The global Eyeglasses Lenses Material market size is expected to reach $ 3186 million by 2032, rising at a market growth of 8.9% CAGR during the forecast period (2026-2032).
Glasses lens materials refer to the materials used to make glasses lenses, mainly glass, resin, etc.
The main raw material of glass lenses is optical glass, which has superior optical properties, good light transmittance and mechanical and chemical properties, constant refractive index, and stable physical and chemical properties. Glass lenses have high surface hardness and are more wear-resistant. However, due to their heavy weight and fragility, fewer and fewer glass lenses have been used in recent years.
Resin is a hydrocarbon (hydrocarbon) secretion from plants, especially conifers, and is valued for its other special chemical structure. Resins can be divided into natural resins and synthetic resins, and resin lenses are lenses that are chemically synthesized with resin as raw materials and processed and polished. Resin lenses are light in weight and more comfortable to wear; they have strong impact resistance, are not easy to break and are safer; they also have good light transmittance; they are easy to reprocess to meet special needs; coupled with the innovation and improvement of coating technology, resin lenses also have good wear resistance, so they have become the mainstream of lenses on the market.
In addition, there are some special lens materials, such as photochromic lens materials, which can change color according to different changes in light. This material is usually composed of two different optical materials. When light enters, the different refractive indices of the two materials cause the light to scatter and reflect, thereby changing the color of the lens.
From a regional perspective, the Chinese market has changed rapidly in the past few years. The market size in 2024 is US$612 million, accounting for 37.70% of the world. It is expected to reach US$1.173 billion in 2031, and the global share will reach 40.49%.
In terms of product types and technologies, polyurethane (PU) products account for a high proportion. In terms of revenue, the market share will reach 56.60% in 2024, and due to its excellent properties, the market share will continue to grow rapidly in the future. It is expected that the PU market will reach US$2.317 billion in 2031. The compound growth rate from 2025 to 2031 is 14.22%.
As an emerging material for eyeglass lenses, polyurethane shows a variety of development potential. First, polyurethane has excellent impact resistance and toughness, which can effectively resist scratches and impacts in daily wear, while ensuring the lightweight of lenses and improving wearing comfort. Secondly, by adjusting the formula and process, polyurethane can achieve high refractive index and excellent optical properties to meet various visual correction needs. In addition, the processing flexibility of this material makes it possible to design personalized lenses such as aspheric and progressive multifocal lenses, and can be well combined with multi-layer coating technologies such as UV protection, blue light protection, and anti-reflection.
From the perspective of product market application, myopia glasses account for a high proportion. In terms of revenue, the market share will reach 86.55% in 2024, and it is expected that the myopia glasses market will reach US$2.45 billion in 2031. The compound growth rate from 2023 to 2029 is 8.75%.
As consumers' demand for eye health and functionality continues to increase, reading glasses, protective glasses, and sunglasses will show a faster growth rate than myopia glasses in the application of lens materials in the future. Although the traditional myopia glasses market is huge, after years of fierce competition, the market has become saturated and product homogeneity is obvious. Reading glasses not only need to meet the basic needs of vision correction, but also need to cope with the challenge of decreased eye accommodation ability in the middle-aged and elderly population. Their product design is transforming towards being light, thin, high-definition, comfortable and beautiful. The use of advanced polyurethane technology can achieve high refractive index and impact resistance while taking into account aesthetic effects, thus better meeting the dual requirements of modern consumers for fashion and health.
This report studies the global Eyeglasses Lenses Material production, demand, key manufacturers, and key regions.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the world market for Eyeglasses Lenses Material and provides market size (US$ million) and Year-over-Year (YoY) Growth, considering 2025 as the base year. This report explores demand trends and competition, as well as details the characteristics of Eyeglasses Lenses Material that contribute to its increasing demand across many markets.
Highlights and key features of the study
Global Eyeglasses Lenses Material total production and demand, 2021-2032, (Kiloton)
Global Eyeglasses Lenses Material total production value, 2021-2032, (USD Million)
Global Eyeglasses Lenses Material production by region & country, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Kiloton), (based on production site)
Global Eyeglasses Lenses Material consumption by region & country, CAGR, 2021-2032 & (Kiloton)
U.S. VS China: Eyeglasses Lenses Material domestic production, consumption, key domestic manufacturers and share
Global Eyeglasses Lenses Material production by manufacturer, production, price, value and market share 2021-2026, (USD Million) & (Kiloton)
Global Eyeglasses Lenses Material production by Type, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Kiloton)
Global Eyeglasses Lenses Material production by Application, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Kiloton)
This report profiles key players in the global Eyeglasses Lenses Material market based on the following parameters - company overview, production, value, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Mitsui Chemicals, PPG Optical, Teijin, Jiangsu Qianyuan Advanced Material Sci-Tech, Jiangsu Shikexincai, Mingyue Optical Lens, MGC, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
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Detailed Segmentation:
Each section contains quantitative market data including market by value (US$ Millions), volume (production, consumption) & (Kiloton) and average price (US$/Ton) by manufacturer, by Type, and by Application. Data is given for the years 2021-2032 by year with 2025 as the base year, 2026 as the estimate year, and 2027-2032 as the forecast year.
Global Eyeglasses Lenses Material Market, By Region:
United States
China
Europe
Japan
South Korea
ASEAN
India
Rest of World
Global Eyeglasses Lenses Material Market, Segmentation by Type:
ADC
DAP
PMMA
PU
PC
Others
Global Eyeglasses Lenses Material Market, Segmentation by Application:
Myopia Glasses
Reading Glasses
Protective Glasses
Sunglasses
Companies Profiled:
Mitsui Chemicals
PPG Optical
Teijin
Jiangsu Qianyuan Advanced Material Sci-Tech
Jiangsu Shikexincai
Mingyue Optical Lens
MGC
Key Questions Answered:
1. How big is the global Eyeglasses Lenses Material market?
2. What is the demand of the global Eyeglasses Lenses Material market?
3. What is the year over year growth of the global Eyeglasses Lenses Material market?
4. What is the production and production value of the global Eyeglasses Lenses Material market?
5. Who are the key producers in the global Eyeglasses Lenses Material market?
6. What are the growth factors driving the market demand?
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