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Asia Pacific Sunglasses Market By Distribution channel (Specialty Stores, Supermarkets & Hypermarkets, Online and Others), By Frame Material (Injected, Metal, Acetate and Others), By Type (Non-Polarized and Polarized), By Design (Round, Square, Cat Eye, Oval, Aviator, Rectangle, Others), By Country, Growth Potential, Industry Analysis Report and Forecast, 2020 - 2026

Published Date : 21-Apr-2021

Pages: 106

Formats: PDF

The Asia Pacific Sunglasses Market would witness market growth of 8% CAGR during the forecast period (2020-2026). With the rising disposable income, people are spending more on buying sunglasses with an aim to build a style statement for themselves.

The demand for sunglasses is increasing due to the shifting consumer preference towards using branded sunglasses. There are many customers who are heavily spending on luxurious & branded sunglasses in order to look fashionable. In addition, manufacturers are launching a wide range of sunglasses in different shapes, sizes, and colors to fulfil the changing fashion trends; this will further improve the growth of the market.

The increasing population of financial-independent women is boosting the demand for the product in the market, as they are widely adopting sunglasses in order to maintain their fashion sense. Some of the aspects that are contributing to the increasing demand for designer sunglasses are the celebrity endorsements and digital advertisements of the sunglasses. There are many leading manufacturers which are heavily investing in the marketing of their product for attracting more customers.

Sunglasses help in protecting eyes from harmful UV rays emitted by the sun. There are various colors & shades of sunglasses available in the market which offers eye protection. In addition, there are many manufacturers who are providing customized sunglasses with sight correction to improve customer comfort and increase their product sales. Sunglasses cover the eye and safeguard them from any dirt & dust and other flying particles that come across while driving. All these advantages would collectively surge the demand for sunglasses in the market during the forecast period.

The China market dominated the Asia Pacific Polarized Sunglasses Market by Country 2019, and would continue to be a dominant market till 2026. The Japan market is showcasing a CAGR of 8.5% during (2020 - 2026). Additionally, The India market is anticipated to witness a CAGR of 9.8% during (2020 - 2026).

The Round market dominated the Malaysia Sunglasses Market by Design 2019, thereby, achieving a market value of $65.8 million by 2026. The Square market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 11.1% during (2020 - 2026). The Cat Eye market is experiencing a CAGR of 11.9% during (2020 - 2026). Additionally, The Oval market is expected to witness a CAGR of 11.5% during (2020 - 2026).

Based on Distribution channel, the market is segmented into Specialty Stores, Supermarkets & Hypermarkets, Online and Others. Based on Frame Material, the market is segmented into Injected, Metal, Acetate and Others. Based on Type, the market is segmented into Non-Polarized and Polarized. Based on Design, the market is segmented into Round, Square, Cat Eye, Oval, Aviator, Rectangle, Others. Based on countries, the market is segmented into China, Japan, India, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, and Rest of Asia Pacific.

Free Valuable Insights: Sunglasses Market in Asia Pacific is expected to register a CAGR of 8% during the forecast period (2020-2026)

The market research report covers the analysis of key stake holders of the market. Key companies profiled in the report include Prada S.p.A., Adidas AG, LVMH SE, EssilorLuxottica SA (Essilor Instruments USA), Maui Jim, Inc., Safilo Group S.p.A., De Rigo Vision S.p.A., Specsavers Optical Group Ltd., Fielmann AG (Korva SE), and Marcolin Group.

Scope of the Study

Market Segments Covered in the Report:

By Distribution channel

  • Specialty Stores
  • Supermarkets & Hypermarkets
  • Online
  • Others

By Frame Material

  • Injected
  • Metal
  • Acetate
  • Others

By Type

  • Non-Polarized
  • Polarized

By Design

  • Round
  • Square
  • Cat Eye
  • Oval
  • Aviator
  • Rectangle
  • Others

By Country

  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Singapore
  • Malaysia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific

Key Market Players

List of Companies Profiled in the Report:

