Global Photochromic Optical Resin Monomer Market Growth 2025-2031
Description
The global Photochromic Optical Resin Monomer market size is predicted to grow from US$ 244 million in 2025 to US$ 392 million in 2031; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.2% from 2025 to 2031.
The impact of the latest U.S. tariff measures and the corresponding policy responses from countries worldwide on market competitiveness, regional economic performance, and supply chain configurations will be comprehensively evaluated in this report.
A Photochromic Optical Resin Monomer is a specialized chemical compound used in the production of photochromic lenses and optical materials that change color or tint in response to light exposure, particularly ultraviolet (UV) light. When incorporated into lenses, these monomers enable the material to dynamically adjust its transparency, becoming darker when exposed to sunlight and returning to a clear state in the absence of UV light. This feature enhances visual comfort and protection by automatically adapting to varying light conditions, reducing glare, and blocking harmful UV rays.
There are two main technologies for obtaining photochromic lenses. One is base-change technology: by mixing light-sensitive color-changing dyes with resin monomers, the monomers are solidified by casting to obtain a substrate with color-changing ability; the other is film-change technology: the photochromic material is evenly dispersed in the coating material, and it is coated on the lens substrate by "dip coating" or "spin coating" to form a color-changing film layer, giving the lens photochromic ability. The color change reaction of the "film-change" technology occurs on the surface of the material. The color-changing layer is very small and has a high concentration. It has the advantages of fast color change speed, deep color and rapid fading recovery, but the process is complicated and the technical level is high. The "film-change" technology is mostly used in mid-to-high-end color-changing materials.
The North American market is the largest market, where photochromic glasses were developed the earliest. Through years of market education and cultivation by companies such as Transition Optimal, there is a huge demand for Photochromic Optical Resin Monomer.
LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “Photochromic Optical Resin Monomer Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Photochromic Optical Resin Monomer sales in 2024, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Photochromic Optical Resin Monomer sales for 2025 through 2031. With Photochromic Optical Resin Monomer sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Photochromic Optical Resin Monomer industry.
This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Photochromic Optical Resin Monomer landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on Photochromic Optical Resin Monomer portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Photochromic Optical Resin Monomer market.
This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Photochromic Optical Resin Monomer and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global Photochromic Optical Resin Monomer.
This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Photochromic Optical Resin Monomer market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.
Segmentation by Type:
Refractive Index 1.50
Refractive Index 1.55 or 1.56
Refractive Index 1.60
Others
Segmentation by Application:
Myopia Glasses
Others
This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries
The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
Mitsui Chemicals
Gantian Optical Material
Jiangsu Shikexincai
Key Questions Addressed in this Report
What is the 10-year outlook for the global Photochromic Optical Resin Monomer market?
What factors are driving Photochromic Optical Resin Monomer market growth, globally and by region?
Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?
How do Photochromic Optical Resin Monomer market opportunities vary by end market size?
How does Photochromic Optical Resin Monomer break out by Type, by Application?
Please note: The report will take approximately 2 business days to prepare and deliver.
The impact of the latest U.S. tariff measures and the corresponding policy responses from countries worldwide on market competitiveness, regional economic performance, and supply chain configurations will be comprehensively evaluated in this report.
A Photochromic Optical Resin Monomer is a specialized chemical compound used in the production of photochromic lenses and optical materials that change color or tint in response to light exposure, particularly ultraviolet (UV) light. When incorporated into lenses, these monomers enable the material to dynamically adjust its transparency, becoming darker when exposed to sunlight and returning to a clear state in the absence of UV light. This feature enhances visual comfort and protection by automatically adapting to varying light conditions, reducing glare, and blocking harmful UV rays.
There are two main technologies for obtaining photochromic lenses. One is base-change technology: by mixing light-sensitive color-changing dyes with resin monomers, the monomers are solidified by casting to obtain a substrate with color-changing ability; the other is film-change technology: the photochromic material is evenly dispersed in the coating material, and it is coated on the lens substrate by "dip coating" or "spin coating" to form a color-changing film layer, giving the lens photochromic ability. The color change reaction of the "film-change" technology occurs on the surface of the material. The color-changing layer is very small and has a high concentration. It has the advantages of fast color change speed, deep color and rapid fading recovery, but the process is complicated and the technical level is high. The "film-change" technology is mostly used in mid-to-high-end color-changing materials.
The North American market is the largest market, where photochromic glasses were developed the earliest. Through years of market education and cultivation by companies such as Transition Optimal, there is a huge demand for Photochromic Optical Resin Monomer.
LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “Photochromic Optical Resin Monomer Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Photochromic Optical Resin Monomer sales in 2024, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Photochromic Optical Resin Monomer sales for 2025 through 2031. With Photochromic Optical Resin Monomer sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Photochromic Optical Resin Monomer industry.
This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Photochromic Optical Resin Monomer landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on Photochromic Optical Resin Monomer portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Photochromic Optical Resin Monomer market.
This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Photochromic Optical Resin Monomer and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global Photochromic Optical Resin Monomer.
This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Photochromic Optical Resin Monomer market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.
Segmentation by Type:
Refractive Index 1.50
Refractive Index 1.55 or 1.56
Refractive Index 1.60
Others
Segmentation by Application:
Myopia Glasses
Others
This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries
The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
Mitsui Chemicals
Gantian Optical Material
Jiangsu Shikexincai
Key Questions Addressed in this Report
What is the 10-year outlook for the global Photochromic Optical Resin Monomer market?
What factors are driving Photochromic Optical Resin Monomer market growth, globally and by region?
Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?
How do Photochromic Optical Resin Monomer market opportunities vary by end market size?
How does Photochromic Optical Resin Monomer break out by Type, by Application?
Please note: The report will take approximately 2 business days to prepare and deliver.
Table of Contents
85 Pages
- *This is a tentative TOC and the final deliverable is subject to change.*
- 1 Scope of the Report
- 2 Executive Summary
- 3 Global by Company
- 4 World Historic Review for Photochromic Optical Resin Monomer by Geographic Region
- 5 Americas
- 6 APAC
- 7 Europe
- 8 Middle East & Africa
- 9 Market Drivers, Challenges and Trends
- 10 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis
- 11 Marketing, Distributors and Customer
- 12 World Forecast Review for Photochromic Optical Resin Monomer by Geographic Region
- 13 Key Players Analysis
- 14 Research Findings and Conclusion
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