Global Plastic Optical Fiber (POF) Market Growth 2025-2031

Global Plastic Optical Fiber (POF) Market Growth 2025-2031

The global Plastic Optical Fiber (POF) market size is predicted to grow from US$ 5996 million in 2025 to US$ 10190 million in 2031; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.2% from 2025 to 2031.

Plastic optical fiber (POF) (or Polymer optical fibre) is an optical fiber that is made out of polymer. Similar to glass optical fiber, POF transmits light (for illumination or data) through the core of the fiber. Plastic Optical Fiber typically consist of a PMMA (acrylic) or polycarbonate core with a silicone resin cladding. There are many benefits to plastic fibers, but there are also some downfalls.

The Plastic Optical Fiber (POF) Market is experiencing steady growth due to its increasing use in data transmission, lighting, medical devices, and automotive applications. Unlike glass fiber, plastic optical fiber is flexible, cost-effective, and easier to install, which makes it attractive for short-distance applications and in sectors where high performance is not strictly required. Here are the key trends in this market:

Plastic optical fiber is increasingly used in vehicles for in-car networking systems like infotainment, lighting, and sensor data transmission. The shift to electric and autonomous vehicles is also driving demand, as POF offers EMI (electromagnetic interference) immunity and high-speed data transmission.

In industrial automation, POF is used in control systems and factory floor networks where flexibility, reliability, and cost-effectiveness are essential.

POF is widely used in consumer electronics for applications that require high-speed data transfer over short distances, such as high-definition multimedia interfaces (HDMI) and home network systems.

As homes become more connected and demand for fast, reliable data transfer in smart home systems increases, POF is an ideal solution for short-range data transmission within confined spaces.

Plastic optical fibers are used in medical imaging, sensors, and surgical devices due to their flexibility, safety (non-conductivity), and biocompatibility. They enable minimally invasive procedures and improved diagnostic capabilities.

The healthcare industry's shift towards minimally invasive and precision medical tools is driving demand for POF as a safe and reliable data transmission medium within various medical equipment.

LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “Plastic Optical Fiber (POF) Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Plastic Optical Fiber (POF) sales in 2024, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Plastic Optical Fiber (POF) sales for 2025 through 2031. With Plastic Optical Fiber (POF) sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Plastic Optical Fiber (POF) industry.

This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Plastic Optical Fiber (POF) landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on Plastic Optical Fiber (POF) portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Plastic Optical Fiber (POF) market.

This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Plastic Optical Fiber (POF) and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global Plastic Optical Fiber (POF).

This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Plastic Optical Fiber (POF) market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.

Segmentation by Type:
PMMA Type
Perfluorinated Type

Segmentation by Application:
Automotive
Industrial
Home Networks
Consumer Electronics
Inter-connections
Medical
Other

This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries

The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
Mitsubishi Chemical
Toray Group
AGC
Asahi Kasei
LEONI
Jiangxi Daishing
Sichuan Huiyuan
Chromis Fiberoptics
Timbercon
Jiangsu TX
FiberFin
Nanoptics

Key Questions Addressed in this Report

What is the 10-year outlook for the global Plastic Optical Fiber (POF) market?

What factors are driving Plastic Optical Fiber (POF) market growth, globally and by region?

Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?

How do Plastic Optical Fiber (POF) market opportunities vary by end market size?

How does Plastic Optical Fiber (POF) break out by Type, by Application?