Italy: Market for Optical Fibers, Bundles and Cables 2024

Market Size for Optical Fibers, Bundles and Cables in Italy

The Italian market for optical fibers, bundles and cables reached $X in 2022, flattening at the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. Optical fiber, bundle and cable consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Optical Fibers, Bundles and Cables in Italy

In value terms, optical fiber, bundle and cable production expanded notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Optical Fibers, Bundles and Cables

Exports from Italy

In 2022, overseas shipments of optical fibers, bundles and cables increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, optical fiber, bundle and cable exports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and Romania (X tons) were the main destinations of optical fiber, bundle and cable exports from Italy, with a combined X% share of total exports. The UK, Australia, the United Arab Emirates, France, Germany, Slovakia, Egypt, Djibouti, Hong Kong SAR and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Djibouti (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for optical fiber, bundle and cable exported from Italy were Romania ($X), Spain ($X) and Australia ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. France, the UK, Portugal, Slovakia, Germany, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Greece, Hong Kong SAR and Djibouti lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Djibouti, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination 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 export price for optical fibers, bundles and cables amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, optical fiber, bundle and cable export price increased by X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

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 Australia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Djibouti ($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 France (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Optical Fibers, Bundles and Cables

Imports into Italy

In 2022, optical fiber, bundle and cable imports into Italy contracted to X tons, approximately reflecting 2021 figures. Overall, imports, however, saw a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, optical fiber, bundle and cable imports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Spain (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of optical fiber, bundle and cable imports to Italy, together comprising X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, Germany ($X), India ($X) and China ($X) appeared to be the largest optical fiber, bundle and cable suppliers to Italy, together comprising X% of total imports.

India, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of 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, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 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 India ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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