The import of contact lenses to Japan was valued at 4.2886 billion in 2023. Forecasts suggest continuous growth in the following years with values reaching 4.426 billion in 2024, 4.5606 billion in 2025, 4.6926 billion in 2026, and 4.8219 billion in 2027. From 2023 to 2024, the year-on-year growth is projected at approximately 3.2%. The year-on-year variations for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are around 3.1%, 2.9%, and 2.8% respectively. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the period from 2023 to 2027 stands at around 2.9%.
Future trends to watch for include advancements in contact lens technology, increasing awareness of vision health, and demographic shifts such as an aging population and greater adoption of contact lenses among younger consumers. Additionally, changes in global trade policies and raw material costs could impact import volumes and values.
