As a unique product with both medical and consumer attributes, contact lenses have experienced steady market growth in recent years due to the global rise in myopia rates, the surge in demand for cosmetic contact lenses (colored lenses), and technological innovations such as silicone hydrogel materials. This article combines the latest trade data for 2024 with industry trends to analyze the global contact lens import and export landscape and offers a detailed explanation on how to use customs data to accurately identify suppliers.

1. 2024 Global Contact Lens Import and Export Overview

1.1 Market Size and Growth Drivers

· Market Size: The global contact lens market is expected to reach USD 12 billion in 2024 (Statista data), with an annual growth rate of around 6.5%.

· Core Growth Drivers:

Over 3 billion people are affected by myopia worldwide (WHO data), with the Asia-Pacific region accounting for more than 60%.

The demand for cosmetic contact lenses has surged, representing over 35% of the market share.

Technological innovations (e.g., daily disposable and high-oxygen permeability materials) are driving the widespread adoption of premium products.

1.2 Import and Export Trade Characteristics

· Clear Regional Division:

Production Hub: China, Ireland, the U.S., South Korea, and Japan are the major manufacturing countries.

Consumption Markets: The U.S., Europe, Japan, and South Korea are the largest import markets, while Southeast Asia is seeing the fastest growing demand.

· Policy Impact:

U.S. FDA and EU CE certifications are key entry requirements for market access.

China's new regulations on "Medical Device Registration Certificates" (implemented in 2023) are accelerating industry consolidation.

2. Key Import and Export Countries for Contact Lenses in 2024

2.1 Major Exporting Countries and Advantage Analysis

2.2 Major Importing Countries and Demand Characteristics

3. How to Use Customs Data to Identify Global Contact Lens Suppliers

3.1 Identifying HS Codes and Product Categories

· HS Codes:

90132000: Contact lenses (including corrective and cosmetic uses).

90015000: Contact lens care solutions (ancillary products).

· Subcategory Keywords: Silicone Hydrogel, Daily Disposable, Cosmetic Contact Lens

3.2 Using Customs Data Platforms to Filter Suppliers

· Recommended Tool:

Tendata Global Trade Data: This platform allows you to track global import/export records, analyze trade frequency, and monitor supplier activity.

· Filtering Process:

Input HS Code (9013.20.00) and set the time range (2024-2025).

Sort by export volume and filter for active suppliers.

Analyze the buyer list to identify long-term customers.

Cross-check supplier information against their official website, FDA/CE certifications.

Below is a list of key global contact lens suppliers provided by Tendata:

1. PT EXCELITAS TECHNOLOGIES BATAM (5.21%, $8.55 Million)

2. BULLSTONE PRIVATE LIMITED (4.57%, $7.51 Million)

3. STERICON PHARMA PVT LTD (4.31%, $7.09 Million)

4. FINEVISION OPTICAL CO (3.25%, $5.33 Million)

5. EYECONTACT INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED (2.32%, $3.8 Million)

6. VIVID VISION (1.95%, $3.2 Million)

7. ENLACES CORPORATIVOS 55 DEL NORTE S A DE C V (1.66%, $2.73 Million)

8. AMERIJET INTERNATIONAL INC (1.65%, $2.71 Million)

9. PIRAMAL PHARMA LIMITED (1.59%, $2.6 Million)

10. ATMEY GIDA İTHALAT VE İHRACAT LİMİTED ŞİRKETİ (1.23%, $2.01 Million)

3.3 Supplier Evaluation Criteria

Production Capacity: Does the supplier own their own factory? (e.g., Danyang in Jiangsu, China, is a hub for contact lens manufacturing).

Compliance: FDA/CE certification numbers are publicly available for verification (check U.S. FDA database and EU EUDAMED).

Product Line: Do they specialize in medical-grade or cosmetic contact lenses? Do they offer OEM customization services?

Trade Record: Evaluate export stability over the past 3 years to avoid unreliable suppliers (e.g., "shell companies").

Trade Data: Tendata has accumulated 10 billion+ trade transaction details from 228+ countries and regions, supporting one-click query of major import and export countries, customer distribution, product volume and price, etc., which helps import and export enterprises to accurately understand the global market and the trade environment of the target market.

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