In 2023, Italy led European imports of clock or watch glasses and spectacles not optically worked, with 894.99 thousand kilograms, followed by Spain and the Netherlands. Significant year-on-year growth was observed in Belgium (82.32%) and Malta (67.77%). The Netherlands also saw a substantial increase with a 50.32% rise. Conversely, Slovenia and Cyprus experienced notable declines, down 21.95% and 33.1%, respectively.
Future prospects suggest that Italy will retain its leading position. Growth in the Netherlands and Belgium may continue, driven by demand in these markets. As health and lifestyle trends evolve, interest in non-optically worked spectacle glasses could experience moderate growth in Europe.
Top countries in Import of Clock or Watch Glasses, Glasses for Spectacles, Not Optically Worked by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 894,990 | 2023 | -0.13% | +8.48% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 202,590 | 2023 | +6.62% | +22.08% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 93,630 | 2023 | +21.98% | +50.32% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Hungary | 76,480 | 2023 | -10.88% | -4.6% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 64,810 | 2023 | -4.44% | -4.39% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Ireland | 45,890 | 2021 | -37.53% | -13.76% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 27,260 | 2023 | +10.01% | -0.1% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 21,570 | 2023 | +6.82% | -1.27% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 20,150 | 2023 | +0.52% | +82.32% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 14,180 | 2023 | +20.75% | +2.56% | View data |
