Uganda: Dental Fitting Market 2024

Dental Fitting Market Size in Uganda

The Ugandan dental fitting market was estimated at $X in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.9% 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 +1.8% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Dental Fitting Production in Uganda

In value terms, dental fitting production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Dental Fitting Exports

Exports from Uganda

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of dental fittings decreased by 99.9% to less than X kg in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 1,100% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X kg, and then plummeted in the following year.

In value terms, dental fitting exports shrank sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 2,129%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

New Zealand (X kg) was the main destination for dental fitting exports from Uganda, with a 83% share of total exports. Moreover, dental fitting exports to New Zealand exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, South Africa (X kg), fivefold.

From 2014 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to New Zealand was relatively modest.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for dental fittings exports from Uganda, comprising 98% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Africa ($X), with a 2.3% share of total exports.

From 2014 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to New Zealand was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average dental fitting export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 86% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed a notable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 1,048%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Africa totaled $X per ton.

From 2014 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to South Africa (-29.4%).

Dental Fitting Imports

Imports into Uganda

In 2022, supplies from abroad of dental fittings decreased by -15.6% to X kg, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports recorded a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 297%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X kg in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, dental fitting imports declined modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 200%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X kg) constituted the largest dental fitting supplier to Uganda, accounting for a 76% share of total imports. Moreover, dental fitting imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the UK (X kg), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by China (X kg), with a 5.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States totaled +10.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (+4.1% per year) and China (-5.0% per year).

In value terms, the largest dental fitting suppliers to Uganda were the United States ($X), South Korea ($X) and South Africa ($X), with a combined 75% share of total imports.

South Africa, with a CAGR of +34.8%, 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

The average dental fitting import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Overall, the import price enjoyed buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 68% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Switzerland (+52.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform