The European import market for optical fibres and optical fibre bundles experienced varied performance across countries in 2023. Romania led with the highest import volume, showing an 18.16% increase. In contrast, the United Kingdom and Germany recorded decreases. France and Italy saw moderate increases, while Ireland showed a substantial 90.73% rise. On the downside, Spain faced a significant decline of 23.75%. Despite downturns in some countries, positive growth was evident across several others, like Poland and the Netherlands.
Future trends to watch include:
- Continued growth in Eastern European countries such as Romania, driven by enhanced digital infrastructure investments.
- Potential rebound in countries with declining trends like Spain, possibly due to renewed industry strategies.
- Technological advancements may fuel growth in traditionally lower-volume importers like the Baltic states.
Top countries in Import of Optical Fibres and Optical Fibre Bundles by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Romania | 3,193,700 | 2023 | +6.44% | +18.16% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 2,346,000 | 2023 | +23.86% | +11.86% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 2,138,800 | 2023 | -0.1% | -2.23% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 1,268,500 | 2023 | +3.89% | +7.28% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 1,095,800 | 2023 | +13.29% | -23.75% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 1,004,500 | 2023 | +18.27% | +14.56% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 881,790 | 2023 | +1.59% | -2.36% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Ireland | 858,070 | 2023 | +38.57% | +90.73% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 848,470 | 2023 | +5.68% | -0.5% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 829,190 | 2023 | +1.34% | +7.59% | View data |
