Spain: Network Communications Equipment Market 2025

Network Communications Equipment Market Size in Spain

In 2022, the Spanish network communications equipment market increased by 21% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% 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 +46.9% against 2019 indices. Network communications equipment consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Network Communications Equipment Production in Spain

In value terms, network communications equipment production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% 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 +39.4% against 2020 indices. As a result, production reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Network Communications Equipment Exports

Exports from Spain

Network communications equipment exports from Spain dropped dramatically to X units in 2022, shrinking by -30.4% on the previous year. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 44% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, network communications equipment exports dropped notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Portugal (X units) was the main destination for network communications equipment exports from Spain, accounting for a 39% share of total exports. Moreover, network communications equipment exports to Portugal exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X units), twofold. Germany (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Portugal stood at +5.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+5.6% per year) and Germany (+32.3% per year).

In value terms, Portugal ($X), Germany ($X) and Angola ($X) were the largest markets for network communications equipment exported from Spain worldwide, with a combined 47% share of total exports.

Angola, with a CAGR of +53.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average network communications equipment export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, picking up by 21% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 51% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Angola ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Portugal ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Angola (+0.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Network Communications Equipment Imports

Imports into Spain

In 2022, purchases abroad of network communications equipment increased by 16% to X units, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.7% 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 +32.7% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 29%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, network communications equipment imports declined slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% 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 +22.0% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of network communications equipment to Spain, accounting for a 59% share of total imports. Moreover, network communications equipment imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the UK (X units), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Netherlands (X units), with a 6.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at +11.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (+7.7% per year) and the Netherlands (+6.5% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of network communications equipment to Spain, comprising 44% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 9.5% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with an 8.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at +4.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+7.6% per year) and the UK (+12.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average network communications equipment import price amounted to $X per unit, which is down by -15.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 21%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+14.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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