The sold production of contact lenses in the Netherlands has shown significant growth from 2013 to 2023, reaching 1,536.7 thousand items in 2023. Notably, the market experienced rapid growth between 2013 and 2015, with year-on-year variations peaking at 74.2% in 2015. However, after a decline of 11.4% in 2016, the growth rate stabilized, averaging lower year-on-year increments. Over the last five years, the CAGR was 2.96% indicating a steady yet moderate growth. For the forecast period up to 2028, the market is expected to increase at a CAGR of 1.82%, amounting to an overall growth of 9.46% over these five years.
Future trends to watch for in the contact lenses market include:
- Innovations in lens materials and technology that enhance user comfort and performance.
- The impact of increasing awareness and demand for vision correction solutions driven by rising screen time and digital device usage.
- Expansion of the aging population, potentially increasing the demand for vision correction products.