Optical fibre cables trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in optical fibre cables was worth $2.21 billion in 2024, about 52.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 5% since 2017, and down 14% 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 | $2.21B | 52.3K t |
| 2023 | $2.58B | 57.9K t |
| 2022 | $2.77B | 73.1K t |
| 2021 | $2.40B | 46.5K t |
| 2020 | $2.02B | 35.5K t |
| 2019 | $2.25B | 35.0K t |
| 2018 | $2.53B | 36.2K t |
| 2017 | $2.11B | 30.2K t |
Top optical fibre cables exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 26% of world exports, followed by the United States and India. The top three supply 55% between them, out of 122 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $571.0M | 26% |
| United States | $432.5M | 20% |
| India | $215.4M | 9.7% |
| Japan | $205.9M | 9.3% |
| Germany | $137.3M | 6.2% |
| Netherlands | $84.6M | 3.8% |
| Denmark | $78.3M | 3.5% |
| France | $58.2M | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $54.8M | 2.5% |
| Poland | $37.0M | 1.7% |
| Latvia | $31.9M | 1.4% |
| South Korea | $31.3M | 1.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are China (12%), the United States (10%) and Germany (5%). 202 countries imported it, and the top three take 27% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $258.2M | 12% |
| United States | $225.2M | 10% |
| Germany | $111.4M | 5% |
| Netherlands | $104.4M | 4.7% |
| Romania | $92.5M | 4.2% |
| France | $82.1M | 3.7% |
| United Kingdom | $80.2M | 3.6% |
| Italy | $79.4M | 3.6% |
| Thailand | $74.0M | 3.4% |
| Poland | $70.2M | 3.2% |
| Morocco | $62.4M | 2.8% |
| India | $58.7M | 2.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $42.33 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Denmark averaged $429.96 per kg and India $13.22 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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The shipment records behind Optical fibre cables (HS 9001.10) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 9001.10: Optical fibres, optical fibre bundles and cables: excluding those of heading no. 8544. HS 9001 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most optical fibre cables?
China exported $571.0 million in 2024, 26% of the world total, followed by the United States (20%) and India (10%). In all, 122 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most optical fibre cables?
China imported $258.2 million in 2024, 12% of world imports, ahead of the United States (10%) and Germany (5%). The top three importers together take 27%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in optical fibre cables?
It was worth $2.21 billion in 2024, about 52.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 5% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $2.77 billion. 122 countries reported exports and 202 reported imports.
What is the average price of optical fibre cables per kg?
The world average declared value was about $42.33 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Denmark averaged $429.96 per kg and India $13.22 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for optical fibre cables?
The HS code for optical fibre cables is subheading 9001.10, in chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 9001 page.
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