Chinese Suppliers Raise Optical Fiber Prices for Russia 2.5–4x
Feb 27th 2026
Chinese firms sharply raised optical fiber prices to Russian buyers amid surging demand and Russia’s reliance on imports after its only domestic producer halted operations, prompting prepayment demands and supplier reviews.
- Chinese suppliers increased prices for Russian buyers by about 2.5 to 4 times from the start of 2026.
- Price for common G.652D fiber rose from $2.33 per km in early 2025 to $5.80 in January 2026, after $3.60 at the end of 2025.
- Russia bought nearly 60 million kilometers of optical fiber in 2025 and accounted for 10.5% of global consumption that year.
- Russia became more reliant on imports after Optical Fiber Systems in Saransk stopped operating following drone attacks in spring 2025.
- Suppliers now often require full prepayment and analysts say higher procurement costs will likely raise prices for Russian telecom infrastructure and services.
- Major Russian customers are reviewing suppliers and procurement terms in response to the abrupt price rises.