Fiber Optic Preform Market Size - By Product Type, By Process, By End Use Analysis, Share, Growth Forecast, 2025 - 2034

Fiber Optic Preform Market Size

The global fiber optic preform market was valued at USD 6.7 billion in 2024 and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 24.5% to reach USD 58.8 billion by 2034. The growth of the fiber optic perform market is driven by key factors including the rapid proliferation of 5G networks, favorable government initiatives, and investments, coupled with the increase in demand for high-speed internet.
 

The increase in demand for high-speed internet penetration is one of the key driving factors for the fiber optic preform market across the globe. The speed and dependability of internet connections have become essential requirements for every household and business in the digital age. FTTH (Fiber to the Home) Fiber Drop Cable is an essential technology to address this need. The growing consumer need for faster and more reliable internet has further accelerated the FTTH by telecom companies, which deliver gigabit-speed connectivity that requires fiber optic preform cables.
 

Accordingly, the rising number of internet users is propelling the need for fiber optic preform. As per the World Bank Group, approximately 67% of the total population worldwide were using the internet in 2023, which is a surge from 62% in 2021.
 

The 5G network expansion is acting as a catalyzing factor that is fostering the demand for fiber optic preform at a substantial rate. The 5G network has the fastest data transfer coupled with extremely low lags which requires efficient data transfer through a powerful fiber optic infrastructure. It is appropriate to use preforms that serve the dual purpose of lower signal distortion over long ranges for a better signal bandwidth. According to Statista, in 2023, it was estimated that nearly 1.9 billion fifth-generation (5G) subscriptions were accounted for globally, which is projected to increase and is likely to reach 8 billion by 2028. 
 

Fiber Optic Preform Market Trends

• The rise of sustainable or green data center construction is one of the primary trends for market expansion. Data centers are becoming among the most significant infrastructures in the modern world due to the rapid expansion in digitization. In the framework of the internet, cloud services, IoT (Internet of Things), and other digital solutions, data centers process and store vast volumes of data. However, these data centers have an impact on the environment and use a lot of energy to operate. As a result, meeting data center sustainability targets becomes crucial for the environment and operational expenses. Fiber optic technology are useful in this situation as it provides long-lasting infrastructures, high performance, low carbon footprint, and energy efficiency, which is crucial to the development of sustainable data centers.
   
• Also, the emergence of smart cities is also another key trend that is fostering the growth prospects for the fiber optic preform market. Fiber optic cable installed in conduit is a crucial step towards creating a Smart City. A conduit system is the only way to avoid the inconvenience of new building costs, and having a flexible, easily upgradeable fiber optic network is essential. Accordingly, the increasing focus on smart cities is one of the constituent factors driving market growth, as cities across the world are spending on high-speed connectivity, smart IoT infrastructure, and 5G expansion. The continuous requirement for low latency high bandwidth networks ensures an enduring utilization of fiber optic preforms, which makes them vital in the growth of urban digitalization.
   
• Moreover, the trend towards the industrial automation and IoT is also leveraging potential opportunities for the growth of the fiber optic preform market globally. Like other systems that require the real time exchange of data, industrial automation systems include interconnected machines, controllers, and sensors. Accurate and real time communication in these systems is facilitated through sophisticated and preform manufactured fiber optics which allow low latency and high bandwidth data transmission. Also, the emergence of Industrial IoT (IIoT) has enables edge devices to create copious amounts of data. Data transmission through fiber optic networks ensures that both cloud servers and edge computing nodes receive data for real time ana, decision making, and execution without delay.
   

Fiber Optic Preform Market Analysis

Based on product type, the market is divided into single-mode, multi-mode, and others.
 

