Cuba: Dental Hygiene Preparations Market 2024

Dental Hygiene Preparations Market Size in Cuba

After two years of decline, the Cuban dental hygiene preparations market increased by 8.8% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption posted prominent growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Dental Hygiene Preparations Production in Cuba

In value terms, dental hygiene preparations production rose notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production enjoyed prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 127% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Dental Hygiene Preparations Exports

Exports from Cuba

In 2021, shipments abroad of preparations for oral or dental hygiene decreased by -2.2% to X tons, falling for the eighth year in a row after two years of growth. In general, total exports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +10.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -16.0% against 2013 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 192% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, dental hygiene preparations exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 377% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Venezuela (X tons) was the main destination for dental hygiene preparations exports from Cuba, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Venezuela stood at +10.6%.

In value terms, Venezuela ($X) also remains the key foreign market for preparations for oral or dental hygiene exports from Cuba.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Venezuela stood at +39.9%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average dental hygiene preparations export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 64% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Venezuela.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Venezuela amounted to +26.5% per year.

Dental Hygiene Preparations Imports

Imports into Cuba

In 2021, dental hygiene preparations imports into Cuba dropped rapidly to X tons, falling by -45.3% against the year before. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 281% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, dental hygiene preparations imports shrank sharply to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 254% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest dental hygiene preparations supplier to Cuba, with a 45% share of total imports. Moreover, dental hygiene preparations imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Panama (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Argentina (X kg), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at -9.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Panama (+9.8% per year) and Argentina (-5.0% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of preparations for oral or dental hygiene to Cuba, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Panama ($X), with a 23% share of total imports. It was followed by Mexico, with a 3.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled +9.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Panama (+24.5% per year) and Mexico (+44.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average dental hygiene preparations import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -6.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, posted a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 56% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Argentina ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+20.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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