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Fibre Optic Cable Manufacturing in Europe - Market Size, Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecasts (2025-2030)

EU-C2731 June 2025 Spotlight Report

Revenue

€4.0bn

2020-2025 1.4 %
2025-2030 X.X %

Employees

11,528

2020-2025 2.5 %
2025-2030 X.X %

Businesses

484

2020-2025 5.3 %
2025-2030 X.X %

Wages

€X.Xbn

2020-2025 X.X %
2025-2030 X.X %

Fibre Optic Cable Manufacturing in Europe industry analysis

Although Europe’s fibre-optic cable manufacturing industry is fairly small on a global scale, it’s becoming increasingly important for the continent's digital transformation. Demand for high-speed internet in Europe is on the rise due to the increase in data-intensive services, like streaming platforms. Telecommunications companies have invested heavily in fibre-optic technology to upgrade their infrastructures, inflating demand for fibre-optic cables. Fibre-optic cables are also essential for expanding the 5G network, as they connect numerous small base stations and enable the required data transfer rates. They’re also used in the automotive industry, sensor technology and robotics. Over the five years through 2025, fibre-optic cable manufacturing revenue is expected to grow at a compound annual rate of 3.4% to €4 billion, including a forecast hike of 4.1% in 2025.

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Industry Statistics and Trends

Fibre Optic Cable Manufacturing in Europe key trends

Fibre-optic expansion is key to fast internet and digitalisation.

 

Telecommunications companies are expanding their fibre-optic networks to provide fast internet and 5G connections. This technology also contributes to the success of various European industries.

European countries expand their fibre-optic infrastructure at different speeds.

 

Spain, Sweden and Portugal are among the countries that have made considerable progress in expanding their fibre-optic infrastructure, while Germany is lagging behind.

There’s low demand and high costs in Western Europe.

 

The production of fibre-optic cables in Western Europe is considered unattractive due to low demand and high wages. Global companies prefer production in regions where labour costs are low and demand is mounting.

Government programmes support the expansion of fibre-optic networks.

 

European governments grant funding for the expansion of fibre-optic networks. They also pass laws to facilitate the expansion of the infrastructure.

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Fibre Optic Cable Manufacturing in Europe

Industry Revenue

Total value and annual change from 2012-2030. Includes 5-year outlook.

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Fibre Optic Cable Manufacturing in Europe market size (2020-2025)

Industry revenue has declined at a CAGR of 1.4 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated €4.0bn in 2025.

Trends and Insights

Telecommunications companies need fibre-optic cables to modernise their infrastructure

  • Consumer demand for fast internet connections in Europe and worldwide has been increasing for many years, mostly thanks to the mounting use of data-intensive applications, such as streaming services like Netflix, which require high data transfer rates. As a result, telecommunications companies have been investing heavily in expanding their fibre-optic infrastructure.

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Fibre Optic Cable Manufacturing in Europe outlook (2025-2030)

Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.

Companies still have little incentive to manufacture fibre-optic cables in Western Europe

  • Low sales volume offers too few incentives for new companies to enter the market. Subsidiaries of international corporations currently dominate the industry. Most fibre-optic cable manufacturers interested in entering the European market have already done so.

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Revenue

€4.0bn

2020-2025 1.4 %
2025-2030 X.X %

Employees

11,528

2020-2025 2.5 %
2025-2030 X.X %

Wages

€X.Xbn

2020-2025 X.X %
2025-2030 X.X %

European Leaders & Laggards

Europe Job Growth CAGR: 2.5 % *
  • Job Growth

Top 5 Countries

    Bottom 5 Countries

      * CAGR values are for the years 2020-2025.

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      Biggest companies in the Fibre Optic Cable Manufacturing in Europe

      Company
      Market Share (%)
      2025
      Revenue (€m)
      2025
      Profit (€m)
      2025
      Profit Margin (%)
      2025
      Prysmian SpA
      18,420.0
      2,183.5
      11.9
      Nexans SA
      7,218.0
      579.0
      8.0
      Huber+Suhner AG
      482.0
      40.0
      8.3

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      Fibre Optic Cable Manufacturing in Europe

      Products & Services Segmentation

      Industry revenue broken down by key product and services lines.

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      Top Questions Answered in this Report

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      What is the market size of the Fibre Optic Cable Manufacturing industry in Europe in 2025?

