The global consumption value of fiber optic fusion splice equipment in 2008 was $300 million. The consumption value is forecast to increase to $470 million in 2013, with strongly rising quantity growth partially offset by a continuing decline of average prices. ElectroniCast’s global forecast of fiber optic fusion splice equipment, in terms of the number of units (quantity/each) and average selling prices (ASPs) are also presented.

     This report provides the historic year of 2008 and a 5-year (2009-2013) forecast of the consumption of fusion splice machines (fusion splicers), segmented into the following geographic regions: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific Region (APAC), Rest of the World, plus Global summaries.