According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Short Distance Communication Plastic Optical Fiber market size was valued at US$ 424 million in 2025 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 644 million by 2032 with a CAGR of 6.4% during review period.
Short-distance communication plastic optical fiber (POF) is a flexible, polymer-based optical fiber—typically using PMMA or perfluorinated polymers as the core—that transmits light signals over short ranges (usually <100 m) for data communication, sensing, control, and illumination; it offers easy installation, high bending tolerance, low weight, EMI immunity, and cost advantages over glass fiber in consumer electronics, automotive, industrial automation, and home networking applications.
The plastic optical fiber industry chain starts upstream with suppliers of PMMA resin, perfluorinated polymer materials, dopants, optical coatings, cladding compounds, and precision extrusion equipment; midstream manufacturers extrude polymer fiber, apply cladding layers, conduct online diameter measurement and attenuation testing, and package fibers into spools or pre-terminated cable assemblies for communication systems; downstream participants include automotive electronics companies, industrial automation providers, consumer electronics firms, telecom integrators, and lighting system manufacturers that integrate POF into short-distance data networks, sensors, and illumination systems, supported by distributors, OEM partners, and installers across global markets.
Current projects include new GI-POF manufacturing lines in East Asia and Europe, expansions of PMMA-based POF capacity for home networking markets, and automotive OEM collaborations to integrate next-generation high-bandwidth POF into infotainment and sensor backbones; companies are developing low-loss perfluorinated POF for gigabit industrial networks, launching R&D programs for thermally stable polymers, and building automated extrusion and measurement lines to increase quality consistency; several producers are creating new standards-compatible POF for Industry 4.0 applications, while governments in emerging markets support local POF production to reduce dependence on glass fiber imports for short-distance communication needs.
2025 Global Market Sales Volume is 980 million meters, the Average Global Market Price is 0.42 USD per meter, and the Market Average Gross Profit Margin is 36%.
The short-distance communication POF market is growing steadily due to rising demand for low-cost, flexible, and EMI-immune data links in automotive, consumer electronics, and industrial applications. Automotive electronics remains a major driver as infotainment systems, lighting, multimedia networks, and sensors increasingly rely on POF due to its bending tolerance and electrical isolation benefits.
Industrial automation is another strong growth area as factories adopt fiber-based connectivity for noise-sensitive communication networks.
Asia–Pacific leads the market due to strong manufacturing ecosystems in China, Japan, and South Korea. Europe follows closely because of its automotive electronics base and advanced optical fiber R&D. North America shows growing adoption in home networking and specialty industrial applications.
Opportunities include gigabit-grade GI-POF, next-generation automotive data buses, and smart-home device connectivity. Risks include substitution by low-cost copper links in some consumer segments and competition from glass fiber in high-bandwidth markets. Market trends emphasize smaller diameter fibers, improved thermal stability, lower attenuation, and pre-terminated plug-and-play designs.
The competitive environment remains moderately fragmented, with Japanese, European, and Chinese companies leading technological innovation and capacity expansion.
With increasing data demands across vehicles, homes, and industrial plants, short-range POF continues to gain traction as a simple, robust, and cost-effective communication medium.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Short Distance Communication Plastic Optical Fiber market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.
Key Features:
Global Short Distance Communication Plastic Optical Fiber market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K Meter), and average selling prices (US$/Meter), 2021-2032
Global Short Distance Communication Plastic Optical Fiber market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K Meter), and average selling prices (US$/Meter), 2021-2032
Global Short Distance Communication Plastic Optical Fiber market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K Meter), and average selling prices (US$/Meter), 2021-2032
Global Short Distance Communication Plastic Optical Fiber market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (K Meter), and ASP (US$/Meter), 2021-2026
The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:
To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries
To assess the growth potential for Short Distance Communication Plastic Optical Fiber
To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market
To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace
This report profiles key players in the global Short Distance Communication Plastic Optical Fiber market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Furukawa, Fujikura, Corning, Asahi Kasei, AGC, Toray Group, Taihan, Nanoptics, SCHOTT, Mitsubishi Chemical, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Market Segmentation
Short Distance Communication Plastic Optical Fiber market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2021-2032, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.
Market segment by Type
PMMA (Polymethyl Methacrylate)
Perfluorinated (PF)
Multicomponent Polymer
Others
Market segment by Fiber Structure
Single-mode Optical Fiber
Multi-mode Optical Fiber
Market segment by Outer Diameter
0.25–0.5 mm Micro POF
1.0 mm Standard POF
2.2–3.0 mm Industrial POF
Market segment by Application
Automotive
Industrial Equipment
Consumer Electronics
Telecom Networking Device
Others
Major players covered
Furukawa
Fujikura
Corning
Asahi Kasei
AGC
Toray Group
Taihan
Nanoptics
SCHOTT
Mitsubishi Chemical
Jiangxi Daishing
Jiangsu TX
Jiangsu Etern
Hengtong
Futong
Zhongtian Technology Advanced Materials
Market segment by region, regional analysis covers
North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)
Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)
Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)
South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)
Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)
The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:
Chapter 1, to describe Short Distance Communication Plastic Optical Fiber product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Short Distance Communication Plastic Optical Fiber, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Short Distance Communication Plastic Optical Fiber from 2021 to 2026.
Chapter 3, the Short Distance Communication Plastic Optical Fiber competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4, the Short Distance Communication Plastic Optical Fiber breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2021 to 2026.and Short Distance Communication Plastic Optical Fiber market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2027 to 2032.
Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.
Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Short Distance Communication Plastic Optical Fiber.
Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Short Distance Communication Plastic Optical Fiber sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.
Summary:
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