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Optical fibre cables market in Sweden

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The optical fibre cable market in Sweden contracted in physical terms from 4 104 t in 2018 to 2 385 t in 2021, indicating a reduction in domestic consumption. In value terms, the market declined to 73 728 thousand USD in 2020 before recovering to 89 021 thousand USD in 2021.

During this period, domestic production increased from 3 310 t to 4 440 t, while exports surged from 1 793 t to 4 334 t. Imports fell from 2 587 t to 1 741 t in 2020, then partially rebounded, shifting Sweden from a net importer to a net exporter of optical fibre cables.

After 2021, export volumes remained elevated, peaking at 4 514 t in 2022, and imports fluctuated between 1 238 t and 2 553 t through 2024, though without production data, the total market size for these years cannot be determined.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators
1. 4.1. In kind
  1. 4.1.1. Production, 2018, 2020-2021
  2. 4.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
  3. 4.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
  4. 4.1.4. Market size, 2018, 2020-2021
2. 4.2. In value
  1. 4.2.1. Production, 2018, 2020-2021
  2. 4.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
  3. 4.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
  4. 4.2.4. Market size, 2018, 2020-2021
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Sweden
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018, 2020-2021, t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018, 2020-2021, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production optical fibre cables in Sweden

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Sweden's output of optical fibre cables was valued at 76 608 K $ US, marking a 1.6% decrease compared to the previous year.

Annual dynamics of production in Sweden in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.6%)	n/a	n/a	(0.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Sweden produced 3 183 t of optical fibre cables, representing a significant decline of 13.0% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 16.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -5.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Sweden in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(13.0%)	n/a	n/a	(5.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports optical fibre cables from Sweden

Exports in kind, t

Sweden's optical fibre cables export volume increased in 2020 after two years of decline. Exports reached 2 371 t, showing a substantial rise of 63.5% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 21.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 6.7%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 1 450 t, which also saw the largest decline of 19.1% during this period.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(8.3%)	(19.1%)	63.5%	6.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Norway (30.7% of exports in kind), the United Kingdom (10.3% of exports in kind), and Finland (10.1% of exports in kind) were the leading destinations for Sweden's optical fibre cables exports in kind, together accounting for 51.1% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Sweden in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Sweden's optical fibre cables exports in value terms increased for the second consecutive year in 2020. Exports amounted to 52 421 K $ US, reflecting a dramatic rise of 28.5% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 30.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 36 656 K $ US, which also experienced the largest decline of 8.5% during this timeframe.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(8.5%)	11.3%	28.5%	9.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Norway (17.7% of exports in value terms), the United Kingdom (13.2% of exports in value terms), and Finland (7.7% of exports in value terms) formed the largest group of buyers for Sweden's optical fibre cables in value terms. However, their combined contribution was limited to 38.6% of total exports, indicating a diversified country structure.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Sweden in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports optical fibre cables to Sweden

Imports in kind, t

Sweden's optical fibre cables import volume declined for the third consecutive year in 2020. Imports amounted to 1 741 t, down by 16.1% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 48.1%, equating to an annualized rate of -19.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(22.9%)	(19.8%)	(16.1%)	(19.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands (18.9% of imports in kind), Germany (17.1% of imports in kind), and China (15.6% of imports in kind) remained the main sources for Sweden's optical fibre cables imports in kind, jointly representing 51.7% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Sweden in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Sweden's optical fibre cables import value declined for the second consecutive year in 2020. Imports amounted to 49 540 K $ US, showing little change compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 40.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -15.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 83 285 K $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 0.2% during this period. In contrast, the largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 40.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.2%	(40.3%)	(0.4%)	(15.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017 to 2020, imports in value terms of optical fibre cables to Sweden were distributed across a wide range of markets. China (17.6% of imports in value terms), Germany (16.4% of imports in value terms), and the Netherlands (10.0% of imports in value terms) together accounted for only 44.1% of total flows, highlighting the diversity of sourcing countries.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Sweden in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io