From late 2025 into 2026, global fibre optic prices have increased sharply and across the board — standard single-mode, bend-insensitive grades, and in turn pre-terminated assemblies, patch leads, and bulk cable. The global fiber optic component market is experiencing significant growth, driven by increasing demand from AI data centers, 5G networks, and FTTH (Fiber to the Home) rollouts. The market size was valued at USD 38. " This is not a temporary fluctuation. It is a structural shift driven by the insatiable appetite of Artificial Intelligence. CRU provides comprehensive, accurate and up-to-date price assessments and research reports for bare optical fibre across various key regional markets, combined with insights into the factors and events affecting markets. Units: Index Dec 2003=100, Not Seasonally Adjusted Frequency: Monthly U. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Producer Price Index by Industry: Fiber Optic Cable Manufacturing: Fiber Optic Cable, Made from Purchased Fiber Optic Strand, retrieved from FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. 652D optical fiber prices are rising in 2025–2026, how FTTH cable budgets are affected, and what procurement teams in Europe, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East can do to manage risk.