PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Optimistic forecast, but South Africans will continue seeking more affordable options
Sales of spectacles are expected to rise/fall over the forecast period overall. However, as South Africa’s economic constraints persist, value-seeking behaviour is expected to intensify, prompting consumers to reassess how and where they purchase spectacles.
Optical stores will continue to be the main purchasing channel
Despite the growing presence of e-commerce, optical goods stores is expected to remain the dominant distribution channel for spectacles in South Africa over the forecast period. Spectacle purchases are still closely tied to professional eye tests, in-store fitting, and optometrist advice – services that reinforce trust and reduce perceived risk.
Specsavers’ offer of free spectacles for children could boost uptake
Since the pandemic, children's eyesight has worsened due to spending extended periods on digital screens for online learning and other activities. Even post-pandemic, many schools have made devices like iPads, tablets, and laptops a regular part of their curriculum.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Spectacles industry in South Africa with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.
If you're in the Spectacles industry in South Africa, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Spectacles in South Africa report includes:
- Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
- Detailed segmentation of international and local products
- Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
- Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
- Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
- What is the market size of Spectacles in South Africa?
- How are sales of contact lenses performing compared to spectacles?
- Which are the leading brands in Spectacles in South Africa?
- How are products distributed in Spectacles in South Africa?
- How are demographic changes impacting demand?
- To what extent are fashion and consumer affluence growth determinants?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
Spectacles in South Africa - Category analysis
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Bouyant performance for spectacles in 2025
Essilor leads, but consumers continue to seek more affordable spectacles
Low preventive eye care and limited myopia control uptake among South African households
Optimistic forecast, but South Africans will continue seeking more affordable options
Optical stores will continue to be the main purchasing channel
Specsavers’ offer of free spectacles for children could boost uptake
Eyewear in South Africa - Industry Overview
Eyewear in 2025: The big picture
2025 key trends
Competitive landscape
Retail developments
What next for eyewear?
DISCLAIMER
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Spectacles
- Readymade Reading Glasses
- Spectacle Frames
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- Standard Spectacle Lenses
- Myopia Control Spectacle Lenses
Spectacles
This is the aggregation of spectacle frames, spectacle lenses and readymade reading glasses.
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This report originates from Passport, our Spectacles research and analysis database.
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