France: Market for Optical Fibers, Bundles and Cables 2025

Market Size for Optical Fibers, Bundles and Cables in France

After two years of growth, the French market for optical fibers, bundles and cables decreased by X% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption recorded a noticeable decrease. Optical fiber, bundle and cable consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Optical Fibers, Bundles and Cables in France

In value terms, optical fiber, bundle and cable production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, enjoyed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Optical Fibers, Bundles and Cables

Exports from France

Optical fiber, bundle and cable exports from France rose remarkably to X tons in 2022, surging by X% on the year before. In general, exports saw a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, optical fiber, bundle and cable exports expanded modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for optical fiber, bundle and cable exports from France, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, optical fiber, bundle and cable exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Ireland (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Canada (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ireland (X% per year) and Canada (X% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for optical fibers, bundles and cables exports from France, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ireland ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ireland (X% per year) and the UK (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for optical fibers, bundles and cables stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Africa ($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 Cote d'Ivoire (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Optical Fibers, Bundles and Cables

Imports into France

In 2022, optical fiber, bundle and cable imports into France reduced modestly to X tons, standing approx. at 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

In value terms, optical fiber, bundle and cable imports shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, posted a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Romania (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of optical fiber, bundle and cable imports to France, together comprising X% of total imports. Spain, Belgium, Poland, Morocco, China, Indonesia, South Korea, Tunisia, India and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest optical fiber, bundle and cable suppliers to France were Romania ($X), China ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Belgium, Germany, Poland, Spain, India, Indonesia, Morocco, South Korea, Italy and Tunisia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Indonesia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for optical fibers, bundles and cables stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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