Metal Coated Fibers Market Size and Competitive Analysis by 2028

Historic Data: 2019-2020 | Base Year: 2021 | Forecast Period: 2022-2028

Metal Coated Fibers Market Forecast to 2028 - COVID-19 Impact and Global Analysis By Material (Aluminum, Copper, Nickel, and Others), Coating Method (Freezing Method, Electroplating, Electroless Plating, and Others), and End-Use (Oil and Gas, Defense and Aerospace, Medical, Telecommunication and Data Centers, Research and Development, and Others)

Report Date : Dec 2021
Report Code : TIPRE00019510

Category : Chemicals and Materials
Status : Published

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No. of Pages : 153

Analysis Strategic Insights Market Drivers Regional Insights Report Scope Recent Developments FAQs

The metal coated fibers market was valued at US$ 47.99 million in 2021 and is projected to reach US$ 83.43 million by 2028; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.2% from 2021 to 2028.

The coating plays an important role in protecting the fiber from various damages such as pressure and chemical effect. Metal coated fiber shows strong abilities to satisfy requirements in industries such as aerospace, chemical industry, and deep-well oil-field. In North America, the emerging countries are witnessing a surge in industrialization, offering ample opportunities for the key market players in the metal coated fibers market. The massive market growth in North America can be attributed to the increasing investments in technology and the fast-growing end-user industries such as oil & gas, aerospace & defense, and medical. This enabled the region to hold the largest portion of the global metal coated fibers market share.

Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Metal Coated Fibers Market

The significant decline in the growth of several industrial sectors due to COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the demand for metal coated fibers in the global market. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic varies across the different application segments, for instance oil and gas exploration activities declined substantially during the pandemic. The pandemic has changed the overall oil & gas industry, and stakeholders in the energy sector have further inclined towards the adoption of renewable energy.

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Metal Coated Fibers Market: Strategic Insights

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Increasing Requirement from Defense, Aerospace, and Medical Industries

Metal coated fibers are used in the medical industry in applications such as plasma diagnostic systems in thermonuclear reactors and image guides for visual inspection of nuclear installations. In the biomedical industry, the use of optical fiber has grown rapidly from simple light and image guides to next-generation imaging and advanced diagnostics. Moreover, continuous growth and expansion of the defense, aerospace, and medical industries in various countries across the globe contribute to market growth. Thus, high demand from defense, aerospace, and medical industries is driving the metal coated fibers market share.

Material Insights

Based on material, the global metal coated fibers market forecast has been segmented into aluminum, copper, nickel, and others. The aluminum segment held the largest share of the global market in 2020. Aluminum coatings can be used in various step-index multimode, graded-index, and single-mode fibers. Aluminum coatings enable the fiber to be used on broader temperature range applications. Moreover, aluminum-coated fibers are used in harsh chemical environments, medical applications, and down-hole sensing for the oil & gas industry.

Metal Coated Fibers Market, by Material – 2020 and 2028

Some of the key players operating in the global metal coated fibers market are AFL; AMS Technologies; Arts Photonics Gmbh; Heracle Gmbh; IVG fiber limited; Molex LLC; Forc Photonics; Thorlabs, Inc.; OZ Optics; and Technical Fiber Products.

Metal Coated Fibers Market Regional Insights

The regional trends and factors influencing the Metal Coated Fibers Market throughout the forecast period have been thoroughly explained by the analysts at Insight Partners. This section also discusses Metal Coated Fibers Market segments and geography across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and South and Central America.

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Metal Coated Fibers Market Report Scope

Report Attribute	Details
Market size in 2021	US$ 47.99 Million
Market Size by 2028	US$ 83.43 Million
Global CAGR (2021 - 2028)	8.2%
Historical Data	2019-2020
Forecast period	2022-2028
Segments Covered	By Material Aluminum Copper Nickel By Coating Method Freezing Method Electroplating Electroless Plating By End-Use Oil and Gas Defense and Aerospace Medical Telecommunication and Data Centers Research and Development
Regions and Countries Covered	North America US Canada Mexico Europe UK Germany France Russia Italy Rest of Europe Asia-Pacific China India Japan Australia Rest of Asia-Pacific South and Central America Brazil Argentina Rest of South and Central America Middle East and Africa South Africa Saudi Arabia UAE Rest of Middle East and Africa
Market leaders and key company profiles	AFL AMS Technologies Art Photonics GmbH Engineered Fibers Technology, LLC. Fiberguide Industries Heracle GmbH Hollingsworth and Vose IVG Fiber OZ Optics Ltd

Metal Coated Fibers Market Players Density: Understanding Its Impact on Business Dynamics

The Metal Coated Fibers Market is growing rapidly, driven by increasing end-user demand due to factors such as evolving consumer preferences, technological advancements, and greater awareness of the product's benefits. As demand rises, businesses are expanding their offerings, innovating to meet consumer needs, and capitalizing on emerging trends, which further fuels market growth.

