Spectacle frames and mountings market in Denmark

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2022, the Danish market for spectacle frames and mountings expanded significantly, driven by underlying demographic and behavioral shifts. An aging population, increasing digital screen time, and rising cases of myopia boosted demand for corrective eyewear. Concurrently, eyewear evolved into a fashion accessory, with consumers adopting frames as style statements, further stimulating market growth. Technological innovations in materials and designs, along with a growing preference for plastic frames, supported this expansion, pushing the market volume from 1 707 thousand units in 2018 to 3 059 thousand units in 2022.

The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 temporarily disrupted this growth, causing the market volume to drop to 1 694 thousand units as consumer spending contracted. However, the crisis accelerated the shift to e-commerce for eyewear purchases and heightened focus on health-conscious products like blue light filtering frames. By 2021, the market rebounded to 2 422 thousand units, aided by these sustained trends and ongoing innovation.

After peaking in 2022, the market experienced a modest contraction in 2023 and 2024, settling at 2 836 thousand units. During this period, consumer preferences continued to favor fashionable, sustainable, and health-oriented frames, but the overall volume adjusted from earlier highs.

Production spectacle frames and mountings in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Denmark's spectacle frames and mountings production rebounded after two consecutive years of decline. In 2021, output reached 102.2 million US dollars, marking a significant 36.0% increase from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 12.3%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 3.9%. The lowest production value was recorded in 2020 at 75.2 million US dollars, when the sector experienced its largest decline of 16.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Denmark in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

In kind, 2018-2021, K unit

In 2021, Denmark produced 642.6 thousand units of spectacle frames and mountings, representing a 31.0% increase compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, production rose by 11.7%, averaging an annual growth rate of 3.8%. The lowest production volume occurred in 2020 at 490.3 thousand units, which saw the largest decline of 17.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Denmark in kind, 2018-2021, K unit

Exports spectacle frames and mountings from Denmark

Exports in kind, K unit

After two years of decline, Denmark's exports of spectacle frames and mountings increased in 2021, reaching 1 449 thousand units—a 13.3% rise from 2020. However, over the full period from 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 15%, averaging an annual decline of 5.3%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2020 at 1 279 thousand units, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 13.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in kind, 2018-2021, K unit

From 2018 to 2021, the United States, Germany, and France were the top buyers of spectacle frames and mountings from Denmark, accounting for 14.2%, 12.7%, and 12.0% of exports in kind, respectively. Together, these three markets represented 38.9% of total exports, with the remaining share distributed among numerous smaller partners.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Denmark in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, M $ US

Following a two-year drop, Denmark's exports of spectacle frames and mountings in value terms rebounded in 2021, reaching 138.4 million US dollars—a sharp 34.4% increase year-over-year. Over the 2018–2021 period, exports grew by 4.9%, averaging an annual growth rate of 1.6%. The lowest export value was recorded in 2020 at 103.0 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 15.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Between 2018 and 2021, Denmark's spectacle frames and mountings exports were distributed across a wide range of markets. Even the largest destinations—Germany, the Netherlands, and France—collectively accounted for only 39.3% of total export value, highlighting the diversity of Denmark's export partners.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Denmark in value, 2018-2021

Imports spectacle frames and mountings to Denmark

Imports in kind, K unit

In 2021, Denmark's imports of spectacle frames and mountings totaled 3 229 thousand units, a sharp 30.0% increase from the previous year. Over the 2018–2021 period, imports grew by 13.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.4%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2020 at 2 483 thousand units, while the peak occurred in 2019 at 3 409 thousand units. The largest decline took place in 2020, falling by 27.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in kind, 2018-2021, K unit

From 2018 to 2021, Denmark's imports of spectacle frames and mountings came from a broad set of suppliers. The top three—Hungary, China, and the Philippines—accounted for 17.5%, 16.1%, and 13.0% of imports in kind, respectively, totaling 46.7%. The remaining 53.3% was spread across many smaller markets.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Denmark in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, M $ US

Denmark imported 82.2 million US dollars worth of spectacle frames and mountings in 2021, a substantial 57.6% increase compared to 2020. Over the 2018–2021 period, imports surged by 35.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.7%. The lowest import value was recorded in 2020 at 52.2 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 16.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

During 2018–2021, Denmark's imports of spectacle frames and mountings in value terms were sourced from many different markets. The largest suppliers—the Philippines, Sweden, and Hungary—together represented only 45.5% of total import value, underscoring the varied origins of these goods.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Denmark in value, 2018-2021