The optical fiber cables market in Portugal has experienced significant developments from 2020 to 2024, with notable trends in trade and pricing. The market is characterized by substantial import activity, primarily from Spain, Morocco, and Italy, while France remains the. Between 2018 and 2019, the market for optical fibre cables in Portugal saw growth in volume to 3 710 t, driven by regulatory mandates such as Decree-Law No. The company offers FTTH accesses for retail and business customers, as well as Dark Fiber point-to-point connections, enabling operators to create tailored broadband solutions. Despite a concerning high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicating market concentration, the industry experienced a slight rebound with a growth. A project that will cover more than 400,000 homes in various inland regions, resulting in coverage of the entire continental territory by 2026/2027. The international public tender to roll out broadband networks in areas known as “white zones” – regions without network coverage or where the quality. The Portugal Digital Strategy and the National Strategy for Connectivity in Very High Capacity Electronic Communication Networks for 2023-2030 shape the development of digital infrastructure in Portugal. The Ministry of Infrastructure and Housing (Ministério das Infraestruturas e Habitação) is. This report presents a comprehensive overview of the Portuguese optical fiber cables market, the effect of recent high-impact world events on it, and a forecast for the market development in the medium term.
