Netherlands: Spectacle Glass Lenses Market 2024

Spectacle Glass Lenses Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2022, the Dutch spectacle glass lenses market increased by 15% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a noticeable increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Spectacle Glass Lenses Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, spectacle glass lenses production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 4.8%. Spectacle glass lenses production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Spectacle Glass Lenses Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, shipments abroad of spectacle lenses of glass or other materials was finally on the rise to reach X units after two years of decline. Over the period under review, total exports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 54%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, spectacle glass lenses exports declined slightly to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +109.8% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 34%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units), France (X units) and Italy (X units) were the main destinations of spectacle glass lenses exports from the Netherlands, together accounting for 39% of total exports. Spain, the Czech Republic, Belgium, Poland, Hungary, the UK, Portugal and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 56%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +39.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for spectacle glass lenses exported from the Netherlands were Belgium ($X), France ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), together comprising 48% of total exports. Italy, Germany, Spain, the UK, Poland, Portugal, Finland and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 47%.

Among the main countries of destination, Poland, with a CAGR of +33.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average spectacle glass lenses export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, waning by -20.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a slight descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 19%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (+12.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Spectacle Glass Lenses Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

Spectacle glass lenses imports into the Netherlands soared to X units in 2022, rising by 27% on 2021 figures. In general, total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +36.8% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, spectacle glass lenses imports rose notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +27.0% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 27%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Thailand (X units), Hungary (X units) and China (X units) were the main suppliers of spectacle glass lenses imports to the Netherlands, together comprising 69% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Hungary (with a CAGR of +59.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest spectacle glass lenses suppliers to the Netherlands were Thailand ($X), Hungary ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising 79% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Hungary, with a CAGR of +48.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average spectacle glass lenses import price amounted to $X per unit, waning by -12% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 14% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+2.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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