Europe: Telecommunications Instrument Market 2025

Telecommunications Instrument Market Size in Europe

The Europe telecommunications instrument market dropped slightly to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -2.3% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Telecommunications Instrument Production in Europe

In value terms, telecommunications instrument production dropped modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Telecommunications Instrument Exports

Exports in Europe

In 2021, exports of telecommunications instruments in Europe totaled X units, with an increase of 8.3% compared with the year before. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 15%. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

In value terms, telecommunications instrument exports rose significantly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a mild setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Germany (X units), the UK (X units) and France (X units), together recording 65% of total export. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X units), comprising a 9.6% share of total exports. Switzerland (X units), Sweden (X units), Italy (X units), the Czech Republic (X units), Belgium (X units), Spain (X units), Austria (X units) and Finland (X units) held a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Austria (with a CAGR of +13.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest telecommunications instrument supplying countries in Europe were Germany ($X), the UK ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together comprising 74% of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +17.9%, 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 2021, the export price in Europe amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 1.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a mild descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the export price increased by 4.6%. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, 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 Finland ($X per unit), while France ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (+6.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Telecommunications Instrument Imports

Imports in Europe

In 2021, the amount of telecommunications instruments imported in Europe stood at X units, with an increase of 13% on 2020 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, telecommunications instrument imports rose notably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 15%. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The UK (X units), the Netherlands (X units) and France (X units) represented roughly 52% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Germany (X units), Italy (X units) and Spain (X units), together achieving a 21% share of total imports. Russia (X units), Belgium (X units), Poland (X units), Austria (X units), Finland (X units), Switzerland (X units) and Greece (X units) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Greece (with a CAGR of +13.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest telecommunications instrument importing markets in Europe were the UK ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising 36% of total imports. France, Finland, Italy, Russia, Belgium, Spain, Austria, Poland, Switzerland and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 49%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Austria, with a CAGR of +12.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2021, the import price in Europe amounted to $X per unit, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the import price increased by 9.5% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per unit), while Greece ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (+11.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform