Germany and the United Kingdom lead the European market for importing contact lenses and spectacle lenses, accounting for 29.42% and 27.95% of the market share respectively in 2024. Belgium follows at 9%, with Italy and France contributing 8.31% and 5.73%. Spain and Sweden hold smaller shares at 2.57% and 2.51%. Notable growth was observed in Germany (+4.88%) and Belgium (+8.98%), while Sweden (-1.24%) and Denmark (-1.02%) saw declines. Over five years, countries like Germany and Greece show strong CAGR indicative of market robustness. Conversely, Czechia, Poland, and Finland may require strategic attention due to negative or minimal growth figures.
Future trends indicate a rising demand driven by aging populations and digital eye strain. Innovations in lens technology and online retail expansion are projected to impact market dynamics. Watch for increasing imports in Eastern European countries like Romania and consistent growth in established markets like Germany and the UK. Additionally, countries with recent growth spurts, such as Malta and Greece, could sustain upward trends, emphasizing the need to monitor regional market shifts.
Top countries in Import of Contact Lenses, Spectacle Lenses Share by Country (Units (Items))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 29.42 | 2023 | +3.95% | +4.88% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 27.95 | 2023 | +3.41% | +3.92% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Belgium | 9 | 2023 | +12.37% | +8.98% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 8.31 | 2023 | +6.68% | +1.76% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 5.73 | 2023 | +8.29% | +3.82% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 2.57 | 2023 | +7.85% | +1.79% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 2.51 | 2023 | +1.25% | -1.24% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 2.14 | 2023 | +2.8% | -1.02% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 1.87 | 2023 | +3.07% | -3.98% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 1.86 | 2023 | +4.49% | +1.6% | View data |
