In 2024, overall eyewear in South Korea is set to see current value growth. The prevalence of vision impairments is on the rise in Korea, with an increasing number of people affected by presbyopia, myopia, and hyperopia.
In 2024, key trends in eyewear reflect a dynamic landscape shaped by technological advances, changing consumer preferences, and demographic shifts. A notable development is the increasing share of daily disposable lenses within contact lenses.
In 2023/2024, the competitive landscape in eyewear in South Korea has been marked by significant developments from various companies and brands, reflecting dynamic shifts in consumer preference and market strategies. For instance, Interojo, with its flagship brand Clalen, recently launched the O2O2 One-Day Toric lenses, providing stable solutions for astigmatism correction.
In 2023-2024, the retailing landscape for eyewear in Korea has undergone notable changes, driven by shifts in consumer behaviour and regulatory decisions. The evolution of e-commerce and the performance of optical goods stores have been central to these developments.
Eyewear in South Korea is set to maintain current value growth in the forecast period, with increases expected across all the main categories. However, value growth is expected to be higher than volume growth, as price increases for contact lenses and their associated solutions are expected to impact the market.
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Eyewear
Eyewear is the aggregate of contact lenses, spectacles and sunglasses.
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