ASEAN: Market for Optical Fibers, Bundles and Cables 2025

Market Size for Optical Fibers, Bundles and Cables in ASEAN

The ASEAN market for optical fibers, bundles and cables contracted modestly to $X in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Optical Fibers, Bundles and Cables in ASEAN

In value terms, optical fiber, bundle and cable production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Optical Fibers, Bundles and Cables

Exports in ASEAN

In 2022, overseas shipments of optical fibers, bundles and cables increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports recorded a buoyant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, optical fiber, bundle and cable exports soared 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 2013 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Vietnam (X tons) was the key exporter of optical fibers, bundles and cables, creating X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Singapore (X tons) and Thailand (X tons), together generating a X% share of total exports. The Philippines (X tons), Indonesia (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

Exports from Vietnam increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, the Philippines (X%), Indonesia (X%), Thailand (X%) and Singapore (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Philippines emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in ASEAN, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Malaysia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Vietnam (X p.p.), the Philippines (X p.p.) and Indonesia (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Malaysia and Singapore saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Vietnam ($X), Singapore ($X) and Thailand ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total exports. Indonesia, the Philippines and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, the Philippines, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, 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 ASEAN amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price faced a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Indonesia ($X per ton), while Vietnam ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Optical Fibers, Bundles and Cables

Imports in ASEAN

Optical fiber, bundle and cable imports surged to X tons in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, optical fiber, bundle and cable imports soared 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 growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The Philippines (X tons) and Indonesia (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022. Malaysia (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Thailand (X%) and Singapore (X%). The following importers - Myanmar (X tons) and Vietnam (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest optical fiber, bundle and cable importing markets in ASEAN were the Philippines ($X), Indonesia ($X) and Thailand ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, the Philippines, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, 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 ASEAN stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a mild contraction. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure 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 Vietnam ($X per ton), while Myanmar ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform