Wavelength Division Multiplexers (WDM) Market

Ever-rising Internet Traffic Worldwide to Bolster the Demand for WDM Technology

The wavelength division multiplexers (WDM) market is expected to hit US$ 35.40 Bn by 2026, expanding at a promising CAGR of 11.0% during the forecast period from 2018 to 2026. Principally governed by Asia Pacific, the WDM market is driven by the rising need for high-volume data transfer capacity. The market has been witnessing rapid growth due to the constant rise in internet traffic and the popularisation of WDM technology. Internet traffic exhibited a CAGR of more than 25% from 2013 to 2016. Amidst the growing demand for network bandwidth, fiber optic cable efficiency-enhancing technology, called WDM, is considered among the most promising alternatives for providing the additional bandwidth required. With the rapidly growing count of Internet users and network traffic worldwide, Internet providers are now aiming for feasible ways to cater to the ever-rising demand for network bandwidth. Thus, WDM technology is set to witness immense growth in the forecasted years.

Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexer (DWDM) Leads the Market and is Accounted to Retain Its Dominant Position

Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexer (DWDM) leads the overall market, accounting for more than 50% of the global market value. The ability to amplify all wavelengths at once without first converting them to electrical signals and carry signals of different speeds and types simultaneously and transparently over the fiber makes DWDM more favorable among end-users. DWDM spaces the wavelengths more closely than Coarse Wavelength Division Multiplexer (CWDM) and therefore has a greater overall capacity. DWDM’s fast and flexible provisioning of protocols and transparent, protected, data-centric services, along with the capability to offer new, higher-speed services at a lower cost, deliver additional value in the metropolitan market. This would ensure strong growth for the DWDM segment through the forecast period.

Burgeoning Countries of Asia Pacific to Ensure Fastest Growth of the Region Throughout the Forecast Period

Currently, Asia-Pacific leads the market, accounting for more than 1/3 of the overall market value worldwide. The IT and telecom markets in Asia Pacific witnessed about 9.3% year-on-year growth in 2016, driven by strong evolution in smartphones, desktops, and other smart communication device markets. The WDM market here is primarily backed by China due to the growing penetration of fiber optic networks. According to China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), the country laid over 2.6 billion kilometers of optical fiber in 2015. MIIT expected over 80% of broadband users in China to be on the optical fiber network in 2017.

As well, burgeoning countries such as Japan, South Korea, India, and Singapore, among others, are set to ensure strong market growth in the region throughout the forecast period. Increasing initiatives such as the Asia Pacific Information Superhighway (APIS) aim to ensure the availability and affordability of broadband Internet across Asia Pacific countries and promote terrestrial and submarine fiber optic connectivity. Rapidly rising demand for fiber optic technology and the need to increase its data-carrying capacity pave the way for demand for subsequent WDM technology in the region.

Alliances with Domestic Players to Remain the Key Strategy

The overall WDM market is fragmented in nature, with a significant number of Internet network providers. The market comprises an enormous number of domestic firms serving limited territories. These companies deliver the majority of Internet network services, thus restricting the scope of international players. The most commonly adopted strategy by global players is acquisition or alliances with domestic fiber optic network providers. This aids the companies in expanding their WDM technology service offerings for fiber optic networks, thereby increasing their reach to a larger number of customers. Major instances include the acquisition of Silicon Photonics from IMEC BV by Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., the acquisition of Pirelli Optical Systems by Cisco Systems, Inc., and the alliance of Telenor ASA with ZTE Corporation. Key players profiled in the report include Adva Optical Networking, SE, Adtran, Inc., Aliathon Technologies Ltd., Alcatel–Lucent, Cisco Systems, Inc., Ciena Corporation, Fujitsu Ltd., Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., ZTE Corporation, Infinera Corporation, JDS Uniphase Corporation, OZ Optics Ltd., and others.

Historical and Forecast Period

2016: Historical Year

2017: Base Year

2018-2026: Forecast Period

This research report presents the analysis of each segment from 2016 to 2026, considering 2017 as the base year for the research. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for each of the respective segments was calculated for the forecast period from 2018 to 2026.

Report Scope by Segments

The wavelength division multiplexers market report provides market size and estimates based on market dynamics and key trends observed in the industry. The report provides a holistic view of the global wavelength division multiplexers market based on multiplexer type, end-use, and geography.

Key questions are answered in this report.

