| Product Code: ETC12244990 | Publication Date: Apr 2025 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Bhawna Singh | No. of Pages: 65 | No. of Figures: 34 | No. of Tables: 19 |
The Maldives glasses frame import market saw a significant shift in 2024 with top exporting countries like China, India, Italy, Costa Rica, and Czechia dominating the scene. The Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicated a drastic increase in market concentration, pointing towards a more consolidated market landscape. Despite the impressive compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 44.14% from 2020 to 2024, the negative growth rate of -18.79% in 2024 suggests a recent slowdown. This dynamic market environment calls for a closer examination of factors influencing import trends in the Maldives glasses frame industry.

1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Maldives Glasses Frame Market Overview |
3.1 Maldives Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Maldives Glasses Frame Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Maldives Glasses Frame Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Maldives Glasses Frame Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Maldives Glasses Frame Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Shape, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Maldives Glasses Frame Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Maldives Glasses Frame Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Maldives Glasses Frame Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End user, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Maldives Glasses Frame Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing awareness about eye health and the importance of wearing glasses in Maldives |
4.2.2 Growing fashion consciousness and desire for trendy eyewear among the population |
4.2.3 Rising disposable income levels leading to higher spending on premium glasses frames |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Limited access to optometry services in remote areas of Maldives |
4.3.2 High import duties on eyewear products increasing the overall cost for consumers |
4.3.3 Competition from counterfeit or low-quality glasses frames impacting market growth |
5 Maldives Glasses Frame Market Trends |
6 Maldives Glasses Frame Market, By Types |
6.1 Maldives Glasses Frame Market, By Shape |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Maldives Glasses Frame Market Revenues & Volume, By Shape, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.3 Maldives Glasses Frame Market Revenues & Volume, By Rectangle, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.4 Maldives Glasses Frame Market Revenues & Volume, By Round, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.5 Maldives Glasses Frame Market Revenues & Volume, By Cat Eye, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.6 Maldives Glasses Frame Market Revenues & Volume, By Square, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.7 Maldives Glasses Frame Market Revenues & Volume, By Aviator, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.8 Maldives Glasses Frame Market Revenues & Volume, By Hexagon, 2021 - 2029F |
6.1.9 Maldives Glasses Frame Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021 - 2029F |
6.1.10 Maldives Glasses Frame Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021 - 2029F |
6.2 Maldives Glasses Frame Market, By Product Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Maldives Glasses Frame Market Revenues & Volume, By Prescription Glasses, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.3 Maldives Glasses Frame Market Revenues & Volume, By Sunglasses, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.4 Maldives Glasses Frame Market Revenues & Volume, By Smart glasses, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3 Maldives Glasses Frame Market, By Distribution Channel |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Maldives Glasses Frame Market Revenues & Volume, By Optical Stores, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.3 Maldives Glasses Frame Market Revenues & Volume, By Online Stores, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.4 Maldives Glasses Frame Market Revenues & Volume, By Independent brand showrooms, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4 Maldives Glasses Frame Market, By End user |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Maldives Glasses Frame Market Revenues & Volume, By Men, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.3 Maldives Glasses Frame Market Revenues & Volume, By Women, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.4 Maldives Glasses Frame Market Revenues & Volume, By Unisex, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.5 Maldives Glasses Frame Market Revenues & Volume, By Kids, 2021 - 2031F |
7 Maldives Glasses Frame Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Maldives Glasses Frame Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Maldives Glasses Frame Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Maldives Glasses Frame Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average selling price (ASP) of glasses frames in Maldives |
8.2 Number of optometry clinics or stores offering a wide range of glasses frames |
8.3 Consumer satisfaction levels with the quality and design of glasses frames available in the market. |
9 Maldives Glasses Frame Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Maldives Glasses Frame Market Opportunity Assessment, By Shape, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Maldives Glasses Frame Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Maldives Glasses Frame Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 Maldives Glasses Frame Market Opportunity Assessment, By End user, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Maldives Glasses Frame Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Maldives Glasses Frame Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Maldives Glasses Frame Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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