Poland: Optical Fiber Cables Market 2024

Optical Fiber Cables Market Size in Poland

In 2022, the Polish optical fiber cables market decreased by -56.9% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a abrupt downturn. 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 Poland

In value terms, optical fiber cables production rose remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, posted a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 45%. Optical fiber cables production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Optical Fiber Cables Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2022, optical fiber cables exports from Poland soared to X tons, increasing by 25% compared with the year before. Overall, exports showed a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, optical fiber cables exports stood at $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for optical fiber cables exports from Poland, accounting for a 33% share of total exports. Moreover, optical fiber cables exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), twofold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK totaled +32.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+22.8% per year) and Germany (+5.5% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) remains the key foreign market for optical fiber cables exports from Poland, comprising 32% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK totaled +24.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+24.2% per year) and Germany (+8.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average optical fiber cables export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -8.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 5.5%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ireland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Portugal ($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 Germany (+2.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Optical Fiber Cables Imports

Imports into Poland

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of optical fiber cables decreased by -15.5% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 80%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then declined sharply in the following year.

In value terms, optical fiber cables imports fell to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, posted a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 45%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of optical fiber cables imports to Poland, together comprising 62% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Mexico (with a CAGR of +75.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Mexico ($X) and India ($X) were the largest optical fiber cables suppliers to Poland, with a combined 50% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Mexico, with a CAGR of +65.0%, recorded 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 cables import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 10% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 45% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average 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 South Korea ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($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 (+4.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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