Saudi Arabia: Market for Optical Fibers, Bundles and Cables 2025

Market Size for Optical Fibers, Bundles and Cables in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi market for optical fibers, bundles and cables declined to $X in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Production of Optical Fibers, Bundles and Cables in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, optical fiber, bundle and cable production rose remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production enjoyed a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Optical fiber, bundle and cable production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Optical Fibers, Bundles and Cables

Exports from Saudi Arabia

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of optical fibers, bundles and cables increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, optical fiber, bundle and cable exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Bahrain (X tons), Oman (X tons) and Kuwait (X tons) were the main destinations of optical fiber, bundle and cable exports from Saudi Arabia, with a combined X% share of total exports. Egypt and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for optical fiber, bundle and cable exported from Saudi Arabia were Bahrain ($X), Oman ($X) and Kuwait ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. Egypt and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Egypt, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the average export price for optical fibers, bundles and cables amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 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 the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kuwait ($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 Turkey (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Optical Fibers, Bundles and Cables

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In 2022, supplies from abroad of optical fibers, bundles and cables was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, optical fiber, bundle and cable imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a perceptible slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest optical fiber, bundle and cable supplier to Saudi Arabia, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, optical fiber, bundle and cable imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Korea (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Oman (X tons), with a X% share.

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

In value terms, China ($X), the United States ($X) and Japan ($X) were the largest optical fiber, bundle and cable suppliers to Saudi Arabia, with a combined X% share of total imports. Turkey, South Korea, Poland, India, Oman, the UK, Ireland, Spain, Italy and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Turkey, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers 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 import price for optical fibers, bundles and cables amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 ($X per ton), while the price for Oman ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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