Optics grow in Spain

According to market research company DBK, in 2014 the demand in Spain’s optical sector grew to 2,180 million euros, an increase of 3.8% compared to 2013, which interrupted the downward trend of previous financial years. Ophthalmic lenses cover 44% of the market, followed by frames at 22%, contact lenses and sunglasses at 15%. For 2015, the forecast increase in sales at optical stores is 4% (with an estimated 2,270 million euros), while billings in 2016 should be close to 2,365 million euros. Encouraging figures come also from Anfao, which sees Spain in third place after France and Germany for the sale of progressive lenses.