In 2023, Italy led the European import market for plastic frames and mountings for spectacles and goggles, followed closely by the UK and Germany. Germany experienced a 2.13% growth, while the UK and Italy saw declines of 4.39% and 2.33% respectively. Notably, Hungary recorded significant growth with a 7.86% increase. Other countries like Denmark and Greece also showed positive trends, with growth rates of 3.99% and 4.82%. Conversely, the Netherlands faced the largest decline, at 7.69%, while Estonia and Malta had substantial decreases too.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts in market share driven by technological innovations in eyewear and economic changes impacting purchasing power across Europe. Continued growth in online retailing might also alter traditional supply chains, providing opportunities for emerging markets to increase their import share.
Top countries in Import of Plastic Frames and Mountings for Spectacles, Goggles or the Like Share by Country (Units (Items))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 18.4 | 2023 | +0.5% | -2.33% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 16.54 | 2023 | +0.43% | -4.39% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 14.26 | 2023 | +10.4% | +2.13% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 12.17 | 2023 | +5.44% | -1.36% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 8.18 | 2023 | -9.35% | -7.69% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 5.93 | 2023 | +6.16% | -1.93% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czechia | 4.59 | 2023 | |||
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 3.34 | 2023 | +4.21% | +7.86% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 2.9 | 2023 | +2.7% | +0.015% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 2.53 | 2023 | +6.51% | +1.21% | View data |