      The market size of the Fibre Optic Cable Manufacturing industry in Europe is €4.0bn in 2025.

      How many businesses are there in the Fibre Optic Cable Manufacturing industry in Europe in 2025?

      There are 484 businesses in the Fibre Optic Cable Manufacturing industry in Europe, which has grown at a CAGR of 5.3 % between 2020 and 2025.

      Has the Fibre Optic Cable Manufacturing industry in Europe grown or declined over the past 5 years?

      The market size of the Fibre Optic Cable Manufacturing industry in Europe has been declining at a CAGR of 1.4 % between 2020 and 2025.

      What is the forecast growth of the Fibre Optic Cable Manufacturing industry in Europe over the next 5 years?

      Over the next five years, the Fibre Optic Cable Manufacturing industry in Europe is expected to grow.

      What does the Fibre Optic Cable Manufacturing industry in Europe include?

      Single-mode optical cable and Multi-mode optical cable are part of the Fibre Optic Cable Manufacturing industry in Europe.

      Which countries have the most businesses in the Fibre Optic Cable Manufacturing industry in Europe?

      The European country with the most businesses in the Fibre Optic Cable Manufacturing industry is France.

      How competitive is the Fibre Optic Cable Manufacturing industry in Europe?

      The level of competition is high and steady in the Fibre Optic Cable Manufacturing industry in Europe.

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      Table of Contents

      About this industry

      Industry definition

      This industry manufactures fibre-optic cables that are used to transmit data, images and sound. These cables consist of a core of thin glass fibres, which transmit optical signals in the form of light, and a plastic sheath.

      Related Terms

      BANDWIDTHDISPERSIONBROADBAND5GVECTORING

      What's included in this industry?

      Single-mode optical cableMulti-mode optical cable

      Companies

      Prysmian SpANexans SAHuber+Suhner AG

      Industry Code

      ISIC 2006

      2731 - Manufacture of fibre optic cables in Europe

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      Performance

      Key Takeaways

      Telecommunications companies need fibre-optic cables to modernise their infrastructure

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      Revenue Highlights

      Trends
      • Revenue
      • 2025 Revenue Growth
      • Revenue Volatility

      Employment Highlights

      Trends
      • Employees
      • Employees per Business
      • Revenue per Employee

      Business Highlights

      Trends
      • Businesses
      • Employees per Business
      • Revenue per Business

      Profit Highlights

      Trends
      • Total Profit
      • Profit Margin
      • Profit per Business

      Current Performance

      Charts
      • Revenue in the Fibre Optic Cable Manufacturing in Europe industry (2012 -2030)
      • Employees in the Fibre Optic Cable Manufacturing in Europe industry (2012 -2030)
      • Business in the Fibre Optic Cable Manufacturing in Europe industry (2012 -2030)
      • Profit in the Fibre Optic Cable Manufacturing in Europe industry (2012 -2030)
      Analysis

      What's driving current industry performance in the Fibre Optic Cable Manufacturing in Europe industry?


      Outlook

      Analysis

      What's driving the Fibre Optic Cable Manufacturing in Europe industry outlook?


      Volatility

      Analysis

      What influences volatility in the Fibre Optic Cable Manufacturing in Europe industry?

      Charts
      • Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth Matrix

      Life Cycle

      Analysis

      What determines the industry life cycle stage in the Fibre Optic Cable Manufacturing in Europe industry?

      Charts
      • Industry Life Cycle Matrix

      Products and Markets

      Highlights

      Trends
      • Largest Market
      • Product Innovation

      Key Takeaways

      Single-mode cables offer higher bandwidths but are difficult to install. Single-mode cables are preferred for telecommunications and high-speed data applications, despite being more challenging to install than multi-mode cables.

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      Products and Services

      Charts
      • Products and Services Segmentation
      Analysis

      How are the Fibre Optic Cable Manufacturing in Europe industry's products and services performing?

      Analysis

      What are innovations in the Fibre Optic Cable Manufacturing in Europe industry's products and services?


      Major Markets

      Charts
      • Major Market Segmentation
      Analysis

      What influences demand in the Fibre Optic Cable Manufacturing in Europe industry?