• The multi-mode segment is accounted for over 41.4% share of the global fiber optic preform industry in 2024. With ultra-low distance data transfer capabilities, multi-mode fibers supporting Ethernet technologies of 100G, 400G, and even 800G are being adopted by businesses for their LAN (Local Area Network) and SAN (Storage Area Network) infrastructures, streamlined for effective 100G, 400G, and 800G Ethernet support. Multi-mode fibers offer much lower cost for short-range communication compared to single-mode fibers. Enterprises, as well as educational institutions, commercial facilities and even data centres prefer multi-mode fibers for intra-building, campus or center communication.
   
• The single-mode segment is expected to reach USD 23.9 billion by 2034. The demand for single-mode fibers in Fiber-To-The-Home (FTTH) and Fiber-To-The-Premises (FTTP) networks is growing due to improved global internet access, especially in rural and neglected areas. Also, the need for single-mode fibers is also increasing with the adoption of 100G, 400G, and 800G optical networks by telecom operators in response to higher data traffic. The primary option is single-mode fibers because of the low signal attenuation over long spans for extended submarine cables and long-haul terrestrial networks. Moreover, there are growing focus on funding from government and private institutions towards upgrading the network infrastructure through the use of fiber optics for fast and reliable internet access.
   

Based on process, the market is divided into Vapor Phase Axial Deposition (VAD), Modified Chemical Vapor Deposition (MCVD), Outside Vapor Deposition (OVD), and Plasma Activated Chemical Vapor Deposition (PCVD).
 

• The vapor phase axial deposition (VAD) segment was worth over USD 2.1 billion in 2024. VAD technology stands out in mass manufacturing environments because it can produce long continuous preforms of consistent quality. This is gaining high traction in companies that seek to manufacture fiber optic cables in bulk. The VAD process guarantees low loss and highly pure preform which leads to the fabrication of high-quality single and multi-mode fibers. This feature is critical to long-distance and high-speed telecommunications networks. The need for quality optical fibers has increased due to the rapid deployment of 5G, deeper penetration of broadband, and greater acceptance of fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) services which in turn facilitate the use of VAD technology.
   
• Modified Chemical Vapor Deposition (MCVD) accounted for the significantly growing segment that is likely to reach USD 15.5 billion by 2034. The MCVD process is well established in producing specialty fibers with tailored characteristics, for example, rare-earth doped fibers for amplifiers, sensors, and lasers. This is important its telecommunications, healthcare, and security sectors. MCVD is also suitable for the production of optical fibers used in outlining the sensing systems for oil and gas field development, construction monitoring, and geophysical investigations. The MCVD process allows the making of active (amplifying fibers made with erbium dopes) and passive optical transmission fibers. This increases its usefulness for OEM customers in the telecommunication and fiber optic industry.
   

Based on the end-use industry, the market is bifurcated into telecom, oil & gas, military & aerospace, BFSI, medical, railway, and others.
 

• The telecom segment is expected to account for 25.1% of the global fiber optic preform market in 2024. The inclination for reliable broadband services across the globe along with supporting connectivity in developing regions is spearheading growth in the fiber optic preform in the telecom sector. Also, the demand in the telecom sector is driven by the need for robust fiber optic connections to support the booming cloud services and the rapid growth of hyper scale data centers which increases the need for data transfer and interconnectivity using fiber optic cables made from preforms. Moreover, the growth in remote working, online video streaming, digital services, online gaming, and many other activities has greatly increased the amount of data traffic which requires much faster networks therefore supporting the expansion in high-speed fiber optic networks.
   
• The medical segment is set to register at a CAGR of 27.5% between 2025 and 2034. Real-time imaging and diagnostics during endoscopy, laparoscopy, and other forms of minimally invasive surgery are increasingly using fiber optics, which increases the demand for high-quality preform fabrics. In addition, the growing popularity of non-invasive and marginally invasive medical procedures increases the use of fiber scope technology for precise imaging and manipulation. Furthermore, telehealth and remote patient data capturing shifts the market towards advanced data transmission facilities which call for efficient fiber optic networks in healthcare facilities, in turn, augmenting the market growth in the medicine end-use industry.
   

