The global market for Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 was estimated to be worth US$ 282 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 431 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 6.1% during the forecast period 2025-2031.
This report provides a comprehensive assessment of recent tariff adjustments and international strategic countermeasures on Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 cross-border industrial footprints, capital allocation patterns, regional economic interdependencies, and supply chain reconfigurations.
Lens materials with a refractive index of 1.6 are mid-index optical materials commonly used in eyeglass lenses, offering a balance between thickness reduction and optical clarity compared to standard index materials like CR-39 (1.5). They are typically made from high-quality plastics such as polycarbonate blends or advanced resins, providing lighter weight and improved aesthetics for moderate prescriptions by producing thinner lenses. These materials also generally feature good durability, scratch resistance, and compatibility with coatings such as anti-reflective, UV-blocking, and blue-light filters, making them a popular choice for everyday eyewear that combines comfort, visual performance, and style. In 2024, global lens materials with a refractive index of 1.6 production reached approximately 19,936 tons, with an average global market price of around US$ 14.17 per kg.
The market for lens materials with a refractive index of 1.6 is primarily driven by the rising demand for lightweight, thin, and high-performance optical lenses that offer both comfort and durability. Increasing prevalence of vision correction needs due to aging populations, coupled with growing screen time and digital eye strain, is fueling higher adoption of these materials in prescription eyewear. In addition, consumer preference for premium lenses that balance aesthetics and functionality encourages opticians and manufacturers to promote 1.6 index materials as a mid-range option between standard 1.5 and higher-cost 1.67 or 1.74 lenses. Technological advancements in polymer chemistry and coating processes also enhance scratch resistance, UV protection, and optical clarity, further driving market growth. Rising disposable incomes and the expanding eyewear market in emerging economies add momentum to the global demand for 1.6 index lens materials.
This report aims to provide a comprehensive presentation of the global market for Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6, focusing on the total sales volume, sales revenue, price, key companies market share and ranking, together with an analysis of Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 by region & country, by Type, and by Application.
The Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 market size, estimations, and forecasts are provided in terms of sales volume (Tons) and sales revenue ($ millions), considering 2024 as the base year, with history and forecast data for the period from 2020 to 2031. With both quantitative and qualitative analysis, to help readers develop business/growth strategies, assess the market competitive situation, analyze their position in the current marketplace, and make informed business decisions regarding Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6.
Market Segmentation
By Company
- Mitsui Chemicals
- HOYA
- PPG Industries
- Teijin
- Mitsubishi Gas Chemical
- Covestro
- Sabic
- Mingyue Optical Lens
- Jiangsu Shike New Materials
Segment by Type
- Polyurethane
- Acrylate/PMMA
- Polycarbonate
- Others
Segment by Application
- Functional Lens
- Normal Lens
By Region
- North America
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- South Korea
- Southeast Asia
- India
- Australia
- Rest of Asia-Pacific
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- U.K.
- Italy
- Netherlands
- Nordic Countries
- Rest of Europe
- Latin America
- Mexico
- Brazil
- Rest of Latin America
- Middle East & Africa
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Rest of MEA
Chapter Outline
Chapter 1: Introduces the report scope of the report, global total market size (value, volume and price). This chapter also provides the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.
Chapter 2: Detailed analysis of Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 manufacturers competitive landscape, price, sales and revenue market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.
Chapter 3: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.
Chapter 4: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.
Chapter 5: Sales, revenue of Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 in regional level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and market size of each country in the world.
Chapter 6: Sales, revenue of Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 in country level. It provides sigmate data by Type, and by Application for each country/region.
Chapter 7: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales, revenue, price, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc.
Chapter 8: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.
Chapter 9: Conclusion.
