Dental fittings market in Belgium

Earlier Report Observations

The market size for dental fittings in Belgium showed considerable movement between 2018 and 2024. Starting at 90 569 thousand US dollars in 2018, it declined over the next two years to 85 435 thousand in 2020. This was followed by a sharp expansion to 114 443 thousand in 2021 and a further peak at 119 700 thousand in 2022. The market then moderated to 116 455 thousand in 2023 and 114 300 thousand in 2024.

Domestic production mirrored this pattern, falling to 55 267 thousand US dollars in 2020 before recovering steadily to reach 81 481 thousand by 2024. Imports, a key supply source, dropped in 2020, surged during the 2021-2022 recovery, and then contracted in the latter part of the period. Export volumes also declined initially, adding to net domestic availability during the market's growth phase.

The post-2020 recovery in market volume was characterized by concurrent growth in local production and import inflows. The subsequent easing in market size coincided with a reduction in imports, while production continued to expand, indicating a shift in supply structure.

Production dental fittings in Belgium

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Belgium's dental fittings production has declined for two consecutive years. In 2020, output was valued at 55 267 K $ US, representing a 5.4% decrease compared to 2019. The peak production value occurred in 2018 at 59 842 K $ US, which also saw the largest annual increase of 6.1%.

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

Exports dental fittings from Belgium

Exports in kind, t

Belgium exported 9.3 t of dental fittings in 2020, marking a significant 21.1% drop from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 40.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -15.9%. The sharpest decline was recorded in 2018 at 36.8%, while 2019 saw the largest increase of 19.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Belgium supplied dental fittings to a diverse range of markets. The Netherlands accounted for 15.7% of exports in kind, France for 9.3%, and Germany for 6.3%, together representing just 31.3% of total exports. The remaining 68.7% was distributed among numerous smaller destinations.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Dental fittings exports from Belgium have declined for three consecutive years. In 2020, exports totaled 12 170 K $ US, a 25.9% decrease compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 39.1%, equivalent to an annualized rate of -15.2%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Belgium's dental fittings exports in value terms were spread across a wide array of partner countries. Germany accounted for 19.8% of exports in value, the Netherlands for 15.7%, and Sweden for 10.9%, collectively representing 46.3% of total flows.

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

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

Imports dental fittings to Belgium

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Belgium imported 117.8 t of dental fittings, a 15.7% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 4.5%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.5%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 101.8 t, while the peak occurred in 2018 at 121.0 t. The largest decline was in 2019 at 15.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands dominated Belgium's dental fittings imports in kind, accounting for 71.3% of total flows. All other countries combined made up the remaining share.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Belgium's dental fittings imports have declined for two consecutive years. In 2020, imports amounted to 42 339 K $ US, an 11.1% decrease from the previous year. The highest import value was recorded in 2018 at 47 911 K $ US, which also saw the largest annual increase of 12.8%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the Netherlands was the leading source for Belgium's dental fittings imports in value terms, accounting for 53.9%. Switzerland contributed 12.5%, and the United States 11.7%, forming a main cluster that together represented 78.0% of total import flows.

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

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