What is the main topic?

The article discusses the growth of the optical networking market, projected to reach $24 billion by 2029.

What drives the market growth?

The adoption of 5G technology and increased demand for fiber channels are key drivers.

Which regions are significant for this market?

Asia Pacific excluding Japan and North America are significant regions for market growth.

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Optical Networking Market Revenues to Reach US$ 24 Bn in 2029

Published by mark itwired

Posted on October 8, 2021

3 min read

Last updated: January 30, 2026

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Optical Networking Market to Reach $24 Billion by 2029

Witnessing a robust CAGR between 2019 and 2029, the global optical networking market is poised to hit revenues of US$ 24 Bn towards the end of 2029. Adoption will be majorly driven by the arrival of fifth-generation (5G) wireless systems, as suggested by a new Future Market Insights (FMI) study. The report opines that Asia Pacific excluding Japan (APEJ) will remain a significant market for optical network providers, owing to strong growth prospects of 5G technology among mobile network operators in the region. 5G will be relying on fiber as an advanced radio technology to deliver front haul for Cloud-RANs (radio access networks) and backhaul for dense, fast networks.

Key Takeaways of Optical Networking Market Study

North America holds a significant revenue share in global optical networking market through 2029.

Network design service would remain sought-after in the global optical networking market.

Optical fiber, as a preferred product, will continue to capture a significant market share throughout the forecast period.

Demand for fiber channels is set to grow at an impressive CAGR through 2029. WDM (Wavelength-division multiplexing) is however projected to remain estimated to continue to hold significant market share in the global optical networking market during the forecast period.

Optical networking providers can gain significant profits by including private line services, Data Center Interconnect (DCI) networks, cable distributed access architectures, mobile transport, and metro optical. In-house consistent DSP design continues to be a preferred strategy of key players.

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Increasing Demand for ROADM-based Optical Network to Propel Sales

Network providers are moving to more automated, software-driven, high scalable connections that offers new cost savings, and efficient service agility. There is a growing demand for ROADM-based optical foundation that depends on instrumented photonics, flexible, and Layer 0 software to control and scale the connection for maximum capacity at the lowest power, space, and cost per bit. Therefore, introduction of high-speed analogue circuit is expected to drive the growth of the global optical networking market.

Know More About What the Optical Networking Market Repost Covers

Future Market Insights offers an unbiased analysis of the global optical networking market, providing historical data for 2014-2018 and forecast statistics from 2019-2029. To understand opportunities in the optical networking market, the market is segmented on the basis of component type, technology, service, and end user across seven major regions.

About Technology Division at Future Market Insights

The technology team at Future Market Insights offers expert analysis, time efficient research, and strategic recommendations with an objective to provide authentic insights and accurate results to help clients worldwide. With a repertoire of over 100+ reports and 1 million+ data points, the team has been analyzing the industry lucidly in 50+ countries for over a decade. The team provides a brief analysis on key trends including competitive landscape, profit margin, and research development efforts.