France: Market for Optical Fibers, Bundles and Cables 2024

Market Size for Optical Fibers, Bundles and Cables in France

After two years of growth, the French market for optical fibers, bundles and cables decreased by X% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption saw a noticeable decline. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Optical Fibers, Bundles and Cables in France

In value terms, optical fiber, bundle and cable production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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Exports of Optical Fibers, Bundles and Cables

Exports from France

Optical fiber, bundle and cable exports from France rose rapidly to X tons in 2022, picking up by X% against 2021. Over the period under review, exports posted buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, optical fiber, bundle and cable exports rose to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for optical fiber, bundle and cable exports from France, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, optical fiber, bundle and cable exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Ireland (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Canada (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ireland (X% per year) and Canada (X% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for optical fibers, bundles and cables exports from France, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ireland ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ireland (X% per year) and the UK (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for optical fibers, bundles and cables amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. 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 for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Africa ($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 Cote d'Ivoire (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Optical Fibers, Bundles and Cables

Imports into France

In 2022, approx. X tons of optical fibers, bundles and cables were imported into France; approximately mirroring 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, optical fiber, bundle and cable imports dropped slightly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Romania (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of optical fiber, bundle and cable imports to France, with a combined X% share of total imports. Spain, Belgium, Poland, Morocco, China, Indonesia, South Korea, Tunisia, India and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Indonesia (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest optical fiber, bundle and cable suppliers to France were Romania ($X), China ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Poland, Belgium, Germany, Spain, India, Indonesia, Morocco, South Korea, Italy and Tunisia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Indonesia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for optical fibers, bundles and cables stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 China ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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