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Glasses & Contacts Wholesaling in the US - Industry Market Research Report

Publisher IBISWorld
Published Jul 16, 2025
Length 38 Pages
SKU # IBSS20291381

Description

Glasses & Contacts Wholesaling in the US

The Glasses and Contacts Wholesaling industry distributes prescription and nonprescription eyewear, optometric equipment and supplies to ophthalmologists, optometrists and opticians. Prior to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, a healthy economy supported industry revenue growth. However, demand for industry products has decreased significantly due to the pandemic. Despite this setback, industry revenue has increased an annualized 0.3% to $15.2 billion while entering 2023, including no change in revenue (0.0%) in 2023 alone.

Operators in this industry sell eyeglasses, contact lenses, sunglasses, eyeglass frames and reading glasses to eye care professionals and retailers. This industry also includes distributors that resell professional equipment and instruments.

This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.

Table of Contents

38 Pages
TABLE OF CONTENTS

ABOUT THIS INDUSTRY

Industry Definition
Main Activities
Similar Industries
Additional Resources

INDUSTRY AT A GLANCE

INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE

Executive Summary
Key External Drivers
Current Performance
Industry Outlook
Industry Life Cycle

PRODUCTS & MARKETS

Supply Chain
Products & Services
Demand Determinants
Major Markets
International Trade
Business Locations

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Market Share Concentration
Key Success Factors
Cost Structure Benchmarks
Basis of Competition
Barriers to Entry
Industry Globalization

MAJOR COMPANIES

OPERATING CONDITIONS

Capital Intensity
Technology & Systems
Revenue Volatility
Regulation & Policy
Industry Assistance

KEY STATISTICS

Industry Data
Annual Change
Key Ratios

JARGON & GLOSSARY

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