Italy is the world's leading producer and exporter of high-end sunglasses and frames. This achievement is thanks to more than 800 companies in the sector that guarantee products of high quality as well as aesthetic beauty; Italian companies are in fact renowned globally for the quality of their materials and attention to detail. According to ANFAO (National Association of Optical Goods Manufacturers), 2023 marked a new historic record for exports of Made in Italy eyewear, reaching a value of over 5 billion euros.
Among the main Italian eyewear companies: Luxottica, Safilo Group, Marcolin Group, and De Rigo Vision.