Dental prosthetics imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of dental prosthetics by the United Arab Emirates reached $60.4 million in 2024 (69 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 40% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $60.4M | 69 t |
| 2023 | $43.3M | 61 t |
| 2022 | $33.6M | 45 t |
| 2021 | $19.2M | 34 t |
| 2020 | $17.5M | 24 t |
| 2019 | $23.2M | 31 t |
| 2018 | $29.8M | 29 t |
| 2017 | $28.9M | 26 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports dental prosthetics from
The largest suppliers were South Korea (48%), Germany (20%), Switzerland (13%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+491% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $28.7M | 48% |
| Germany | $12.0M | 20% |
| Switzerland | $7.6M | 13% |
| United States | $4.7M | 7.9% |
| Netherlands | $1.6M | 2.7% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 1.9% |
| Lebanon | $833K | 1.4% |
| China | $594K | 1% |
| Hungary | $590K | 1% |
| Lithuania | $577K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $872.24 per kg, 33% above the world average of $654.71. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Dental prosthetics exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of dental prosthetics by the United Arab Emirates reached $1.2 million in 2024 (2 tonnes). Germany alone took 52% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
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The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates dental prosthetics imports (HS 9021.29): 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.
Common questions
What is the value of dental prosthetics imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported dental prosthetics worth $60.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 69 tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 193 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply dental prosthetics to the United Arab Emirates?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($28.7 million), followed by Germany (20%) and Switzerland (13%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 491% on the year.
What is the average import price of dental prosthetics per kg?
The average declared import value was about $872.24 per kg in 2024, 33% above the world average of $654.71 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of dental prosthetics to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $28.9 million in 2017 to $60.4 million in 2024, an increase of 109%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $32.0 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export dental prosthetics?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, the Netherlands and Lithuania. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $59.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for dental prosthetics?
The HS code for dental prosthetics is subheading 9021.29. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9021 page.
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