Fiber Optics Market by Cable Type (Single mode, and Multi-mode), Optical Fiber Type (Glass and Plastics), Application (Telecom, Premises, Utility, CATV, Military, Industrial, Sensors, Fiber Optic Lighting, Security, Metropolitan) - Global Forecast to 2021

The global fiber optics market is estimated to be valued at USD 3.13 Billion in 2016 and is projected to reach USD 5.00 Billion by 2021, at a CAGR of 9.8% from 2016 to 2021. In this report, 2015 is considered the base year and the forecast period is from 2016 to 2021.

The objectives of this study are:

• To estimate and forecast the global fiber optics market size in terms of value
• To provide detailed information regarding the major factors (drivers, restraints, and opportunities) influencing the growth of the market
• To define, describe, and forecast the market size by optical fiber type and cable type
• To define, describe, and forecast the market size by applications such as telecom, premises, utility, CATV (Cable Antenna Television), industrial, military, sensors, fiber optics lighting, and others (security and metropolitan)
• To forecast the size of the market based on five major regions, namely, Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, the Middle East & Africa, and Latin America
• To strategically analyze micromarkets with respect to individual growth trends, prospects, and their contribution to the overall market
• To analyze opportunities in the market for stakeholders and provide a competitive landscape of the market leaders
• To track and analyze recent developments such as mergers & acquisitions, expansions and new product developments in the market
• To strategically profile the key market players and comprehensively analyze their core competencies

This research study involves the extensive use of secondary sources, directories, and databases (such as Hoovers, Bloomberg BusinessWeek, and Factiva) to identify and collect information useful for this technical, market-oriented, and commercial study of the fiber optics market. The primary sources mainly include several industry experts from core and related industries and preferred suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, service providers, and organizations related to all segments of the industry’s supply chain. After arriving at the overall market size, the total market has been split into several segments and subsegments. The figure below illustrates the breakdown of the primary interviews based on company type, designation, and region conducted during the research study.

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The value chain for the market consists of various stages such as raw material procurement, manufacturers, distributors, and end users. In fiber optics, quality control is important while manufacturing optical fiber cable as it helps in minimizing the degree of attenuation. Quality control begins from the sourcing of raw materials for substrate rods, chemical reactants, and fiber coatings. Automation is necessary in the manufacturing process to manage high temperature and high pressure to enable the maintenance of quality. Therefore, the manufacturing process adds maximum value in the fiber optics market because quality control while fiber drawing fiber from preforms defines the degree of attenuation and thereby the quality and price of fiber.

Target Audience:

• Fiber optics manufacturers
• Fiber optics dealers
• Fiber optics suppliers
• End users, raw material suppliers, and others

Scope of the report

This report categorizes the global fiber optics market based on cable type, optical fiber type, application, and region.

Market Segmentation, by Cable Type:

• Single mode
• Multi-mode

Market Segmentation, by Optical Fiber Type:

• Glass optical fiber
• Plastics optical fiber

Market Segmentation, by Application:

• Communications
  • Telecom
  • Premises
  • Utility
  • CATV
  • Military
  • Industrial
  • Security
  • Metropolitan
• Non-communications
  • Sensors
  • Fiber Optic Lighting

Market Segmentation, by Region:

• Asia-Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • Indonesia
  • Australia
  • Malaysia
  • Thailand
  • Rest of Asia-Pacific
• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • France
  • U.K.
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Colombia
  • Venezuela
  • Rest of Latin America
• Middle East & Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • U.A.E.
  • South Africa
  • Egypt
  • Iran
  • Rest of Middle East & Africa

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Table of Contents

1 Introduction (Page No. - 14)
    1.1 Objectives of the Study
    1.2 Market Definition
    1.3 Scope of the Market
           1.3.1 Markets Covered
           1.3.2 Years Considered for the Study
           1.3.3 Currency
    1.4 Stakeholders
    1.5 Limitations

2 Research Methodology (Page No. - 17)
    2.1 Research Data
           2.1.1 Secondary Data
                    2.1.1.1 Key Data From Secondary Sources
           2.1.2 Primary Data
                    2.1.2.1 Key Data From Primary Sources
                    2.1.2.2 Key Industry Insights
                    2.1.2.3 Breakdown of Primary Interviews
    2.2 Market Size Estimation
           2.2.1 Bottom-Up Approach
           2.2.2 Top-Down Approach
    2.3 Data Triangulation
           2.3.1 Assumptions