• What was the market size of WDM in 2017, and what is the forecast up to 2026?
• Which is the largest regional market for WDM?
• What are the key market trends observed in the WDM market and the outlook for fiber optic technology?
• Which are the most promising multiplexer type and end-use in the WDM market?
• Who are the key players leading the market?
• What are the key strategies adopted by the leading players in the market?
• What are the key trends in internet usage across different geographies and sub-geographies?

Chapter 1 Preface
1.1 Report Description
1.1.1 Purpose of the Report
1.1.2 Target Audience
1.1.3 USP and Key Offerings
1.2 Research Scope
1.3 Market Segmentation
1.4 Research Methodology
1.4.1 Phase I – Secondary Research
1.4.2 Phase II – Primary Research
1.4.3 Phase III – Expert Panel Review
1.4.4 Assumptions
1.4.5 Approach Adopted

Chapter 2 Executive Summary
2.1 Market Snapshot: Global WDM Market
2.2 Global WDM Market, By Multiplexer Type
2.3 Global WDM Market, By End-user
2.4 Global WDM Market, By Geography

Chapter 3 Market Dynamics
3.1 Product Insights and Market Overview
3.1.1 Global WDM Market Value and Growth, 2016 – 2026, (US$ Bn) (Y-o-Y %)
3.2 Key Market Trends and Future Outlook
3.3 Market Drivers
3.4 Market Growth Inhibitors
3.4.1 Impact Analysis of Drivers and Restraints
3.5 Attractive Investment Proposition
3.6 Competitive Analysis
3.6.1 Market Positioning of Key Vendors
3.6.2 Key Strategies adopted by the Leading Players

Chapter 4 Global Wavelength Division Multiplexers (WDM) Market Analysis, By Multiplexer Type (US$ Bn)
4.1 Market Analysis
4.2 Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexer (DWDM)
4.3 Coarse Wavelength Division Multiplexer (CWDM)

Chapter 5 Global Wavelength Division Multiplexers (WDM) Market Analysis, By End-user (US$ Bn)
5.1 Market Analysis
5.2 IT & Telecom
5.3 Banks, Financial Services & Insurance (BFSI)
5.4 Academics & Institutes
5.5 Manufacturing & Operations
5.6 Logistics
5.7 Hospitality
5.8 Retail
5.9 Healthcare

Chapter 6 North America Wavelength Division Multiplexers (WDM) Market Analysis (US$ Bn)
6.1 Overview
6.2 North America WDM Market Analysis, By Multiplexer Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
6.2.1 Market Analysis
6.3 North America WDM Market Analysis, By End-user, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
6.3.1 Market Analysis
6.4 North America WDM Market Analysis, By Region, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
6.4.1 U.S.
6.4.1.1 U.S. WDM Market Analysis, By Multiplexer Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
6.4.1.2 U.S. WDM Market Analysis, By End-user, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
6.4.2 Rest of North America
6.4.2.1 Rest of North America WDM Market Analysis, By Multiplexer Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
6.4.2.2 Rest of North America WDM Market Analysis, By End-user, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)

Chapter 7 Europe Wavelength Division Multiplexers (WDM) Market Analysis (US$ Bn)
7.1 Overview
7.2 Europe WDM Market Analysis, By Multiplexer Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
7.2.1 Market Analysis
7.3 Europe WDM Market Analysis, By End-user, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
7.3.1 Market Analysis
7.4 Europe WDM Market Analysis, By Region, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
7.4.1 UK
7.4.1.1 UK WDM Market Analysis, By Multiplexer Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
7.4.1.2 UK WDM Market Analysis, By End-user, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
7.4.2 Germany
7.4.2.1 Germany WDM Market Analysis, By Multiplexer Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
7.4.2.2 Germany WDM Market Analysis, By End-user, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
7.4.3 France
7.4.3.1 France WDM Market Analysis, By Multiplexer Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
7.4.3.2 France WDM Market Analysis, By End-user, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
7.4.4 Rest of Europe
7.4.4.1 Rest of Europe WDM Market Analysis, By Multiplexer Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
7.4.4.2 Rest of Europe WDM Market Analysis, By End-user, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)

