EU: Optical Fiber Cables Market 2024

Optical Fiber Cables Market Size in the EU

The EU optical fiber cables market reduced to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a perceptible curtailment. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Optical Fiber Cables Production in the EU

In value terms, optical fiber cables production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Optical Fiber Cables Exports

Exports in the EU

Optical fiber cables exports stood at X tons in 2022, picking up by X% on the previous year. Total exports indicated a resilient expansion 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 2013 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, optical fiber cables exports stood at $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a resilient 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

France represented the main exporting country with an export of about X tons, which accounted for X% of total exports. Poland (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Germany (X%), Romania (X%), Spain (X%) and the Netherlands (X%). The Czech Republic (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%) and the Netherlands (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Romania emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Germany and Spain experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Romania (X p.p.), Poland (X p.p.), France (X p.p.), the Netherlands (X p.p.) and the Czech Republic (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Germany (X p.p.) and Spain (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

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

Romania, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 the European Union amounted to $X per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed 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. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Spain ($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.

Optical Fiber Cables Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in purchases abroad of optical fiber cables, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, optical fiber cables imports reduced modestly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, France (X tons), distantly followed by Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Spain (X tons), Poland (X tons), Ireland (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main importers of optical fiber cables, together achieving X% of total imports. Denmark (X tons), Portugal (X tons), Romania (X tons), Belgium (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Austria (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by France (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

France, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among 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 the European Union amounted to $X per ton, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a noticeable decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum 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 Austria ($X per ton), while Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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