PUBLISHER: QYResearch | PRODUCT CODE: 1862466
PUBLISHER: QYResearch | PRODUCT CODE: 1862466
The global market for Plastic Eyeglass Lenses was estimated to be worth US$ 15255 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 20696 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 4.3% during the forecast period 2025-2031.
This report provides a comprehensive assessment of recent tariff adjustments and international strategic countermeasures on Plastic Eyeglass Lenses cross-border industrial footprints, capital allocation patterns, regional economic interdependencies, and supply chain reconfigurations.
Plastic eyeglass lenses are optical lenses made from lightweight polymer materials, such as CR-39, polycarbonate, and high-index plastics. Compared to traditional glass lenses, plastic lenses offer advantages including reduced weight, greater impact resistance, and compatibility with modern coatings such as anti-reflective, scratch-resistant, and UV-protection layers. Their versatility makes them suitable for prescription glasses, sunglasses, safety goggles, and specialized eyewear. In addition, the demand for plastic lenses is increasing due to the rising prevalence of myopia, growing adoption of eyewear as a fashion accessory, and continuous innovations in lens manufacturing technologies.
The global shipment of plastic eyeglass lenses exceeded 2.33 billion units in 2024, with an average factory price of approximately $6.5 per lens.
North America: The North American market is driven by high consumer awareness, advanced optometry services, and strong demand for customized eyewear solutions. The U.S. is the dominant market, benefiting from high healthcare expenditure, insurance coverage for vision correction, and a strong presence of global eyewear brands. Increasing adoption of digital devices is also fueling demand for blue-light-blocking plastic lenses.
Europe: Europe shows steady demand due to a well-established eyewear industry in countries like Italy, France, and Germany. Fashion-driven trends strongly influence consumer choices, especially for designer frames paired with advanced plastic lenses. The region also benefits from the adoption of eco-friendly lens production methods and increasing use of high-index plastic lenses for aesthetic and comfort reasons.
Asia-Pacific: Asia-Pacific represents the fastest-growing market, with China, Japan, South Korea, and India as major contributors. The region is experiencing a surge in myopia among younger populations, particularly in urban areas. Growing middle-class income, large-scale manufacturing, and rising adoption of premium eyewear products are accelerating market expansion. Local players are increasingly integrating advanced coating technologies to meet international standards.
Latin America: The Latin American market is gradually growing, driven by increasing access to eye care services and rising demand for affordable plastic lenses. Brazil and Mexico are the leading countries, with strong growth in both prescription eyewear and sunglasses. However, limited insurance coverage and price sensitivity remain challenges in the region.
Middle East & Africa: This region shows moderate growth, supported by improving healthcare infrastructure and growing awareness of vision care. Demand is concentrated in urban centers such as Saudi Arabia, UAE, and South Africa. However, the market is still developing, with imported plastic lenses dominating over domestic production.
Global 5 largest manufacturers of Plastic Eyeglass Lenses are EssilorLuxottica, HOYA Corporation, Carl Zeiss, Rodenstock and Fielmann, which make up over 75%. Among them, EssilorLuxottica is the leader with about 43% market share. Europe is the largest market, with a share about 36%, followed by North America and Asia Pacific, with the share about 30% and 25%.
This report aims to provide a comprehensive presentation of the global market for Plastic Eyeglass Lenses, focusing on the total sales volume, sales revenue, price, key companies market share and ranking, together with an analysis of Plastic Eyeglass Lenses by region & country, by Refractive Index, and by Application.
The Plastic Eyeglass Lenses market size, estimations, and forecasts are provided in terms of sales volume (M Units) and sales revenue ($ millions), considering 2024 as the base year, with history and forecast data for the period from 2020 to 2031. With both quantitative and qualitative analysis, to help readers develop business/growth strategies, assess the market competitive situation, analyze their position in the current marketplace, and make informed business decisions regarding Plastic Eyeglass Lenses.
Market Segmentation
By Company
Segment by Refractive Index
Segment by Application
By Region
Chapter Outline
Chapter 1: Introduces the report scope of the report, global total market size (value, volume and price). This chapter also provides the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.
Chapter 2: Detailed analysis of Plastic Eyeglass Lenses manufacturers competitive landscape, price, sales and revenue market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.
Chapter 3: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Refractive Index, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.
Chapter 4: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.
Chapter 5: Sales, revenue of Plastic Eyeglass Lenses in regional level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and market size of each country in the world.
Chapter 6: Sales, revenue of Plastic Eyeglass Lenses in country level. It provides sigmate data by Refractive Index, and by Application for each country/region.
Chapter 7: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales, revenue, price, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc.
Chapter 8: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.
Chapter 9: Conclusion.