Kuwait: Dental Fitting Market 2025

Dental Fitting Market Size in Kuwait

The Kuwaiti dental fitting market shrank markedly to $X in 2022, declining by -24.3% 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). In general, consumption, however, saw notable growth. Dental fitting consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Dental Fitting Exports

Exports from Kuwait

In 2022, shipments abroad of dental fittings decreased by -2.6% to X kg, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 3,267% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X kg in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, dental fitting exports fell modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 1,761%. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X kg) was the main destination for dental fitting exports from Kuwait, accounting for a 95% share of total exports. It was followed by Ireland (X kg), with a 2.6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Netherlands stood at +24.5%.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the key foreign market for dental fittings exports from Kuwait, comprising 97% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ireland ($X), with less than 0.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the Netherlands amounted to +48.6%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average dental fitting export price amounted to $X per kg, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 73%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per kg in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per kg), while the average price for exports to Ireland stood at $X per kg.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (-4.6%).

Dental Fitting Imports

Imports into Kuwait

In 2022, approx. X tons of dental fittings were imported into Kuwait; with a decrease of -28.7% against the previous year. In general, imports, however, posted a mild expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 87%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, dental fitting imports reduced dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 65%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then fell markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Mexico (X kg), the United States (X kg) and Switzerland (X kg) were the main suppliers of dental fitting imports to Kuwait, with a combined 47% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Mexico (with a CAGR of +41.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Switzerland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of dental fittings to Kuwait, comprising 38% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Mexico, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Switzerland totaled +9.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-0.4% per year) and Mexico (+43.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average dental fitting import price stood at $X per kg in 2022, increasing by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate measured growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 133%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per kg), while the price for China ($X per kg) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+13.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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