SADC: Dental Fitting Market 2024

Dental Fitting Market Size in SADC

In 2022, the SADC dental fitting market increased by 0.2% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The total consumption indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +7.0% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Dental Fitting Production in SADC

In value terms, dental fitting production contracted modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +3.5% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 37% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Dental Fitting Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2022, approx. X tons of dental fittings were exported in SADC; reducing by -20.3% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports showed a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 75% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then declined sharply in the following year.

In value terms, dental fitting exports fell notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 115% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

South Africa was the key exporting country with an export of around X tons, which finished at 80% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Madagascar (X tons), achieving an 18% share of total exports. Mauritius (X kg) held a little share of total exports.

Exports from South Africa decreased at an average annual rate of -1.1% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Mauritius (+16.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mauritius emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of +16.5% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Madagascar (-1.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of South Africa and Mauritius increased by +2.2 and +1.9 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest dental fitting supplier in SADC, comprising 82% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Madagascar ($X), with a 17% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa stood at +10.1%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Madagascar (+2.5% per year) and Mauritius (+4.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -13.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, posted a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 41%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Mauritius ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+11.3%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Dental Fitting Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2022, overseas purchases of dental fittings increased by 118% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports posted a resilient expansion. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, dental fitting imports soared to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +70.9% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

South Africa (X tons) and Mozambique (X tons) prevails in imports structure, together making up 71% of total imports. Botswana (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Mauritius (X tons), Tanzania (X tons) and Namibia (X tons). All these countries together held near 27% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Tanzania (with a CAGR of +85.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported dental fittings in SADC, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mauritius ($X), with a 6.9% share of total imports. It was followed by Tanzania, with a 5.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Mauritius (+6.5% per year) and Tanzania (+57.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -44.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 89% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Mozambique ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+0.1%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform