Dental fittings market in Austria

Earlier Report Observations

The Austrian dental fittings market began its growth trajectory in 2019, reaching a size of 55.6 million USD. This initial expansion was fueled by technological advances such as CAD/CAM systems and intraoral imaging, which improved clinical workflows and product offerings. The entry of new players, including Amazon and other online retailers, intensified competition and spurred innovation across the sector. Although the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 temporarily reduced patient visits and demand for elective procedures, the market still grew to 59.3 million USD, supported by the foundational technological upgrades and material innovations adopted in prior years.

A significant surge occurred in 2021, with the market jumping to 75.2 million USD. This 27% increase was primarily driven by accelerating digitalization, including the integration of AI and augmented reality into treatment planning, which enhanced precision and efficiency. Concurrently, rising demand for cosmetic dentistry and restorative procedures, spurred by an aging population, boosted consumption. The introduction of bioactive dental materials like RE-GEN and the growing use of high-performance, biocompatible substances such as zirconia further supported this growth phase.

From 2022 through 2024, market evolution continued through consolidation and deeper digital integration. Major acquisitions, like Henry Schein's majority stake in Biotech Dental, signaled ongoing structural changes. The increasing role of digital technologies—3D printing, CAD/CAM, and new intraoral scanners—improved the fit and production speed of dental fittings. Simultaneously, stricter regulatory requirements for material quality and safety, alongside growing consumer preference for minimally invasive, aesthetic, and durable products, shaped both manufacturing and clinical adoption, reinforced by the expanding influence of online sales channels.

Production dental fittings in Austria

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Austria's output of dental fittings was valued at 42 839 thousand US dollars, representing a year-over-year increase of 10.1%.

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

Exports dental fittings from Austria

Exports in kind, kg

Austria's dental fittings export volume declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 12 035 kilograms, which is 30.9% lower than in 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 46.2%, equating to an annualized decline of 18.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Austria in kind, 2017-2020, kg

From 2017 to 2020, Germany (32.0% of exports in kind), the United Kingdom (20.7% of exports in kind), and the United States (7.6% of exports in kind) remained the main buyers of dental fittings from Austria, jointly accounting for 60.3% of total exports in kind.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Dental fittings shipments from Austria to abroad declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports were recorded at 14 103 thousand US dollars, indicating a decrease of 27.3% compared to the previous year. Over the period 2017-2020, exports decreased by 39.6%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -15.5%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 23 400 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest increase of 0.1%.

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

In 2017–2020, Germany (48.0% of exports in value terms), the United Kingdom (10.6% of exports in value terms), and the Netherlands (6.7% of exports in value terms) were the main destinations in the geographical breakdown of exports in value terms of dental fittings from Austria, with a combined share of 65.3% of total flows.

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

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

Imports dental fittings to Austria

Imports in kind, kg

The volume of dental fittings imports to Austria declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import volume stood at 25 596 kilograms, marking a decrease of 10.8% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 41.9%, equating to an annualized decline of 16.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Austria in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Throughout 2017–2020, Germany (46.8% of imports in kind), Switzerland (18.2% of imports in kind), and the United States (12.9% of imports in kind) formed the key group of partners for imports in kind of dental fittings to Austria, jointly representing 77.9% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Foreign dental fittings supplies to Austria declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 30 557 thousand US dollars, equivalent to a strong drop of 15.3% compared to 2019. Over the period 2017-2020, imports decreased by 20.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -7.3%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 42 208 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest increase of 10.0%.

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

In 2017–2020, Switzerland (34.8% of imports in value terms), Germany (32.5% of imports in value terms), and the United States (9.9% of imports in value terms) were the main destinations in the geographical breakdown of imports in value terms of dental fittings to Austria, with a combined share of 77.2% of total flows.

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

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