3 Executive Summary (Page No. - 25)

4 Premium Insights (Page No. - 29)
    4.1 Growth Opportunities for the Fiber Optics Manufacturers
    4.2 Fiber Optics Market, By Region
    4.3 Asia-Pacific Fiber Optics Market, By Country, and Application
    4.4 Fiber Optics Market, By Key Country
    4.5 Fiber Optics Market, By Application

5 Market Overview (Page No. - 34)
    5.1 Introduction
    5.2 Market Segmentation
           5.2.1 By Raw Material
           5.2.2 By Cable Type
           5.2.3 By Application
           5.2.4 By Region
    5.3 Market Dynamics
           5.3.1 Drivers
                    5.3.1.1 Increasing Demand for the Internet
                    5.3.1.2 Growing FTTX
           5.3.2 Restraints
                    5.3.2.1 Wireless Communication Systems
           5.3.3 Opportunities
                    5.3.3.1 Growing Telecommunication Industry in the Middle East & Africa
                    5.3.3.2 Advances in Technology
    5.4 Regulatory Framework

6 Industry Trends (Page No. - 42)
    6.1 Introduction
    6.2 Value Chain Analysis
           6.2.1 Raw Materials
           6.2.2 Manufacturing Process
           6.2.3 Distribution
           6.2.4 End-Use Industries
    6.3 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
           6.3.1 Bargaining Power of Buyers
           6.3.2 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
           6.3.3 Threat of New Entrants
           6.3.4 Threat of Substitutes
           6.3.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
    6.4 Macroeconomic Indicators
           6.4.1 Trends and Forecast of GDP
           6.4.2 Internet Users

7 Fiber Optics Market, By Cable Type (Page No. - 52)
    7.1 Introduction
    7.2 Market Analysis, By Cable Type
           7.2.1 Single Mode
           7.2.2 Multi-Mode

8 Fiber Optics Market, By Optical Fiber Type (Page No. - 55)
    8.1 Introduction
    8.2 Market Analysis, By Optical Fiber Type
           8.2.1 Glass
           8.2.2 Plastics

9 Fiber Optics Market, By Application (Page No. - 58)
    9.1 Introduction
    9.2 Market Analysis, By Application
           9.2.1 Communication
                    9.2.1.1 Telecom
                    9.2.1.2 Premises
                    9.2.1.3 Utility
                    9.2.1.4 Catv
                    9.2.1.5 Industrial
                    9.2.1.6 Military
                    9.2.1.7 Others
           9.2.2 Non-Communication
                    9.2.2.1 Sensors
                    9.2.2.2 Fiber Optic Lighting

10 Fiber Optics Market, Regional Analysis (Page No. - 67)
     10.1 Introduction
     10.2 Asia-Pacific
             10.2.1 Overview
             10.2.2 Asia-Pacific: Fiber Optics Market Size, By Country
             10.2.3 Asia-Pacific: Fiber Optics Market Size, By Optical Fiber Type
             10.2.4 Asia-Pacific: Fiber Optics Market Size, By Cable Type
             10.2.5 Asia-Pacific: Fiber Optics Market Size, By Application
             10.2.6 Market Analysis, By Country
                        10.2.6.1 China
                        10.2.6.2 India
                        10.2.6.3 Australia
                        10.2.6.4 Japan
                        10.2.6.5 Indonesia
                        10.2.6.6 Malaysia
                        10.2.6.7 Thailand
                        10.2.6.8 Rest of Asia-Pacific
     10.3 North America
             10.3.1 Overview
             10.3.2 North America: Fiber Optics Market Size, By Country
             10.3.3 North America: Fiber Optics Market Size, By Optical Fiber Type
             10.3.4 North America: Fiber Optics Market Size, By Cable Type
             10.3.5 North America: Fiber Optics Market Size, By Application
             10.3.6 Market Analysis, By Country
                        10.3.6.1 U.S.
                        10.3.6.2 Canada
                        10.3.6.3 Mexico
     10.4 Europe
             10.4.1 Overview
             10.4.2 Europe: Fiber Optics Market Size, By Country
             10.4.3 Europe: Fiber Optics Market Size, By Optical Fiber Type
             10.4.4 Europe: Fiber Optics Market Size, By Cable Type
             10.4.5 Europe: Fiber Optics Market Size, By Application
             10.4.6 Market Analysis, By Country
                        10.4.6.1 Germany
                        10.4.6.2 U.K.
                        10.4.6.3 France
                        10.4.6.4 Russia
                        10.4.6.5 Italy
                        10.4.6.6 Spain
                        10.4.6.7 Rest of Europe
     10.5 Middle East & Africa
             10.5.1 Overview
             10.5.2 Middle East & Africa: Fiber Optics Market Size, By Country
             10.5.3 Middle East & Africa: Fiber Optics Market Size, By Optical Fiber Type
             10.5.4 Middle East & Africa: Fiber Optics Market Size, By Cable Type
             10.5.5 Middle East & Africa: Fiber Optics Market Size, By Application
             10.5.6 Market Analysis, By Country
                        10.5.6.1 Iran
                        10.5.6.2 Saudi Arabia
                        10.5.6.3 South Africa
                        10.5.6.4 Egypt
                        10.5.6.5 UAE
                        10.5.6.6 Rest of Middle East & Africa
     10.6 Latin America
             10.6.1 Overview
             10.6.2 Latin America: Fiber Optics Market Size, By Country
             10.6.3 Latin America: Fiber Optics Market Size, By Optical Fiber Type
             10.6.4 Latin America: Fiber Optics Market Size, By Cable Type
             10.6.5 Latin America: Fiber Optics Market Size, By Application
             10.6.6 Market Analysis, By Country
                        10.6.6.1 Brazil
                        10.6.6.2 Argentina
                        10.6.6.3 Colombia
                        10.6.6.4 Venezuela
                        10.6.6.5 Rest of Latin America

