Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Optical Fibers and optical fibre bundles. In 2021, Optical Fibers and optical fibre bundles were the world's 133rd most traded product, with a total trade of $34B. Between 2020 and 2021 the exports of Optical Fibers and optical fibre bundles grew by 13.3%, from $30B to $34B. Trade in Optical Fibers and optical fibre bundles represent 0.0016% of total world trade.
Optical Fibers and optical fibre bundles are a part of Optical, photo, & film equipment; medical instruments. They include Prisms, mirrors and optical elements nes, unmounted, Sheets/plates of polarising material, Contact lenses, Spectacle lenses of other materials, Optical fibres, except for telecommunications, and Spectacle lenses of glass.
Exports In 2021 the top exporters of Optical Fibers and optical fibre bundles were China ($5.04B), South Korea ($4.3B), Japan ($4.19B), United States ($3.65B), and Germany ($2.56B).
Imports In 2021 the top importers of Optical Fibers and optical fibre bundles were China ($7.27B), United States ($3.27B), Japan ($2.79B), Germany ($2.03B), and South Korea ($1.98B).
Tariffs In 2018 the average tariff for Optical Fibers and optical fibre bundles was 4.62%, making it the 897th lowest tariff using the HS4 product classification.
Ranking Optical Fibers and optical fibre bundles ranks 164th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).
Description Optical fibres are used in the production of telecommunication equipment, and can be made from a variety of materials. Optical fibre cables are used to transmit data over long distances. They can be made from a variety of materials, including glass, plastic, or metal.
Optical Fibers and optical fibre bundles