【康耐特光学（2276.HK）】国内领先的树脂镜片制造商，长期关注公司AI眼镜业务进展——首次覆盖报告（付天姿/王贇）

Core Viewpoint - 康耐特光学 is a leading resin lens manufacturer in China, with significant growth in revenue and market position, driven by increasing demand for eyewear and innovative technology [4][5]. Company Overview - 康耐特光学 was established in 1996 and is headquartered in Shanghai, with production bases in Shanghai, Jiangsu, and Japan. The company exports to over 90 countries globally [4]. - In 2024, the company is projected to achieve revenue of 2.06 billion yuan, representing a 17% year-on-year growth. The revenue breakdown by business segments is 44% standard lenses, 37% functional lenses, and 19% customized lenses [4]. - For the first half of 2025, the company expects revenue of 1.084 billion yuan, reflecting an 11% year-on-year increase [4]. Industry Trends - The eyewear market is experiencing a volume and price increase due to rising myopia and presbyopia rates, as well as growing functional demands. In China, the average lens purchase per capita is expected to rise from 8.6 pairs per 100 people in 2019 to 10.0 pairs in 2024, and further to 13.6 pairs by 2029 [5]. - The average expenditure on lenses in China is projected to increase from 21.2 yuan per person in 2019 to 27.1 yuan in 2024, reaching 38.3 yuan by 2029 [5]. - The global eyewear lens manufacturing market is expected to grow to 8.2 billion USD by 2029, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 5.8% from 2024 to 2029. In China, the lens manufacturing market is projected to reach 29.75 billion yuan, with a CAGR of about 7.5% during the same period [5]. Competitive Advantages - The company has established core barriers through "high refractive index technology + C2M customization model." It has over 7 million SKUs covering refractive indices from 1.499 to 1.74 and is the first in China to mass-produce 1.74 high refractive index resin lenses [6]. - The C2M model enables 24-hour customized delivery, and a new production base in Thailand is expected to enhance global capacity by 2026. The high-margin customized business is continuously expanding, promoting a shift towards higher-end products [6]. Technological Advancements - The global smart glasses shipment reached 1.487 million units in Q1 2025, marking an 82.3% year-on-year increase, with China contributing 494,000 units, a 116.1% increase [7]. - As a leading resin lens manufacturer, the company possesses customization capabilities and a global production layout. It has made breakthroughs in ultra-thin lenses and waveguide technology, establishing a technological lead [8]. - Collaborations with top consumer electronics companies are progressing well, and investment from GoerTek provides technological and financial support, positioning the company to benefit from the rapid growth of smart glasses [8].