Table of Contents
1 Market Overview
- 1.1 Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Product Introduction
- 1.2 Global Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Market Size Forecast
- 1.2.1 Global Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Sales Value (2020-2031)
- 1.2.2 Global Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Sales Volume (2020-2031)
- 1.2.3 Global Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Sales Price (2020-2031)
- 1.3 Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Market Trends & Drivers
- 1.3.1 Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Industry Trends
- 1.3.2 Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Market Drivers & Opportunity
- 1.3.3 Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Market Challenges
- 1.3.4 Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Market Restraints
- 1.4 Assumptions and Limitations
- 1.5 Study Objectives
- 1.6 Years Considered
2 Competitive Analysis by Company
- 2.1 Global Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Players Revenue Ranking (2024)
- 2.2 Global Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Revenue by Company (2020-2025)
- 2.3 Global Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Players Sales Volume Ranking (2024)
- 2.4 Global Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Sales Volume by Company Players (2020-2025)
- 2.5 Global Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Average Price by Company (2020-2025)
- 2.6 Key Manufacturers Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Manufacturing Base and Headquarters
- 2.7 Key Manufacturers Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Product Offered
- 2.8 Key Manufacturers Time to Begin Mass Production of Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6
- 2.9 Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Market Competitive Analysis
- 2.9.1 Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Market Concentration Rate (2020-2025)
- 2.9.2 Global 5 and 10 Largest Manufacturers by Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Revenue in 2024
- 2.9.3 Global Top Manufacturers by Company Type (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3) & (based on the Revenue in Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 as of 2024)
- 2.10 Mergers & Acquisitions, Expansion
3 Segmentation by Type
- 3.1 Introduction by Type
- 3.1.1 Polyurethane
- 3.1.2 Acrylate/PMMA
- 3.1.3 Polycarbonate
- 3.1.4 Others
- 3.2 Global Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Sales Value by Type
- 3.2.1 Global Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Sales Value by Type (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
- 3.2.2 Global Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Sales Value, by Type (2020-2031)
- 3.2.3 Global Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Sales Value, by Type (%) (2020-2031)
- 3.3 Global Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Sales Volume by Type
- 3.3.1 Global Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Sales Volume by Type (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
- 3.3.2 Global Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Sales Volume, by Type (2020-2031)
- 3.3.3 Global Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Sales Volume, by Type (%) (2020-2031)
- 3.4 Global Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Average Price by Type (2020-2031)
4 Segmentation by Application
- 4.1 Introduction by Application
- 4.1.1 Functional Lens
- 4.1.2 Normal Lens
- 4.2 Global Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Sales Value by Application
- 4.2.1 Global Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Sales Value by Application (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
- 4.2.2 Global Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Sales Value, by Application (2020-2031)
- 4.2.3 Global Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Sales Value, by Application (%) (2020-2031)
- 4.3 Global Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Sales Volume by Application
- 4.3.1 Global Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Sales Volume by Application (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
- 4.3.2 Global Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Sales Volume, by Application (2020-2031)
- 4.3.3 Global Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Sales Volume, by Application (%) (2020-2031)
- 4.4 Global Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Average Price by Application (2020-2031)
5 Segmentation by Region
- 5.1 Global Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Sales Value by Region
- 5.1.1 Global Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Sales Value by Region: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
- 5.1.2 Global Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Sales Value by Region (2020-2025)
- 5.1.3 Global Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Sales Value by Region (2026-2031)
- 5.1.4 Global Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Sales Value by Region (%), (2020-2031)
- 5.2 Global Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Sales Volume by Region
- 5.2.1 Global Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Sales Volume by Region: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
- 5.2.2 Global Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Sales Volume by Region (2020-2025)
- 5.2.3 Global Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Sales Volume by Region (2026-2031)
- 5.2.4 Global Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Sales Volume by Region (%), (2020-2031)
- 5.3 Global Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Average Price by Region (2020-2031)
- 5.4 North America
- 5.4.1 North America Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.4.2 North America Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 5.5 Europe
- 5.5.1 Europe Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.5.2 Europe Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 5.6 Asia Pacific
- 5.6.1 Asia Pacific Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.6.2 Asia Pacific Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Sales Value by Region (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 5.7 South America