11 Competitive Landscape (Page No. - 113)
     11.1 Market Share Analysis
     11.2 Competitive Benchmarking

12 Company Profiles (Page No. - 115)
(Overview, Financial*, Products & Services, Strategy, and Developments)
     12.1 Corning Inc.
     12.2 Prysmian Group
     12.3 Finisar
     12.4 AFL Global
     12.5 Sumitomo Electronics Industries (SEI)
     12.6 Ls Cable & System
     12.7 Leoni AG
     12.8 Furukawa Electric
     12.9 General Cable Corporation
     12.10 Finolex

*Details Might Not Be Captured in Case of Unlisted Companies.

13 Appendix (Page No. - 128)
     13.1 Discussion Guide
     13.2 Knowledge Store: Marketsandmarkets Subscription Portal
     13.3 Introducing RT: Real-Time Market Intelligence
     13.4 Available Customizations
     13.5 Related Reports
     13.6 Author Details

List of Tables (69 Tables)

Table 1 Comparison of Wireless Technology and Fiber Optics Based on Various Parameters
Table 2 Key Factors Defining Telecommunication Industry in Middle East & Africa
Table 3 Standards for Fiber Optics Market
Table 4 Trends and Forecast of GDP, USD Billion (2015–2021)
Table 5 Internet Users (Per 100) of Major Countries
Table 6 Single Mode Fiber Optics Market Size, By Region, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 7 Multi-Mode Fiber Optics Market Size, By Region 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 8 Glass Fiber Optics Market Size, By Region, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 9 Plastics Fiber Optics Market Size, By Region, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 10 Fiber Optics Market Size, By Application 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 11 Fiber Optics Market Size in Telecom, By Region, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 12 Fiber Optics Market Size in Premises, By Region, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 13 Fiber Optics Market Size in Utility, By Region, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 14 Fiber Optics Market Size in Catv, By Region, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 15 Fiber Optics Market Size in Industrial Application, By Region, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 16 Fiber Optics Market Size in Military, By Region, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 17 Fiber Optics Market Size in Other Applications, By Region, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 18 Fiber Optics Market Size in Sensors, By Region, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 19 Fiber Optics Market Size in Fiber Optic Lighting, By Region, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 20 Fiber Optics Market Size, By Region, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 21 Asia-Pacific: Fiber Optics Market Size, By Country, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 22 Asia-Pacific: Fiber Optics Market Size, By Optical Fiber Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 23 Asia-Pacific: Fiber Optics Market Size, By Cable Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 24 Asia-Pacific: Fiber Optics Market Size, By Application, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 25 China: Fiber Optics Market Size, By Application, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 26 India: Fiber Optics Market Size, By Application, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 27 Australia: Fiber Optics Market Size, By Application, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 28 Japan: Fiber Optics Market Size, By Application, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 29 Indonesia: Fiber Optics Market Size, By Application, 2014–2021 (USD Thousand)
Table 30 Malaysia: Fiber Optics Market Size, By Application, 2014–2021 (USD Thousand)
Table 31 Thailand: Fiber Optics Market Size, By Application, 2014–2021 (USD Thousand)
