U.S. Sunglasses Market - Statistics & Facts

Sunglasses have a dual purpose, they are both protective, shielding eyes from harmful UV rays, as well as a fashion accessory, adding style to substance. Sunglasses can also be corrective, offering improved eyesight as well as protection. The United States is home to the largest sunglasses market in the world, generating over five billion dollars in revenue in 2023, significantly more than any other market.

International trade

In 2022, the United States exported over 412 million U.S. dollars of sunglasses to the rest of the world. This was an increase from about 380 million U.S. dollars in the previous year. The U.S. imports significantly more sunglasses than it imports. In the same year, the U.S. imported about 2.13 billion U.S. dollars' worth of sunglasses. Italy was the largest exporter of sunglasses worldwide in 2022, followed by China and Hong Kong.

Market leaders

As of 2023, the country with the highest per capita volume sales of sunglasses was the U.S., at 0.34 units per person on average. In second and third, Brazil and Canada had a per-capita volume of 0.24 pieces. In the United States, the leading optical retailer overall in 2022 was Vision Source, with 2.68 billion dollars in sales. The Italian company, EssilorLuxottica, is another major player in the global eyewear market. The company generated revenues of approximately 11.5 billion euros in North America, and 8.75 billion euros in the EMEA region.
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Published by Statista Research Department, Oct 1, 2024

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Global sunglasses market revenue
30.66bn USD
Revenue of the U.S. sunglasses market
5bn USD
Volume of the global sunglasses market
985.6m pieces
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