Italy: Market for Optical Fibers, Bundles and Cables 2024

Market Size for Optical Fibers, Bundles and Cables in Italy

In 2022, the Italian market for optical fibers, bundles and cables increased by X% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, the total consumption indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Optical Fibers, Bundles and Cables in Italy

In value terms, optical fiber, bundle and cable production expanded remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Optical Fibers, Bundles and Cables

Exports from Italy

In 2022, approx. X tons of optical fibers, bundles and cables were exported from Italy; which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, exports saw a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, optical fiber, bundle and cable exports reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Portugal (X tons), Spain (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of optical fiber, bundle and cable exports from Italy, together accounting for X% of total exports. Romania, Australia, the United Arab Emirates, France, Egypt, Djibouti, Germany, Hong Kong SAR, Greece and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, Romania ($X), Australia ($X) and Spain ($X) were the largest markets for optical fiber, bundle and cable exported from Italy worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports. France, the UK, Portugal, Germany, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Greece, Hong Kong SAR, Hungary and Djibouti lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Djibouti, with a CAGR of X%, 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 average export price for optical fibers, bundles and cables amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, optical fiber, bundle and cable export price increased by X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Djibouti ($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 France (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Optical Fibers, Bundles and Cables

Imports into Italy

In 2022, approx. X tons of optical fibers, bundles and cables were imported into Italy; reducing by X% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, optical fiber, bundle and cable imports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Spain (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of optical fiber, bundle and cable imports to Italy, with a combined X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, India ($X), Germany ($X) and China ($X) were the largest optical fiber, bundle and cable suppliers to Italy, with a combined X% share of total imports.

India, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers 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, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, optical fiber, bundle and cable import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 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 India ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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