Dental prosthetics trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in dental prosthetics was worth $4.55 billion in 2024, about 6.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 52% since 2017, and up 6% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.55B | 6.9K t |
| 2023 | $4.31B | 6.2K t |
| 2022 | $3.96B | 6.1K t |
| 2021 | $3.80B | 6.0K t |
| 2020 | $2.99B | 4.4K t |
| 2019 | $3.46B | 5.3K t |
| 2018 | $3.21B | 4.1K t |
| 2017 | $2.98B | 4.7K t |
Top dental prosthetics exporting countries
Switzerland is the largest exporter with 22% of world exports, followed by South Korea and the United States. The top three supply 53% between them, out of 147 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $1.00B | 22% |
| South Korea | $869.8M | 19% |
| United States | $551.1M | 12% |
| Germany | $462.5M | 10% |
| Netherlands | $388.7M | 8.6% |
| China | $199.3M | 4.4% |
| Sweden | $196.5M | 4.3% |
| Spain | $109.6M | 2.4% |
| Israel | $106.2M | 2.3% |
| Italy | $96.6M | 2.1% |
| France | $91.1M | 2% |
| Hong Kong | $61.0M | 1.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 20% of world imports, ahead of Germany and the United States. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 37% across 193 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $912.0M | 20% |
| Germany | $490.1M | 11% |
| United States | $294.2M | 6.5% |
| Netherlands | $250.7M | 5.5% |
| France | $241.6M | 5.3% |
| Russia | $226.5M | 5% |
| Spain | $200.0M | 4.4% |
| Turkey | $136.2M | 3% |
| Italy | $123.9M | 2.7% |
| Switzerland | $99.3M | 2.2% |
| Japan | $96.6M | 2.1% |
| Canada | $85.2M | 1.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $654.71 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $2,530.98 per kg and China $177.88 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Dental prosthetics (HS 9021.29) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 9021.29: Dental fittings: other than artificial teeth. HS 9021 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most dental prosthetics?
Switzerland exported $1.00 billion in 2024, 22% of the world total, followed by South Korea (19%) and the United States (12%). In all, 147 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most dental prosthetics?
China imported $912.0 million in 2024, 20% of world imports, ahead of Germany (11%) and the United States (6%). The top three importers together take 37%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in dental prosthetics?
It was worth $4.55 billion in 2024, about 6.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 52% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 147 countries reported exports and 193 reported imports.
What is the average price of dental prosthetics per kg?
The world average declared value was about $654.71 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $2,530.98 per kg and China $177.88 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for dental prosthetics?
The HS code for dental prosthetics is subheading 9021.29, in chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 9021 page.
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