MERCOSUR: Optical Fiber Cables Market 2024

Optical Fiber Cables Market Size in MERCOSUR

In 2022, the MERCOSUR optical fiber cables market increased by X% to $X, rising for the sixth consecutive year after four years of decline. In general, consumption posted a resilient expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Optical Fiber Cables Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, optical fiber cables production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a perceptible setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Optical Fiber Cables Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, the amount of optical fiber cables exported in MERCOSUR skyrocketed to X tons, jumping by X% on 2021. Overall, exports showed a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, optical fiber cables exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Brazil dominates exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Ecuador (X tons), mixing up an X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Chile (X tons) and Colombia (X tons) - each accounted for a X% share of total exports.

Exports from Brazil increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Ecuador (X%), Colombia (X%) and Chile (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Ecuador emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Ecuador (X p.p.) and Colombia (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Brazil saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest optical fiber cables supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ecuador ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Colombia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Brazil totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Ecuador (X% per year) and Colombia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 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 Colombia ($X per ton), while Ecuador ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Colombia (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Optical Fiber Cables Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, supplies from abroad of optical fiber cables increased by X% to X tons, rising for the eighth consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, optical fiber cables imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports posted a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Brazil was the major importer of optical fiber cables in MERCOSUR, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Colombia (X tons), Chile (X tons), Peru (X tons), Argentina (X tons) and Ecuador (X tons), together achieving a X% share of total imports. Paraguay (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

Brazil was also the fastest-growing in terms of the optical fiber cables imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Argentina (X%), Chile (X%), Peru (X%), Colombia (X%), Ecuador (X%) and Paraguay (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. While the share of Brazil (X p.p.) and Argentina (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Paraguay (X p.p.), Ecuador (X p.p.), Peru (X p.p.), Chile (X p.p.) and Colombia (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Brazil ($X), Colombia ($X) and Argentina ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Argentina, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Paraguay (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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