Egypt: Dental Instruments Market 2024

Dental Instruments Market Size in Egypt

The Egyptian dental instruments market rose markedly to $X in 2021, surging by 9.3% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption recorded a resilient increase. Dental instruments consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Dental Instruments Exports

Exports from Egypt

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of instruments for dental sciences decreased by -74.6% to X units in 2021. In general, exports saw a dramatic slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 351%. The exports peaked at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, dental instruments exports fell rapidly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 316%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Austria (X units) was the main destination for dental instruments exports from Egypt, accounting for a 48% share of total exports. Moreover, dental instruments exports to Austria exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X units), threefold. South Korea (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Austria amounted to +43.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+29.5% per year) and South Korea (-0.4% per year).

In value terms, Austria ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for instruments for dental sciences exports from Egypt, comprising 45% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by Cyprus, with an 8.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Austria stood at +35.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+23.5% per year) and Cyprus (-49.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average dental instruments export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, growing by 120% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a resilient expansion. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Palestine ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to South Africa ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+16.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Dental Instruments Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2021, dental instruments imports into Egypt rose notably to X units, surging by 5.8% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports enjoyed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 119%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, dental instruments imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 36% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) constituted the largest dental instruments supplier to Egypt, accounting for a 78% share of total imports. Moreover, dental instruments imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X units), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates (X units), with a 3.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled +15.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+20.9% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+70.7% per year).

In value terms, the largest dental instruments suppliers to Egypt were Germany ($X), China ($X) and South Korea ($X), together comprising 60% of total imports. These countries were followed by the United Arab Emirates and Pakistan, which together accounted for a further 2%.

Among the main suppliers, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +14.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average dental instruments import price amounted to $X per unit, surging by 14% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a abrupt decline. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (-2.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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