
Specialty Optical Fibers Market
Specialty Optical Fibers Market Global Industry Assessment & Forecast
Segments Covered
By Type Passive fiber, Rare-earth Doped Fiber, Metal Coated Fiber, Polarization-Maintaining Fiber, Other
By Application Oil and gas industry, Mining industry, Telecommunication industry, Energy and utilities, Defense, Healthcare, Others
Snapshot
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2021 - 2028 |
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2016 - 2020 |
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1377 Million |
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2529.5 Million |
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7.9 |
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North America |
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Key Insights
The global Specialty Optical Fibers market was valued at USD 1377 Million in 2020 and is projected to reach USD 2529.5 Million by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 7.9% from 2021 to 2028.

Years | Parameters |
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Historical Data (Actual Data) | 2016-2020 |
Base Year Data | 2020 |
Current Year Date | 2021 |
Projected year data | 2021-2028 |
Annual Market Size (2028) | 2529.5 Million |
Annual Market Size (2021) | |
CAGR (2021 - 2028) | 7.9% |
Overview and Description
Specialty optical fibers have an important role in many applications, especially in telecommunications. They are replacing copper metal wire due to their numerous advantages. Specialty optical fibers are thinner than metal wire, lightweight, and non-flammable as no electricity is transferred through it. The fibers are flexible and can be practiced in digital cameras for medical, manufacturing, and investigative imaging. Specialty optical fibers can function with low power and have a greater carrying space than metal wires.
The global Specialty Optical Fibers market is segmented based on products, applications, regions, and countries. The regional segmentation includes the current and forecast demand for North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. All the segments have been analyzed based on present and future trends. The research study provides complete assessment of the market on the basis of competition, drivers, restraints, opportunities, trends, and industry-authenticated data. The market is estimated from 2016 to 2020 with forecast from 2021 to 2028.
COVID-19 Impact Analysis
COVID-19 pandemic led to government of numerous countries across the globe to impose strict lockdown restrictions during the preliminary stages. In 2021, numerous countries faced the adverse effects of the pandemic due to the outbreak of second wave, which also led governments to again impose lockdown measures. Business shutdowns, partial business operations, and travel restrictions have led to challenges in supply chain and in turn production. However, it is expected that reopening of trade activities, the market will witness steady growth in the demand in the coming years. Impact of COVID-19 on the market demand is considered while estimating the current and forecast market size and growth trends for all the regions and countries.
The report provides a completely separate chapter for COVID-19 Impact Analysis. This chapter includes:
o Impact Assessment of COVID-19 Pandemic
o Pre & Post COVID-19 Market Size
o Qualitative analysis on the short term & long term impact of COVID-19 on the market
o The analysis provides foremost strategies adopted by competitors to minimize the impact of the pandemic on their business activities and scope for future developments.
Industry Insights
The increasing applications in the oil & gas industry, mining, electric utilities, marine, and several others is anticipated to augment the growth of the speciality optics market globally.
Increase in technology advancements in optics is driving the surge for speciality optics market.
The high production cost and difficulty in maintaining the quality is expected to hamper the growth of the specialty optical fibers market over the forecast period.
