Switzerland: Market for Optical Fibers and Bundles 2025

Market Size for Optical Fibers and Bundles in Switzerland

The Swiss optical fiber and bundle market contracted significantly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -30.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a pronounced slump. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Optical Fibers and Bundles in Switzerland

In value terms, optical fiber and bundle production shrank significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by 564% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Optical Fibers and Bundles

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, the amount of optical fibers and bundles exported from Switzerland skyrocketed to X tons, with an increase of 19% on 2021 figures. Overall, exports saw a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 84% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, optical fiber and bundle exports rose notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a notable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 68%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Estonia (X tons) were the main destinations of optical fiber and bundle exports from Switzerland, together accounting for 68% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Estonia (with a CAGR of +152.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for optical fibers and bundles exports from Switzerland, comprising 48% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by Sweden, with an 8.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany stood at +6.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+10.0% per year) and Sweden (+26.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average optical fiber and bundle export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -10.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 12%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Estonia ($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 India (+1.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Optical Fibers and Bundles

Imports into Switzerland

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of optical fibers and bundles decreased by -17% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a mild descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 61%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, optical fiber and bundle imports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a slight contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 28%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Austria (X tons) constituted the largest optical fiber and bundle supplier to Switzerland, accounting for a 62% share of total imports. Moreover, optical fiber and bundle imports from Austria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), sevenfold. China (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Austria was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-11.8% per year) and China (+42.1% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X), the United States ($X) and China ($X) constituted the largest optical fiber and bundle suppliers to Switzerland, with a combined 51% share of total imports.

China, with a CAGR of +32.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of 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 optical fiber and bundle import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 11% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+10.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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