  • Prada S.p.A.
  • Adidas AG
  • LVMH SE
  • EssilorLuxottica SA (Essilor Instruments USA)
  • Maui Jim, Inc.
  • Safilo Group S.p.A.
  • De Rigo Vision S.p.A.
  • Specsavers Optical Group Ltd.
  • Fielmann AG (Korva SE)
  • Marcolin Group
Chapter 1. Market Scope & Methodology
1.1 Market Definition
1.2 Objectives
1.3 Market Scope
1.4 Segmentation
1.4.1 Asia Pacific Sunglasses Market, by Distribution channel
1.4.2 Asia Pacific Sunglasses Market, by Frame Material
1.4.3 Asia Pacific Sunglasses Market, by Type
1.4.4 Asia Pacific Sunglasses Market, by Design
1.4.5 Asia Pacific Sunglasses Market, by Country
1.5 Methodology for the research

Chapter 2. Market Overview
2.1 Introduction
2.1.1 Overview
2.1.2 Market Composition and Scenario
2.2 Key Factors Impacting the Market
2.2.1 Market Drivers
2.2.2 Market Restraints

Chapter 3. Competition Analysis - Global
3.1 KBV Cardinal Matrix
3.2 Recent Industry Wide Strategic Developments
3.2.1 Partnerships, Collaborations and Agreements
3.2.2 Product Launches and Product Expansions
3.2.3 Geographical Expansions
3.2.4 Acquisition and Mergers
3.3 Top Winning Strategies
3.3.1 Key Leading Strategies: Percentage Distribution (2016-2020)
3.3.2 Key Strategic Move: (Partnerships, Collaborations, and Agreements: 2016, May – 2021, Jan) Leading Players

Chapter 4. Asia Pacific Sunglasses Market by Distribution channel
4.1 Asia Pacific Sunglasses Specialty Stores Market by Country
4.2 Asia Pacific Sunglasses Supermarkets & Hypermarkets Market by Country
4.3 Asia Pacific Online Market by Country
4.4 Asia Pacific Sunglasses Others Market by Country

Chapter 5. Asia Pacific Sunglasses Market by Frame Material
5.1 Asia Pacific Sunglasses Injected Market by Country
5.2 Asia Pacific Sunglasses Metal Market by Country
5.3 Asia Pacific Sunglasses Acetate Market by Country
5.4 Asia Pacific Other Frame Material Sunglasses Market by Country

Chapter 6. Asia Pacific Sunglasses Market by Type
6.1 Asia Pacific Non-Polarized Sunglasses Market by Country
6.2 Asia Pacific Polarized Sunglasses Market by Country

Chapter 7. Asia Pacific Sunglasses Market by Design
7.1 Asia Pacific Round Sunglasses Market by Country
7.2 Asia Pacific Square Sunglasses Market by Country
7.3 Asia Pacific Cat Eye Sunglasses Market by Country
7.4 Asia Pacific Oval Sunglasses Market by Country
7.5 Asia Pacific Aviator Sunglasses Market by Country
7.6 Asia Pacific Rectangle Sunglasses Market by Country
7.7 Asia Pacific Others Sunglasses Market by Country

Chapter 8. Asia Pacific Sunglasses Market by Country
8.1 China Sunglasses Market
8.1.1 China Sunglasses Market by Distribution channel
8.1.2 China Sunglasses Market by Frame Material
8.1.3 China Sunglasses Market by Type
8.1.4 China Sunglasses Market by Design
8.2 Japan Sunglasses Market
8.2.1 Japan Sunglasses Market by Distribution channel
8.2.2 Japan Sunglasses Market by Frame Material
8.2.3 Japan Sunglasses Market by Type
8.2.4 Japan Sunglasses Market by Design
8.3 India Sunglasses Market
8.3.1 India Sunglasses Market by Distribution channel
8.3.2 India Sunglasses Market by Frame Material
8.3.3 India Sunglasses Market by Type
8.3.4 India Sunglasses Market by Design
8.4 South Korea Sunglasses Market
8.4.1 South Korea Sunglasses Market by Distribution channel
8.4.2 South Korea Sunglasses Market by Frame Material
8.4.3 South Korea Sunglasses Market by Type
8.4.4 South Korea Sunglasses Market by Design
8.5 Singapore Sunglasses Market
8.5.1 Singapore Sunglasses Market by Distribution channel
8.5.2 Singapore Sunglasses Market by Frame Material
8.5.3 Singapore Sunglasses Market by Type
8.5.4 Singapore Sunglasses Market by Design
8.6 Malaysia Sunglasses Market
8.6.1 Malaysia Sunglasses Market by Distribution channel
8.6.2 Malaysia Sunglasses Market by Frame Material
8.6.3 Malaysia Sunglasses Market by Type
8.6.4 Malaysia Sunglasses Market by Design
8.7 Rest of Asia Pacific Sunglasses Market
8.7.1 Rest of Asia Pacific Sunglasses Market by Distribution channel
8.7.2 Rest of Asia Pacific Sunglasses Market by Frame Material
8.7.3 Rest of Asia Pacific Sunglasses Market by Type
8.7.4 Rest of Asia Pacific Sunglasses Market by Design

