Top 10 Fiber Optic Cable Manufacturers in China (2026)

I. Industry Overview

China is the world’s manufacturing hub and innovation center for fiber optic cables, holding about 60% of the global market. In 2026, surging AI computing demand has fueled an unprecedented boom, with top players like YOFC and Hengtong reporting multi‑fold net profit growth year‑on‑year. The domestic market shows a “concentrated top tier, differentiated niche” pattern: the top eight enterprises together control over 85% of market share, while YOFC, Hengtong, and ZTT lead the first tier with full “preform‑fiber‑cable” vertical integration.

According to the 2025 (19th) China Optical Communication Most Competitive Enterprise Top 10 ranking, the Top 10 fiber optic cable Manufacturers in China are: YOFC, Hengtong, ZTT, FiberHome, Tongding, Yongding, SDGI, Tongguang, Futong, and Nanfang. YOFC ranked first with a score of 1,000.

II. Profiles of the Top 10 Manufacturers

1. YOFC (Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable)
The only company in the world that has mastered and industrialized all three preform technologies (PCVD, OVD, VAD). Its fiber shipments have ranked No.1 globally for ten consecutive years. YOFC leads in G.654E fiber supply and achieves hollow‑core fiber loss ≤0.2 dB/km.

2. Hengtong Optoelectronics
Ranked among the global top three in wire & cable, submarine cable, and fiber optic cable. It possesses transoceanic cable engineering capabilities, with an annual preform capacity of 1,200 tons and a 40% increase in overseas production capacity in 2024.

3. ZTT
Holds the No.1 domestic market share in submarine cables (>25%) and is the only private Chinese company capable of transoceanic cable projects. Its annual optical cable output exceeds 12 million fiber‑km, securing a global top‑ten position.

4. FiberHome
A state‑owned enterprise and a core supplier to China’s three major telecom operators. It holds a 23% share in China Mobile’s G.654E procurement and has developed its own bend‑insensitive microstructured fiber. Its business covers 50 countries worldwide.

5. Tongding Interconnection
Operates a full “preform‑fiber‑cable‑equipment” chain with an annual cable capacity of 100 million fiber‑km. Military‑grade specialty cables account for over 30% of its revenue.

6. Yongding
A Top‑500 private manufacturing enterprise. Its fire‑resistant communication cables are national “single‑champion” products, and its annual optical module capacity reaches 5 million units.

7. SDGI (Shenzhen SDG Information)
The largest fiber optic cable R&D and manufacturing base in South China, with an annual capacity of 8 million fiber‑km. Its power optical cables have won cumulative bids of over 300,000 fiber‑km from State Grid and China Southern Power Grid, with a 99.8% qualification rate.

8. Tongguang
A “single‑champion” in power specialty optical cables, holding more than 200 independent patents. Its power cable bid volume grew 22% year‑on‑year in 2026.

9. Futong Group
A standard‑setter for full‑synthesis preform technology in China, with dense patents in high‑purity quartz materials and a benchmark in cost control.

10. Nanfang
Ranked tenth on the list.

III. Specialized Manufacturer: YRT Fiber (Puyang YRT Communication Technology Co., Ltd.)

Alongside the industry giants, specialized manufacturers like YRT Fiber fill niche markets with flexible customization and rapid response.

Company Overview
Founded in March 2008 and located in Puyang, Henan, YRT Fiber covers an area of over 60 mu (approx. 4 hectares) with an annual output value of RMB 100 million. It employs 230 people and holds ISO9001, ISO14001, and ISO45001 certifications.

Manufacturing Capabilities
The company operates 21 production lines, with an annual capacity of over 80,000 km of butterfly cables, 300,000 patch cords, and various outdoor cables. It has accumulated over 150,000 km of Fiber optic cable production experience and more than 10 million patch cords produced.

Product Portfolio
YRT Fiber offers a comprehensive range covering:

• Outdoor cables (ADSS, ASU, figure‑8 self‑supporting, duct, direct burial, etc.)

• FTTH drop cables (GJYXFCH series, etc.)

• Specialty cables (anti‑rodent/anti‑termite, air‑blown micro‑cables, submarine, military, ribbon)

• ODN and connectivity products (distribution boxes, splice closures, terminal boxes, LC/SC/FC/ST/MPO connectors, PLC/FBT splitters)

The cables support G.652D/G.657 fibers with core counts from 1 to 288.

Supply Chain
YRT Fiber maintains long‑term partnerships with leading fiber suppliers including YOFC, Corning, FiberHome, J‑fiber, and POFC, and employs advanced manufacturing equipment with strict quality control.

Market Positioning
Adhering to the philosophy of “Quality First, Customer First,” YRT Fiber serves global telecom operators, system integrators, and engineering contractors with customized, full‑scenario solutions for access to transmission networks. With nearly two decades of expertise, it occupies a distinctive niche in the industry.

IV. Outlook

Driven by AI and data center demand, the global optical device market is projected to reach $52 billion by 2029 (CAGR 11%). China’s fiber optic cable industry, from global giants to specialized players, has built a complete ecosystem with end‑to‑end competitiveness, and is well positioned to continue leading the global market.