Dental cements and fillings market in Romania

Earlier Report Observations

The Romanian market for dental cements and fillings stood at $35.9 million in 2018, with the entry of new clinic network Dental Elite indicating sector growth. After a slight decline to $34.7 million in 2019, the market dropped sharply to $29.6 million in 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic limited dental visits and strained clinic finances.

In 2021, the market rebounded to $39.6 million, a 33.7% increase, driven by post-pandemic recovery and new sterilization and packaging regulations for dental instruments that raised demand for compliant materials. The market then dipped to $37.6 million in 2022 amid ongoing industry consolidation.

By 2023, the broader dental services market exceeded €1 billion in revenue, supporting demand for cements and fillings, with their market reaching $39.4 million. In 2024, further growth to $42.9 million was fueled by investments in clinic expansions, such as Dental Elite's new facility in Bucharest, and the adoption of digital dentistry technologies that increase usage of advanced materials.

Production dental cements and fillings in Romania

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Romania's production of dental cements and fillings declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 18 888 thousand US dollars, showing a slight year-over-year decrease of 1.1%. Between 2018 and 2020, production fell by 6.3%, which translates to an annualized decline of 2.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Romania in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports dental cements and fillings from Romania

Exports in kind, t

Romania's exports of dental cements and fillings increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 35.3 tonnes, marking a significant year-over-year rise of 32.7%. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 38.3%, with an annualized growth rate of 11.4%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 24.6 tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 with a drop of 3.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Romania in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Germany was the leading destination for Romania's exports of dental cements and fillings in volume terms, accounting for 72.1% of total flows. The remaining share was distributed among several smaller markets.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Romania in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Romania's exports of dental cements and fillings increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports stood at 3 855 thousand US dollars, reflecting a modest year-over-year rise of 3.2%. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 37.5%, with an annualized growth rate of 11.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Romania in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, Germany, and Austria were the key markets for Romania's exports of dental cements and fillings in value terms. The United States accounted for 27.2% of exports, Germany for 27.0%, and Austria for 10.1%. Together, these three countries represented 64.3% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Romania in value, 2017-2020

Imports dental cements and fillings to Romania

Imports in kind, t

After rising for two years, Romania's imports of dental cements and fillings declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 109.7 tonnes, equivalent to a sharp year-over-year decrease of 45.9%. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 3.9%, with an annualized decline of 1.3%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 202.6 tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 with a rise of 42.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Romania in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Czechia, and China were the main sources for Romania's imports of dental cements and fillings in volume terms. Germany accounted for 30.9% of imports, Czechia for 21.3%, and China for 15.6%. Together, these three countries made up 67.8% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Romania in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Romania's imports of dental cements and fillings declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports were valued at approximately 14 576 thousand US dollars, down by 24.6% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 2.4%, with an annualized growth rate of 0.8%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 19 388 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a rise of 36.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Romania in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Belgium, and Austria formed the core of Romania's imports of dental cements and fillings in value terms. Germany accounted for 29.2% of imports, Belgium for 23.8%, and Austria for 10.6%. Together, these three countries represented 63.6% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Romania in value, 2017-2020