Global Eyewear Markets Report 2021

Dublin, June 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Eyewear Market - Forecasts from 2021 to 2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The global eyewear market is evaluated at US$26.031 billion for the year 2019 and is projected to growing at a CAGR of 4.59% to reach a market size of US$35.645 billion by the year 2026.

The global eyewear market is expected to increase during the forecast period owing to the Upsurge in demand for prescription spectacles and contact lenses owing to age-related impairment such as presbyopia will drive the global eyewear market.

According to WHO, in 2018, around 1.3 billion people were suffering from some form of visual impairment worldwide, of which 188.5 million are prone to distance vision, 217 million have moderate to severe vision impairment, and 826 million people live with a near vision impairment. Furthermore, the market has witnessed a significant shift towards using eyewear as a fashion accessory which is the result of the driven by consumers' increase consciousness regarding image and style.

The global eyewear market is supported by various growth drivers, such as the aging population, urbanization, rise of middle income, increasing number of people requiring vision correction, use of eyewear as a fashion statement, etc. Yet, the market faces certain challenges, such as the sale of illegal decorative lenses, the price difference between branded and non-branded, etc.

Furthermore, the online buying of eyewear products like, spectacles, sunglasses, and contact lenses has been gaining massive traction due to a significant shift of the consumers towards online platforms like e-commerce websites which gives them an increased number of varieties and an expanded product portfolio to opt from.

E-retailing and online advertising are gaining huge popularity across the world as the key players are aggressively implementing their online marketing and promotional activities. Online marketing and promotion does not only provide customers with easy access but also helps vendors reduce operational costs. This factor is likely to boost the sales of eyewear through an online platform in the upcoming years.

The rising penetration of the internet has been a tailwind to the market as well. This has encouraged the use of smartphones and consequently the use of e-commerce websites to buy the products., Moreover, the rise in online channel sales in recent years has also paved way for online payments making it easier for the end consumer to attain the product which in turn has contributed to the online sales of the eyewear products.

Technological advancements have surged the exposure of the younger generation to smartphones and computers leading to eyesight problems such as hyperopia, myopia, and astigmatism, thereby fuelling the demand for prescription glasses and contact lens.

Manufacturers are expected to invest in new product development with reduced glare and improved UV protection. Increasing prevalence of Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) or digital eye strain with continuously working on a computer system supporting eyewear demand.

Increasing penetration of the internet, rising use of social media platforms is expected to be a tailwind to the market during the forecast period

The growth of the eyewear market is fuelled by rising economic development supported by a rise in per capita income that has surged consumer spending on fashion products. Geographic expansion of globally renowned sunglasses brands supported by favorable branding strategies is likely to fuel overall eyewear industry revenue.

However, increasing adoption of eye corrective surgeries such as LASIK, RLE, PRK, LASEK, epi-LASIK, and PRELEX owing to development in medical technologies can hamper the product demand. Also, significant pricing difference between branded and unbranded eyewear in price-sensitive countries has shifted the preference towards low-cost products, particularly among the middle-class population.

Furthermore, the exponential growth of social media is offering new growth avenues for the market. Popular social media platforms offer eyewear companies the opportunity to carefully analyze audience demands and choices, thus enabling them to offer specially curated products according to different geographies.

The presence of a sizeable audience on platforms such as Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook enables eyewear companies to penetrate the market more effectively. While creating new channels to market their products, social media platforms enable companies to engage in innovative marketing practices such as influencer marketing and affiliate marketing

Competitive Insights

The players in the global eyewear market are implementing various growth strategies to gain a competitive advantage over their competitors in this market. Major market players in the market have been covered along with their relative competitive strategies and the report also mentions recent deals and investments of different market players over the last few years.

The company profiles section details the business overview, financial performance (public companies) for the past few years, key products and services being offered along with the recent deals and investments of these important players in the market.

Key Topics Covered:

1. Introduction
1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Market Segmentation

2. Research Methodology
2.1. Research Data
2.2. Assumptions

3. Executive Summary
3.1. Research Highlights

4. Market Dynamics
4.1. Market Drivers
4.2. Market Restraints
4.3. Porters Five Forces Analysis
4.4. Industry Value Chain Analysis

5. Eyewear Market Analysis, by Product type
5.1. Introduction
5.2. Spectacles
5.3. Sunglasses
5.4. Contact Lenses
5.5. Others

6. Eyewear Market Analysis, by End-user
6.1. Introduction
6.2. Men
6.3. Women
6.4. Unisex

7. Eyewear Market Analysis, by Distribution channel
7.1. Introduction
7.2. Offline Channel
7.3. Online Channel

8. Eyewear Market Analysis, by Geography
8.1. Introduction

9. Competitive Environment and Analysis
9.1. Major Players and Strategy Analysis
9.2. Emerging Players and Market Lucrativeness
9.3. Mergers, Acquisitions, Agreements, and Collaborations
9.4. Vendor Competitiveness Matrix

10. Company Profiles

• Fielmann AG

• Safilo Group SpA

• Luxottica Group SpA

• Essilor International S.A.

• The Cooper Companies Inc.

• De Rigo Vision S.p.A.

• Carl Zeiss AG

• Charmant Group

• Bausch & Lomb Inc.

For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/l3ot97

CONTACT: CONTACT: ResearchAndMarkets.com Laura Wood, Senior Press Manager press@researchandmarkets.com For E.S.T Office Hours Call 1-917-300-0470 For U.S./CAN Toll Free Call 1-800-526-8630 For GMT Office Hours Call +353-1-416-8900