United Kingdom Sunglass Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Type (Non-polarized, Polarized), By Lens Material (Polycarbonate, CR-39, Polyurethane, and Others), and United Kingdom Sunglass Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035.

United Kingdom Sunglass Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The United Kingdom Sunglass Market Size was estimated at USD 675.45 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 6.00% from 2025 to 2035
• The United Kingdom Sunglass Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 1282.23 Million by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, The United Kingdom Sunglass Market Size is Anticipated to reach USD 1282.23 Million By 2035, Growing at a CAGR of 6.00% from 2025 to 2035. The market is growing faster due to several factors, including rising awareness of the negative effects of ultraviolet (UV) rays, the influence of fashion trends, the popularity of outdoor activities, the demand for eco-friendly products, and the strong influence of social media marketing and celebrity endorsements.

Market Overview

The UK sunglass market refers to businesses that are a subsector of the consumer goods industry, which distribute and produce eyewear accessories to protect the eyes from sunlight and enhance visual comfort. This market expansion is influenced by factors such as fashion trends, technological advancements in lens materials, and increasing awareness of UV protection. The purpose of sunglasses is to protect the eyes from the damaging rays of the sun. For the most part, they are tinted to block the sun's rays. The sunglasses are customizable to the buyer's preferences and come in two varieties: polarized and non-polarized. In addition to being polarized or non-polarized, sunglasses can be customized to convex or concave lenses can be employed in sunglasses to create spectacles, depending on the eye power of the wearer. Concurrently, the key market development, such as in June 2022, SunGod launched an all-new sustainable sunglasses range in a limited-edition collaboration with the Great Britain SailGP Team. Designed specifically for sailors, this collection combines style, performance, and sustainability to create high-performance on-water eyewear, and other major growing approaches that propel the market expansion.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the United Kingdom sunglass market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyses trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the United Kingdom sunglass market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the United Kingdom sunglass market.

Driving Factors

The UK market for sunglasses is mostly driven by new and better goods and services that cater to certain customer needs. The increasing demand for customized items that cater to particular needs is propelling industry expansion. The market for sunglasses is also significantly influenced by the creative innovations made by manufacturers, which have allowed them to offer sunglasses with additional functionality. The market is benefiting from sunglasses' innovative features. Market expansion is driven by expanded distribution via social media and e-commerce platforms. These platforms help companies boost profitability by implementing modern advertising approaches like partner and influencer advertising.

Restraining Factors

The price volatility of raw materials, fierce rivalry, fake goods, and shifting consumer desire might restrict the market growth.

Market Segmentation

The United Kingdom sunglass market share is classified into type and lens material.

• The non-polarized segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a remarkable CAGR during the forecast period.

The United Kingdom sunglass market is segmented by type into non-polarized, and polarized. Among these, the non-polarized segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This is due to their extensive range of tints, colors, and styles, and a popular choice for casual use and fashion statements, which appeals to consumers who value style above technical qualities. Further, the increasing desire for reasonably priced, fashionable, and multipurpose sunglasses that are appropriate for daily wear is driving the non-polarized segment growth.

• The CR-39 segment held the highest share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The United Kingdom sunglass market is segmented by lens material into polycarbonate, CR-39, polyurethane, and others. Among these, the CR-39 segment held the highest share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This is because it provides exceptional optical clarity compared to conventional glass lenses. These lenses are safer because they also have superior impact resistance over glass, although not as shatterproof as polycarbonate or Trivex lenses.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the United Kingdom sunglass market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Specsavers
• Linda Farrow
• Cambridge Spectacle Co
• Taylor Morris Eyewear
• Luxottica Retail UK Ltd
• Globus Group
• Others

Recent Developments:

• In May 2025, Waterhaul, a sustainable eyewear brand, will launch its Pentire sunglasses on TUI Airlines' UK & European routes. This marks a significant expansion for Waterhaul in the travel retail sector, aligning with its mission of ocean conservation and sustainability.

• In July 2024, Eyewear by English Footballer David Beckham and Safilo Spa partnered with Selfridges to launch an exclusive spop-up store as part of the Selfridges SPORTOPIA Summer of Sports. The pop-up, running until September, showcases Beckham’s latest eyewear collection, including five key Fall/Winter 2024 styles.

• In June 2024, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced a multi-year partnership with SunGod, making the British performance eyewear brand the Official Sunglasses Supplier of England Cricket. SunGod, known for its carbon-neutral products and sustainability efforts, has also partnered with McLaren F1 and INEOS Grenadiers.

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at United Kingdom, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the United Kingdom sunglass market based on the below-mentioned segments

United Kingdom Sunglass Market, By Type

• Non-polarized
• Polarized

United Kingdom Sunglass Market, By Lens Material

• Polycarbonate
• CR-39
• Polyurethane
• Others