Chapter 9. Company Profiles
9.1 Prada S.p.A.
9.1.1 Company Overview
9.1.2 Financial Analysis
9.1.3 Regional Analysis
9.2 Adidas AG
9.2.1 Company Overview
9.2.2 Financial Analysis
9.2.3 Regional Analysis
9.2.4 Research & Development Expense
9.2.5 Recent strategies and developments:
9.2.5.1 Product Launches and Product Expansions:
9.2.5.2 Partnerships, Collaborations, and Agreements:
9.3 LVMH SE
9.3.1 Company Overview
9.3.2 Financial Analysis
9.3.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
9.3.4 Research & Development Expense
9.3.5 Recent strategies and developments:
9.3.5.1 Partnerships, Collaborations, and Agreements:
9.3.5.2 Geographical Expansions:
9.4 EssilorLuxottica SA (Essilor Instruments USA)
9.4.1 Company Overview
9.4.2 Financial Analysis
9.4.3 Segmental &Regional Analysis
9.4.4 Research & Development Expenses
9.4.5 Recent strategies and developments:
9.4.5.1 Partnerships, Collaborations, and Agreements:
9.4.5.2 Acquisition and Mergers:
9.5 Maui Jim, Inc.
9.5.1 Company Overview
9.5.2 Recent strategies and developments:
9.5.2.1 Partnerships, Collaborations, and Agreements:
9.5.2.2 Product Launches and Product Expansions:
9.6 Safilo Group S.p.A.
9.6.1 Company Overview
9.6.2 Financial Analysis
9.6.3 Regional Analysis
9.6.4 Recent strategies and developments:
9.6.4.1 Product Launches and Product Expansions:
9.6.4.2 Partnerships, Collaborations, and Agreements:
9.6.4.3 Acquisition and Mergers:
9.7 De Rigo Vision S.p.A.
9.7.1 Company Overview
9.7.2 Financial Analysis
9.7.3 Regional Analysis
9.7.4 Recent strategies and developments:
9.7.4.1 Partnerships, Collaborations, and Agreements:
9.8 Specsavers Optical Group Ltd.
9.8.1 Company Overview
9.8.2 Recent strategies and developments:
9.8.2.1 Product Launches and Product Expansions:
9.9 Fielmann AG (Korva SE)
9.9.1 Company Overview
9.9.2 Financial Analysis
9.9.3 Regional Analysis
9.9.4 Recent strategies and developments:
9.9.4.1 Acquisition and Mergers:
9.10. Marcolin Group
9.10.1 Company Overview
9.10.2 Financial Analysis
9.10.3 Regional Analysis
9.10.4 Recent strategies and developments:
9.10.4.1 Partnerships, Collaborations, and Agreements:
9.10.4.2 Geographical Expansions:
TABLE 1 Asia Pacific Sunglasses Market, 2016 - 2019, USD Million
TABLE 2 Asia Pacific Sunglasses Market, 2020 - 2026, USD Million
TABLE 3 Partnerships, Collaborations and Agreements– Sunglasses Market
TABLE 4 Product Launches And Product Expansions– Sunglasses Market
TABLE 5 Geographical Expansions– Sunglasses Market
TABLE 6 Acquisition and Mergers– Sunglasses Market
TABLE 7 Asia Pacific Sunglasses Market by Distribution channel, 2016 - 2019, USD Million
TABLE 8 Asia Pacific Sunglasses Market by Distribution channel, 2020 - 2026, USD Million
TABLE 9 Asia Pacific Sunglasses Specialty Stores Market by Country, 2016 - 2019, USD Million
TABLE 10 Asia Pacific Sunglasses Specialty Stores Market by Country, 2020 - 2026, USD Million
TABLE 11 Asia Pacific Sunglasses Supermarkets & Hypermarkets Market by Country, 2016 - 2019, USD Million
TABLE 12 Asia Pacific Sunglasses Supermarkets & Hypermarkets Market by Country, 2020 - 2026, USD Million
TABLE 13 Asia Pacific Online Market by Country, 2016 - 2019, USD Million
