Dublin, Jan. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Plastic Optical Fiber Cables Market – Global Forecast 2026-2032” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.
Plastic optical fiber cables have emerged as a vital component in enhancing connectivity across vehicles, industrial systems, and intelligent infrastructures. Providing efficient short-range data transport, these cables are critical where reliability, ease of installation, and operational flexibility are priorities. As organizations encounter increasing demands in smart automation and robust digital networks, recognizing where plastic optical fiber cables deliver maximum value is crucial for informed procurement and strategic planning.
Market Snapshot: Plastic Optical Fiber Cables Market Growth
The market for Plastic Optical Fiber Cables is on a steady rise. It is projected to grow from USD 450.35 million in 2025 to USD 478.05 million in 2026, and further expand at a CAGR of 5.73% to reach USD 665.36 million by 2032. This growth is driven by heightened demand in automotive, industrial, and smart infrastructure sectors, where factors like cost-effectiveness, ease of installation, and resistance to electromagnetic interference play a significant role.
Scope & Segmentation
This report offers in-depth analysis and coverage of various market segments and emerging applications:
- Product Types: Step-index plastic optical fiber cables, graded-index plastic optical fiber cables.
- Application Areas: Automotive electronics, industrial automation, building infrastructure, smart spaces, consumer and specialty uses.
- Cable Structures: Simplex, duplex, multi-core, bundled configurations.
- Material Choices: Polymer compositions, jacketing compounds, connector subcomponents.
- Connectorization Approaches: Pre-terminated solutions, field-terminated systems, application-qualified assemblies.
- Regional Coverage: Americas, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa.
- Distribution Models: Direct engagement, channel partnerships, integrator alliances.
- Technology Trends: System integration, robust connector ecosystems, advanced polymer development.
Key Takeaways: Strategic Insights for Senior Decision-Makers
- Plastic optical fiber cables are increasingly integrated with copper and glass fibers to ensure installability, cost management, and electromagnetic noise immunity.
- Automotive, industrial, and smart infrastructure sectors are emphasizing application-specific cable designs due to heightened control and sensor densities.
- Sustainability drives procurement, necessitating suppliers to provide material transparency, recyclability, and documentation for global compliance.
- The competitive landscape is shifting towards offering end-to-end solutions, prompting collaborative efforts among ecosystem partners.
- Tariff alterations in the U.S. are influencing supply chain audits, urging businesses to explore dual-sourcing and nearshoring strategies, impacting qualification and cost management.
Why This Report Matters
- Aligns sourcing strategies and qualification processes with regulatory and competitive landscapes.
- Identifies high-value market opportunities and partners delivering integrated solutions, reducing risk.
- Clarifies how regional, policy, and technology dynamics shape demand and compliance needs.
Key Attributes:
| Report Attribute | Details |
| No. of Pages | 184 |
| Forecast Period | 2026 – 2032 |
| Estimated Market Value (USD) in 2026 | $478.05 Million |
| Forecasted Market Value (USD) by 2032 | $665.36 Million |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 5.7% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
Companies Featured
The key companies profiled in this Plastic Optical Fiber Cables market report include:
- Advanced Fiber Resources
- Asahi Kasei Corporation
- Chromis Fiberoptics, Inc.
- Corning Incorporated
- Edmund Optics Inc.
- Fiberguide Industries, Inc.
- Fujikura Ltd.
- Hengtong Group
- Hitachi Cable, Ltd.
- KOSTAL Group
- Leoni AG
- Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation
- Molex LLC
- Nexans S.A.
- Optical Cable Corporation
- Prysmian Group
- Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd.
- Shenzhen Anfkom Telecom Co., Ltd.
- Shenzhen Hysun Technology
- Sichuan Huiyuan Plastic Optical Fiber Co., Ltd.
- Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd.
- TE Connectivity Ltd.
- Toray Industries, Inc.
- W.?L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
- Zhejiang Jiangsu Aocheng Electronic Co., Ltd.
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