Fiber Optic Connector Market To Reach $8.21 Billion By 2030

Fiber Optic Connector Market Growth & Trends

The global fiber optic connector market size is expected to reach USD 8.21 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 5.9% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The fiber optics segment is expected to grow, significantly, over the forecast period. Fiber optic connectors have huge potential to be incorporated into a wide range of applications in the healthcare, railway, defense & aerospace, and oil & gas sectors.

The technology is under constant R&D and aims to develop low-cost applications and technological solutions for the mass market. The fiber optic technology has gained prominence over the past few years, owing to the persistent research & development activities and the escalating demand from high bandwidth communication and data services.

The growing penetration of fiber optics technology is encouraging manufacturers and suppliers to invest in research & development for developing better products. Researchers are focusing on innovating reliable and cost-effective fiber optic products, as the production and installation of fiber optic products are quite tedious and costly. Manufacturers strive to optimize production processes, by regulating efficiency and prices, to curb other alternatives of the fiber optics technology.

The fiber optics market includes different fiber optic connectors such as SC connector, LC connector, FC connector, ST connector, MTP connector, and others. Based on fiber optic applications, the market is segmented into military & aerospace, oil & gas, telecom, medical, BFSI, railway, and others. The telecom sector is the biggest application sector, in terms of revenue, and is regulated by the regulations imposed by the government and other related regulatory authorities.

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Fiber Optic Connector Market Report Highlights

• The LC segment accounted for the largest revenue share of 36.7% in 2022.An LC connector is used in high-density connections such as Cisco Catalyst switches and Hewlett Packard Pro Curve.

• The telecom segment accounted for the largest revenue share of 42.5% in 2022.The growing penetration of telecommunication infrastructure in developing economies, such as China and India, is attributable to the significant growth of technology in the region.

• North America dominated the market and accounted for the largest revenue share of 31.4% in 2022.

• The growing demand for fiber optic connectors can be attributed to the ever-growing bandwidth requirements across enterprise and carrier networks

• Fiber optics connectors find dynamic applications across the medical industry, as they are mainly deployed in flexible bundling, light conduction & illumination, and laser delivery systems

Fiber Optic Connector Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global fiber optic connector market on the basis of on product, application, and region:

Fiber Optic Connector Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)

• SC Connector

• LC Connector

• FC Connector

• ST Connector

• MTP/MPO Connector

• Others

Fiber Optic Connector Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)

• Telecom

• Oil & Gas

• Military & Aerospace

• BFSI

• Medical

• Railway

• Others

Fiber Optic Connector Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)

• North America

  • U.S.

  • Canada

  • Mexico

• Europe

  • UK

  • Germany

  • France

• Asia Pacific

  • China

  • Japan

  • India

  • Australia

  • South Korea

• South America

  • Brazil

• Middle East and Africa

  • Saudi Arabia

  • South Africa

  • UAE

List of Key Players in the Fiber Optic Connector Market 

• 3M

• Optical Cable Corporation

• STL Tech

• OFS Fitel, LLC

• Corning Incorporated

• ALE International, ALE USA Inc.

• Arris Group of Companies

• TE Connectivity

• FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD