Microduct Cable Market Report 2025

The microduct cable market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $3.86 billion in 2024 to $4.34 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.2%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to the expansion of telecom infrastructure, urbanization and smart city initiatives, government broadband programs, demand for cost-effective cable deployment, and the increase in internet usage in households.

The microduct cable market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.78 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.8%. The growth anticipated in the forecast period is driven by the expansion of 5G networks, smart city developments, rural broadband projects, environmental and cost efficiency requirements, and the rising adoption of fiber-to-the-home connectivity. Key trends in the forecast period include 5G-driven infrastructure, sustainable installation methods, advancements enabling higher fiber counts, water-blocking technologies, and transparent microduct monitoring.

The rising demand for high-speed internet access is projected to drive the growth of the microduct cable market in the coming years. High-speed internet access refers to fast and dependable internet connectivity that enables quick data transmission and smooth online experiences. This growing demand is largely fueled by the increasing consumption of video streaming services such as YouTube and Netflix, which require stable, high-speed connections to deliver uninterrupted content. Microduct cables facilitate high-speed internet by securely housing fiber optic cables that transmit data efficiently, enabling the easy installation and expansion of reliable internet networks for residential, commercial, and mobile use. For example, in December 2024, a report from the Federal Communications Commission, a U.S. government agency, revealed that from December 2022 to December 2023, residential mobile connections with full internet access data plans increased by approximately 2.9%, reaching 340 million. As a result, the growing need for high-speed internet is contributing to the expansion of the microduct cable market.

Leading companies in the microduct cable industry are developing advanced solutions such as ultra-high-density blown fiber cables to improve broadband connectivity and streamline fiber network installations. These cables are capable of holding a large number of fibers in compact dimensions and are installed using air-blowing techniques. For instance, in February 2024, Prysmian Group, an Italy-based cable manufacturing company, introduced Sirocco Extreme 864 Fibers, an innovative blown fiber cable designed for microduct installations. This product allows deployment within 12 mm inner diameter microducts and achieves a fiber density of 11.3 fibers per mm, setting a new industry benchmark. Built using Prysmian’s BendBright-A2 200 µm single-mode bend-insensitive fiber, the cable performs reliably in confined spaces while maintaining signal quality. Its blown installation method enhances the speed and cost-efficiency of deploying high-speed broadband, particularly in densely populated or space-constrained areas.

In April 2023, HellermannTyton, a UK-based manufacturer of cable protection and connectivity components, acquired Höhle for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition was aimed at expanding HellermannTyton’s offerings in fiber-optic infrastructure by incorporating Höhle’s expertise in microduct manufacturing, enabling the company to better address the growing global demand for high-speed network connectivity. HÖHLE ÖU is an Estonia-based company specializing in the production of fiber optic cable microducts.

Major players in the microduct cable market are Sterlite Technologies Limited, Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd., Prysmian Group S.p.A., Corning Incorporated, CommScope Holding Company Inc., Nexans S.A., Fujikura Ltd., LS Cable & System Ltd., Leviton Manufacturing Co. Inc., Polycab India Limited, Hexatronic Group AB, OFS Fitel LLC, Dura-Line Corporation, Clearfield Inc., Emtelle UK Limited, Norden Communication, SAMM Teknoloji, Orient Cables (India) Pvt. Ltd., Nestor Cables Ltd., Melbye Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the microduct cable market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in microduct cable report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the microduct cable market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s recommendations and conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

The rapid rise in U.S. tariffs and the subsequent trade frictions in spring 2025 are having a major impact on the electrical and electronics sector, with semiconductors, display panels, and rare-earth metals (essential for batteries and motors) subject to steep duties. Consumer electronics brands face profit erosion, as competitive markets limit their ability to pass costs to buyers. Industrial electronics manufacturers, meanwhile, grapple with delayed projects due to shortages of tariff-impacted components like printed circuit boards. Companies are responding by relocating assembly to tariff-exempt countries, increasing inventory buffers, and redesigning products to reduce dependency on restricted materials.

Microduct cable is a compact, lightweight fiber optic cable designed for installation within small conduits known as microducts. It is utilized for high-speed data transmission in telecommunications networks, providing easy installation and scalability for fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) and other broadband applications.

The primary types of microduct cable are single-mode and multi-mode. Single-mode fiber allows light to travel along a single path or mode, typically featuring a small core diameter of about 8-10 microns. The main duct types include flame retardant, direct install, and direct burial. Various materials such as glass, plastic, high-density polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride, low-density polyethylene, and others are used, deployed across underground, underwater, and aerial environments. These cables serve multiple end users, including telecommunications, power utilities, defense or military, industrial, medical, and other sectors.

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The microduct cable market consists of sales of microduct fiber optic cables, air-blown fiber cables, and ultra-lightweight high-density cables. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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