3D Glasses Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis By Type (Anaglyph, Polarized, and Shutter), By End-Users (Industrial, Consumer Electronics, and Aerospace), and By Distribution Channel (Offline And Online), and Regional Forecast, 2024-2032

3D glasses are the eyewear used to give an illusion image where both eyes see different perspectives of the same picture superimposed on each other, giving real-time effect. The process of creating an image using different colors and cyan lenses with 3D glasses is known as an anaglyphic image.

The increasing trend of 3D movies globally will drive the 3D glasses market. The use of the product in the entertainment industry will give a more realistic view of movies and let the audience and viewers get a personal touch with 3D content. These factors will increase the demand for 3D glassware. The increasing adoption of gaming apps and consoles with 2D and 3D effects accelerates the demand for global 3D glasses. Therefore, the youth's rising demand for gaming technology will drive the global market.

Impact of COVID-19 on the Global 3D Glasses Market 

The entertainment and gaming industries were at a loss owing to the pandemic, which alternatively affected the 3D glasses manufacturers. The production of the 3D glasses was paused due to workforce limitations and factory plants, which resulted in supply chain disruption and distribution channel failure, affecting the shortage of raw materials. For instance, in the Commerce Ministry in July 2022, the Government of India announced workforce availability of up to 50% of total employees, including contractual employees, limiting the entire workforce. The impact of COVID-19 is expected to be negative on the global 3D glasses market. The lockdown resulted in the shutting down of movie theatres and tech shops, which heavily affected the global 3D glasses market simultaneously.

Key Insights

The report will cover the following key insights:

• Number of 3D glasses market leaders – for key applications.


• Country/ region covered – for key 3D glasses market.


• Overview of the 3D glasses market - for regions.


• Government initiatives to promote the 3D Glasses market.


• Impact of covid-19 on the 3D glasses market.

Analysis by Product Type

Polarized 3D glasses are expected to get high demand as polarized 3D glasses give a better 3D experience than anaglyph and shutter. The Polarized 3D glasses are more affordable than other categories and are lightweight with no synchronization required. They produce low crosstalk, with stable motion providing a better perception of depth, which can be used on T.V. and big cinema screens.

Analysis by End-Users

The consumer electronic segment is projected to grow at a high rate. The rise in awareness of 3D cinema and technology in the television industry will positively affect the consumer electronic segment in the future. The introduction of 3D T.Vs and animation in games and movies will also drive the consumer electronic segment in the global 3D glasses market.

Analysis by Distribution Channel

The offline segment of the global 3D glasses market is expected to grow. The bulk buying pattern of the end users will impact the market toward offline buying. The buying-in-bulk process provides many discounts and offers for the purchaser with a guarantee and warranty of return of items if damaged, broken, or missing, which will drive the offline segment of the global 3D glasses market.

Regional Analysis

Asia Pacific region is projected to dominate the global 3D glasses market during the forecasted period 2023-2030. Economies such as China and Japan significantly contribute to the growth of the global 3D glasses market. Furthermore, the Asian medical and science industry is expanding rapidly. With the market expansion, 3D glasses will also grow on a major scale due to the adoption of 3D models and AR/MR/VR in the medical field in Asia Pacific countries.

• For instance, according to the study by the National Centre for Biotechnology and Information (NCBI), a branch of the U.S.-based national institute of Health (NIH), the use of 3D models and VR-based 3D glasses has increased in China by 11.8% and 6.8%. China is the fourth largest country to use 3D glasses in the medical field as of June 2021.

Whereas, Japan is the sixth largest 3D glass user in the medical industry, with a 7.7% increase in 3D model-based 3D glasses.

 The increasing import and export activities across the region and the rise in research and developments of 3D glass technology by major key manufacturers will drive the 3D glasses market in the Asia Pacific region.

• For instance, Thirdeye (Mixed reality startup) partnered with Hong Kong-based IT vendor G.O.V.R. Immersive for the expansion and availability of their X2 MR smart glasses to the Asia Pacific (APAC) as of November 2021.

Key Players Covered

The report will include the profiles of key players, such as Lens Technology, C.P.T. Technology (Group) Co Ltd, Samsung, Vivo, Huawei, Xiaomi, Coolpad, Holitech Technology, Bourne Optics, and F.O.X.C.O.N.N.

Segmentation

Key Industry Developments

• February 2021: Perfect Corp. launched an augmented reality virtual try-on service for 3D eyewear glasses that are easy to use and set up. The innovation in the product segment is used as a marketing strategy for high customer attraction and retention.


• April 2022: Arts Alliance Media (a digital software and support service provider company) has partnered with Shenzhen Timewaying Co. Ltd to develop LED and 3D software solutions by becoming an authorized seller of HeyLED.