Fiber optic prices have surged by 650%. There are currently over 200,000 fiber optic-related companies in China.

According to industry research data, prices of some special optical fiber varieties have surged by 650% compared to the same period last year, with the production and sales volume of leading companies growing several times year on year. The industry's backlog of orders has been scheduled to the first quarter of 2027. As of April 20, 2026, there are 201,000 optical fiber-related companies in China; in terms of establishment years, more than 70% of these companies were founded in the past 5 years, with the highest proportion (33.2%) being those established within 1 to 3 years. In terms of registration, a total of 31,000 optical fiber-related companies were registered in China in 2025. In terms of regional distribution, the highest number of registered companies in 2025 was in the East China region, accounting for 27.1%, and as of April 20, 2026, there were 7,607 registered optical fiber-related companies in China.