated by applications such as artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, and virtual reality.
 

For instance, in October 2024, Sterlite Technologies Limited (STL) debuted its AI-driven data center solutions, its AI-DC portfolio, featuring advanced optical fiber cabling designed to meet the high bandwidth, low latency, and dense connectivity demands of GPU-intensive AI data centers.
 

Furthermore, the growing need for high-speed data transmission and efficient cable management is driving the adoption of fiber optic cables in data centers. Fiber optics provide low latency, high bandwidth, and improved reliability, which are essential for supporting increasing data volumes. Additionally, fiber optic cables facilitate better space optimization and organization, reducing cable clutter and enhancing airflow in densely packed data center environments.

For instance, in January 2024, Panduit introduced its Wire Basket Cable Tray Routing System, a cutting-edge solution designed to improve cable management across diverse environments such as data centers, connected buildings, and industrial settings. This advanced system is specifically engineered to efficiently route and organize copper data cables, fiber optics, and power cables, meeting the increasing demands for robust and effective infrastructure solutions.