Utilities and transport operators drive adoption of continuous, real-time sensing systems
London, UK – 30 January 2026 –The global distributed fibre optic sensing market is estimated at US$1,626.0 million in 2026 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 10.2% over the forecast period 2026-2036, reaching US$4,295.4 million by 2036. Growth is driven by rising demand for real-time infrastructure monitoring across energy, utilities, transport and industrial assets.
Key Market Drivers
- Increasing need for continuous monitoring of ageing energy and transport infrastructure
- Stricter regulatory requirements for safety, environmental protection and asset integrity
- Advances in fibre optic sensing technologies and analytics platforms
- Growing deployment in utilities, oil and gas, and civil infrastructure projects
“The shift from periodic inspection to continuous monitoring is transforming how operators manage critical infrastructure worldwide,” said Visiongain’s lead analyst.
Regulatory and Trade Impact
U.S. trade tariffs on optical fibre components and related sensing equipment have increased input costs and added complexity to supply chains. However, the distributed fibre-optic sensing market remains resilient, as suppliers diversify their sourcing, invest in local manufacturing, and form strategic partnerships to mitigate tariff exposure.
Visiongain notes that regulatory pressure on infrastructure safety and reliability continues to support long-term demand, offsetting near-term trade-related challenges.
Competitive Highlights
Key players operating in the distributed fibre optic sensing market include AP Sensing GmbH, Baker Hughes Company, Bandweaver Technologies, DarkPulse Inc., Halliburton Company, Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., NEC Corporation, NKT Photonics A/S, OFS Fitel LLC, Future Fibre Technologies, Hifi Engineering Inc.Omnisens SA and Schlumberger Limited. Recent developments include increased investment in integrated sensing platforms, consolidation across optical fibre businesses, and new product launches supporting high-density and long-range monitoring applications.
About the Report
The Distributed Fibre Optic Sensing Market Report 2026-2036 provides a comprehensive analysis of global and regional markets, including forecasts by fibre type, measurement range, technology, application and end-use industry, including Rayleigh, Brillouin, Raman and hybrid DFOS technologies, and applications such as pipeline monitoring, power cable monitoring, transportation infrastructure and structural health monitoring. The report also examines regulatory impacts, competitive strategies, and emerging opportunities that are shaping the market outlook.
About Visiongain
Visiongain is a fast-growing independent market intelligence provider, publishing hundreds of research reports each year across 18 industries. Its studies deliver ten-year forecasts, in-depth market analysis and competitive intelligence to support strategic decision-making worldwide.
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- Distributed Fibre Optic Sensing (DFOS) Market Report 2026-2036