Chapter 8 Asia Pacific Wavelength Division Multiplexers (WDM) Market Analysis (US$ Bn)
8.1 Overview
8.2 Asia Pacific WDM Market Analysis, By Multiplexer Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
8.2.1 Market Analysis
8.3 Asia Pacific WDM Market Analysis, By End-user, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
8.3.1 Market Analysis
8.4 Asia Pacific WDM Market Analysis, By Region, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
8.4.1 China
8.4.1.1 China WDM Market Analysis, By Multiplexer Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
8.4.1.2 China WDM Market Analysis, By End-user, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
8.4.2 Japan
8.4.2.1 Japan WDM Market Analysis, By Multiplexer Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
8.4.2.2 Japan WDM Market Analysis, By End-user, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
8.4.3 India
8.4.3.1 India WDM Market Analysis, By Multiplexer Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
8.4.3.2 India WDM Market Analysis, By End-user, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
8.4.4 Rest of Asia Pacific
8.4.4.1 Rest of Asia Pacific WDM Market Analysis, By Multiplexer Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
8.4.4.2 Rest of Asia Pacific WDM Market Analysis, By End-user, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)

Chapter 9 Rest of the World (RoW) Wavelength Division Multiplexers (WDM) Market Analysis (US$ Bn)
9.1 Overview
9.2 RoW WDM Market Analysis, By Multiplexer Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
8.2.1 Market Analysis
9.3 RoW WDM Market Analysis, By End-user, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
8.3.1 Market Analysis
9.4 RoW WDM Market Analysis, By Region, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
9.4.1 Latin America
9.4.1.1 Latin America WDM Market Analysis, By Multiplexer Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
9.4.1.2 Latin America WDM Market Analysis, By End-user, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
9.4.2 Middle East and Africa (MEA)
9.4.2.1 MEA WDM Market Analysis, By Multiplexer Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
9.4.2.2 MEA WDM Market Analysis, By End-user, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)

Chapter 10 Company Profiles
10.1 Adtran, Inc.
10.2 Adva Optical Networking, SE
10.3 Alcatel – Lucent
10.4 Aliathon Technologies Ltd.
10.5 Ciena Corporation
10.6 Cisco Systems Inc.
10.7 Fujitsu Ltd.
10.8 Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
10.9 Infinera Corporation
10.10 JDS Uniphase Corporation
10.11 OZ Optics Ltd.
10.12 ZTE Corporation

List of Figures

FIG. 1 Global Wavelength Division Multiplexers (WDM): Market Segmentation
FIG. 2 Global WDM Market: Research Methodology
FIG. 3 Top-Down and Bottom Up Approach
FIG. 4 Global WDM Market, By Multiplexer Type, 2017 (US$ Bn)
FIG. 5 Global WDM Market, By End-user, 2017 (US$ Bn)
FIG. 6 Global WDM Market, By Geography, 2017 (US$ Bn)
FIG. 7 Global WDM Market Value and Growth, 2016 – 2026, (US$ Bn) (Y-o-Y %)
FIG. 8 Attractive Investment Proposition
FIG. 9 Market Positioning of Key WDM Vendors, 2017
FIG. 10 Global WDM Market Value Contribution, By Multiplexer Type, 2017 & 2026 (Value %)
FIG. 11 Global WDM Market Revenue and Growth for DWDM Type, 2016 – 2026, (US$ Bn) (Y-o- Y %)
FIG. 12 Global WDM Market Revenue and Growth for CWDM Type, 2016 – 2026, (US$ Bn) (Y-o-Y %)
FIG.13 Global WDM Market Value Contribution, By End-user, 2017 & 2026 (Value %)
FIG 14 Global WDM Market Revenue and Growth for IT & Telecom, 2016 – 2026, (US$ Bn) (Y-o-Y %)
FIG 15 Global WDM Market Revenue and Growth for BFSI, 2016 – 2026, (US$ Bn) (Y-o-Y %)
FIG 16 Global WDM Market Revenue and Growth for Academics & Institutes, 2016 – 2026, (US$ Bn) (Y-o-Y %)
FIG 17 Global WDM Market Revenue and Growth for Manufacturing & Operations, 2016 – 2026, (US$ Bn) (Y-o-Y %)
FIG 18 Global WDM Market Revenue and Growth for Logistics, 2016 – 2026, (US$ Bn) (Y-o-Y %)
FIG 19 Global WDM Market Revenue and Growth for Hospitality, 2016 – 2026, (US$ Bn) (Y-o-Y %)
FIG 20 Global WDM Market Revenue and Growth for Retail, 2016 – 2026, (US$ Bn) (Y-o-Y %)
FIG 21 Global WDM Market Revenue and Growth for Healthcare, 2016 – 2026, (US$ Bn) (Y-o-Y %)
FIG. 22 Global High Multiplexer Type Market Value, 2016 – 2026, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 23 Global Low Multiplexer Type Market Value, 2016 – 2026, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 24 North America WDM Market Value, 2016 – 2026, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 25 U.S. WDM Market Value, 2016 – 2026, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 26 Rest of North America WDM Market Value, 2016 – 2026, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 27 Europe WDM Market Value, 2016 – 2026, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 28 UK WDM Market Value, 2016 – 2026, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 29 Germany WDM Market Value, 2016 – 2026, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 30 France WDM Market Value, 2016 – 2026, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 31 Rest of Europe WDM Market Value, 2016 – 2026, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 32 Asia Pacific WDM Market Value, 2016 – 2026, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 33 China WDM Market Value, 2016 – 2026, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 34 Japan WDM Market Value, 2016 – 2026, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 35 India WDM Market Value, 2016 – 2026, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 36 Rest of APAC WDM Market Value, 2016 – 2026, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 37 RoW WDM Market Value, 2016 – 2026, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 38 Latin America WDM Market Value, 2016 – 2026, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 39 Middle East and Africa WDM Market Value, 2016 – 2026, (US$ Bn)

