PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Trump tariffs expected to affect sales of spectacles in the long term
Spectacles in the UK is expected to continue growing at a healthy pace over the forecast period, in both retail volume and current value terms. The demand for myopia control spectacle lenses is expected to remain a driving force for growth in the spectacles category.
Omnichannel strategies set to come to the fore in spectacles
The rise of online shopping in the UK, combined with changing consumer behaviours and technological advances, is projected to result in e-commerce taking a greater share of sales in spectacles over the forecast period. Indeed, UK consumers are becoming increasingly comfortable with shopping for spectacles online, especially when it comes to spectacle frames.
Addressing lens waste is a crucial step toward achieving sustainability goals
It is likely that sustainability will continue to grow in importance in the spectacles frames and lenses categories over the forecast period. Climate change has become a primary concern for consumers and manufacturers and as such it will likely have a growing influence on company strategies, innovation, and consumer purchasing decisions.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Spectacles industry in United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom, 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 United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom?
- How are sales of contact lenses performing compared to spectacles?
- Which are the leading brands in Spectacles in United Kingdom?
- How are products distributed in Spectacles in United Kingdom?
- 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 the United Kingdom - Category analysis
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Indie brands growing steadily in the UK market
Specsavers and Boots enjoy success with effective integrated marketing strategies
Myopia control spectacle lenses find growing appeal among parents in 2025
Trump tariffs expected to affect sales of spectacles in the long term
Omnichannel strategies set to come to the fore in spectacles
Addressing lens waste is a crucial step toward achieving sustainability goals
Eyewear in the United Kingdom - 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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