Market players density refers to the distribution of firms or companies operating within a particular market or industry. It indicates how many competitors (market players) are present in a given market space relative to its size or total market value.

Major Companies operating in the Metal Coated Fibers Market are:

AFL
AMS Technologies
Art Photonics GmbH
Engineered Fibers Technology, LLC.
Fiberguide Industries

Disclaimer: The companies listed above are not ranked in any particular order.

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Report Spotlights

Progressive industry trends in the market to help players develop effective long-term strategies
Business growth strategies adopted by developed and developing markets
Quantitative analysis of the metal coated fibers market forecast from 2019 to 2028
Estimation of global demand for metal coated fibers market size
Porter’s Five Forces analysis to illustrate the efficacy of buyers and suppliers operating in the metal coated fibers industry
Recent developments to understand the competitive market scenario
Market trends and outlook as well as factors driving and restraining the growth of the market
Assistance in the decision-making process by highlighting market strategies that underpin commercial interest, leading to the metal coated fibers market growth
The size of the market size at various nodes
Detailed overview and segmentation of the market, as well as the metal coated fibers industry dynamics
Size of the metal coated fibers market in various regions with promising growth opportunities

The global metal coated fibers market is segmented by material into aluminum, copper, nickel, and others. Based on the coating method, the global market is segmented into freezing method, electroplating, electroless plating, and others. Based on end-use, the global market is segmented into oil and gas, defense and aerospace, medical, telecommunication and data centers, research and development, and others.

Company Profiles

AFL
AMS Technologies
ARTS PHOTONICS GMBH
Heracle GMBH
IVG fiber limited
Molex LLC
Electro Optical Components, Inc
Thorlabs, Inc.
OZ Optics
Technical Fiber Products

Frequently Asked Questions

Based on end-use, which segment is the fastest growing segment in the global metal coated fibers market?

The medical segment is the fastest growing segment in the global metal coated fibers market during the forecasted period. In the medical industry, metal coated fibers are used in applications such as plasma diagnostic systems in thermonuclear reactors and image guides for visual inspection of nuclear installations

Based on coating method, which segment is leading the global metal coated fibers market during the forecast period?

The freezing method segment held the largest share of the market in 2021. The freezing method is one of the most widely used coating method. This freezing method provides fiber strength twice as high as that of polymer-coated fibers.

Based on material, which segment is the fastest growing segment in the global metal coated fibers market?

The copper segment is the fastest growing segment in the global metal coated fibers market during the forecasted period. Copper is one of the most used fiber coating materials. They are used in various applications such as high-temperature environments, the oil & gas industry, medical applications, etc.

Based on material, which segment is leading the global metal coated fibers market during the forecast period?

The aluminum segment held the largest share of the global metal coated fibers market in 2021. Aluminum coatings enable the fiber to be used on broader temperature range applications. Aluminum-coated fibers are used in harsh chemical environments, medical applications, and down-hole sensing for the oil & gas industry.

Can you list some of the major players operating in the global metal coated fibers market?

The major players operating in the global metal coated fibers market are AFL; AMS Technologies; Arts Photonics Gmbh; Heracle Gmbh; IVG fiber limited; Molex LLC; Forc Photonics; Thorlabs, Inc.; OZ Optics; Technical Fiber Products; among others.

Which region held the largest share of the global metal coated fibers market?

In 2021, North America held the largest share of the global metal coated fibers market. The massive growth of the market in the North America region is due to the presence of manufacturing units of major industries such as oil & gas and aerospace.

Research Manager

Habi Ummer

Manager,
Market Research & Consulting

Habi is a seasoned Market Research Analyst with 8 years of experience specializing in the Chemicals and Materials sector, with additional expertise in the Food & Beverages and Consumer Goods industries. He is a Chemical Engineer from Vishwakarma Institute of Technology (VIT) and has developed deep domain knowledge across industrial and specialty chemicals, paints and coatings, paper and packaging, lubricants, and consumer products. Habi’s core competencies include market sizing and forecasting, competitive benchmarking, trend analysis, client engagement, report writing, and team coordination—making him adept at delivering actionable insights and supporting strategic decision-making.

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