Medical, surgical, dental or veterinary furniture and parts market in Italy

Earlier Report Observations

The Italian market for medical, surgical, dental and veterinary furniture contracted sharply in 2019, falling to $207.2 million from $274.6 million the year before, while domestic production also declined. A gradual recovery began, with the market volume reaching $227.1 million by 2021 as production stabilized.

A significant expansion occurred in 2022, with the market size growing to $279.8 million. This surge was partly driven by demographic factors, notably Italy's aging population, which increased demand for dental devices and the related furniture segment.

Technological innovation became a central driver in subsequent years. Manufacturers integrated wireless connectivity, artificial intelligence, and telehealth features into equipment, while the introduction of automated solutions for dental laboratories improved production efficiency. These advancements responded to a growing demand for advanced, ergonomic medical furniture, supporting sustained import growth.

Production medical and veterinary furniture and parts in Italy

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Italy's production of medical, surgical, dental, or veterinary furniture and parts has declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 294.4 million US dollars, reflecting a slight decrease of 0.7% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 20.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -7.4%.

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

Exports medical and veterinary furniture and parts from Italy

Exports in kind, t

Italy's exports of medical, surgical, dental, or veterinary furniture and parts have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Italy exported 8,194 tonnes, marking a rise of 5.6% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 3.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.1%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 7,186 tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 9.5%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest increase of 8.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy's exports of medical, surgical, dental, or veterinary furniture and parts were distributed across a wide range of partner countries. France accounted for 14.6% of exports in kind, Germany for 9.1%, and Spain for 4.8%, with these three countries together representing just 28.5% of total flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Italy's exports of medical, surgical, dental, or veterinary furniture and parts have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports were valued at 165.8 million US dollars, corresponding to an uptick of 3.5% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports rose by 14.3%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 4.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the partner structure for Italy's exports in value terms was balanced rather than concentrated. France represented 15.4% of exports in value terms, Germany 10.3%, and Spain 4.6%, with these three countries jointly accounting for 30.3% of total flows. Many other countries made up the remaining 69.7%.

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

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

Imports medical and veterinary furniture and parts to Italy

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year decline, Italy's imports of medical, surgical, dental, or veterinary furniture and parts increased in 2020. Imports totaled 8,608 tonnes, representing a notable rise of 14.2% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 9.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.0%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 7,541 tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 3.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Germany, and Vietnam were the main sources for Italy's imports of medical, surgical, dental, or veterinary furniture and parts in kind. China accounted for 48.8% of imports in kind, Germany for 11.6%, and Vietnam for 9.2%, with these three countries together absorbing 69.7% of total imports.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Italy's imports of medical, surgical, dental, or veterinary furniture and parts reached 100.2 million US dollars, reflecting a sharp increase of 41.6% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports rose by 31.8%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 9.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 70.8 million US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 23.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, China, and the Netherlands consistently remained the main destinations for Italy's imports in value terms. Germany accounted for 27.7% of imports in value terms, China for 20.6%, and the Netherlands for 11.5%, with these three countries together representing 59.8% of total flows.

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

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