In 2024, the U.S. fiber optic preform market size surpassed USD 1.6 billion. The expansion of cloud computing and Artificial Intelligence has increased the number of hyperscale data centers and edge data centers, which in turn increases the need for high-capacity fiber optic networks. Preform parts are crucial to augmenting these expansions. Additionally, telecommunications leaders AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile are allocating substantial funding towards building out fiber infrastructure to meet consumer and enterprise demand for faster data connectivity. Businesses are needing faster data transmission capabilities for their more popular adoptions of cloud and AI powered solutions which are fiber optic supported. Thus, these factors are primarily contributing to the market growth.
 

Germany fiber optic preform market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 24.2% during 2025 to 2034. Germany is boosting broadband expansion with faster FTTH and FTTB deployments, which made manufacturing of fiber optic preforms and connection optical cables for the last mile essential. Also, the rising shift towards Industry 4.0, as well as soaring adoption of smart manufacturing, escalates the demand for rapid data transfer. The interlinking of industries’ automation, AI and machine learning require reliable interconnection which Fiber optic networks provide. In addition, leading German telecommunications companies Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone, and Telefónica are investing heavily in the expansion of fiber networks, which is also primarily leading to an increased need for fiber optic preforms in the region during the estimated period.
 

China fiber optic preform market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 26.6% during 2025 to 2034. The advancement of China’s smart city initiatives alongside mass IoT implementations creates a need for real-time information transfer, which increases the demand for fiber optic preform products due to the robust fiber optic infrastructure needed. Also, the Chinese government has been encouraging the development of digital infrastructure with the 14th Five-Year Plan and through the Digital Chinas China Central government strategy, causing a rise in demand for fiber optic networks and preforms. Moreover, the integration of fiber optic networks is facilitated by the rapid development of cities, as well as the growth of transportation systems such as highways and railroads.
 

In 2024, Japan is expected to account for a share of 19.3% of the fiber optic preform market in Asia Pacific. The rise in penetration of the internet, use of video streaming services, and increase in data consumption necessitate upgrades to networks using fiber optic cables which, in turn, boosts the demand for preform. Furthermore, Japan’s strategic geographic position as a center for submarine cable networks interconnecting Asia, North America, and other parts of the world is creating the need for superior grade fiber optic preforms.
 

South Korea fiber optic preform market accounted for USD 356.2 million in 2024. The deployment of 5G infrastructure in South Korea is burgeoning the demand for fiber optic preform. Also, government investments in digital infrastructure broadband and the expansions as well as the Korean New Deal are increasing the building of fiber optic networks in South Korea. Moreover, there is an increasing demand for preforms in South Korea due to the continued investments in the upgrading of fiber optic networks by major players such as SK Telecom, KT Corporation, and LG Uplus, which are further accelerating the market growth over the anticipated period.
 

Fiber Optic Preform Market Share

The fiber optic preform industry is consolidated owing to several established players offering a fiber optic preform. A few global market players such as Fujikura Ltd., Hengtong Group Co., Ltd, Corning Incorporated, Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable Joint Stock Limited Company, Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd., Heraeus Holding, STL Tech, Prysmian Group dominate the market with nearly 51.7% shares owing to their substantial production capabilities, modernized technologies, and extensive worldwide distribution networks which grant them considerable market share due to strong production capacities.
 

These companies tend to lead the fiber optic preform market which is perceived to be consolidated. The industry also faces barriers to entry because of high capital expenditure needed for preform manufacturing coupled with the intricacy of the production process. Moreover, optical fibers and preforms vertically integrated. However, the market fragmentation at the regional level increases as some local players in China and India enter the market. Although, in terms of the market, consolidation still prevails. Because the reputation of industry leaders as manufacturers of standard forming goods and driving technology stifles the emergence of new competitors.
 