TABLE 14 Asia Pacific Online Market by Country, 2020 - 2026, USD Million
TABLE 15 Asia Pacific Sunglasses Others Market by Country, 2016 - 2019, USD Million
TABLE 16 Asia Pacific Sunglasses Others Market by Country, 2020 - 2026, USD Million
TABLE 17 Asia Pacific Sunglasses Market by Frame Material, 2016 - 2019, USD Million
TABLE 18 Asia Pacific Sunglasses Market by Frame Material, 2020 - 2026, USD Million
TABLE 19 Asia Pacific Sunglasses Injected Market by Country, 2016 - 2019, USD Million
TABLE 20 Asia Pacific Sunglasses Injected Market by Country, 2020 - 2026, USD Million
TABLE 21 Asia Pacific Sunglasses Metal Market by Country, 2016 - 2019, USD Million
TABLE 22 Asia Pacific Sunglasses Metal Market by Country, 2020 - 2026, USD Million
TABLE 23 Asia Pacific Sunglasses Acetate Market by Country, 2016 - 2019, USD Million
TABLE 24 Asia Pacific Sunglasses Acetate Market by Country, 2020 - 2026, USD Million
TABLE 25 Asia Pacific Other Frame Material Sunglasses Market by Country, 2016 - 2019, USD Million
TABLE 26 Asia Pacific Other Frame Material Sunglasses Market by Country, 2020 - 2026, USD Million
TABLE 27 Asia Pacific Sunglasses Market by Type, 2016 - 2019, USD Million
TABLE 28 Asia Pacific Sunglasses Market by Type, 2020 - 2026, USD Million
TABLE 29 Asia Pacific Non-Polarized Sunglasses Market by Country, 2016 - 2019, USD Million
TABLE 30 Asia Pacific Non-Polarized Sunglasses Market by Country, 2020 - 2026, USD Million
TABLE 31 Asia Pacific Polarized Sunglasses Market by Country, 2016 - 2019, USD Million
TABLE 32 Asia Pacific Polarized Sunglasses Market by Country, 2020 - 2026, USD Million
TABLE 33 Asia Pacific Sunglasses Market by Design, 2016 - 2019, USD Million
TABLE 34 Asia Pacific Sunglasses Market by Design, 2020 - 2026, USD Million
TABLE 35 Asia Pacific Round Sunglasses Market by Country, 2016 - 2019, USD Million
TABLE 36 Asia Pacific Round Sunglasses Market by Country, 2020 - 2026, USD Million
TABLE 37 Asia Pacific Square Sunglasses Market by Country, 2016 - 2019, USD Million
TABLE 38 Asia Pacific Square Sunglasses Market by Country, 2020 - 2026, USD Million
TABLE 39 Asia Pacific Cat Eye Sunglasses Market by Country, 2016 - 2019, USD Million
TABLE 40 Asia Pacific Cat Eye Sunglasses Market by Country, 2020 - 2026, USD Million
TABLE 41 Asia Pacific Oval Sunglasses Market by Country, 2016 - 2019, USD Million
TABLE 42 Asia Pacific Oval Sunglasses Market by Country, 2020 - 2026, USD Million
TABLE 43 Asia Pacific Aviator Sunglasses Market by Country, 2016 - 2019, USD Million
TABLE 44 Asia Pacific Aviator Sunglasses Market by Country, 2020 - 2026, USD Million
TABLE 45 Asia Pacific Rectangle Sunglasses Market by Country, 2016 - 2019, USD Million
TABLE 46 Asia Pacific Rectangle Sunglasses Market by Country, 2020 - 2026, USD Million
TABLE 47 Asia Pacific Others Sunglasses Market by Country, 2016 - 2019, USD Million
TABLE 48 Asia Pacific Others Sunglasses Market by Country, 2020 - 2026, USD Million
TABLE 49 Asia Pacific Sunglasses Market by Country, 2016 - 2019, USD Million
TABLE 50 Asia Pacific Sunglasses Market by Country, 2020 - 2026, USD Million
TABLE 51 China Sunglasses Market, 2016 - 2019, USD Million
