Recently Released Market Study: Spectacles in Argentina
In 2013, spectacles in Argentina continued to be heavily impacted by import restrictions which were imposed in 2009 and strengthened in 2011 and 2012. As more than 90% of spectacles sold in the country are produced abroad, the category posted a dramatic fall of 27% in volume terms in 2012. According to import data from national customs, imports of spectacles plummeted by 50% in 2012, leading to a product shortage and a hike in unit prices. Chinese-made products accounted for...
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