In 2023, France led the European import of fibre optic cables, followed by Germany and the Netherlands. Notable increases in import share were observed in Ireland and Belgium, which reported double-digit growth, while the Netherlands and Latvia experienced declines. Malta showed the highest increase amongst smaller markets. Over the past five years, the European fibre optic cable import landscape has seen steady evolution, augmented by advances in telecommunications and increased demand driven by digital transformation.
Looking to the future, watch for ongoing investment in digital infrastructure, especially in emerging European markets, as this will drive further growth and shifts in import shares across countries. The accelerated push towards smart cities and 5G deployment will potentially reshape the import dynamics in the coming years.
Top countries in Import of Fibre Optic Cables Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 18.98 | 2023 | +17.34% | +4.58% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 11.77 | 2023 | +4.31% | +4.13% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 9.67 | 2023 | +1.73% | -4.69% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 8.54 | 2023 | +2.23% | +4.59% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 7.54 | 2023 | +1.96% | -0.23% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Ireland | 5.69 | 2023 | +22.42% | +22.19% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 5.63 | 2023 | +4.19% | +4.31% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 5.22 | 2023 | +29.13% | +21.43% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Italy | 5.07 | 2023 | +1.46% | +3.41% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 3.58 | 2023 | +3.72% | +5.24% | View data |
