Germany: Market for Optical Fibers and Bundles 2025

Market Size for Optical Fibers and Bundles in Germany

The German optical fiber and bundle market declined notably to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -22.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a slight slump. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Optical Fibers and Bundles in Germany

In value terms, optical fiber and bundle production declined notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a slight descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 24%. Optical fiber and bundle production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Optical Fibers and Bundles

Exports from Germany

Optical fiber and bundle exports from Germany shrank remarkably to X tons in 2022, dropping by -15.1% against the year before. In general, exports, however, showed a slight increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 37%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, optical fiber and bundle exports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% 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 +16.2% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 37% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

China (X tons), Poland (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the main destinations of optical fiber and bundle exports from Germany, together accounting for 45% of total exports. The UK, the United States, Austria, Spain, Japan, Italy, Mexico, France, Switzerland and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 38%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +15.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for optical fiber and bundle exported from Germany were China ($X), the United States ($X) and Switzerland ($X), together comprising 36% of total exports. Poland, the UK, Italy, France, the Czech Republic, Japan, Austria, Spain, Finland and Mexico lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 35%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Poland, with a CAGR of +14.4%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 average optical fiber and bundle export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 6.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate mild growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 47%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($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 Switzerland (+10.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Optical Fibers and Bundles

Imports into Germany

In 2022, imports of optical fibers and bundles into Germany contracted to X tons, shrinking by -13.1% against the year before. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% 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 +7.3% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 69% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, optical fiber and bundle imports declined to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 31%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Japan (X tons) were the main suppliers of optical fiber and bundle imports to Germany, together comprising 53% of total imports. South Korea, India, Denmark, Switzerland, the Czech Republic and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 38%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +79.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest optical fiber and bundle suppliers to Germany were the United States ($X), Japan ($X) and China ($X), with a combined 48% share of total imports. Switzerland, South Korea, Denmark, the Czech Republic, India and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +63.8%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 optical fiber and bundle import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -1.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 31%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Japan ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+2.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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