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World - Contact Lenses - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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World - Contact Lenses - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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May 2, 2024

Top Import Markets for Contact Lenses

When it comes to the global market for contact lenses, certain countries stand out as key importers. These nations have a high demand for contact lenses and import billions of dollarsworth of these products each year. Let's take a closer look at the world's top import markets for contact lenses, based on data from the IndexBox market intelligence platform.

1. Japan

Japan tops the list as the world's largest importer of contact lenses, with an import value of 1.4 billion USD in 2023. The country's strong demand for contact lenses can be attributed to its large population and high prevalence of vision correction. Japanese consumers value quality and innovation in their eyewear products, making it a lucrative market for contact lens manufacturers worldwide.

2. United States

The United States comes in second place, importing 800.4 million USD worth of contact lenses in 2023. With a massive consumer base and a growing trend towards online shopping, the US market offers significant opportunities for contact lens suppliers. The country's advanced healthcare infrastructure and high disposable income levels also contribute to its status as a top import market for contact lenses.

3. Germany

Germany is the third-largest importer of contact lenses, with an import value of 472.5 million USD in 2023. The country's strong economy and high healthcare standards make it an attractive market for contact lens manufacturers. German consumers are willing to invest in high-quality eyewear products, driving demand for a wide range of contact lens options.

4. China

China ranks fourth on the list of top import markets for contact lenses, with an import value of 456.2 million USD in 2023. The country's large population and growing middle class have led to a surge in demand for contact lenses as a convenient vision correction option. Chinese consumers are increasingly seeking out innovative and technologically advanced eyewear products, creating opportunities for contact lens suppliers.

5. Netherlands

The Netherlands is the fifth-largest importer of contact lenses, with an import value of 342.2 million USD in 2023. The country's strategic location and well-developed logistics infrastructure make it a key entry point for contact lens manufacturers looking to access the European market. Dutch consumers place a high value on eye health and convenience, driving demand for a variety of contact lens products.

6. Italy

Italy is the sixth-largest importer of contact lenses, with an import value of 314.8 million USD in 2023. The country's fashion-conscious consumers drive demand for trendy and stylish eyewear products, including contact lenses. Italian consumers are also concerned about eye health and value products that offer both comfort and functionality.

7. United Kingdom

The United Kingdom ranks seventh on the list of top import markets for contact lenses, importing 278.9 million USD worth of these products in 2023. The UK's diverse population and strong healthcare system create a robust market for contact lenses. British consumers are increasingly turning to contact lenses as a convenient and cost-effective vision correction option.

8. Singapore

Singapore is the eighth-largest importer of contact lenses, with an import value of 249.3 million USD in 2023. The country's high standard of living and sophisticated healthcare system make it an attractive market for contact lens manufacturers. Singaporean consumers are tech-savvy and value products that offer comfort, convenience, and innovation.

9. Canada

Canada ranks ninth on the list of top import markets for contact lenses, importing 217.4 million USD worth of these products in 2023. The country's cold climate and outdoor lifestyle drive demand for contact lenses as a practical vision correction solution. Canadian consumers prioritize quality and reliability in their eyewear products, creating opportunities for contact lens suppliers.

10. France

France rounds out the top ten import markets for contact lenses, with an import value of 209.2 million USD in 2023. The country's fashion-forward consumers have a keen interest in eyewear trends, including contact lenses. French consumers value products that offer both style and functionality, making it a lucrative market for contact lens manufacturers.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global contact lense market. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 32504130 - Contact lenses

Country coverage:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

  • Global market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Global production, split by region and country
  • Global trade (exports and imports)
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Company coverage:

Bausch & Lomb, CooperVision, Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Alcon, Clerio Vision, Lensmam, Viewell, POLYTOUCH, DreamCon, Belmore Contact, i-CODI, Geocontactlens, Hana Korea, Novartis International , X-Cel Specialty Contacts, SEED, AMO Japan Co., PIA Co., Menicon Co., OPHTECS Corp., HOYA Corp., Jilin Realcon Contact Lens Co., Beijing Xinxinghuiming Biotechnology Development Co., Shandong Zhushi Pharmaceutical Group Co., Shanghai Mazza Marcati International Trade Co.

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORT

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    • United States
    • China
    • Japan
    • Germany
    • United Kingdom
    • France
    • Brazil
    • Italy
    • Russian Federation
    • India
    • Canada
    • Australia
    • Republic of Korea
    • Spain
    • Mexico
    • Indonesia
    • Netherlands
    • Turkey
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Switzerland
    • Sweden
    • Nigeria
    • Poland
    • Belgium
    • Argentina
    • Norway
    • Austria
    • Thailand
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Colombia
    • Denmark
    • South Africa
    • Malaysia
    • Israel
    • Singapore
    • Egypt
    • Philippines
    • Finland
    • Chile
    • Ireland
    • Pakistan
    • Greece
    • Portugal
    • Kazakhstan
    • Algeria
    • Czech Republic
    • Qatar
    • Peru
    • Romania
    • Vietnam

  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption, by Country, 2022–2024
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Import Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    11. Export Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)

  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Consumption, by Country, 2024
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    6. Market Size and Growth, By Product
    7. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
    8. Exports and Growth, By Product
    9. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
    10. Production Volume and Growth
    11. Exports and Growth
    12. Export Prices and Growth
    13. Market Size and Growth
    14. Per Capita Consumption
    15. Imports and Growth
    16. Import Prices
    17. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    18. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    19. Production, by Country, 2024
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    26. Import Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    28. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    32. Export Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)

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