Optical Fronthaul Market

Optical Fronthaul Market Forecast and CAGR

According to the latest research by Fact.MR, optical fronthaul market is anticipated to grow swiftly at a CAGR of 6.8% in the next 10 years. The reason behind this surge is the idea of introducing 5G technology that comes with better network connectivity and bandwidth which is an important factor for this market. Nowadays, almost every person is switching to smartphones and laptops from their traditional ones.

People have started to work from their home which requires a more furnished network with better speed in case of working through laptops. This has created an urge in the minds of today’s generation to adopt the latest technology with better application.

All these key factors are contributing to the rise in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector and presumed to continue in the coming years as well.

What is Driving Demand for Optical Fronthaul?

The demand for 5G technology is expanding due to which a subsequent increase is seen in the need for good network quality and great connectivity, making it more efficient and flexible, low latency, and great speed. This has become one of the basic needs of today’s youngsters to get maximum things done in the minimum time period.

In today’s time, more than half of the population uses a smartphone which has added fuel to the demand for fronthaul through which growth is seen in the ICT sector.

People who are working from their home through the laptops are demanding fast speed with better bandwidth and connectivity for the smooth flow of work. This is one of the main reasons that is influencing the demand. Continuous use of these will result in an even higher demand for optical fronthaul in the market.

Covid-19 Impact on Global Optical Fronthaul Market

The pandemic caused by the novel coronavirus has hugely impacted the economy. It has deeply affected almost every second sector across the world and these effects are going to be seen for a long period of time. Economic growth is hampered because of the disruptions it caused which shook the whole world.

A fall in the revenue of different companies in various sectors has been observed. Every third business was downsized and some were shut down due to the heft losses incurred by them. It has downsized the operations of even successful businesses and has the disturbed the development of the economy.

The lockdown in different countries ceased the operations of different sectors and almost every industry was put at a halt.

But, in the case of the IT sector, a sudden surge in the demand was seen in Q4 in 2020. This is due to the changing mode from offices to work from home. People are facing multiple challenges related to connectivity issues or bandwidth problems occurring due to the heavy load on the servers. With this, the demand for this product has shown an increase and is contemplated to rise shortly soon.

Global Optical Fronthaul Market Geographical Outlook

The demand for optical fronthaul accounts for six discrete regions including North America, Latin America, Europe, East-Asia, South-Asia and Middle-East & Africa.

Among these, the North American region has shown its dominance by acquiring the maximum share in the market resulting in earning higher revenues.

Next in line is Europe which is expected to expand in the near future. After Europe, the Asia Pacific region is estimated to swell up including countries such as India, Japan and China due to the reliability and low-cost power consumption.

Who are the Key Manufacturers of the Optical Fronthaul Market?

There are different leading manufacturers in this market such as

• Accelink
• Ericsson
• Macom
• Nokia
• Finisar Corporation
• Huawei
• Microsemi Corporation.

Adoption of different strategies such as product innovation, mergers and acquisitions, partnerships and expansions by different players in the market has made them increase their market share. The organic and inorganic growth will be contributing in even higher demand for fronthaul in the ICT sector.

Optical Fronthaul Market Report Highlights:

• Detailed overview of parent market
• Changing market dynamics in the industry
• In-depth market segmentation
• Historical, current and projected market size in terms of volume and value
• Recent industry trends and developments
• Competitive landscape
• Strategies of key players and products offered
• Potential and niche segments, geographical regions exhibiting promising growth
• A neutral perspective on market performance
• Must-have information for market players to sustain and enhance their market footprint

Key Segments

• By Type

  • O-RAN
  • C-RAN

• By Service

  • Professional
  • Managed

• By Network

  • Passive WDM
  • Semi-Passive WDM
  • Active WDM
  • Ethernet and others

• By Region

  • North America
    • US & Canada
  • Latin America
    • Brazil, Mexico, Argentina & Rest of Latin America
  • Europe
    • Germany, France, Italy, Spain, U.K., Benelux, Russia, and Rest of Europe
  • East Asia
    • China, Japan, South Korea
  • South Asia
    • India, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and Rest of South Asia
  • Oceania
    • Australia and New Zealand
  • Middle East and Africa
    • GCC Countries, Turkey, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa

The report is a compilation of first-hand information, qualitative and quantitative assessment by industry analysts, inputs from industry experts and industry participants across the value chain. The report provides in-depth analysis of parent market trends, macro-economic indicators and governing factors along with market attractiveness as per segments. The report also maps the qualitative impact of various market factors on market segments and geographies.

NOTE - All statements of fact, opinion, or analysis expressed in reports are those of the respective analysts. They do not necessarily reflect formal positions or views of the company.