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Global Optical Fiber Cables Market 2024

Optical Fiber Cables Market Size

The global optical fiber cables market stood at $X in 2022, surging by 2.2% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Global consumption peaked at $X in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Optical Fiber Cables Production

In value terms, optical fiber cables production contracted modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% 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 +1.9% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 27%. Over the period under review, global production reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Optical Fiber Cables Exports

Exports

For the eleventh consecutive year, the global market recorded growth in overseas shipments of optical fiber cables, which increased by 7.9% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 31%. Over the period under review, the global exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, optical fiber cables exports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

China represented the key exporting country with an export of about X tons, which finished at 50% of total exports. Mexico (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by France (X tons). All these countries together held near 18% share of total exports. The following exporters - the United States (X tons), Poland (X tons), Japan (X tons), Hong Kong SAR (X tons), South Korea (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Germany (X tons) - together made up 14% of total exports.

Exports from China increased at an average annual rate of +17.8% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Romania (+36.0%), Mexico (+21.0%), Hong Kong SAR (+20.2%), Poland (+14.2%), France (+8.3%) and Japan (+3.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Romania emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +36.0% from 2012-2022. Germany experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, South Korea (-5.4%) and the United States (-8.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of China and Mexico increased by +25 and +8.1 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest optical fiber cables supplying countries worldwide were China ($X), the United States ($X) and Mexico ($X), together accounting for 56% of global exports. France, Poland, Japan, Germany, Hong Kong SAR, Romania and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 20%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Romania, with a CAGR of +33.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average optical fiber cables export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 6.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a mild curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 12%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while China ($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 United States (+15.1%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Optical Fiber Cables Imports

Imports

For the third year in a row, the global market recorded growth in purchases abroad of optical fiber cables, which increased by 5% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports recorded a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, optical fiber cables imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 32%. Global imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Mexico (X tons), Canada (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and the Philippines (X tons) represented roughly 34% of total imports in 2022. France (X tons), Ireland (X tons), the UK (X tons), Singapore (X tons), Indonesia (X tons), Germany (X tons), Hong Kong SAR (X tons), Thailand (X tons) and Chile (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Ireland (with a CAGR of +49.3%), while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mexico ($X), Canada ($X) and the UK ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising 21% of global imports. These countries were followed by France, Germany, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Brazil, Hong Kong SAR, Indonesia, Chile and Ireland, which together accounted for a further 21%.

Among the main importing countries, the Philippines, with a CAGR of +26.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average optical fiber cables import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 15% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Global import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while Ireland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+6.2%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were China, the United States and Brazil, together accounting for 28% of global consumption. Mexico, Indonesia, Kuwait, Russia, the Philippines, Germany, Canada, Turkey, the UK and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 37%.
The country with the largest volume of optical fiber cables production was China, accounting for 37% of total volume. Moreover, optical fiber cables production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States, fourfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Mexico, with a 6.8% share.
In value terms, the largest optical fiber cables supplying countries worldwide were China, the United States and Mexico, with a combined 53% share of global exports. France, Germany, Poland, Japan, South Korea, Romania and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 23%.
In value terms, the United States constitutes the largest market for imported optical fiber cables worldwide, comprising 20% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Mexico, with a 9.4% share of global imports. It was followed by Canada, with a 5.5% share.
The average optical fiber cables export price stood at $10,693 per ton in 2021, falling by -8.4% against the previous year.
In 2021, the average optical fiber cables import price amounted to $14,053 per ton, increasing by 6.5% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global optical fiber cables market. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 27311100 - Optical fibre cables made up of individually sheathed fibres whether or not assembled with electric conductors or fitted with connectors

Country coverage:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

  • Global market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Global production, split by region and country
  • Global trade (exports and imports)
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Company coverage:

Corning, Inc., Yangtze Optical Fc, Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Htgd Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd., Fiberhome Telecommunication Technologies Co., Ltd., Futong Group Company Ltd., Prysmian Group, Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd., Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd., Fujikura Ltd., Essex Group, Inc., Ofs Fitel Llc, Nexans Usa Inc., S.I. Tech, Inc., Mcpherson

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY

  8. 8. GLOBAL IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. GLOBAL EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    • United States
    • China
    • Japan
    • Germany
    • United Kingdom
    • France
    • Brazil
    • Italy
    • Russian Federation
    • India
    • Canada
    • Australia
    • Republic of Korea
    • Spain
    • Mexico
    • Indonesia
    • Netherlands
    • Turkey
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Switzerland
    • Sweden
    • Nigeria
    • Poland
    • Belgium
    • Argentina
    • Norway
    • Austria
    • Thailand
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Colombia
    • Denmark
    • South Africa
    • Malaysia
    • Israel
    • Singapore
    • Egypt
    • Philippines
    • Finland
    • Chile
    • Ireland
    • Pakistan
    • Greece
    • Portugal
    • Kazakhstan
    • Algeria
    • Czech Republic
    • Qatar
    • Peru
    • Romania
    • Vietnam

  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023

  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Exports And Growth
    12. Export Prices And Growth
    13. Market Size And Growth
    14. Per Capita Consumption
    15. Imports And Growth
    16. Import Prices
    17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    19. Production, By Country, 2023
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    32. Export Prices, 2012–2023

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