Dental fittings market in Croatia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for dental fittings in Croatia was valued at 21.2 million USD in 2018, supported by growing awareness of oral health and the adoption of digital dentistry technologies like CAD/CAM and 3D printing. However, the market contracted over the next two years, falling to 14.2 million USD by 2020. This decline was initially influenced in 2019 by global supply chain disruptions and raw material price changes, which affected availability and costs. The trend deepened in 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic led to a temporary reduction in elective dental procedures, sharply lowering demand.

A strong recovery began in 2021, with the market size rebounding to 19.6 million USD as dental practices resumed normal operations post-restrictions. Growth continued, reaching 23.4 million USD by 2023. This expansion was driven by rising demand for cosmetic dentistry and restorative treatments. In 2022, the market was further stimulated by the entry of new players and the introduction of new labeling and packaging regulations designed to enhance product safety and transparency. The adoption of digital technologies remained a persistent trend, improving production precision and speed.

Market growth stabilized in 2024 at 23.7 million USD, indicating a mature phase following the post-pandemic recovery. The period from 2021 onward solidified the role of aesthetic preferences and regulatory standards in shaping the market's expansion.

Production dental fittings in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Croatia's production of dental fittings was valued at 3 555 thousand US dollars, marking a significant increase of 13.3% compared to 2019. However, looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production actually decreased by 17.4%, which translates to an average annual decline of 6.2%. The lowest production value was recorded in 2019 at 3 137 thousand US dollars, while the peak occurred in 2018 with 4 803 thousand US dollars. The most substantial drop in production was observed in 2019, when it fell by 34.7%.

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

Exports dental fittings from Croatia

Exports in kind, kg

The market for dental fittings exports from Croatia experienced notable fluctuations during this period. Export volumes reached their highest point in 2019 at 8 689 kilograms, but then dropped to their lowest in 2020 at 4 183 kilograms, representing a 2.1-fold decrease. Specifically, in 2020, export volumes declined by 51.9% compared to the previous year. The largest increase in export volumes was recorded in 2019, with a growth of 84.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Slovenia were the key partners for Croatia's dental fittings exports in terms of volume. Austria accounted for 52.7% of exports, Bosnia and Herzegovina for 23.7%, and Slovenia for 8.1%. Together, these three countries made up 84.5% of Croatia's total export flows in kind.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Croatia's dental fittings exports saw a decline in 2020 after two years of growth. In that year, exports were valued at 3 341 thousand US dollars, down by 1.0% compared to 2019. Over the entire period from 2017 to 2020, however, exports increased by 17.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.4%. The highest export value was recorded in 2019 at 3 376 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase occurred in 2019 with an 11.2% rise.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Austria, Slovenia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina were the most significant contributors to Croatia's dental fittings exports in value terms. Austria represented 36.7% of exports, Slovenia 35.1%, and Bosnia and Herzegovina 9.8%. Collectively, these three partners accounted for 81.5% of Croatia's total export value.

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

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

Imports dental fittings to Croatia

Imports in kind, kg

In 2020, Croatia's imports of dental fittings in kind totaled 13 295 kilograms, which was a decrease of 20.7% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports declined by 26.3%, with an average annual decrease of 9.7%. The largest increase in import volumes was recorded in 2019, with a growth of 9.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Austria, and Slovenia were the primary sources for Croatia's dental fittings imports in terms of volume. Germany accounted for 34.6% of imports, Austria for 27.5%, and Slovenia for 7.9%. Together, these three countries comprised 70.0% of Croatia's total import flows in kind.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Croatia's dental fittings imports declined for the second consecutive year in 2020. Imports that year amounted to 14 016 thousand US dollars, reflecting a year-over-year decrease of 23.1%. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 25%, which corresponds to an average annual decline of 9.1%. The peak import value was recorded in 2018 at 19 427 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 4.0% rise.

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

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, Germany, Austria, and the Netherlands were the main suppliers of dental fittings to Croatia in value terms. Germany accounted for 33.5% of imports, Austria for 15.2%, and the Netherlands for 12.5%. Together, these three countries made up 61.2% of Croatia's total import value.

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

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