      International Trade

      Highlights

      • Total Imports into Europe
      • Total Exports into Europe
      Heat maps
      • Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
      • Industry Concentration of Exports by Country
      Data Tables

      Value and annual change (%) included

      • Number of Imports and Exports by European Country (2025)

      Geographic Breakdown

      Business Locations

      Heat maps
      • Share of Total Industry Revenue by Region (2025)
      • Share of Total Industry Enterprises by Region (2025)
      • Share of Total Industry Employment by Region (2025)
      • Share of Total Industry Wages by Region (2025)

      Industry Geographic Breakdown

      Data Tables

      Values and annual change provided for 37 European countries:

      • Revenue (2025)
      • IVA (2025)
      • Enterprises (2025)
      • Employment (2025)
      • Exports (2025)
      • Imports (2025)

      Competitive Forces

      Highlights

      Trends
      • Concentration
      • Competition
      • Barriers to Entry
      • Substitutes
      • Buyer Power
      • Supplier Power

      Key Takeaways

      Established manufacturers dominate the market. Large manufacturers dominate the market and have long-term contracts with major customers. Smaller manufacturers struggle to keep up with the low prices offered by these companies.

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      Supply Chain

      Charts

      Buyer and supply industries

      Companies

      Market Share

      Charts
      • Industry Market Share by Company (2020-2025)

      Companies

      Data Tables

      Top 10 companies by market share:

      • Market share (2025)
      • Revenue (2025)
      • Profit (2025)
      • Profit Margin (2025)

      Data Tables
      • Countries of operation for Prysmian SpA
      • Countries of operation for Nexans SA
      • Countries of operation for Huber+Suhner AG
      • Countries of operation for Leoni AG
      • Countries of operation for Commscope Connectivity UK Ltd
      • Countries of operation for HES Kablo AS
      • Countries of operation for Tratos Cavi SpA
      • Countries of operation for Fujikura Ltd
      • Countries of operation for OFS Fitel Denmark ApS
      • Countries of operation for Corning Inc

      External Environment

      Highlights

      Trends
      • Regulation & Policy
      • Assistance

      Key Takeaways

      Manufacturers must comply with EU regulations. They need to follow the Construction Products Regulation, which includes safety standards for fire resistance; REACH for the use of chemicals; and RoHS for the restriction of hazardous substances.

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      External Drivers

      Analysis

      What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Fibre Optic Cable Manufacturing in Europe industry?

      Financial Benchmarks

      Highlights

      Trends
      • Profit Margin
      • Average Wage
      • Largest Cost

      Key Takeaways

      Manufacturers' profit picks up. Fibre-optic cable manufacturers' profitability varies greatly depending on company size, production type, market focus and supply negotiations. Value-added opportunities from fast connectivity have driven profitability over recent years.

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      Cost Structure

      Charts
      • Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
      • Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
        • Marketing
        • Depreciation
        • Profit
        • Purchases
        • Wages
        • Rent
        • Utilities
        • Other
      Analysis

      What trends impact cost in the Fibre Optic Cable Manufacturing in Europe industry?


      Key Ratios

      Data tables
      • IVA/Revenue (2015-2030)
      • Imports/Demand (2015-2030)
      • Exports/Revenue (2015-2030)
      • Revenue per Employee (2015-2030)
      • Wages/Revenue (2015-2030)
      • Employees per Establishment (2015-2030)
      • Average Wage (2015-2030)

      Country Benchmarks

      European Leaders & Laggards

      Data Tables

      Top and bottom five countries listed for each:

      • Revenue Growth (2025)
      • Business Growth (2025)
      • Job Growth (2025)

      European Country Performance

      Data Tables

      Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:

      • IVA/Revenue (2025)
      • Imports/Demand (2025)
      • Exports/Revenue (2025)
      • Revenue per Employee (2025)
      • Wages/Revenue (2025)
      • Employees per Establishment (2025)
      • Average Wage (2025)

      Structural Comparison

      Data Tables

      Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe

      • Concentration
      • Competition
      • Barriers to Entry
      • Buyer Power
      • Supplier Power
      • Volatility
      • Capital Intensity
      • Innovation
      • Life Cycle

      Key Statistics

      Industry Data

      Data Tables

      Including values and annual change:

      • Revenue (2015-2030)
      • IVA (2015-2030)
      • Establishments (2015-2030)
      • Enterprises (2015-2030)
      • Employment (2015-2030)
      • Exports (2015-2030)
      • Imports (2015-2030)
      • Wages (2015-2030)

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