Global G.657A2 Optical Fiber Market Analysis Report (2025–2026)
February 4, 2026
Global G.657A2 Optical Fiber Market Analysis Report (2025–2026)
Core Conclusion
In 2025, the global shipment volume of G.657A2 optical fiber is approximately 120–150 million fiber kilometers, with China accounting for 60%–70% of the total; the corresponding market revenue is around 6–9 billion RMB (at an average price of 50–60 RMB per fiber kilometer). Driven by AI, data center construction, drone applications, and operator network upgrades, the market is expected to grow by 25%–35% year-on-year in 2026, with both shipment volume and revenue showing a robust upward trend.
I. Core Data & Metrics
1. Shipment Volume
2025 Global Volume: About 120–150 million fiber kilometers, accounting for 20%–25% of the total global single-mode fiber demand.
2025 China Volume: 70–100 million fiber kilometers, accounting for 60%–70% of the global total, making China the core consumption market.
2. Market Revenue
2025 Global Revenue: Approximately 6–9 billion RMB.
2026 Projected Revenue: Expected to reach 7.5–12 billion RMB, boosted by AI infrastructure, data center expansion, and drone-related demand.
3. Price Trend
2025 End Quoted Price: 50–60 RMB per fiber kilometer, a 20%–30% increase compared to 2024, with a significant premium over conventional single-mode fibers.
Price Driver: Tight supply capacity tilted toward G.657A2 and strong downstream demand support the premium.
4. Key Note
G.657A2 is often statistically aggregated with G.657A1; its actual market share and price vary significantly across scenarios (data centers, FTTH, drones, etc.).
II. Demand & Core Drivers
1. Rising Penetration of Bend-Insensitive Fibers
In 2023, the global shipment of bend-insensitive fibers (including A1/A2) was 115 million fiber kilometers, accounting for 38.7% of total single-mode fiber demand.
By 2025, this share exceeded 50%, with G.657A2 as the core incremental driver due to its superior bending resistance and transmission performance.
2. Computing Power & AI Data Centers
A single ultra-large AI data center consumes 3–5 times more fiber than a traditional data center, driving a surge in high-performance fiber demand.
In 2025, global data center fiber demand grew by 75.9% year-on-year, with G.657A2 becoming the preferred choice for internal interconnections and backbone links.
3. Drones & Military Applications
Driven by global conflicts and civilian drone expansion, a single drone uses 5–50 km of G.657A2 fiber (for lightweight, bend-resistant signal transmission).
In 2025, nearly 5,000 drones were consumed daily worldwide, generating substantial incremental demand for G.657A2.
4. Operator Procurement Shifts
Since 2025, global telecom operators have prioritized computing power network construction and backbone network upgrades, increasing the procurement share of G.657A2 to meet high-density, high-reliability transmission needs.
