Product Code: SR112025A6340
The global sunglasses market size reached USD 39.9 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 58.8 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.18% during 2025-2033. Growing awareness about the harmful effects of ultraviolet (UV) rays, the increasing influence of fashion trends, the surging popularity of outdoor activities, expanding retail accessibility, the increasing demand for eco-friendly options, and the impact of celebrity endorsements and social media marketing are some of the factors accelerating the market growth.
Sunglasses are protective eyewear used to prevent bright sunlight and high-energy light, which is damaging and discomforting for the eyes. They are manufactured using different lens materials like glass, plastic, and carbon fiber. They are commonly available in polarized and non-polarized variants with tinted and non-tinted lenses, which makes them suitable for everyday wear. Polarized lenses are crafted to filter out light and minimize brightness from reflective or vivid surfaces. On the other hand, non-polarized lenses assist in reducing the intensity of the light. At present, the emerging trend of gifting unique items, such as sunglasses, in innovative packaging formats is gaining traction across the globe.
Sunglasses Market Trends:
The increasing usage of sunglasses for outdoor activities to prevent exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays represents one of the major factors strengthening the market growth around the world. Expanding purchasing power and the rising preference for premium-quality sunglasses are also fueling the market growth. In addition, the growing participation in sports-related and recreational activities on account of the increasing health consciousness among people is driving the demand for sunglasses worldwide. Apart from this, product manufacturers are introducing novel variants that are incorporated with anti-glare, anti-fog, magnetic clip-ons, and customizable nose pads in sunglasses. They can also be personalized as spectacles using convex or concave lenses according to the eye power of the person, which is creating a positive outlook for the market. Furthermore, a considerable reliance on online tutorials, reviews, social media campaigns by influencers, and celebrity endorsements are increasing the overall sales of sunglasses and generating brand awareness among the masses. Besides this, the expanding number of brand stores and e-commerce websites offering unique sunglasses in various shapes and designs is providing lucrative growth opportunities to leading players operating in the industry.
Key Market Segmentation:
Breakup by Type:
Breakup by Design:
- Round
- Aviator/Pilot
- Rectangle
- Square
- Oval
- Cat Eye
- Others
Breakup by Frame Material:
- Injected
- Acetate
- Metal
- Others
Breakup by Lens Material:
- Polycarbonate
- CR-39
- Polyurethane
- Others
Breakup by Distribution Channel:
Breakup by End User:
Breakup by Region:
- North America
- United States
- Canada
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Australia
- Indonesia
- Others
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Spain
- Russia
- Others
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Others
- Middle East and Africa
Competitive Landscape:
The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players being De Rigo Vision S.p.A., EssilorLuxottica SA, Eugenia Eyewear Company Ltd., Fielmann AG, LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton, Marchon Eyewear Inc. (Vision Service Plan), Marcolin SpA, Maui Jim Inc., Randolph Engineering, Inc., Safilo Group S.p.A., Specsavers Optical Group Ltd. and Titan Company Limited.
Key Questions Answered in This Report
- 1.What was the size of the global sunglasses market in 2024?
- 2.What is the expected growth rate of the global sunglasses market during 2025-2033?
- 3.What are the key factors driving the global sunglasses market?
- 4.What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the global sunglasses market?
- 5.What is the breakup of the global sunglasses market based on the type?
- 6.What is the breakup of the global sunglasses market based on the design?
- 7.What is the breakup of the global sunglasses market based on the frame material?
- 8.What is the breakup of the global sunglasses market based on the lens material?
- 9. What is the breakup of the global sunglasses market based on the distribution channel?
- 10.What are the key regions in the global sunglasses market?
- 11.Who are the key players/companies in the global sunglasses market?
Table of Contents
1 Preface
2 Scope and Methodology
- 2.1 Objectives of the Study
- 2.2 Stakeholders
- 2.3 Data Sources
- 2.3.1 Primary Sources
- 2.3.2 Secondary Sources
- 2.4 Market Estimation
- 2.4.1 Bottom-Up Approach
- 2.4.2 Top-Down Approach
- 2.5 Forecasting Methodology
3 Executive Summary
4 Introduction
- 4.1 Overview
- 4.2 Key Industry Trends
5 Global Sunglasses Market
