Poland: Market for Optical Fibers and Bundles 2024

Market Size for Optical Fibers and Bundles in Poland

The Polish optical fiber and bundle market declined notably to $X in 2022, falling by -79.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a deep downturn. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Optical Fibers and Bundles in Poland

In value terms, optical fiber and bundle production fell sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 209%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

Exports of Optical Fibers and Bundles

Exports from Poland

In 2022, overseas shipments of optical fibers and bundles decreased by -63.9% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after seven years of growth. Overall, exports, however, posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 811%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, optical fiber and bundle exports shrank significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 611%. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for optical fiber and bundle exports from Poland, with a 77% share of total exports. Moreover, optical fiber and bundle exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Turkey (X tons), tenfold. Kazakhstan (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 4.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to France stood at +294.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (+125.1% per year) and Kazakhstan (+112.0% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for optical fibers and bundles exports from Poland, comprising 45% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by Sweden, with a 9.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to France stood at +310.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (+139.1% per year) and Sweden (+461.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average optical fiber and bundle export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 47% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable descent. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 the Netherlands (+20.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Optical Fibers and Bundles

Imports into Poland

In 2022, optical fiber and bundle imports into Poland rose significantly to X tons, increasing by 13% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports continue to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 47%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, optical fiber and bundle imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), the United States (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of optical fiber and bundle imports to Poland, with a combined 85% share of total imports. South Korea and Japan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 12%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by South Korea (with a CAGR of +78.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), China ($X) and India ($X) were the largest optical fiber and bundle suppliers to Poland, with a combined 82% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of +60.1%, 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 average optical fiber and bundle import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 5.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+2.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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