Global Specialty Optical Fibers Market Report Scope
Parameter | Details |
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Market Size Provided for Years | 2016-2028 |
Base Year | 2020 |
Historic Years | 2016-2020 |
Forecast Years | 2021-2028 |
Market Size Provided In Terms Of | Revenue & Volume |
Segments Covered | Type, Application |
Regions Covered | North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa |
Countries Covered | The U.S., Canada, Mexico, U.K., Germany, France, Italy, Spain, China, India, Japan, South Korea, South East Asia, Brazil, Argentina, GCC Countries, and South Africa, among others |
Companies Covered | Prime Optical Fiber Corporation., Coractive, Nufern, Corning Incorporated, Draka/Prysmian Fibercore Ltd., Advanced Fiber Tools GmbH, NKT Photonics, Fiberlogix Ltd., Leoni Fiber Optics GmbH, Nlight, Neolight Technologies, Fiberguide Industries Inc., OFS Fitel/Furukuwa, IVG Fiber Ltd., Fibertronix, Fujikura, IX Fiber, Mitsubishi Cable, Ceramoptec GmbH. |
Report Coverage | Market growth drivers, restraints, opportunities, Porter’s five forces analysis, PEST analysis, value chain analysis, regulatory landscape, technology landscape, patent analysis, market attractiveness analysis by segments and North America, company market share analysis, and COVID-19 impact analysis |
Global Specialty Optical Fibers Market: Type Segment Analysis
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- Passive fiber
- Rare-earth Doped Fiber
- Metal Coated Fiber
- Polarization-Maintaining Fiber
- Other
Global Specialty Optical Fibers Market: Application Segment Analysis
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- Oil and gas industry
- Mining industry
- Telecommunication industry
- Energy and utilities
- Defense
- Healthcare
- Others
Regional Analysis: Preview
Based on region, the global Specialty Optical Fibers market is segregated into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. North America region led the market with the largest share in 2020. Some of the key countries contributing to the surge in the market are the U.S., U.K., Germany, France, China, India, Japan, and South Korea.
The market comprises of numerous small, medium, and large sized players spread across various geographies. Some of the main competitors in the global Specialty Optical Fibers market are Prime Optical Fiber Corporation., Coractive, Nufern, Corning Incorporated, Draka/Prysmian Fibercore Ltd., Advanced Fiber Tools GmbH, NKT Photonics, Fiberlogix Ltd., Leoni Fiber Optics GmbH, Nlight, Neolight Technologies, Fiberguide Industries Inc., OFS Fitel/Furukuwa, IVG Fiber Ltd., Fibertronix, Fujikura, IX Fiber, Mitsubishi Cable, Ceramoptec GmbH.. The report covers company market share analysis which gives a comprehensive overview of the main competitors in the market. In addition, the report also covers major strategies adopted by market players such as new product launch, acquisitions & mergers, partnerships, collaborations & joint ventures, research & development, and regional expansion. The study also covers the product portfolio of major companies operating in the market.
Market Size, 2021 (USD Billion)
Global Specialty Optical Fibers Market: Regional Analysis
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Mexico
- Europe
- UK
- France
- Germany
- Italy
- Spain
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Southeast Asia
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Rest of Latin America
- Middle East and Africa
- GCC Countries
- South Africa
- Rest of MEA
Key Highlights – Global Specialty Optical Fibers Market
- Global Specialty Optical Fibers Market is projected to reach USD 2529.5 Million by 2028
- North America held the highest share of the Specialty Optical Fibers market
- High Speed Power held the largest share of the product segment in the Specialty Optical Fibers market
- Construction held the major share of the application segment in the Specialty Optical Fibers market
FAQ
Frequently Asked Question
What is the global demand for Specialty Optical Fibers in terms of revenue?
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The global Specialty Optical Fibers valued at 1377 Million in 2020 and is expected to reach 2529.5 Million in 2028 growing at a CAGR of 7.9%.
Which are the prominent players in the market?
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The prominent players in the market are Prime Optical Fiber Corporation., Coractive, Nufern, Corning Incorporated, Draka/Prysmian Fibercore Ltd., Advanced Fiber Tools GmbH, NKT Photonics, Fiberlogix Ltd., Leoni Fiber Optics GmbH, Nlight, Neolight Technologies, Fiberguide Industries Inc., OFS Fitel/Furukuwa, IVG Fiber Ltd., Fibertronix, Fujikura, IX Fiber, Mitsubishi Cable, Ceramoptec GmbH..
At what CAGR is the market projected to grow within the forecast period?
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The market is project to grow at a CAGR of 7.9% between 2021 and 2028.
What are the driving factors fueling the growth of the market?
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The driving factors of the Specialty Optical Fibers include
- The increasing applications in the oil & gas industry, mining, electric utilities, marine, and several others is anticipated to augment the growth of the speciality optics market globally.
- Increase in technology advancements in optics is driving the surge for speciality optics market.
Which region accounted for the largest share in the market?
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North America was the leading regional segment of the Specialty Optical Fibers in 2020.