Key Market Indicators
Emirati prescription glasses exports are projected to decrease by 22.4% annually over the next five years, reaching $16,130 by 2026. This is a drastic drop from the 2021 level of $65,060. Since 2012, the annual decrease has been 29.7%. Meanwhile, imports of prescription glasses are projected to decrease annually by 13% and reach $17,130 by 2026. This is a decrease from the 2021 level of $37,600. Since 2012, the annual increase has been 10.2%. In 2021, the country was ranked 42nd, with Mauritius overtaking it at $37,600. India, Hungary and the Dominican Republic ranked 2nd, 3rd and 4th, respectively.
