UK Eyewear Market Size & Outlook, 2023-2030

The eyewear market in UK is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 14,838.8 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 7.5% is expected of UK eyewear market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$8,963.4
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$14,838.8
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
7.5%
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UK

UK eyewear market highlights

  • The UK eyewear market generated a revenue of USD 8,963.4 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 14,838.8 million by 2030.
  • The UK market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.5% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, spectacles was the largest revenue generating product in 2023.
  • Sunglasses is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.

Eyewear market data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 8,963.4 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 14,838.8 million
Growth rate7.5% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentSpectacles
Fastest growing segmentSunglasses
Historical data2018 - 2022
Base year2023
Forecast period2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationContact Lenses, Spectacles, Sunglasses
Key market players worldwideAlphabet Inc Class A, Amazon.com Inc, Microsoft Corp, Lenovo Group Ltd, Sony Group Corp, Johnson & Johnson, Essilorluxottica, Carl Zeiss Stiftung, The Cooper Companies Inc, Hoya Corp

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, UK accounted for 4.9% of the global eyewear market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Europe, Germany eyewear market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Russia is the fastest growing regional market in Europe and is projected to reach USD 8,068.9 million by 2030.

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UK eyewear market outlook

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Spectacles was the largest segment with a revenue share of 77.24% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the UK eyewear market based on contact lenses, spectacles, sunglasses covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


  • UK Eyewear Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Contact Lenses
      • Premium Contact Lenses
      • Mass Contact Lenses
    • Spectacles
      • Spectacle Frames
        • Type
          • Premium Spectacle Frame
          • Mass Spectacle Frame
        • Style
          • Round
          • Square
          • Rectangle
          • Oval
          • Others
      • Spectacle Lenses
    • Sunglasses
      • Lens Type
        • Polarized Sunglasses
        • Non-Polarized Sunglasses
      • Lens Material
        • CR-39
        • Polycarbonate
        • Polyurethane
        • Others
  • UK Eyewear Distribution Channel Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • E-Commerce
    • Brick & Mortar

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UK eyewear industry size, by product, 2018-2030 (US$M)

UK Eyewear Market Share, 2023 & 2030 (US$M)

UK eyewear industry size, by product, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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