Domestic technical textiles Industry Segment-wise consumption of ...

2007-08(E) 2007-08(E)
CONTACT Approx. 5 - 6
90013000
~ 30
LENSES*
million
Source: IBIS, DGCIS, IMaCS Analysis
* Contact Lenses are also imported under the HS codes – 90029000, though
rarely
USA accounts for 40-50% of the Indian imports of contact lenses followed by Ireland which accounts
for 25-30% of the imports and Singapore which accounts for around 10% imports. Canada, Korea,
Taiwan, UK and Malaysia are the other key source nations of contact lenses in India.
Bausch & Lomb imports multifocal and toric lenses from USA & Brazil from its parent company.
They also import blank lenses (lenses with out power) and moulds.
The estimated export figures of contact lens are as given below:-
HS Code Description
Exports
(pairs)
Exports
(in Rs crore)
2007-08(E) 2007-08(E)
CONTACT Approx. 0.5 - 1
90013000
~ 15-20
LENSES*
million
Source: IBIS, DGCIS, IMaCS Analysis
* Apart from these HS codes, Contact Lenses are also exported in nominal
amounts under the HS codes – 90029000, 90031100, 90021900, 90014090 &
90015000 (included in Exports value above)
USA, Canada & UK are the largest export destinations of contact lenses from India accounting for 70-
80% of exports from India. India also exports contact lenses to Germany, Netherlands, Syria, Kenya,
Middle-east and neighboring countries like Sri Lanka & Nepal.
Raw materials
Soft Contact Lenses are made from a water absorbing polymer called HEMA (Hydroxy Ethyl Metha
Acrylate). It has hydrophilic qualities, i.e., it can soak up water and still retain its shape and optic
functions. Contact lenses may be produced by cutting a blank on a lathe or by molding process.
Quality Control and Standards
There are no standards for contact lenses in India.
Key machinery manufacturers/suppliers in India
None
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