In 2023, France recorded 435 kilograms for re-import of contact lenses. The forecast for 2024 indicates a decline to 406 kilograms, reflecting a year-on-year decrease of 6.67%. By 2025, this figure is expected to decrease further to 375 kilograms (-7.64% from 2024), continuing this downward trajectory to 346 kilograms in 2026 (-7.73% from 2025). In 2027, the expected re-import volume is 317 kilograms (-8.38% from 2026), and by 2028, it is forecasted at 288 kilograms (-9.15% from 2027). The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2024 to 2028 is projected to be -8.04%.
Future trend considerations include:
- Technological advancements in contact lenses leading to longer usage periods.
- Potential policy changes in France affecting trade and re-import activities.
- Shifts in consumer preferences towards alternative vision correction solutions.