List of Tables

TABLE 1 Market Snapshot: Global Wavelength Division Multiplexers (WDM) Market
TABLE 2 Impact Indicators
TABLE 3 Impact Analysis of Drivers and Restraints
TABLE 4 North America WDM Market Value, By Multiplexer Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 5 North America WDM Market Value, By End-user, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 6 U.S. WDM Market Value, By Multiplexer Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 7 U.S. WDM Market Value, By End-user, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 8 Rest of North America WDM Market Value, By Multiplexer Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 9 Rest of North America WDM Market Value, By End-user, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 10 Europe WDM Market Value, By Multiplexer Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 11 Europe WDM Market Value, By End-user, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 12 UK WDM Market Value, By Multiplexer Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 13 UK WDM Market Value, By End-user, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 14 Germany WDM Market Value, By Multiplexer Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 15 Germany WDM Market Value, By End-user, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 16 France WDM Market Value, By Multiplexer Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 17 France WDM Market Value, By End-user, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 18 Rest of Europe WDM Market Value, By Multiplexer Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 19 Rest of Europe WDM Market Value, By End-user, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 20 Asia Pacific WDM Market Value, By Multiplexer Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 21 Asia Pacific WDM Market Value, By End-user, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 22 China WDM Market Value, By Multiplexer Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 23 China WDM Market Value, By End-user, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 24 Japan WDM Market Value, By Multiplexer Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 25 Japan WDM Market Value, By End-user, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 26 India WDM Market Value, By Multiplexer Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 27 India WDM Market Value, By End-user, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 28 Rest of APAC WDM Market Value, By Multiplexer Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 29 Rest of APAC WDM Market Value, By End-user, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 30 RoW WDM Market Value, By Multiplexer Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 31 Row WDM Market Value, By End-user, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 32 Latin America WDM Market Value, By Multiplexer Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 33 Latin America WDM Market Value, By End-user, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 34 Middle East and Africa WDM Market Value, By Multiplexer Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 35 Middle East and Africa WDM Market Value, By End-user, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 36 Adtran, Inc.: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Key End-users SeFsssssrved, Recent Developments)
TABLE 37 AVX Corporation: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Key End-users Served, Recent Developments)
TABLE 38 Alcatel – Lucent: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Key End-users Served, Recent Developments)
TABLE 39 Aliathon Technologies Ltd.: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Key End-users Served, Recent Developments)
TABLE 40 Ciena Corporation: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Key End-users Served, Recent Developments)
TABLE 41 Cisco Systems Inc. : Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Key End-users Served, Recent Developments)
TABLE 42 Fujitsu Ltd.: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Key End-users Served, Recent Developments)
TABLE 43 Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Key End-users Served, Recent Developments)
TABLE 44 Infinera Corporation: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Key End-users Served, Recent Developments)
TABLE 45 JDS Uniphase Corporation: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Key End-users Served, Recent Developments)
TABLE 46 OZ Optics Ltd.: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Key End-users Served, Recent Developments)
TABLE 47 ZTE Corporation: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Key End-users Served, Recent Developments)