TABLE 52 China Sunglasses Market, 2020 - 2026, USD Million
TABLE 53 China Sunglasses Market by Distribution channel, 2016 - 2019, USD Million
TABLE 54 China Sunglasses Market by Distribution channel, 2020 - 2026, USD Million
TABLE 55 China Sunglasses Market by Frame Material, 2016 - 2019, USD Million
TABLE 56 China Sunglasses Market by Frame Material, 2020 - 2026, USD Million
TABLE 57 China Sunglasses Market by Type, 2016 - 2019, USD Million
TABLE 58 China Sunglasses Market by Type, 2020 - 2026, USD Million
TABLE 59 China Sunglasses Market by Design, 2016 - 2019, USD Million
TABLE 60 China Sunglasses Market by Design, 2020 - 2026, USD Million
TABLE 61 Japan Sunglasses Market, 2016 - 2019, USD Million
TABLE 62 Japan Sunglasses Market, 2020 - 2026, USD Million
TABLE 63 Japan Sunglasses Market by Distribution channel, 2016 - 2019, USD Million
TABLE 64 Japan Sunglasses Market by Distribution channel, 2020 - 2026, USD Million
TABLE 65 Japan Sunglasses Market by Frame Material, 2016 - 2019, USD Million
TABLE 66 Japan Sunglasses Market by Frame Material, 2020 - 2026, USD Million
TABLE 67 Japan Sunglasses Market by Type, 2016 - 2019, USD Million
TABLE 68 Japan Sunglasses Market by Type, 2020 - 2026, USD Million
TABLE 69 Japan Sunglasses Market by Design, 2016 - 2019, USD Million
TABLE 70 Japan Sunglasses Market by Design, 2020 - 2026, USD Million
TABLE 71 India Sunglasses Market, 2016 - 2019, USD Million
TABLE 72 India Sunglasses Market, 2020 - 2026, USD Million
TABLE 73 India Sunglasses Market by Distribution channel, 2016 - 2019, USD Million
TABLE 74 India Sunglasses Market by Distribution channel, 2020 - 2026, USD Million
TABLE 75 India Sunglasses Market by Frame Material, 2016 - 2019, USD Million
TABLE 76 India Sunglasses Market by Frame Material, 2020 - 2026, USD Million
TABLE 77 India Sunglasses Market by Type, 2016 - 2019, USD Million
TABLE 78 India Sunglasses Market by Type, 2020 - 2026, USD Million
TABLE 79 India Sunglasses Market by Design, 2016 - 2019, USD Million
TABLE 80 India Sunglasses Market by Design, 2020 - 2026, USD Million
TABLE 81 South Korea Sunglasses Market, 2016 - 2019, USD Million
TABLE 82 South Korea Sunglasses Market, 2020 - 2026, USD Million
TABLE 83 South Korea Sunglasses Market by Distribution channel, 2016 - 2019, USD Million
TABLE 84 South Korea Sunglasses Market by Distribution channel, 2020 - 2026, USD Million
TABLE 85 South Korea Sunglasses Market by Frame Material, 2016 - 2019, USD Million
TABLE 86 South Korea Sunglasses Market by Frame Material, 2020 - 2026, USD Million
TABLE 87 South Korea Sunglasses Market by Type, 2016 - 2019, USD Million
TABLE 88 South Korea Sunglasses Market by Type, 2020 - 2026, USD Million
TABLE 89 South Korea Sunglasses Market by Design, 2016 - 2019, USD Million
TABLE 90 South Korea Sunglasses Market by Design, 2020 - 2026, USD Million
TABLE 91 Singapore Sunglasses Market, 2016 - 2019, USD Million
TABLE 92 Singapore Sunglasses Market, 2020 - 2026, USD Million
TABLE 93 Singapore Sunglasses Market by Distribution channel, 2016 - 2019, USD Million
TABLE 94 Singapore Sunglasses Market by Distribution channel, 2020 - 2026, USD Million