Table 32 Rest of Asia-Pacific: Fiber Optics Market Size, By Application, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 33 North America: Fiber Optics Market Size, By Country, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 34 North America: Fiber Optics Market Size, By Optical Fiber Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 35 North America: Fiber Optics Market Size, By Cable Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 36 North America: Fiber Optics Market Size, By Application, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 37 U.S.: Fiber Optics Market Size, By Application, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 38 Canada: Fiber Optics Market Size, By Application, 2014–2021 (USD Thousand)
Table 39 Mexico: Fiber Optics Market Size, By Application, 2014–2021 (USD Thousand)
Table 40 Europe: Fiber Optics Market Size, By Country, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 41 Europe: Fiber Optics Market Size, By Optical Fiber Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 42 Europe: Fiber Optics Market Size, By Cable Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 43 Europe: Fiber Optics Market Size, By Application, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 44 Germany: Fiber Optics Market Size, By Application, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 45 U.K.: Fiber Optics Market Size, By Application, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 46 France: Fiber Optics Market Size, By Application, 2014–2021 (USD Thousand)
Table 47 Russia: Fiber Optics Market Size, By Application, 2014–2021 (USD Thousand)
Table 48 Italy: Fiber Optics Market Size, By Application, 2014–2021 (USD Thousand)
Table 49 Spain: Fiber Optics Market Size, By Application, 2014–2021 (USD Thousand)
Table 50 Rest of Europe: Fiber Optics Market Size, By Application, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 51 Middle East & Africa: Fiber Optics Market Size, By Country, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 52 Middle East & Africa: Fiber Optics Market Size, By Optical Fiber Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 53 Middle East & Africa: Fiber Optics Market Size, By Cable Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 54 Middle East & Africa: Fiber Optics Market Size, By Application, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 55 Iran: Fiber Optics Market Size, By Application, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 56 Saudi Arabia: Fiber Optics Market Size, By Application, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 57 South Africa: Fiber Optics Market Size, By Application, 2014–2021 (USD Thousand)
Table 58 Egypt: Fiber Optics Market Size, By Application, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 59 UAE: Fiber Optics Market Size, By Application, 2014–2021 (USD Thousand)
Table 60 Rest of Middle East & Africa: Fiber Optics Market Size, By Application, 2014–2021 (USD Thousand)
Table 61 Latin America: Fiber Optics Market Size, By Country, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 62 Latin America: Fiber Optics Market Size, By Optical Fiber Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 63 Latin America: Fiber Optics Market Size, By Cable Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 64 Latin America: Fiber Optics Market Size, By Application, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 65 Brazil: Fiber Optics Market Size, By Application, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 66 Argentina: Fiber Optics Market Size, By Application, 2014–2021 (USD Thousand)
Table 67 Colombia: Fiber Optics Market Size, By Application, 2014–2021 (USD Thousand)
Table 68 Venezuela: Fiber Optics Market Size, By Application, 2014–2021 (USD Thousand)
Table 69 Rest of Latin America: Fiber Optics Market Size, By Application, 2014–2021 (USD Thousand)

List of Figures (36 Figures)

