Europe: Market for Optical Fibers, Bundles and Cables 2024

Market Size for Optical Fibers, Bundles and Cables in Europe

The Europe market for optical fibers, bundles and cables reduced to $X in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2018 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Optical Fibers, Bundles and Cables in Europe

In value terms, optical fiber, bundle and cable production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Optical Fibers, Bundles and Cables

Exports in Europe

In 2022, optical fiber, bundle and cable exports in Europe was estimated at X tons, surging by X% against 2021 figures. Total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, optical fiber, bundle and cable exports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2022, France (X tons), distantly followed by Poland (X tons), Germany (X tons), Romania (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Norway (X tons) were the key exporters of optical fibers, bundles and cables, together generating X% of total exports. The UK (X tons), Belgium (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Belarus (X tons) and Italy (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from France increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Romania (X%), the Czech Republic (X%), Poland (X%), the Netherlands (X%), Belgium (X%), the UK (X%) and Sweden (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Romania emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Germany experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Spain (X%), Norway (X%), Italy (X%) and Belarus (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of France, Romania, Poland, the Netherlands and the Czech Republic increased by X, X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, France ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total exports. Poland, the UK, Romania, the Czech Republic, Norway, Belgium, Spain, Italy, Sweden and Belarus lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Romania, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belarus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Optical Fibers, Bundles and Cables

Imports in Europe

For the third consecutive year, Europe recorded growth in purchases abroad of optical fibers, bundles and cables, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports saw a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, optical fiber, bundle and cable imports rose markedly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of optical fiber, bundle and cable imports in 2022 were France (X tons), the UK (X tons), Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Spain (X tons), Russia (X tons), Poland (X tons), Ireland (X tons), Italy (X tons), Romania (X tons), Norway (X tons) and Belgium (X tons), together amounting to X% of total import.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest optical fiber, bundle and cable importing markets in Europe were the UK ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. The Netherlands, Romania, Italy, Poland, Spain, Norway, Belgium, Russia and Ireland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Romania, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a slight decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while Ireland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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