Dental fittings market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the German dental fittings market saw moderate growth, rising from 1 454 million $ to 1 494 million $. Technological advances such as the adoption of CAD/CAM systems and digital imaging enhanced production efficiency and demand for modern dental solutions. However, in 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic temporarily reduced dental visits, leading to market stabilization at 1 494 million $, though digital technologies and teledentistry helped maintain care.

Post-pandemic recovery in 2021 drove a sharp market expansion to 1 776 million $, supported by renewed demand for aesthetic dentistry and implants, alongside increased integration of 3D printing and biocompatible materials. Growth continued thereafter, reaching 2 027 million $ in 2024, largely fueled by preparation for the EU-wide dental amalgam ban effective January 2025, which accelerated the shift to composite fillings, and by the broader adoption of digital workflows like intraoral scanners.

Throughout the period, market consolidation intensified with entry of cross-sector investors and startups such as Implify and Zahnarzt-helden, altering distribution channels. Major players like Dentsply Sirona and Straumann strengthened their positions through R&D investments and acquisitions, exemplified by Straumann's purchase of mininavident in 2024. Additionally, the rise of Dental Service Organizations standardized product use in large networks, contributing to market resilience.

Production dental fittings in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Germany's production of dental fittings declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 1 460 million US dollars, showing a moderate 3.1% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 7%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.3%. The highest production value was recorded in 2018 at 1 509 million US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 10.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports dental fittings from Germany

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market environment. Import levels varied significantly, with a 14.5-fold difference between the low in 2018 and the high in 2019. In 2020, Germany's dental fittings exports amounted to 4 832 tonnes, a sharp 72.3% drop from the year before. The lowest export volume was in 2018 at 1 203 tonnes, while the peak was in 2019 at 17 421 tonnes, marking the largest increase of 1 348.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's dental fittings exports in volume terms were not heavily concentrated on a few key destinations. The Netherlands accounted for 9.2% of exports, France for 7.5%, and Italy for 6.8%, together making up only 23.5% of total flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Germany's dental fittings exports fell for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 321.5 million US dollars, down 16.3% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 17.7%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 6.3%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 416.5 million US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 6.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's export partner portfolio for dental fittings in value terms was quite diverse. The Netherlands represented 17.2% of exports, France 7.9%, and Italy 6.5%, together accounting for only 31.6% of total flows.

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

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

Imports dental fittings to Germany

Imports in kind, t

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. The lowest import volume was in 2020, while the highest was in 2019, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 13.7 times. In 2020, Germany's dental fittings imports totaled 618 tonnes, indicating a steep 92.7% decrease from the prior year. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 8 479 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 1 231.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Hong Kong was the leading destination for Germany's dental fittings imports in volume terms, accounting for 30.1%, followed by the United States at 19.5% and China at 14.2%. Together, these three accounted for 63.9% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

After rising for two years, Germany's imports of dental fittings declined. In 2020, imports totaled 355.4 million US dollars, down 3.0% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 2.4%, equating to an average annual growth rate of 0.8%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 366.4 million US dollars, while the largest annual increase was in 2018 at 4.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Switzerland was the top supplier of dental fittings to Germany in value terms, accounting for 29.0% of imports, followed by the United States at 16.2% and Hong Kong at 13.5%. Together, these three accounted for 58.7% of total import value.

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

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