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Fibre-Optic Cable Manufacturing in Germany Industry Data and Analysis
In the past five years, the German fibre optic cable industry has benefited from significant market growth, particularly due to the massive increase in the fibre optic roll-out rate from 17.7% (2020) to 48.8% (2024). This development was driven by the expansion of broadband and 5G infrastructure as well as the ongoing digitalisation of industry and transport. Manufacturers responded by investing in automation, research and development as well as specialised cable solutions for applications such as FTTH, the automotive industry and industrial sensor technology. Over the past five years, industry turnover has grown at an average annual rate of 6.5%. In 2025, it is expected to reach 381 million euros.Industry turnover is expected to increase by 3.6% in 2025. The industry is currently characterised by a high degree of specialisation, technological leadership and dynamic demand, coupled with price pressure in international competition. While the expansion of new network infrastructures continues to guarantee stable sales prospects, many network operators are still relying on transitional technologies such as vectoring, which means that the full sales potential of fibre optic technology cannot be exploited. Companies are responding to this with product innovations, consulting solutions and a stronger focus on industrial niche markets and beyond the national market. The industry thus remains an important technical pioneer and is actively shaping forward-looking areas of data transmission.By 2030, the industry's turnover is expected to increase by an average of 1.1% per year to 403.3 million euros. The future of fibre optic cable production in Germany is characterised by stability and reliable long-term demand, supported by government funding measures and the continuous expansion of the digital infrastructure. Manufacturers are focusing on process innovation, miniaturisation and collaborative partnerships in order to ensure efficiency and quality and develop new technological solutions. Thanks to technological progress and new areas of application, the industry remains well positioned, even if the dynamic increase in demand is likely to slow down as market penetration increases.
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What's included in this industry analysis
IBISWorld's research coverage on the Fibre-Optic Cable Manufacturing industry in Germany includes market sizing, forecasting, data and analysis from 2015-2030. The most recent publication was released June 2025.
About this industry
What's this industry report about?
The Fibre-Optic Cable Manufacturing industry in Germany operates under the WZ industry code C27.31DE. This industry manufactures fibre optic cables that are used to transmit data, images and sound. They consist of a core of thin glass fibres, which transmit optical signals in the form of light, and a plastic sheath. Glass fibres are also referred to as optical fibres, although the term is also used for plastic fibres. The industry definition does not include the manufacture of glass fibres themselves or the production of strands. Related terms covered in the Fibre-Optic Cable Manufacturing industry in Germany include damping, dispersion, fibre to the building (fttb), fibre to the home (ftth), litze and streaming.
What's included in this industry?
Products and services covered in Fibre-Optic Cable Manufacturing industry in Germany include Multimode fibre optic cable, Single-mode fibre optic cable and .
What companies are included in this industry?
Companies covered in the Fibre-Optic Cable Manufacturing industry in Germany include Leoni AG, Prysmian S. p. A. and Nexans Deutschland GmbH.
Performance
What's included in the Performance chapter?
The Performance chapter covers detailed analysis, datasets, detailed current performance, sources of volatility and an outlook with forecasts for the Fibre-Optic Cable Manufacturing industry in Germany.
Questions answered in this chapter include what's driving current industry performance, what influences industry volatility, how do successful businesses overcome volatility, what's driving the industry outlook. This analysis is supported with data and statistics on industry revenues, costs, profits, businesses and employees.
Products & Markets
What's included in the Products and Markets chapter?
The Products and Markets chapter covers detailed product and service segmentation, analysis of major markets and international trade data for the for the Fibre-Optic Cable Manufacturing industry in Germany.
Questions answered in this chapter include how are the industry's products and services performing, what are innovations in industry products and services, what products or services do successful businesses offer and what's influencing demand from the industry's markets. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by product and service segmentation and major markets.
Geographic Breakdown
What's included in the Geographic Breakdown chapter?
The Geographic Breakdown chapter covers detailed analysis and datasets on regional performance of the Fibre-Optic Cable Manufacturing industry in Germany.
Questions answered in this chapter include where are industry businesses located and how do businesses use location to their advantage. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by location.
Competitive Forces
What's included in the Competitive Forces chapter?
