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ANFAO Reports Slight Recovery in Italian Eyewear Exports Amid US Decline and European Growth
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The Italian manufacturers' association ANFAO has released data indicating a complex landscape for Italian eyewear exports in the first half of 2026. According to the report, total exports reached €2.7 billion, representing a 2.7% year-on-year decline. This overall decrease is primarily attributed to a significant drop in shipments to the United States, which fell by 25.1%. Despite this substantial contraction in the key US market, the association noted growth in other regions, specifically highlighting increased activity within Europe. The term 'slight recovery' in the headline appears to reflect these positive trends in European markets offsetting some of the losses from the US, although the aggregate figure remains lower than the previous year. The data underscores the divergent performance across different geographic territories, with the US experiencing a sharp downturn while European demand shows signs of expansion. As of the latest update on October 26, 2026, these figures represent the current understanding of the export dynamics for the first six months of the year.
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Italian manufacturers' association ANFAO reported that Italian eyewear exports reached €2.7 billion in the first half of 2026, a 2.7% year-on-year decline. While total exports fell due to a significant 25.1% drop in shipments to the US (€320 million), monthly trends showed gradual recovery, with June exports rising 3.7%. Europe strengthened its position as the primary market, growing 4.4%, led by gains in Germany (+7.1%) and Poland (+20.9%). Conversely, Asia saw a 6.0% decrease. Domestically, Italy's optical retail market remained stable at €1.8 billion (+0.3%), outperforming broader European declines. ANFAO President Lorraine Berton emphasized geographic diversification as essential for competitiveness amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainties.
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