Optical fiber manufacturing machines trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in optical fiber manufacturing machines was worth $62.5 million in 2024, about 969 tonnes. That is a fall of 69% since 2017, and down 28% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $62.5M | 969 t |
| 2023 | $86.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $194.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $72.6M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $71.4M | 680 t |
| 2019 | $244.8M | 2.8K t |
| 2018 | $380.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $201.0M | 2.2K t |
Top optical fiber manufacturing machines exporting countries
Finland is the largest exporter with 26% of world exports, followed by South Korea and the United Kingdom. The top three supply 59% between them, out of 40 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Finland | $16.5M | 26% |
| South Korea | $10.6M | 17% |
| United Kingdom | $9.7M | 16% |
| Germany | $5.9M | 9.4% |
| China | $5.8M | 9.3% |
| United States | $5.5M | 8.8% |
| Spain | $2.5M | 4% |
| Slovenia | $2.3M | 3.7% |
| Poland | $1.1M | 1.8% |
| Italy | $583K | 0.9% |
| Belgium | $524K | 0.8% |
| Japan | $414K | 0.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are India (32%), China (20%) and Indonesia (7%). 83 countries imported it, and the top three take 58% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $19.7M | 32% |
| China | $12.2M | 20% |
| Indonesia | $4.6M | 7.4% |
| United Kingdom | $3.6M | 5.8% |
| Poland | $2.5M | 4.1% |
| United States | $2.3M | 3.6% |
| Portugal | $2.2M | 3.5% |
| Philippines | $2.1M | 3.4% |
| Latvia | $2.1M | 3.3% |
| Brazil | $1.5M | 2.3% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 2.1% |
| Hong Kong | $1.2M | 1.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $64.46 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, South Korea averaged $4,789.89 per kg and China $18.84 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8475.21: Machines: for manufacturing or hot working glass or glassware, for making optical fibres and preforms thereof. HS 8475 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most optical fiber manufacturing machines?
Finland exported $16.5 million in 2024, 26% of the world total, followed by South Korea (17%) and the United Kingdom (15%). In all, 40 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most optical fiber manufacturing machines?
India imported $19.7 million in 2024, 32% of world imports, ahead of China (20%) and Indonesia (7%). The top three importers together take 58%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in optical fiber manufacturing machines?
It was worth $62.5 million in 2024, about 969 tonnes. That is a fall of 69% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $380.3 million. 40 countries reported exports and 83 reported imports.
What is the average price of optical fiber manufacturing machines per kg?
The world average declared value was about $64.46 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, South Korea averaged $4,789.89 per kg and China $18.84 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for optical fiber manufacturing machines?
The HS code for optical fiber manufacturing machines is subheading 8475.21, in chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 8475 page.
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