Argentina: Market for Optical Fibers, Bundles and Cables 2025

Market Size for Optical Fibers, Bundles and Cables in Argentina

The Argentinian market for optical fibers, bundles and cables skyrocketed to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption recorded resilient growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports of Optical Fibers, Bundles and Cables

Exports from Argentina

In 2022, the amount of optical fibers, bundles and cables exported from Argentina soared to X tons, jumping by X% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, optical fiber, bundle and cable exports reduced dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, faced a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Chile (X tons) was the main destination for optical fiber, bundle and cable exports from Argentina, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, optical fiber, bundle and cable exports to Chile exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Uruguay (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Chile stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uruguay (X% per year) and Brazil (X% per year).

In value terms, Chile ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for optical fibers, bundles and cables exports from Argentina, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Brazil ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Chile stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Brazil (X% per year) and Uruguay (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for optical fibers, bundles and cables stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uruguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Peru (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Optical Fibers, Bundles and Cables

Imports into Argentina

In 2022, the amount of optical fibers, bundles and cables imported into Argentina soared to X tons, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, imports posted a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, optical fiber, bundle and cable imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest optical fiber, bundle and cable supplier to Argentina, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, optical fiber, bundle and cable imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Brazil (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Spain (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of optical fibers, bundles and cables to Argentina, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Brazil ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for optical fibers, bundles and cables stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a pronounced decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while the price for South Korea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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