Global Submarine Cable Market to Reach USD 22.5 Billion by 2025, Driven by AI and Clean Energy

2025/6/4 20:13:55

Global Submarine Cable Systems Market to Reach USD 22.5 Billion by 2025

Published: May 2025  |  Source: The Business Research Company

The global submarine cable systems market is expected to grow from USD 20.2 billion in 2024 to USD 22.5 billion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.5%, according to the latest market outlook by The Business Research Company.

Key Growth Drivers

  • Surging demand for international data connectivity due to increased cloud adoption, video streaming, and global enterprise networks.

  • Expansion of AI and hyperscale data centers by technology giants such as Google, Meta, Microsoft, and Amazon.

  • Growth in offshore renewable energy projects demanding advanced subsea power cables, particularly in Europe, East Asia, and the U.S.

  • Focus on digital infrastructure security and redundancy through diverse cable routes amid growing geopolitical concerns.

Market Trends

  • The Asia-Pacific region leads in growth, driven by rapid digitalization in China, India, and Indonesia.

  • Open cable systems and fiber pair leasing models offer flexible capacity and shared ownership.

  • Innovative technologies like optical switching and SDM (spatial-division multiplexing) enhance efficiency.

Segment Outlook

  • Telecommunications remains dominant, with growing demand from the energy and defense sectors.

  • Leading players include Alcatel Submarine Networks, SubCom, NEC Corporation, and Huawei Marine.

Implications for Cable Manufacturers

Companies producing optical fiber cables, underwater power cables, and related infrastructure—such as burycable.com—stand to benefit immensely. This includes manufacturers specializing in:

  • Fire Resistant Cables like BS 6387 CWZ, EN 50200, and Fire CAT6

  • Instrumentation Cables and shielded instrument cables

  • XP C 32 - 321 French Standard Cables and AS/NZS-compliant designs

As AI infrastructure and green energy projects expand, the need for durable, high-capacity, low-latency cables will only increase.

💡 Did You Know?
   A single transatlantic submarine cable can span over 6,000 km and transmit terabits of data per second—enough for millions of simultaneous HD streams.

This article is published by burycable.com, your trusted source for high-performance cabling solutions.