Eastern Europe: Network Communications Equipment Market 2025

Network Communications Equipment Market Size in Eastern Europe

The East European network communications equipment market rose sharply to $X in 2022, increasing by 15% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded resilient growth. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Network Communications Equipment Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, network communications equipment production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Network Communications Equipment Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of network communications equipment increased by 11% to X units in 2022. Overall, exports saw a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 40%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, network communications equipment exports stood at $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X units) and Poland (X units) prevails in exports structure, together mixing up 84% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Hungary (X units), making up a 6.4% share of total exports. The following exporters - Slovakia (X units), Romania (X units) and Belarus (X units) - each accounted for a 5.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Belarus (with a CAGR of +44.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X), Hungary ($X) and Poland ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together comprising 91% of total exports. Slovakia, Romania and Belarus lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 5.4%.

Belarus, with a CAGR of +26.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among 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

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per unit in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 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 Hungary ($X per unit), while Belarus ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (+9.2%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Network Communications Equipment Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, overseas purchases of network communications equipment increased by 5% to X units, rising for the sixth consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, imports enjoyed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 25% 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, network communications equipment imports stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 50%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the three major importers of network communications equipment, namely the Czech Republic, Poland and Russia, represented more than two-thirds of total import. It was distantly followed by Hungary (X units), mixing up an 8.7% share of total imports. Belarus (X units), Romania (X units) and Estonia (X units) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Belarus (with a CAGR of +23.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X), Poland ($X) and Russia ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 77% share of total imports. Hungary, Romania, Belarus and Estonia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 17%.

Belarus, with a CAGR of +19.9%, recorded 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

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per unit in 2022, declining by -4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a mild decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, 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 Hungary ($X per unit), while Belarus ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (+3.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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