TABLE 95 Singapore Sunglasses Market by Frame Material, 2016 - 2019, USD Million
TABLE 96 Singapore Sunglasses Market by Frame Material, 2020 - 2026, USD Million
TABLE 97 Singapore Sunglasses Market by Type, 2016 - 2019, USD Million
TABLE 98 Singapore Sunglasses Market by Type, 2020 - 2026, USD Million
TABLE 99 Singapore Sunglasses Market by Design, 2016 - 2019, USD Million
TABLE 100 Singapore Sunglasses Market by Design, 2020 - 2026, USD Million
TABLE 101 Malaysia Sunglasses Market, 2016 - 2019, USD Million
TABLE 102 Malaysia Sunglasses Market, 2020 - 2026, USD Million
TABLE 103 Malaysia Sunglasses Market by Distribution channel, 2016 - 2019, USD Million
TABLE 104 Malaysia Sunglasses Market by Distribution channel, 2020 - 2026, USD Million
TABLE 105 Malaysia Sunglasses Market by Frame Material, 2016 - 2019, USD Million
TABLE 106 Malaysia Sunglasses Market by Frame Material, 2020 - 2026, USD Million
TABLE 107 Malaysia Sunglasses Market by Type, 2016 - 2019, USD Million
TABLE 108 Malaysia Sunglasses Market by Type, 2020 - 2026, USD Million
TABLE 109 Malaysia Sunglasses Market by Design, 2016 - 2019, USD Million
TABLE 110 Malaysia Sunglasses Market by Design, 2020 - 2026, USD Million
TABLE 111 Rest of Asia Pacific Sunglasses Market, 2016 - 2019, USD Million
TABLE 112 Rest of Asia Pacific Sunglasses Market, 2020 - 2026, USD Million
TABLE 113 Rest of Asia Pacific Sunglasses Market by Distribution channel, 2016 - 2019, USD Million
TABLE 114 Rest of Asia Pacific Sunglasses Market by Distribution channel, 2020 - 2026, USD Million
TABLE 115 Rest of Asia Pacific Sunglasses Market by Frame Material, 2016 - 2019, USD Million
TABLE 116 Rest of Asia Pacific Sunglasses Market by Frame Material, 2020 - 2026, USD Million
TABLE 117 Rest of Asia Pacific Sunglasses Market by Type, 2016 - 2019, USD Million
TABLE 118 Rest of Asia Pacific Sunglasses Market by Type, 2020 - 2026, USD Million
TABLE 119 Rest of Asia Pacific Sunglasses Market by Design, 2016 - 2019, USD Million
TABLE 120 Rest of Asia Pacific Sunglasses Market by Design, 2020 - 2026, USD Million
TABLE 121 key information – Prada S.p.A.
TABLE 122 key information – Adidas AG
TABLE 123 key Information – LVMH SE
TABLE 124 Key Information – EssilorLuxottica SA
TABLE 125 key information – Maui Jim, Inc.
TABLE 126 Key Information – Safilo Group S.p.A.
TABLE 127 Key Information – De Rigo Vision S.p.A.
TABLE 128 key Information – Specsavers Optical Group Ltd.
TABLE 129 Key Information – Fielmann AG
TABLE 130 key information – Marcolin Group

List of Figures
FIG 1 Methodology for the research
FIG 2 KBV Cardinal Matrix
FIG 3 Key Leading Strategies: Percentage Distribution (2016-2020)
FIG 4 Key Strategic Move: (Partnerships, Collaborations, and Agreements : 2016, May – 2021, Jan) Leading Players
FIG 5 Recent strategies and developments: Adidas AG
FIG 6 Recent strategies and developments: LVMH SE
FIG 7 Recent strategies and developments: EssilorLuxottica SA
FIG 8 Recent strategies and developments: Maui Jim, Inc.
FIG 9 Recent strategies and developments: Safilo Group S.p.A.
FIG 10 Recent strategies and developments: Marcolin Group

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