Aspherical Lens Market Report 2025

The aspherical lens market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $8.91 billion in 2024 to $9.51 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising demand for high-quality imaging, growth in healthcare industry, consumer electronics boom, automotive applications, photography and videography trends.

The aspherical lens market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $12.79 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to a rapid expansion of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR), continued innovation in imaging technologies, automotive industry evolution, the growing importance of lidar technology, and expanding applications in industrial and scientific instruments. Major trends in the forecast period include precision manufacturing techniques, a rise in 3d sensing technology, optical systems in aerospace and defense, the development of lightweight and compact optics, customization and specialty lens designs.

An increase in vehicle production is anticipated to drive the growth of the aspherical lens market. Vehicle production refers to the mass manufacturing of similar models that are sold to the public and are street-legal, meaning they can be driven on public roads. Aspherical lenses are utilized in automotive headlamps to maintain a constant focal length, enhancing vehicle performance, facilitating easier driving, and improving road safety. For example, in January 2024, Statistics Canada, the country's national statistical agency, reported that Canada recorded sales of 1,755,741 new motor vehicles in 2023, representing a 12.7% increase (+197,504 units) compared to 2022. Therefore, the rising vehicle production is contributing to the growth of the aspherical lens market.

The burgeoning usage of consumer electronics is set to be a driving force behind the expansion of the aspherical lens market. These electronics encompass personal gadgets such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, TVs, gaming consoles, and wearable devices. Aspherical lenses play a crucial role in these devices, rectifying optical aberrations and ensuring precise imaging in compact designs. For instance, data from Canalys in May 2022 indicated a 3.7% year-on-year increase in North American smartphone shipments, totaling 39 million units in Q1 2022. Market shares revealed significant growth for brands such as Apple, Samsung, TCL, and Google. Hence, the surge in consumer electronics usage is fueling the growth of the aspherical lens market.

The aspherical lens market witnesses a significant trend in product innovation as companies strive to maintain their market presence. A prime example is Sony Corporation's introduction of the FE 20-70mm F4 G lens in January 2023. This lens leverages cutting-edge technology to offer a unique ultra-wide 20-70 mm zoom range while ensuring superior G Lens image quality. The innovative optical design, comprising advanced elements such as aspherical, extra-low dispersion, and ED aspherical elements, corrects chromatic and spherical aberrations, delivering exceptional optical performance across the entire zoom range.

Major players in the aspherical lens market are dedicated to pioneering ultra-wide aspherical lenses. These lenses possess an extensive field of view, rectifying optical aberrations associated with wide-angle imaging. An example is a China-based lens manufacturer's announcement of its '9mm F5.6' aspherical full-frame lens in October 2023. This lens offers a non-fisheye ultra-wide-angle perspective of 132°, minimizing distortion through an advanced aspherical optical design. Constructed with multiple elements, including aspherical and ED elements, it delivers virtually zero distortion, catering to high-quality wide-angle photography.

In September 2024, Focuslight Technologies Inc., a China-based photonics company, acquired optical component assets from ams OSRAM AG for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is intended to bolster Focuslight's position in the photonics sector by expanding its range of advanced sensor and lighting solutions. ams OSRAM AG is an Austria-based company that specializes in sensor solutions and lighting technologies.

Major companies operating in the aspherical lens market include Nikon Corporation, Canon Inc., Panasonic Holding Corporation, Hoya Corporation, AGC Inc., Schott AG, Carl Zeiss AG, Tokai Optical Co. Ltd., Seiko Optical Products Co. Ltd., Calin Technology Co. Ltd., Sunny Optical Technology Company Limited, Zhejiang Lante Optics Co. Ltd., Mingyue Optical Lens Co. Ltd., Hyperion Optics Inc., Jenoptik AG, Knight Optical Ltd., Dg Optoelectronics, Olympus Corporation, Tamron Co. Ltd., Sony Corporation, Fujifilm Holdings Corporation, Konica Minolta Inc., Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., LG Electronics Inc., Pentax Corporation, Sigma Corporation, Leica Camera AG, Schneider Optische Werke GmbH, Rodenstock GmbH, Edmund Optics Inc., Thorlabs Inc., Largan Precision Co. Ltd., Fujian Forecam Optics Co. Ltd., Kinko Optical Co. Ltd., Nanyang Bright Optical Co. Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the aspherical lens market in 2024 and is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global aspherical lens market report during the forecast period. The regions covered in the aspherical lens market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the aspherical lens market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Aspherical lenses deviate from the traditional spherical, symmetrical curvature found in optical lenses. They're utilized in high-quality optics to improve image clarity and reduce certain optical imperfections. These lenses boast a front surface with a gradual, more intricate curvature.

The primary types include glass aspherical lenses, plastic aspherical lenses, and other specialized variants. Glass aspherical lenses feature a non-spherical, symmetric curvature and are crafted through diverse manufacturing processes such as molding and polishing. They're available as single or double aspherical lenses, finding application across various industries such as consumer electronics, digital cameras, automotive, ophthalmic equipment, fiber optics, and more.

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The aspherical lens market consists of precision aspherized achromatic lenses, precision polished aspheres, laser-grade aspheres, diamond turned aspheres and hybrid aspherized achromatic lenses. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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