In 2023, the UK led European imports of unmounted spectacle lenses with both sides finished other than single focal lenses, showing a significant increase of 16.1%. Germany and Italy followed, revealing moderate growth of 4.55% and 1.52% respectively. Ireland saw a remarkable surge of 95.43%. Conversely, Sweden, Luxembourg, and Lithuania experienced declines of 11.11%, 4.01%, and 7.9% respectively. Overall, the European market displayed mixed trends with variations across countries reflecting shifts in demand.
Future trends to watch include increased demand driven by advancements in optical technology and increasing prevalence of vision correction needs. Additionally, watch for potential supply chain influences like Brexit implications on the UK’s import activities, and EU regulation adjustments impacting intra-European trade.
Top countries in Import of Unmounted Spectacle Lenses for the Correction of Vision, with Both Sides Finished Other than Single Focal Lenses by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Items) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 23,862,000 | 2023 | +4.36% | +16.1% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 22,284,000 | 2023 | +4.57% | +4.55% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 18,318,000 | 2023 | +9.84% | +1.52% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 13,030,000 | 2023 | +3.08% | +6.14% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 6,823,500 | 2023 | +1.72% | +2.42% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 4,488,300 | 2023 | +2.78% | +2.01% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Ireland | 3,867,500 | 2023 | +3.53% | +95.43% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 2,866,600 | 2023 | +5.33% | +4.7% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 2,207,000 | 2023 | -0.92% | -2.18% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Greece | 2,094,500 | 2023 | +2.92% | +2.54% | View data |
