China is a large optical producing country in the world, the optical products export spreads all over more than 100 countries and regions in the world. Customs statistics show, 2812 export enterprises of the optical in January - September of 2004, export volume 1.3 billion pairs, export value 1.76 billion dollars, increased 11.26% and 43. 11% by last year.

Among them, the lens export value is 500 million dollars, increased 85% compared with last year; export value of spectacle frame. 1.500 million dollars increased 25%, The export value of the sunglasses is 4.100 million dollars increased 10.81% by last year.

China main optical production bases gathered in Guangzhou, Zhejiang, Jiansu, Shanghai etc.which take the half production share in whole nation.