Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2026-03-02 09:00Core Viewpoint - China Telecom has announced an emergency procurement project for fiber optic cables in its Guangdong branch for Q1 2026, indicating a significant price increase in the fiber optic market, with the maximum price for GJYXFCH-1 core cable set at 310 yuan per kilometer, reflecting a 45.36% increase from previous prices [1][2]. Group 1: Procurement Details - The procurement focuses on FTTH butterfly-shaped fiber optic cables, with a maximum response price of 1,726,955.49 yuan for the project [2]. - The previous maximum price for GJYXFCH-1 core cable was 213.27 yuan per kilometer, highlighting a substantial price increase in the current procurement [2]. Group 2: Market Trends - The demand for fiber optic cables is increasing, with operators raising procurement prices; for instance, China Telecom's procurement prices for G.652.D cables have risen by over 31% year-on-year, with some prices increasing by as much as 64.29% [3]. - The price of G.652.D fiber has exceeded 50 yuan per core kilometer, compared to 20 yuan in November 2025 and 35.6 yuan in January 2026, indicating a robust market [3]. Group 3: Industry Outlook - The fiber optic market is experiencing sustained price increases due to rapid growth in AI and computing networks, with a projected global demand increase of 4.1% for fiber optic cables by 2025, and a 75.9% increase in data center fiber cable demand [4]. - Supply constraints are expected to persist due to the long expansion cycle for optical fiber preform, which is approximately two years, suggesting continued price potential for fiber optic cables [4]. Group 4: Key Companies - The report highlights several core manufacturers in the fiber optic cable sector, including Zhongtian Technology, Hengtong Optic-Electric, Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable, TeFa Information Technology, Yongding Co., and FiberHome Technologies [5].