- 5.1 Market Overview
- 5.2 Market Performance
- 5.3 Impact of COVID-19
- 5.4 Market Forecast
6 Market Breakup by Type
- 6.1 Non-polarized
- 6.1.1 Market Trends
- 6.1.2 Market Forecast
- 6.2 Polarized
- 6.2.1 Market Trends
- 6.2.2 Market Forecast
7 Market Breakup by Design
- 7.1 Round
- 7.1.1 Market Trends
- 7.1.2 Market Forecast
- 7.2 Aviator/Pilot
- 7.2.1 Market Trends
- 7.2.2 Market Forecast
- 7.3 Rectangle
- 7.3.1 Market Trends
- 7.3.2 Market Forecast
- 7.4 Square
- 7.4.1 Market Trends
- 7.4.2 Market Forecast
- 7.5 Oval
- 7.5.1 Market Trends
- 7.5.2 Market Forecast
- 7.6 Cat Eye
- 7.6.1 Market Trends
- 7.6.2 Market Forecast
- 7.7 Others
- 7.7.1 Market Trends
- 7.7.2 Market Forecast
8 Market Breakup by Frame Material
- 8.1 Injected
- 8.1.1 Market Trends
- 8.1.2 Market Forecast
- 8.2 Acetate
- 8.2.1 Market Trends
- 8.2.2 Market Forecast
- 8.3 Metal
- 8.3.1 Market Trends
- 8.3.2 Market Forecast
- 8.4 Others
- 8.4.1 Market Trends
- 8.4.2 Market Forecast
9 Market Breakup by Lens Material
- 9.1 Polycarbonate
- 9.1.1 Market Trends
- 9.1.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2 CR-39
- 9.2.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3 Polyurethane
- 9.3.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.2 Market Forecast
- 9.4 Others
- 9.4.1 Market Trends
- 9.4.2 Market Forecast
10 Market Breakup by Distribution Channel
- 10.1 Offline
- 10.1.1 Market Trends
- 10.1.2 Market Forecast
- 10.2 Online
- 10.2.1 Market Trends
- 10.2.2 Market Forecast
11 Market Breakup by End User
- 11.1 Men
- 11.1.1 Market Trends
- 11.1.2 Market Forecast
- 11.2 Women
- 11.2.1 Market Trends
- 11.2.2 Market Forecast
- 11.3 Unisex
- 11.3.1 Market Trends
- 11.3.2 Market Forecast
12 Market Breakup by Region
- 12.1 North America
- 12.1.1 United States
- 12.1.1.1 Market Trends
- 12.1.1.2 Market Forecast
- 12.1.2 Canada
- 12.1.2.1 Market Trends
- 12.1.2.2 Market Forecast
- 12.2 Asia-Pacific
- 12.2.1 China
- 12.2.1.1 Market Trends
- 12.2.1.2 Market Forecast
- 12.2.2 Japan
- 12.2.2.1 Market Trends
- 12.2.2.2 Market Forecast
- 12.2.3 India
- 12.2.3.1 Market Trends
- 12.2.3.2 Market Forecast
- 12.2.4 South Korea
- 12.2.4.1 Market Trends
- 12.2.4.2 Market Forecast
- 12.2.5 Australia
- 12.2.5.1 Market Trends
- 12.2.5.2 Market Forecast
- 12.2.6 Indonesia
- 12.2.6.1 Market Trends
- 12.2.6.2 Market Forecast
- 12.2.7 Others
- 12.2.7.1 Market Trends
- 12.2.7.2 Market Forecast
- 12.3 Europe
- 12.3.1 Germany
- 12.3.1.1 Market Trends
- 12.3.1.2 Market Forecast
- 12.3.2 France
- 12.3.2.1 Market Trends
- 12.3.2.2 Market Forecast
- 12.3.3 United Kingdom
- 12.3.3.1 Market Trends
- 12.3.3.2 Market Forecast
- 12.3.4 Italy
- 12.3.4.1 Market Trends
- 12.3.4.2 Market Forecast
- 12.3.5 Spain
- 12.3.5.1 Market Trends
- 12.3.5.2 Market Forecast
- 12.3.6 Russia
- 12.3.6.1 Market Trends
- 12.3.6.2 Market Forecast
- 12.3.7 Others
- 12.3.7.1 Market Trends
- 12.3.7.2 Market Forecast
- 12.4 Latin America
- 12.4.1 Brazil
- 12.4.1.1 Market Trends
- 12.4.1.2 Market Forecast
- 12.4.2 Mexico
- 12.4.2.1 Market Trends
- 12.4.2.2 Market Forecast
- 12.4.3 Others
- 12.4.3.1 Market Trends
- 12.4.3.2 Market Forecast
- 12.5 Middle East and Africa
- 12.5.1 Market Trends
- 12.5.2 Market Breakup by Country
- 12.5.3 Market Forecast
13 SWOT Analysis
- 13.1 Overview
- 13.2 Strengths
- 13.3 Weaknesses
- 13.4 Opportunities
- 13.5 Threats
14 Value Chain Analysis
15 Porters Five Forces Analysis
- 15.1 Overview
- 15.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 15.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 15.4 Degree of Competition
- 15.5 Threat of New Entrants
- 15.6 Threat of Substitutes
16 Price Analysis
17 Competitive Landscape
- 17.1 Market Structure
- 17.2 Key Players
- 17.3 Profiles of Key Players
- 17.3.1 De Rigo Vision S.p.A.
- 17.3.1.1 Company Overview
- 17.3.1.2 Product Portfolio
- 17.3.2 EssilorLuxottica SA
- 17.3.2.1 Company Overview
- 17.3.2.2 Product Portfolio
- 17.3.2.3 Financials
- 17.3.3 Eugenia Eyewear Company Ltd.
- 17.3.3.1 Company Overview
- 17.3.3.2 Product Portfolio
- 17.3.4 Fielmann AG
- 17.3.4.1 Company Overview
- 17.3.4.2 Product Portfolio
- 17.3.4.3 Financials
- 17.3.5 LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton
- 17.3.5.1 Company Overview
- 17.3.5.2 Product Portfolio
- 17.3.5.3 Financials
- 17.3.5.4 SWOT Analysis
- 17.3.6 Marchon Eyewear Inc. (Vision Service Plan)
- 17.3.6.1 Company Overview
- 17.3.6.2 Product Portfolio
- 17.3.7 Marcolin SpA
- 17.3.7.1 Company Overview
- 17.3.7.2 Product Portfolio
- 17.3.8 Maui Jim Inc.
- 17.3.8.1 Company Overview
- 17.3.8.2 Product Portfolio
- 17.3.9 Randolph Engineering, Inc.
- 17.3.9.1 Company Overview
- 17.3.9.2 Product Portfolio
- 17.3.10 Safilo Group S.p.A.
- 17.3.10.1 Company Overview
- 17.3.10.2 Product Portfolio
- 17.3.10.3 Financials
- 17.3.10.4 SWOT Analysis
- 17.3.11 Specsavers Optical Group Ltd.
- 17.3.11.1 Company Overview
- 17.3.11.2 Product Portfolio
- 17.3.12 Titan Company Limited
- 17.3.12.1 Company Overview
- 17.3.12.2 Product Portfolio
- 17.3.12.3 Financials