- 5.7.1 South America Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.7.2 South America Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 5.8 Middle East & Africa
- 5.8.1 Middle East & Africa Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.8.2 Middle East & Africa Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
6 Segmentation by Key Countries/Regions
- 6.1 Key Countries/Regions Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Sales Value Growth Trends, 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
- 6.2 Key Countries/Regions Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Sales Value and Sales Volume
- 6.2.1 Key Countries/Regions Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.2.2 Key Countries/Regions Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Sales Volume, 2020-2031
- 6.3 United States
- 6.3.1 United States Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.3.2 United States Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.3.3 United States Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.4 Europe
- 6.4.1 Europe Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.4.2 Europe Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.4.3 Europe Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.5 China
- 6.5.1 China Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.5.2 China Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.5.3 China Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.6 Japan
- 6.6.1 Japan Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.6.2 Japan Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.6.3 Japan Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.7 South Korea
- 6.7.1 South Korea Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.7.2 South Korea Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.7.3 South Korea Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.8 Southeast Asia
- 6.8.1 Southeast Asia Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.8.2 Southeast Asia Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.8.3 Southeast Asia Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.9 India
- 6.9.1 India Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.9.2 India Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.9.3 India Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
7 Company Profiles
- 7.1 Mitsui Chemicals
- 7.1.1 Mitsui Chemicals Company Information
- 7.1.2 Mitsui Chemicals Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.1.3 Mitsui Chemicals Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.1.4 Mitsui Chemicals Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Product Offerings
- 7.1.5 Mitsui Chemicals Recent Development
- 7.2 HOYA
- 7.2.1 HOYA Company Information
- 7.2.2 HOYA Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.2.3 HOYA Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.2.4 HOYA Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Product Offerings
- 7.2.5 HOYA Recent Development
- 7.3 PPG Industries
- 7.3.1 PPG Industries Company Information
- 7.3.2 PPG Industries Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.3.3 PPG Industries Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.3.4 PPG Industries Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Product Offerings
- 7.3.5 PPG Industries Recent Development
- 7.4 Teijin
- 7.4.1 Teijin Company Information
- 7.4.2 Teijin Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.4.3 Teijin Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.4.4 Teijin Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Product Offerings
- 7.4.5 Teijin Recent Development
- 7.5 Mitsubishi Gas Chemical
- 7.5.1 Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company Information
- 7.5.2 Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.5.3 Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.5.4 Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Product Offerings
- 7.5.5 Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Recent Development
- 7.6 Covestro
- 7.6.1 Covestro Company Information
- 7.6.2 Covestro Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.6.3 Covestro Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.6.4 Covestro Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Product Offerings
- 7.6.5 Covestro Recent Development
- 7.7 Sabic
- 7.7.1 Sabic Company Information
- 7.7.2 Sabic Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.7.3 Sabic Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.7.4 Sabic Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Product Offerings
- 7.7.5 Sabic Recent Development
- 7.8 Mingyue Optical Lens
- 7.8.1 Mingyue Optical Lens Company Information
- 7.8.2 Mingyue Optical Lens Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.8.3 Mingyue Optical Lens Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.8.4 Mingyue Optical Lens Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Product Offerings
- 7.8.5 Mingyue Optical Lens Recent Development
- 7.9 Jiangsu Shike New Materials
- 7.9.1 Jiangsu Shike New Materials Company Information
- 7.9.2 Jiangsu Shike New Materials Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.9.3 Jiangsu Shike New Materials Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.9.4 Jiangsu Shike New Materials Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Product Offerings
- 7.9.5 Jiangsu Shike New Materials Recent Development
8 Industry Chain Analysis
- 8.1 Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Industrial Chain
- 8.2 Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Upstream Analysis
- 8.2.1 Key Raw Materials
- 8.2.2 Raw Materials Key Suppliers
- 8.2.3 Manufacturing Cost Structure
- 8.3 Midstream Analysis
- 8.4 Downstream Analysis (Customers Analysis)
- 8.5 Sales Model and Sales Channels
- 8.5.1 Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Sales Model
- 8.5.2 Sales Channel
- 8.5.3 Lens Materials with Refractive Index of 1.6 Distributors
9 Research Findings and Conclusion
10 Appendix
- 10.1 Research Methodology
- 10.1.1 Methodology/Research Approach
- 10.1.1.1 Research Programs/Design
- 10.1.1.2 Market Size Estimation
- 10.1.1.3 Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation
- 10.1.2 Data Source
- 10.1.2.1 Secondary Sources
- 10.1.2.2 Primary Sources
- 10.2 Author Details
- 10.3 Disclaimer