Glass spectacle lenses trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in glass spectacle lenses was worth $325.1 million in 2024, about 5.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 1% since 2017, and down 5% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $325.1M | 5.7K t |
| 2023 | $341.7M | 4.5K t |
| 2022 | $286.0M | 5.3K t |
| 2021 | $301.8M | 4.5K t |
| 2020 | $240.5M | 5.6K t |
| 2019 | $401.4M | 3.5K t |
| 2018 | $346.3M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $320.9M | 3.2K t |
Top glass spectacle lenses exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 24% of world exports, followed by Hong Kong and Italy. The top three supply 54% between them, out of 105 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $77.3M | 24% |
| Hong Kong | $54.0M | 17% |
| Italy | $44.7M | 14% |
| Hungary | $33.0M | 10% |
| Netherlands | $21.7M | 6.7% |
| Germany | $12.1M | 3.7% |
| Portugal | $10.8M | 3.3% |
| France | $10.7M | 3.3% |
| Czech Republic | $9.4M | 2.9% |
| Philippines | $5.4M | 1.7% |
| Austria | $4.4M | 1.4% |
| Ireland | $4.4M | 1.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Australia (12%), Italy (11%) and Germany (10%). 189 countries imported it, and the top three take 33% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $40.4M | 12% |
| Italy | $35.3M | 11% |
| Germany | $30.9M | 9.5% |
| France | $30.5M | 9.4% |
| United States | $24.8M | 7.6% |
| Hong Kong | $20.7M | 6.4% |
| China | $16.8M | 5.2% |
| Spain | $12.0M | 3.7% |
| Netherlands | $9.9M | 3.1% |
| Belgium | $7.4M | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $7.0M | 2.2% |
| Austria | $6.9M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $57.50 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Netherlands averaged $425.38 per kg and China $17.74 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 9001.40: Lenses, spectacle: unmounted, of glass, excluding elements of glass not optically worked. HS 9001 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most glass spectacle lenses?
China exported $77.3 million in 2024, 24% of the world total, followed by Hong Kong (17%) and Italy (14%). In all, 105 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most glass spectacle lenses?
Australia imported $40.4 million in 2024, 12% of world imports, ahead of Italy (11%) and Germany (10%). The top three importers together take 33%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in glass spectacle lenses?
It was worth $325.1 million in 2024, about 5.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 1% since 2017. The peak year was 2019 at $401.4 million. 105 countries reported exports and 189 reported imports.
What is the average price of glass spectacle lenses per kg?
The world average declared value was about $57.50 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Netherlands averaged $425.38 per kg and China $17.74 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for glass spectacle lenses?
The HS code for glass spectacle lenses is subheading 9001.40, in chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 9001 page.
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