Modelling pastes, dental waxes and plaster-base dentistry preparations market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2024, the German market volume for modelling pastes, dental waxes and plaster-base dentistry preparations in physical terms fluctuated between 9 300 t and 11 800 t. After a drop to 9 326 t in 2020, consumption recovered to 11 755 t in 2022, then eased to 10 914 t by 2024.

In value terms, the market exhibited a different pattern, declining from over 300 million $ US in 2018 to 182.5 million $ US in 2020. A brief recovery in 2021 was followed by a sharp contraction to 110.0 million $ US in 2022, with only a partial rebound to 139.8 million $ US by 2024. This suggests a substantial decrease in average prices or a shift in product mix during the period.

Germany maintained a strong production base for these dental materials, with exports consistently exceeding domestic market size. Production volumes peaked at over 20 000 t in 2019 before trending downward, while import levels supported domestic consumption without dominating the supply.

Production modelling pastes, dental waxes and plaster-base dentistry preparations in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Germany's production of modeling pastes, dental waxes, and plaster-based dentistry preparations declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 301.2 million US dollars, marking a significant 21.4% drop from 2019. Production peaked in 2018 at 453.5 million US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 19.6%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production fell by 20.6%, translating to an average annual decline of 7.4%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Following two years of growth, Germany's production of modeling pastes, dental waxes, and plaster-based dentistry preparations decreased. In 2020, output reached 16,850 tonnes, down 15.9% from 2019. Production hit its highest point in 2019 at 20,028 tonnes, with the largest annual increase of 4.9% recorded in 2018. From 2017 to 2020, total production declined by 9.4%, averaging a 3.3% annual decrease.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports modelling pastes, dental waxes and plaster-base dentistry preparations from Germany

Exports in kind, t

After increasing for two years, Germany's exports of modeling pastes, dental waxes, and plaster-based dentistry preparations fell. In 2020, exports stood at 15,611 tonnes, a 14.9% decrease compared to 2019. The peak was in 2019 at 18,337 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual rise of 1.1%. Between 2017 and 2020, exports dropped by 13.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -4.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Russia, Czechia, and the Netherlands were the top buyers of Germany's modeling pastes, dental waxes, and plaster-based dentistry preparations by volume, though none dominated the market. Russia accounted for 12.8% of exports, Czechia for 8.2%, and the Netherlands for 7.1%, together making up 28.2% of total exports amid a diverse range of smaller partners.

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 exports of modeling pastes, dental waxes, and plaster-based dentistry preparations declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, export value amounted to 187.1 million US dollars, down 12.0% year-over-year. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 226.7 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest annual increase of 10.5%. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 8.8%, averaging a 3.0% annual decline.

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

The export structure by value from 2017 to 2020 was fragmented, with no single country holding a dominant share. The United States led with 17.4% of exports, followed by the Netherlands at 8.9% and France at 7.0%. Together, these three countries accounted for 33.3% of total export 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 modelling pastes, dental waxes and plaster-base dentistry preparations to Germany

Imports in kind, t

Germany's imports of modeling pastes, dental waxes, and plaster-based dentistry preparations totaled 8,087 tonnes in 2020, a solid 14.2% decrease from the previous year. Imports peaked in 2019 at 9,425 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 9.3%. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 12.2%, with an average annual decline of 4.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, the Netherlands, and Italy formed the core of Germany's imports by volume. China accounted for 52.1% of imports, the Netherlands for 10.8%, and Italy for 8.5%, together representing 71.5% 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

In 2020, Germany's imports of modeling pastes, dental waxes, and plaster-based dentistry preparations were valued at 68.4 million US dollars, unchanged from 2019. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 68.4 million US dollars, which saw the largest annual decline of 6.8%, while the peak was in 2018 at 73.4 million US dollars, with no change that year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 6.7%, averaging a 2.3% annual drop.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, China, the Netherlands, and Romania consistently remained the main sources for Germany's imports by value. China held 23.0% of imports, the Netherlands 17.6%, and Romania 15.6%, together accounting for 56.2% of total import flows.

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

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