United Arab Emirates: Dental Instruments Market 2024

Dental Instruments Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

The dental instruments market in the United Arab Emirates soared to $X in 2021, jumping by 66% 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). Overall, the total consumption indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +94.7% against 2018 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Dental Instruments Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2021, overseas shipments of instruments for dental sciences decreased by -43.2% to X units, falling for the third year in a row after seven years of growth. Over the period under review, exports showed a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 111%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, dental instruments exports dropped markedly to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 56%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kuwait (X units) was the main destination for dental instruments exports from the United Arab Emirates, with a 68% share of total exports. Moreover, dental instruments exports to Kuwait exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Oman (X units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by India (X units), with a 2.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Kuwait totaled +145.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Oman (-11.8% per year) and India (+18.7% per year).

In value terms, Kuwait ($X) remains the key foreign market for instruments for dental sciences exports from the United Arab Emirates, comprising 85% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Oman ($X), with an 8.7% share of total exports. It was followed by India, with a 2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Kuwait amounted to +90.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Oman (-10.8% per year) and India (+0.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average dental instruments export price amounted to $X per unit, with a decrease of -28.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, posted a notable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average export price increased by 74%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2020, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Comoros ($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 Iran (+8.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Dental Instruments Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

In 2021, supplies from abroad of instruments for dental sciences increased by 53% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.4% 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 +76.1% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 60%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, dental instruments imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X units), Japan (X units) and Italy (X units) were the main suppliers of dental instruments imports to the United Arab Emirates, with a combined 65% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, France, the United States, the Netherlands, South Korea, Taiwan (Chinese) and Saudi Arabia, which together accounted for a further 25%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +53.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest dental instruments suppliers to the United Arab Emirates were China ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined 48% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +57.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, 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, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 25%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+13.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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