Spectacle lens blanks trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in spectacle lens blanks was worth $52.7 million in 2024, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 10% since 2017, and down 13% 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 | $52.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $60.5M | 4.1K t |
| 2022 | $148.6M | 6.4K t |
| 2021 | $111.5M | 4.9K t |
| 2020 | $67.1M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $47.6M | 4.0K t |
| 2018 | $51.1M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $58.2M | 4.3K t |
Top spectacle lens blanks exporting countries
Germany is the largest exporter with 58% of world exports, followed by the Netherlands and China. The top three supply 81% between them, out of 71 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $30.5M | 58% |
| Netherlands | $7.8M | 15% |
| China | $4.2M | 8% |
| France | $3.6M | 6.8% |
| Malaysia | $1.8M | 3.4% |
| United States | $1.2M | 2.2% |
| Hong Kong | $912K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $414K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $380K | 0.7% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $250K | 0.5% |
| Canada | $235K | 0.5% |
| Luxembourg | $158K | 0.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Italy is the biggest buyer with 41% of world imports, ahead of Belgium and Thailand. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 62% across 142 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $21.8M | 42% |
| Belgium | $7.2M | 14% |
| Thailand | $3.4M | 6.5% |
| India | $3.1M | 5.8% |
| Hungary | $2.7M | 5.1% |
| China | $2.3M | 4.3% |
| France | $1.5M | 2.9% |
| Dominican Republic | $1.3M | 2.5% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 2.3% |
| Philippines | $671K | 1.3% |
| United States | $636K | 1.2% |
| Serbia | $591K | 1.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $28.21 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Netherlands averaged $442.84 per kg and China $5.80 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 7015.10: Glasses for corrective spectacles: curved, bent, hollowed or the like, not optically worked. HS 7015 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most spectacle lens blanks?
Germany exported $30.5 million in 2024, 58% of the world total, followed by the Netherlands (15%) and China (8%). In all, 71 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most spectacle lens blanks?
Italy imported $21.8 million in 2024, 41% of world imports, ahead of Belgium (14%) and Thailand (7%). The top three importers together take 62%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in spectacle lens blanks?
It was worth $52.7 million in 2024, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 10% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $148.6 million. 71 countries reported exports and 142 reported imports.
What is the average price of spectacle lens blanks per kg?
The world average declared value was about $28.21 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Netherlands averaged $442.84 per kg and China $5.80 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for spectacle lens blanks?
The HS code for spectacle lens blanks is subheading 7015.10, in chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 7015 page.
How can I find spectacle lens blanks buyers and suppliers?
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