Iran: Optical Fiber Cables Market 2024

Optical Fiber Cables Market Size in Iran

The Iranian optical fiber cables market was estimated at $X in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Optical Fiber Cables Production in Iran

In value terms, optical fiber cables production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -3.1% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 60%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Optical Fiber Cables Exports

Exports from Iran

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of optical fiber cables, when their volume decreased by -38.9% to X tons. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 884% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, optical fiber cables exports shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 438%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Croatia (X tons) was the main destination for optical fiber cables exports from Iran, with a 46% share of total exports. Moreover, optical fiber cables exports to Croatia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Sri Lanka (X tons), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Croatia stood at +151.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sri Lanka (0.0% per year) and Ireland (+43.2% per year).

In value terms, Sri Lanka ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for optical fiber cables exports from Iran, comprising 57% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Croatia ($X), with a 20% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Sri Lanka was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Croatia (+224.8% per year) and Ireland (+54.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average optical fiber cables export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 2.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted moderate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 182% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood 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 Sri Lanka ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Croatia ($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 Croatia (+29.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Optical Fiber Cables Imports

Imports into Iran

In 2022, overseas purchases of optical fiber cables increased by 43% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 66% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, optical fiber cables imports fell to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 34%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest optical fiber cables supplier to Iran, with a 76% share of total imports. Moreover, optical fiber cables imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X tons), with a 1.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled +1.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+20.7% per year) and Germany (-3.9% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of optical fiber cables to Iran, comprising 59% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 6.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to +1.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+21.4% per year) and Germany (+0.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average optical fiber cables import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -38.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 43%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+10.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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