Market research on the eyewear industry. Our reports feature a we...
Market research on the eyewear industry. Our reports feature a wealth of standardised and cross-comparable statistics including total market sizes, market share and share data, distribution and industry trends.
In Thailand, demand for spectacles started to notably rebound in 2022, with retail volume sales fully recovering to pre-pandemic levels in 2023. This recovery can be attributed to several factors, such as a return to previous daily lifestyles and…
Demand for sunglasses in Thailand continues to recover in 2023, with the category recording another year of double-digit retail volume and value growth. The primary factor contributing to this impressive performance is the resumption of domestic and…
Consumers in Malaysia are tending to favour frequent replacement lenses over daily disposable lenses for economic reasons. Having been hit by the very high rates of post-pandemic inflation, consumers are facing significant rises in the cost of…
The reopening of the market with the removal of COVID-19 related restrictions has impacted eyewear in Malaysia, with mixed developments. The sunglasses category was a prominent beneficiary of the shift towards more normal lifestyles. The resumption…
Consumers in Malaysia got used to wearing spectacles instead of contact lenses during the COVID-19 crisis, when the marked reduction in face-to-face social contact weakened their interest in wearing contact lenses for reasons of appearance and vanity…
The continued relaxation of restrictions on international travel introduced to contain the spread of COVID-19 has served to strengthen consumers’ confidence in travelling and boosted cross border travel, which was allowed freely towards the end of…
The post-pandemic return to mobility, with increased instances of outdoor events, and growth in terms of consumer awareness with respect to usage, all combine to facilitate growth in contact lenses in 2023 – maintaining the positive trend observed in…
The eyewear industry showcased good growth across all categories in 2023. The resurgence of travel, and the post-pandemic increase in outdoor activities and events, have fuelled growth for the category. After a year and a half of home seclusion,…
In 2023, spectacles, comprising both spectacle lenses and frames, showcased significant growth. This growth can be attributed to the increasing number of people in India with vision correction needs. The rise in vision correction requirements can be…
Sunglasses in India is experiencing double digit growth in 2023, attributed to the complete, post-pandemic recovery of travel and mobility within the country. Indeed, in 2023, consumers are engaging in more travel activities, resulting in a notable…
This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries in Q4 2023 and 2024. Global inflation is moderating, although divergence remains among the key economies. Higher volatility in the energy markets and disruption of…
Technological advances in 2024 will continue to reshape consumer behaviour. This annual report explores the top five digital shopper trends that will redefine commerce the most in the year ahead. Some of the trends included in this report’s edition…