South-Eastern Asia: Market for Optical Fibers and Bundles 2025

Market Size for Optical Fibers and Bundles in South-Eastern Asia

The Southeast Asian optical fiber and bundle market reduced to $X in 2022, shrinking by -10.5% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +40.1% against 2020 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Optical Fibers and Bundles in South-Eastern Asia

In value terms, optical fiber and bundle production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +16.3% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 33%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Optical Fibers and Bundles

Exports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2022, approx. X tons of optical fibers and bundles were exported in South-Eastern Asia; with an increase of 68% on 2021 figures. In general, exports recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 110%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, optical fiber and bundle exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports posted a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 95% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Vietnam (X tons) was the main exporter of optical fibers and bundles, achieving 52% of total exports. Indonesia (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 26% share, followed by the Philippines (11%). The following exporters - Thailand (X tons), Singapore (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons) - together made up 9.9% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Philippines (with a CAGR of +82.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest optical fiber and bundle supplying countries in South-Eastern Asia were Indonesia ($X), the Philippines ($X) and Vietnam ($X), with a combined 75% share of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, the Philippines, with a CAGR of +99.6%, 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

In 2022, the export price in South-Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -26.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 38% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per ton), while Vietnam ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Philippines (+9.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Optical Fibers and Bundles

Imports in South-Eastern Asia

Optical fiber and bundle imports expanded sharply to X tons in 2022, increasing by 6.2% compared with 2021. Total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +76.9% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 67%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, optical fiber and bundle imports reached $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +19.1% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Thailand (X tons) and Indonesia (X tons) represented roughly 57% of total imports in 2022. Malaysia (X tons) took a 12% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Myanmar (12%), Vietnam (9.4%), Singapore (5%) and the Philippines (4.9%).

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Myanmar (with a CAGR of +37.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest optical fiber and bundle importing markets in South-Eastern Asia were Thailand ($X), Vietnam ($X) and Indonesia ($X), with a combined 75% share of total imports.

Thailand, with a CAGR of +20.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the import price increased by 33% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 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 Singapore ($X per ton), while Myanmar ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (+3.9%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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