MERCOSUR: Market for Optical Fibers, Bundles and Cables 2025

Market Size for Optical Fibers, Bundles and Cables in MERCOSUR

In 2022, the MERCOSUR market for optical fibers, bundles and cables increased by X% to $X, rising for the sixth consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption enjoyed a resilient increase. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Production of Optical Fibers, Bundles and Cables in MERCOSUR

In value terms, optical fiber, bundle and cable production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a noticeable decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Optical Fibers, Bundles and Cables

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, approx. X tons of optical fibers, bundles and cables were exported in MERCOSUR; growing by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports posted pronounced growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, optical fiber, bundle and cable exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports posted a moderate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Brazil prevails in exports structure, recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Ecuador (X tons), constituting a X% share of total exports. Chile (X tons) and Colombia (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to optical fiber, bundle and cable exports from Brazil stood at X%. At the same time, Ecuador (X%), Colombia (X%) and Chile (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Ecuador emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Ecuador (X p.p.) and Colombia (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Brazil saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest optical fiber, bundle and cable supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ecuador ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Chile, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Brazil totaled X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ecuador (X% per year) and Chile (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Colombia ($X per ton), while Ecuador ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Optical Fibers, Bundles and Cables

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, overseas purchases of optical fibers, bundles and cables increased by X% to X tons, rising for the eighth consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports saw a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, optical fiber, bundle and cable imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Brazil represented the key importing country with an import of about X tons, which reached X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Colombia (X tons), Chile (X tons), Argentina (X tons), Peru (X tons) and Ecuador (X tons), together creating a X% share of total imports. Paraguay (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Brazil was also the fastest-growing in terms of the optical fibers, bundles and cables imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Argentina (X%), Chile (X%), Peru (X%), Ecuador (X%), Colombia (X%) and Paraguay (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Brazil increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, the largest optical fiber, bundle and cable importing markets in MERCOSUR were Brazil ($X), Argentina ($X) and Colombia ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Brazil, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 2022, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Argentina ($X per ton), while Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Paraguay (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform