Market research on the eyewear industry. Our reports feature a we...
Market research on the eyewear industry. Our reports feature a wealth of standardised and cross-comparable statistics including total market sizes, market share and share data, distribution and industry trends.
Spectacles posted growth in 2023, following a fluctuating performance. Growth somewhat benefited from COVID-19, with home seclusion boosting wear initially. However, sales suffered from purchases being postponed during store closures and customers…
The eyewear industry has experienced significant challenges in recent years due to the global pandemic and economic uncertainty. Spectacles, which comprise a significant portion of the industry in Germany, have not been immune to these challenges.…
In 2023, spectacles, comprising both spectacle lenses and frames, showcased significant growth. This growth can be attributed to the increasing number of people in India with vision correction needs. The rise in vision correction requirements can be…
Inflationary trends and higher prices are exerting pressure on demand for spectacles as many Mexican families seek to prioritise essentials and search for more affordable eyewear solutions. Subsequently, brands and retailers are placing a greater…
The performance of spectacles in Romania has been consistently impressive, surpassing expectations and maintaining value, despite the challenges of high inflation. This indicates that Romanians prioritise quality when it comes to choosing their…
Spectacle lenses is projected to be the best performing spectacles category in Poland in volume growth terms in 2023. As with contact lenses, sales of these products remain buoyant due to the rising incidence of vision problems linked to population…
Consumers in Malaysia got used to wearing spectacles instead of contact lenses during the COVID-19 crisis, when the marked reduction in face-to-face social contact weakened their interest in wearing contact lenses for reasons of appearance and vanity…
In Thailand, demand for spectacles started to notably rebound in 2022, with retail volume sales fully recovering to pre-pandemic levels in 2023. This recovery can be attributed to several factors, such as a return to previous daily lifestyles and…
Spectacles will be continuing to record positive current value and volume growth in 2023 as the UK continues to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, with the full reopening of optical goods stores and increased demand from consumers who have returned…
During the pandemic, most consumers, including children, spent a significant amount of time in front of digital devices due to online studying and remote studying measures in place, as a result of restrictions outside of the home. Increased activity…
Local consumers returned to physical stores on a more regular basis following the easing of restrictions in Brazil, supporting significant growth of eyewear in 2022. This trend continues in 2023, as the local population generally feels safer spending…
An increasing number of local consumers are looking for specific health benefits when purchasing spectacles beyond correcting certain conditions, such as myopia or presbyopia, including blue light blocking lenses to reduce eye strain and improve…
While the impact of the pandemic continues to wane in Australia, consumers’ engagement with digital screens, such as computers and smartphones, remains high, increasing their exposure to blue light. With remote working blurring the line between work…
The increasing population in the Philippines is boosting the potential customer base for spectacles. As the population grows, so does the number of individuals requiring corrective eyewear. Spectacles, in particular, are experiencing rising demand…
In a cross-category trend, the ongoing socioeconomic uncertainty is limiting potential sales in spectacles. Furthermore, global inflationary pressures have led to skyrocketing inflation which is resulting in higher unit prices. Added to which, supply…
Since late 2022, various manufacturers and retailers began to announce price increases for spectacles. Leading category player, JINS Inc, announced a 5-13% price increase for its spectacle frames in November 2022, while leading optical goods store,…
While demand for spectacles in China notably decreased in 2022 due to regional lockdowns, the category recorded double-digit growth rates in early 2023. Eyewear is a product that needs to be replaced on a regular basis, so pent-up demand from 2022…
The landscape for spectacles is set to see positive retail value growth in 2023. This is not only driven by the growing demand for spectacle frames and spectacle lenses by consumers as their working and social lives return to normal following the…
With the prevalence of smartphone use in modern society, consumers of all ages, from young children to adults, are constantly exposed to blue light, which is leading to increasing demand for spectacle lenses with blue light filters. Particularly for…
Demand for spectacles started to improve in 2021 after the decline witnessed in 2020 due to the pandemic. As consumers have resumed their lives and restrictions have eased, sales of spectacles, both in volume and value terms, have recovered and show…