German Consumer Optics Industry Surpasses €5 Billion Revenue in 2025 Amid Stable Growth and Cautious Outlook
Augenoptik überschreitet 5-Milliarden-Euro-Marke – Branche mit stabilem Jahr 2025 und vorsichtigem Ausblick
At the opti 2026 trade fair in Munich, SPECTARIS reported that the German consumer optics industry exceeded €5 billion in revenue for the first time in 2025, achieving low single-digit growth. While domestic sales rose by approximately 0.5 percent amid consumer restraint, foreign business grew more dynamically at nearly 3 percent, maintaining an export share of around 50 percent. Preliminary data indicates a slight decline in employment during 2025, with companies expecting stable to slightly decreasing staffing levels in 2026. For the current year, firms anticipate similar overall revenue trends, driven primarily by stronger international performance. The association also outlined product trends for 2026, including modular designs, 3D-printed glasses, sustainable materials, and digital health features like myopia management.
The report highlights a divergence between domestic and international growth, emphasizing the critical role of cross-border trade in sustaining revenue for the German consumer optics sector.
Source:SPECTARIS Consumer Optics · spectaris.de