MERCOSUR: Market for Optical Fibers and Bundles 2024

Market Size for Optical Fibers and Bundles in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR optical fiber and bundle market declined slightly to $X in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Optical Fibers and Bundles in MERCOSUR

In value terms, optical fiber and bundle production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated slight 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, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Optical Fibers and Bundles

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, the amount of optical fibers and bundles exported in MERCOSUR rose notably to X tons, surging by X% on the year before. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, optical fiber and bundle exports dropped notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Brazil prevails in exports structure, finishing at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Chile (X tons), creating a X% share of total exports.

Exports from Brazil decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Chile (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Chile emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Chile increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest optical fiber and bundle supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Chile ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Brazil totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a mild reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while Chile amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (X%).

Imports of Optical Fibers and Bundles

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, approx. X tons of optical fibers and bundles were imported in MERCOSUR; with an increase of X% against 2021 figures. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, optical fiber and bundle imports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Argentina (X tons) and Ecuador (X tons) were the major importers of optical fibers and bundles in MERCOSUR, together accounting for near X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Brazil (X tons) and Peru (X tons), together committing a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Chile (X tons) and Paraguay (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported optical fibers and bundles in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Argentina ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Ecuador, with a X% share.

In Brazil, optical fiber and bundle imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Argentina (X% per year) and Ecuador (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while Peru ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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