CIS: Optical Fiber Cables Market 2024

Optical Fiber Cables Market Size in CIS

The CIS optical fiber cables market amounted to $X in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Optical Fiber Cables Production in CIS

In value terms, optical fiber cables production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 38%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Optical Fiber Cables Exports

Exports in CIS

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of optical fiber cables decreased by -15.5% to X tons in 2022. Total exports indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% 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 +23.8% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 43%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined significantly in the following year.

In value terms, optical fiber cables exports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a moderate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 57%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons) was the key exporter of optical fiber cables, constituting 58% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Belarus (X tons) and Kazakhstan (X tons), together making up a 42% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Kazakhstan (with a CAGR of +39.0%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the largest optical fiber cables supplier in the CIS, comprising 69% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belarus ($X), with a 24% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Russia totaled +28.8%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belarus (-8.3% per year) and Kazakhstan (+33.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 1.8% against the previous year. Export price indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, optical fiber cables export price increased by +28.1% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 49%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+3.1%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Optical Fiber Cables Imports

Imports in CIS

In 2022, purchases abroad of optical fiber cables increased by 12% to X tons, rising for the fifth consecutive year after two years of decline. Total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% 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 +80.1% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, optical fiber cables imports contracted to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% 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 +61.5% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 49%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

Russia was the major importing country with an import of around X tons, which resulted at 39% of total imports. Azerbaijan (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Kyrgyzstan (X tons), Uzbekistan (X tons) and Kazakhstan (X tons). All these countries together held near 52% share of total imports. The following importers - Armenia (X tons) and Moldova (X tons) - each accounted for a 5.8% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of +29.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported optical fiber cables in the CIS, comprising 56% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Azerbaijan ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Kyrgyzstan, with a 10% share.

In Russia, optical fiber cables imports expanded at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Azerbaijan (+12.7% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (+17.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, waning by -16.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the import price increased by 29%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+2.6%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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