Japan: Dental Instruments Market 2024

Dental Instruments Market Size in Japan

The Japanese dental instruments market was estimated at $X in 2021, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -6.8% against 2019 indices. Dental instruments consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Dental Instruments Production in Japan

In value terms, dental instruments production rose notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -7.3% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Dental Instruments Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2021, the amount of instruments for dental sciences exported from Japan skyrocketed to X units, with an increase of 32% against 2020. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, dental instruments exports soared to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The UK (X units), Germany (X units) and the United States (X units) were the main destinations of dental instruments exports from Japan, with a combined 44% share of total exports. These countries were followed by China, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Thailand, Taiwan (Chinese), Turkey, France, Brazil, the Netherlands and the United Arab Emirates, which together accounted for a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +77.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for dental instruments exported from Japan were Germany ($X), the United States ($X) and China ($X), together comprising 55% of total exports. South Korea, the UK, the Netherlands, Taiwan (Chinese), Brazil, Thailand, Saudi Arabia, France, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 24%.

Among the main countries of destination, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +62.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average dental instruments export price amounted to $X per unit, rising by 2.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average export price increased by 5.9%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 South Korea (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Dental Instruments Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2021, dental instruments imports into Japan declined modestly to X units, standing approx. at the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units, leveling off in the following year.

In value terms, dental instruments imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +72.1% against 2015 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany (X units), China (X units) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X units) were the main suppliers of dental instruments imports to Japan, with a combined 57% share of total imports. South Korea, Switzerland, the United States, Israel, Vietnam and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 32%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Israel (with a CAGR of +35.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Israel ($X) and Switzerland ($X) were the largest dental instruments suppliers to Japan, together comprising 62% of total imports.

Israel, with a CAGR of +39.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers 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, growing by 29% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+6.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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