U.S.: Dental Instruments Market 2024

Dental Instruments Market Size in the U.S.

In 2021, the U.S. dental instruments market decreased by -17.1% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. In general, the total consumption indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% 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 -19.0% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Dental Instruments Production in the U.S.

In value terms, dental instruments production expanded slightly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 32%. Dental instruments production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Dental Instruments Exports

Exports from the U.S.

For the third year in a row, the United States recorded growth in shipments abroad of instruments for dental sciences, which increased by 122% to X units in 2021. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed prominent growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, dental instruments exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Canada (X units) was the main destination for dental instruments exports from the United States, with a 35% share of total exports. Moreover, dental instruments exports to Canada exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by China (X units), with a 7.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Canada amounted to +14.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+6.5% per year) and China (+23.8% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the key foreign market for instruments for dental sciences exports from the United States, comprising 26% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with an 8.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Canada stood at +1.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+18.3% per year) and Germany (-5.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average dental instruments export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, waning by -38.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 33%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2019 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to China ($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 the Netherlands (+20.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Dental Instruments Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2021, approx. X units of instruments for dental sciences were imported into the United States; with an increase of 23% compared with the previous year. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X units in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, dental instruments imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +78.9% against 2012 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany (X units), Canada (X units) and the UK (X units) were the main suppliers of dental instruments imports to the United States, together comprising 53% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the UK (with a CAGR of +26.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of instruments for dental sciences to the United States, comprising 35% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Switzerland ($X), with a 9.4% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with an 8.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany amounted to +5.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Switzerland (+1.0% per year) and China (+10.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average dental instruments import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, surging by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, dental instruments import price increased by +87.3% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 25%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+22.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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