In 2023, European imports of individually sheathed optical fibre cables saw France, Germany, and the Netherlands as leading importers with notable increases in Germany (4.93%) and sharp decreases in the Netherlands (-6.12%). The UK and Spain exhibited moderate growth at 6.05% and 5.67% respectively. A significant surge was observed in Belgium (25.58%) and Ireland (16.1%), whereas declines were notable in Romania (-2.33%) and Latvia (-12.8%). Smaller markets like Malta experienced a staggering growth of 56.81%.
Future trends to watch include continued growth in the UK due to increased digital infrastructure investment and potential shifts in the Netherlands as market dynamics stabilize. Emerging markets like Malta might see strategic expansion if uptake of digital connectivity rises, while fluctuating trends in Latvia and Romania may require closer scrutiny for potential rebound or sustained decline.
Top countries in Import of Optical Fibre Cables Made Up of Individually Sheathed Fibres by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 30,499,000 | 2023 | +16.19% | +3.79% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 20,227,000 | 2023 | +4.29% | +4.93% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 15,343,000 | 2023 | +0.47% | -6.12% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 12,865,000 | 2023 | +2.63% | +6.05% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 12,044,000 | 2023 | +1.88% | +5.67% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 8,631,700 | 2023 | +4.23% | +3.92% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 8,142,400 | 2023 | +33.79% | +25.58% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 8,127,800 | 2023 | +1.48% | +2.99% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Ireland | 7,438,400 | 2023 | +23.36% | +16.1% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 5,010,500 | 2023 | +6.66% | +7.3% | View data |
