Photonics & Optoelectronics
光电子
China's Optics Valley in Wuhan is the global hub for optical fiber and optoelectronic components. The sector spans fiber optics, laser manufacturing, LiDAR, and optical sensors.
Hubs
3
cities with this sector
Total Output
¥243B
combined industry output
Companies
7,350
across all hubs
Employment
400K
workers in sector
Key Statistics
Optical fiber production share
~65%
2023
Optics Valley companies
5,000+
2024
Laser market size
¥130B
2023
Global Context
China produces over 60% of global optical fiber. Wuhan's Optics Valley hosts the densest concentration of photonics companies outside of Japan.
Hub Rankings
Wuhan武汉
Tier 2steadyOptical fiber, laser manufacturing, optoelectronic components
Zhongshan中山
Tier 3steadyLED lighting manufacturing, smart lighting systems, optoelectronic components
Hangzhou杭州
Tier 2steadyMachine vision cameras, LiDAR sensors, optical surveillance systems
Policy Drivers
- Wuhan Optics Valley masterplan
- National photonics industry parks
- Laser manufacturing upgrade plan
Key Companies
Asia's largest laser equipment manufacturer, supplying laser cutting, welding, and marking systems for electronics and automotive.
Shenzhen, Guangdong →Major optical fiber and telecom equipment manufacturer, central to Optics Valley cluster.
Wuhan, Hubei →World's largest optical fiber preform, fiber, and cable supplier by volume.
Wuhan, Hubei →Major laser equipment and optical communications component manufacturer, a pillar of Wuhan's Optics Valley cluster.
Wuhan, Hubei →