The fiber optic preform market is rapidly growing because of the expansion of fiber optic internet projects. For instance, in March 2025, Lumos, a top provider of Total Home Wi-Fi and 100% Fiber Optic Internet, announced its first entry into Indiana, offering 100% Fiber Optic Internet to Floyd and Clark Counties. Through this expansion, Lumos will construct more than 1,200 miles of 100% fiber-optic internet, giving small businesses and homes across Indiana dependable and quick access to the internet.
 

Fiber Optic Preform Market Companies

Leading companies in the fiber optic preform industry comprise:

• Fujikura Ltd
• Hengtong Group Co., Ltd,
• Corning Incorporated
• Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable Joint Stock Limited Company
• Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd.
• Heraeus Holding
   

Fujikura makes it perform in addition to drawing their fiber, which giving complete material control. Since the beginning of optical technology, the company have been at the forefront of designing optical components and also supplying the top clients in the world. Optical products are created to the highest standards and consistently surpass the industry-recognized requirements owing to an innovative approach to product development and strict internal quality procedures.
 

HENGTONG creates and produces fiber preform with remarkable dependability and performance. The company offer a wide variety of preform products. Their longest preform length, which corresponds to fiber over 15000km, is 6m, O.D. 200mm. The range of the preform O.D. is 80 to 200 mm. We provide preform for the production of FTTx fiber G.657. A and full spectrum low water peak fiber G.652.D. Both the low loss bend insensitive fiber and the low loss optical fiber are used for long-distance trunk communication building. G.654, a unique fiber with low loss and extended range, is used in undersea cables.
 

Corning Incorporated provides the Outside Vapor Deposition (OVD) Process. The thick vapors produced by these raw materials are the cleanest of all forms. Each layer is deposited accurately and uniformly which is supervised by quality control systems. We refer to the soot-covered target as a preform. The set of processes used to consolidate the soot preform includes putting it into a furnace which changes glass compound from a porous state into a non-contaminated solid glass state which, to many people’s surprise, can only be measured in parts-per-billion. The fiber preform is submerged into a furnace when the draw process is started. A gob of heated glass is drawn down. After it is removed, fiber goes through a device that controls fiber diameter and draw rate of the fiber, which is the final product.
 

Fiber Optic Preform Industry News

• In July 2024, YOFC and ZTE Corporation have partnered  to exhibit the first real-time transport of a single-wavelength 1.2Tb/s with 3W (34.8dBm) launch power across a 20km hollow-core fiber in the industry. An important step toward future longer-distance and larger-capacity transport via hollow-core fiber has been reached with this accomplishment, which successfully validates the hollow-core fiber system's ultra-low non-linear Kerr effect and ultra-low Stimulated Raman Scattering (SRS) impact.
   
• In April 2023, Finolex Cables Ltd. plans to establish a unit at the Urse facility in Pune in order to increase its fiber draw capacity and make optical fiber preforms. The factory has a 100-ton starting capacity for preforms, is being built at an approximate cost of Rs. 290 Cr and will be fully financed by internal accruals.
   
• In July 2021, Sterlite Technologies- a broadband technology provider declared that the company acquired Clearcomm Group, a top network integration firm in the UK in an effort to expand its system integration business internationally. The acquisition will increase STL Network Integration solutions' visibility throughout Europe and the United Kingdom.
   

This fiber optic preform market research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates & forecasts in terms of revenue (USD Billion) from 2021 to 2034, for the following segments:

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Market, By Product Type

• Single-Mode
• Multi-Mode
• Others

Market, By Process

• Vapor Phase Axial Deposition (VAD)
• Modified Chemical Vapor Deposition (MCVD)
• Outside Vapor Deposition (OVD)
• Plasma Activated Chemical Vapor Deposition (PCVD)

Market, By End Use Industry

• Telecom
• Oil & Gas
• Military & Aerospace
• BFSI
• Medical
• Railway
• Others

The above information is provided for the following regions and countries:

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • UK
  • Germany
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • Australia 
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico 
• MEA
  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • South Africa