The Competitive Forces chapter covers the concentration, barriers to entry and supplier and buyer profiles in the Fibre-Optic Cable Manufacturing industry in Germany. This includes data and statistics on industry market share concentration, barriers to entry, substitute products and buyer & supplier power.
Questions answered in this chapter include what impacts the industry's market share concentration, how do successful businesses handle concentration, what challenges do potential industry entrants face, how can potential entrants overcome barriers to entry, what are substitutes for industry services, how do successful businesses compete with substitutes and what power do buyers and suppliers have over the industry and how do successful businesses manage buyer & supplier power.
Companies
What's included in the Companies chapter?
The Companies chapter covers Key Takeaways, Market Share and Companies in the Fibre-Optic Cable Manufacturing industry in Germany. This includes data and analysis on companies operating in the industry that hold a market share greater than 5%.
Questions answered in this chapter include what companies have a meaningful market share and how each company is performing.
External Environment
What's included in the External Environment chapter?
The External Environment chapter covers Key Takeaways, External Drivers, Regulation & Policy and Assistance in the Fibre-Optic Cable Manufacturing industry in Germany. This includes data and statistics on factors impacting industry revenue such as economic indicators, regulation, policy and assistance programs.
Questions answered in this chapter include what demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the industry, what regulations impact the industry, what assistance is available to this industry.
Financial Benchmarks
What's included in the Financial Benchmarks chapter?
The Financial Benchmarks chapter covers Key Takeaways, Cost Structure, Financial Ratios, Valuation Multiples and Key Ratios in the Fibre-Optic Cable Manufacturing industry in Germany. This includes financial data and statistics on industry performance including key cost inputs, profitability, key financial ratios and enterprise value multiples.
Questions answered in this chapter include what trends impact industry costs and how financial ratios have changed overtime.
Industry Data
What's included in the Industry Data chapter?
The Industry Data chapter includes 10 years of historical data with 5 years of forecast data covering statistics like revenue, industry value add, establishments, enterprises, employment and wages in the Fibre-Optic Cable Manufacturing industry in Germany.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the market size of the Fibre-Optic Cable Manufacturing industry in Germany in 2026?
The market size of the Fibre-Optic Cable Manufacturing industry in Germany is €381.0m in 2026.
How many businesses are there in the Fibre-Optic Cable Manufacturing industry in Germany in 2025?
There are 21 businesses in the Fibre-Optic Cable Manufacturing industry in Germany, which has grown at a CAGR of 5.6 % between 2020 and 2025.
How may import tariffs affect the Fibre-Optic Cable Manufacturing industry in Germany?
The Fibre-Optic Cable Manufacturing industry in Germany is likely to be significantly impacted by import tariffs with imports accounting for a high share of industry revenue.
How may export tariffs affect the Fibre-Optic Cable Manufacturing industry in Germany?
The Fibre-Optic Cable Manufacturing industry in Germany is likely to be significantly impacted by export tariffs with exports accounting for a high share of industry revenue.
Has the Fibre-Optic Cable Manufacturing industry in Germany grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Fibre-Optic Cable Manufacturing industry in Germany has been growing at a CAGR of 6.5 % between 2020 and 2025.
What is the forecast growth of the Fibre-Optic Cable Manufacturing industry in Germany over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Fibre-Optic Cable Manufacturing industry in Germany is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Fibre-Optic Cable Manufacturing industry in Germany?
The biggest companies operating in the Fibre-Optic Cable Manufacturing industry in Germany are Leoni AG, Prysmian S. p. A. and Nexans Deutschland GmbH
What does the Fibre-Optic Cable Manufacturing industry in Germany include?
Multimode fibre optic cable and Single-mode fibre optic cable are part of the Fibre-Optic Cable Manufacturing industry in Germany.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Fibre-Optic Cable Manufacturing industry in Germany?
The company holding the most market share in the Fibre-Optic Cable Manufacturing industry in Germany is Leoni AG.
How competitive is the Fibre-Optic Cable Manufacturing industry in Germany?
The level of competition is high and steady in the Fibre-Optic Cable Manufacturing industry in Germany.
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