Italian eyewear exports fall 2.7% in H1 2026 as France overtakes US

Data from the Italian eyewear trade association Anfao indicates that the value of Italian eyewear exports declined by 2.7 percent in the first half of 2026 compared to the same period in the previous year, totaling €2.705 billion. During this timeframe, France surpassed the United States to become the largest export market for the Italian industry. The figures reflect a decrease in export value rather than unit volume, highlighting a shift in geographic distribution where France edged out the US as the primary destination for Italian eyewear products.