Key Market Indicators
Bahrain has witnessed a significant drop in its prescription glasses imports in 2023. The total value of these imports plummeted to approximately $481,000, marking a steep decline from the $775,000 recorded in 2022. This represents a dramatic 38% decrease over the past year. Analyzing the trend over a more extended period, the demand for prescription glasses in Bahrain has been on a steady decline. Since 2007, the nation’s import of these optical products has decreased at an average annual rate of 21%. This long-term downward trend highlights a consistent reduction in the need for imported prescription eyewear in Bahrain.