Figure 1 Fiber Optics: Market Segmentation
Figure 2 Fiber Optics Market: Research Design
Figure 3 Market Size Estimation: Bottom-Up Approach
Figure 4 Market Size Estimation: Top-Down Approach
Figure 5 Fiber Optics Market: Data Triangulation
Figure 6 Glass Optical Fiber to Lead the Market During the Forecast Period
Figure 7 Single Mode Cable to Lead the Market During the Forecast Period
Figure 8 Telecom to Be the Largest Application of Fiber Optics During the Forecast Period
Figure 9 Asia-Pacific to Lead the Market During the Forecast Period
Figure 10 Long-Term Sustainability in the Fiber Optics Market
Figure 11 Fiber Optics Market in Asia-Pacific to Witness High Growth From 2016 to 2021
Figure 12 Telecom is Estimated to Have Accounted for Maximum Market Share in Asia-Pacific, 2016
Figure 13 South Africa to Be the Fastest-Growing Fiber Optics Market
Figure 14 Telecom is Estimated to Be the Largest Application of Fiber Optics Globally, 2016
Figure 15 Factors Affecting Fiber Optics Market
Figure 16 Value Chain Analysis: Quality Control in Manufacturing Process Creates the Maximum Value
Figure 17 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry is High
Figure 18 Trends and Forecast of GDP, USD Billion (2016)
Figure 19 Single Mode Cable Type to Lead Fiber Optics Market
Figure 20 Glass Optical Fiber Leads the Optical Fiber Market
Figure 21 Fiber Optics Market, By Application, 2016 vs 2021
Figure 22 Asia-Pacific: Snapshot
Figure 23 North America: Snapshot
Figure 24 Europe: Snapshot
Figure 25 Middle East & Africa: Snapshot
Figure 26 Latin America: Snapshot
Figure 27 Corning Inc.: Company Snapshot
Figure 28 Prysmian Group: Company Snapshot
Figure 29 Finisar: Company Snapshot
Figure 30 AFL Global: Company Snapshot
Figure 31 Sumitomo Electronics Industries: Company Snapshot
Figure 32 Ls Cable & System: Company Snapshot
Figure 33 Leoni AG: Company Snapshot
Figure 34 Furukawa Electric: Company Snapshot
Figure 35 General Cable: Company Snapshot
Figure 36 Finolex: Company Snapshot

The fiber optics market is projected to reach USD 5.00 Billion by 2021, at a CAGR of 9.8% from 2016 to 2021. The growing importance of cloud computing, data transfer & storage, and IoT is driving the use of Internet, which is driving the fiber optics market, as it acts as the backbone for data transmission. The demand for the Internet is also driven by several other factors such as increase in the number of connected devices in homes, increase in the demand for Over-The-Top (OTT) video content, and the increasing Internet access. All these factors have led to an increase in Internet users, which in turn has led to the higher usage of optical fiber cable to transfer information over the Internet, thus driving the fiber optics market.

The fiber optics market is segmented by cable type, optical fiber type, application, and region. Cable type is further subsegmented into two types, namely, single mode and multi-mode. Optical fiber type is further subsegmented into two types, namely, glass optical fiber and plastic optics fiber.

The market for the single cable type is expected to grow at a high rate from 2016 to 2021. The next generation of high bandwidth applications, along with the proliferation of connected devices, is expected to require faster and higher bandwidth networks which will require the use of multi-mode cable for data transfer. This growth in the FTTx networks in turn is expected to drive the fiber optics market.

The market for glass optical fiber is expected to grow at a high rate from 2016 to 2021. Advantages such as greater bandwidth; immunity to interference from vibrations & electricity; and the light weight are expected to drive its market in applications such as telecom and CATV which require mechanical protection against stress.

The fiber optics market can be classified into application segments, such as telecom, premises, utility, cable antenna television (CATV), military, industrial, sensors, and fiber optic lighting, among others. The telecom segment is projected to be the largest market for fiber optics due to the growing demand for Internet connectivity in emerging nations. This segment is projected to continue to lead due to the growing telecommunication industry in regions such as the Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East & Africa. Owing to these factors, demand in the fiber optics market is expected to grow in the telecom application.

The Middle Eastern & African region is projected to grow at the highest rate in the fiber optics market from 2016 to 2021.  The factors contributing to the market growth in the Middle East & Africa are the rise in demand for the Internet from emerging countries, increased industrialization, and the growing telecom industry. The fiber optics market in Europe and North America is consolidated, whereas the market in the Asia-Pacific has a fragmented structure, where China, Japan, India, and Australia have high potential in the fiber optics market.

The major restraint in the fiber optics market is the growing use of wireless communications systems in remote areas. Mergers & acquisitions and new product launches are the most preferred strategies adopted by the key players to sustain in this highly competitive market. Major opportunities in the market are the advances in technologies leading to an increase in the data transmission rate and factors & trends defining the telecommunications industry in the Middle East & Africa. The fiber optics market is projected to growth at a high rate from 2016 to 2021. The companies profiled in this report include Corning Inc. (U.S.), Prysmian Group (Italy), AFL Global (U.S.), Finisar Corporation (U.S.), Leoni AG (Germany), Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd (Japan), LS Cable & System (South Korea), General Cable Corporation (U.S.), and Finolex Group (India), among others.

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