South Africa Eyewear

Eyewear in South Africa


Demand for eyewear in South Africa continues to rise, despite the rising cost of living. Many local consumers are struggling financially and are prioritising certain goods over others. Additionally, South Africans are becoming more strategic in terms of how they are spending their money. Hence, eyewear categories such as sunglasses remain discretionary purchases and considered non-essential, with some consumers only purchasing them when they are on promotion.

Euromonitor International's Eyewear in South Africa report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data (2019-2023), allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market – be they new product developments, distribution or pricing issues. Forecasts to 2028 illustrate how the market is set to change.

Product coverage: Contact Lenses and Solutions, Spectacles, Sunglasses.

Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

Why buy this report??
* Get a detailed picture of the Eyewear market;
* Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change;
* Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands;
* Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.


Eyewear in South Africa
Euromonitor International
June 2024
List Of Contents And Tables
EYEWEAR IN SOUTH AFRICA
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Eyewear in 2024: The big picture
2024 key trends
Competitive landscape
Retailing developments
What next for eyewear?
MARKET DATA
Table 1 Sales of Eyewear by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 2 Sales of Eyewear by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 3 Sales of Eyewear by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 4 Sales of Eyewear by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 5 NBO Company Shares of Eyewear: % Value 2019-2023
Table 6 LBN Brand Shares of Eyewear: % Value 2020-2023
Table 7 Distribution of Eyewear by Format: % Value 2019-2024
Table 8 Forecast Sales of Eyewear by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 9 Forecast Sales of Eyewear by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 10 Forecast Sales of Eyewear by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 11 Forecast Sales of Eyewear by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
Summary 1 Research Sources
CONTACT LENSES AND SOLUTIONS IN SOUTH AFRICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Contact lenses driven by younger consumers in South Africa
Rising expense of contact lenses pressures local consumers
Private label offers more affordable contact lenses
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
South Africans will continue to purchase contact lenses as a lifestyle choice
Consumers increasingly consider LASIK eye surgery
Consumers increasingly turn to e-commerce to purchase contact lenses
CATEGORY DATA
Table 12 Sales of Contact Lenses by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 13 Sales of Contact Lenses by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 14 Sales of Contact Lenses by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 15 Sales of Contact Lenses by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 16 Sales of Contact Lens Solutions: Value 2019-2024
Table 17 Sales of Contact Lens Solutions: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 18 Sales of Contact Lenses by Type: % Value 2019-2024
Table 19 Sales of Daily Disposable Lenses (DD) by Material: % Value 2019-2024
Table 20 Sales of Daily Disposable Lenses (DD) by Condition: % Value 2019-2024
Table 21 Sales of Frequent Replacement Lenses (FRP) by Material: % Value 2019-2024
Table 22 Sales of Frequent Replacement Lenses (FRP) by Condition: % Value 2019-2024
Table 23 NBO Company Shares of Contact Lenses: % Value 2019-2023
Table 24 LBN Brand Shares of Contact Lenses: % Value 2020-2023
Table 25 Distribution of Contact Lenses by Format: % Value 2019-2024
Table 26 Distribution of Contact Lens Solutions by Format: % Value 2019-2024
Table 27 Forecast Sales of Contact Lenses by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 28 Forecast Sales of Contact Lenses by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 29 Forecast Sales of Contact Lenses by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 30 Forecast Sales of Contact Lenses by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Table 31 Forecast Sales of Contact Lens Solutions: Value 2024-2029
Table 32 Forecast Sales of Contact Lens Solutions: % Value Growth 2024-2029
SPECTACLES IN SOUTH AFRICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Spectacles remain a priority for consumers despite economic hardship
Consumers seek more affordable options when purchasing spectacles
Increasing number of consumers rely on government initiatives for spectacles
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Outsourcing spectacle frames from China likely to gain greater momentum
Specsavers offers children free spectacles
Consumers will continue to predominantly buy spectacles from optical goods stores
CATEGORY DATA
Table 33 Sales of Spectacles by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 34 Sales of Spectacles by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 35 Sales of Spectacles by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 36 Sales of Spectacles by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 37 Sales of Spectacle Lenses by Type: % Value 2019-2024
Table 38 NBO Company Shares of Spectacles: % Value 2019-2023
Table 39 LBN Brand Shares of Spectacles: % Value 2020-2023
Table 40 Distribution of Spectacles by Format: % Value 2019-2024
Table 41 Forecast Sales of Spectacles by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 42 Forecast Sales of Spectacles by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 43 Forecast Sales of Spectacles by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 44 Forecast Sales of Spectacles by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
SUNGLASSES IN SOUTH AFRICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Most local consumers refrain from purchasing sunglasses in economic climate
Luxury sunglasses are only purchased when on promotion
Consumers move online to find competitive prices from overseas platforms
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Influx of tourists to South Africa could benefit luxury sunglasses
Sunglass Hut expands its reach via Woolworths
Bash online offers consumers both mass and luxury sunglasses
CATEGORY DATA
Table 45 Sales of Sunglasses: Volume 2019-2024
Table 46 Sales of Sunglasses: Value 2019-2024
Table 47 Sales of Sunglasses: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 48 Sales of Sunglasses: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 49 NBO Company Shares of Sunglasses: % Value 2019-2023
Table 50 LBN Brand Shares of Sunglasses: % Value 2020-2023
Table 51 Distribution of Sunglasses by Format: % Value 2019-2024
Table 52 Forecast Sales of Sunglasses: Volume 2024-2029
Table 53 Forecast Sales of Sunglasses: Value 2024-2029
Table 54 Forecast Sales of Sunglasses: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 55 Forecast Sales of Sunglasses: % Value Growth 2024-2029

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