U.S.: Fiber Optic Cable Market Overview 2020

Fiber Optic Cable Market Size in the U.S.

The revenue of the fiber optic cable market in the U.S. amounted to $X in 2018, going up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, fiber optic cable consumption continues to indicate extraordinary growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the fiber optic cable market reached its maximum level in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Fiber Optic Cable Production in the U.S.

In value terms, fiber optic cable production stood at $X in 2018. In general, fiber optic cable production continues to indicate remarkable growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, fiber optic cable production reached its peak figure level in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Fiber Optic Cable Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2018, the amount of fiber optic cables exported from the U.S. totaled X tonnes, coming down by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, fiber optic cable exports continue to indicate a deep curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, fiber optic cable exports reached their peak of X tonnes, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, fiber optic cable exports stood at $X in 2018. Over the period under review, fiber optic cable exports continue to indicate a drastic descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at $X in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tonnes), Argentina (X tonnes) and China (X tonnes) were the main destinations of fiber optic cable exports from the U.S., with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Argentina (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Australia ($X), China ($X) and China, Hong Kong SAR ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for fiber optic cable exported from the U.S. worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Argentina, the Netherlands, Poland, Costa Rica, the United Arab Emirates, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago, Norway and Japan, which together accounted for a further X recorded the highest growth rate of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the last five years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average fiber optic cable export price amounted to $X per tonne, going down by -X% against the previous year. In general, the fiber optic cable export price continues to indicate a pronounced drop. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the average export prices for fiber optic cables attained their peak level of $X per tonne. From 2017 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average export prices for fiber optic cables remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was China, Hong Kong SAR ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Japan ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Trinidad and Tobago, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fiber Optic Cable Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2018, the fiber optic cable imports into the U.S. amounted to X tonnes, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total imports indicated a modest increase from 2013 to 2018: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last five years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, fiber optic cable imports increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, fiber optic cable imports reached their peak figure at X tonnes in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, fiber optic cable imports totaled $X in 2018. In general, fiber optic cable imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at $X in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

China (X tonnes), Japan (X tonnes) and Australia (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of fiber optic cable imports to the U.S., with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2013 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Australia (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest fiber optic cable suppliers to the U.S. were China ($X), Japan ($X) and France ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. South Korea, the UK, Israel and Australia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X (+X% per year) experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the last five-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average fiber optic cable import price amounted to $X per tonne, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the fiber optic cable import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the average import prices for fiber optic cables reached their peak level of $X per tonne. From 2016 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average import prices for fiber optic cables failed to regain its momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per tonne), while the price for Australia ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform