Portugal: Market for Optical Fibers, Bundles and Cables 2025

Market Size for Optical Fibers, Bundles and Cables in Portugal

The Portuguese market for optical fibers, bundles and cables contracted notably to $X in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Optical fiber, bundle and cable consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Optical Fibers, Bundles and Cables in Portugal

In value terms, optical fiber, bundle and cable production declined markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Optical Fibers, Bundles and Cables

Exports from Portugal

In 2022, overseas shipments of optical fibers, bundles and cables increased by X% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports saw a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, optical fiber, bundle and cable exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), the United States (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of optical fiber, bundle and cable exports from Portugal, with a combined X% share of total exports. Tunisia, Spain, Angola and Mexico lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for 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 Tunisia (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 Portugal were France ($X), the United States ($X) and Spain ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. The UK, Angola, Tunisia and Mexico lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Tunisia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for optical fibers, bundles and cables stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Mexico ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Tunisia ($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 mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Optical Fibers, Bundles and Cables

Imports into Portugal

In 2022, supplies from abroad of optical fibers, bundles and cables decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then contracted notably in the following year.

In value terms, optical fiber, bundle and cable imports fell remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then dropped notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of optical fiber, bundle and cable to Portugal, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, optical fiber, bundle and cable imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Korea (X tons), fivefold. China (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of optical fibers, bundles and cables to Portugal, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Korea ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for optical fibers, bundles and cables amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 China ($X per ton), while the price for France ($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 a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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