Poland: Spectacle Glass Lenses Market 2024

Spectacle Glass Lenses Market Size in Poland

In 2022, the Polish spectacle glass lenses market decreased by -10.2% to $X for the first time since 2015, thus ending a six-year rising trend. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +75.2% against 2015 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Spectacle Glass Lenses Production in Poland

In value terms, spectacle glass lenses production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a tangible increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Spectacle Glass Lenses Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2022, overseas shipments of spectacle lenses of glass or other materials were finally on the rise to reach X units after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, spectacle glass lenses exports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 53%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X units), France (X units) and Germany (X units) were the main destinations of spectacle glass lenses exports from Poland, together accounting for 51% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Sweden (with a CAGR of +48.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for spectacle glass lenses exported from Poland were Sweden ($X), France ($X) and the UK ($X), with a combined 44% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Sweden, with a CAGR of +32.0%, 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, with a decrease of -14.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Romania (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Spectacle Glass Lenses Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2022, spectacle glass lenses imports into Poland rose sharply to X units, surging by 6.3% on the previous year. Over the period under review, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.2% 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 +23.9% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 28%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, spectacle glass lenses imports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 38%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

Thailand (X units), China (X units) and the Philippines (X units) were the main suppliers of spectacle glass lenses imports to Poland, with a combined 79% share of total imports. Ireland, France, Portugal, the Czech Republic, Germany and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 16%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +77.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Thailand ($X), the Philippines ($X) and China ($X) constituted the largest spectacle glass lenses suppliers to Poland, with a combined 73% share of total imports. Ireland, France, the Czech Republic, Germany, Portugal and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 20%.

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +77.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers 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, falling by -7.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 13%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+7.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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