Spectacle Lenses - United Kingdom

United Kingdom

In 2024, the revenue for Spectacle Lenses market in the United Kingdom amounts to US$2.90bn.
According to the forecast, the market is expected to grow annually by 2.18% (CAGR 2024-2029).
It is worth noting that in global comparison, in the United States generates the most revenue with US$13,750m in 2024.
Looking at the per-person revenue figures, in 2024, the Spectacle Lenses market generates US$42.73 in revenue per person in the United Kingdom.
As for the volume, the forecast shows that it is expected to reach 18.7m pieces by 2029.
Moreover, the Spectacle Lenses market in the United Kingdom is expected to show a volume growth of 0.2% in 2025.
It is also interesting to note that the average volume per person in the Spectacle Lenses market is expected to amount to 0.3pieces in 2024 in the United Kingdom.
The United Kingdom's spectacle lens market is experiencing a shift towards digital lenses as consumers seek advanced technology for improved vision.

Key regions: United Kingdom, Sweden, India, United States, Europe

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Analyst Opinion

Annual growth in the global eyewear market is expected to be robust over the next five years. Shifting consumer megatrends, transforming market structures and technological innovations are key drivers of this growth. Particularly, ageing is one of the most significant global demographic factors impacting eye care as the need for vision correction increases and becomes more complex as a person grows older. Additionally, increasing screen time especially among youngsters might cause more serious effects than previously thought, supporting the constant demand for preventive eye care.

Methodology

Data coverage:

The data encompasses B2C enterprises. Figures are based on consumer spending on eyewear products, which include spectacle lenses, sunglasses, eyewear frames, and contact lenses that are produced for private end consumers. Retail sales through both offline and online sales channels are included.

Modeling approach:

Market sizes are determined through a bottom-up approach, building on specific predefined factors for each market. As a basis for evaluating markets, we use annual financial reports of the market-leading companies and industry associations, market data from third-party sources (e.g., independent databases), historical developments, current trends, as well as survey results from our primary research (e.g., the Statista Consumer Insights Global survey). In addition, we use relevant key market indicators and data from country-specific associations, such as GDP, consumer spending, and healthcare spending. This data helps us estimate the market size for each country individually.

Forecasts:

In our forecasts, we apply diverse forecasting techniques. The selection of forecasting techniques is based on the behavior of the relevant market. For example, exponential trend smoothing is well suited for making forecasts about the Eyewear market, which is projected to grow steadily. The main drivers are GDP per capita, consumer spending per capita, and healthcare spending.

Additional notes:

The data is modeled using current exchange rates. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war are considered at a country-specific level. The market is updated twice a year. In some cases, the data is updated on an ad hoc basis (e.g., when new, relevant data has been released or significant changes within the market have an impact on the projected development).