Dental prosthetics imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of dental prosthetics by the United Kingdom reached $61.3 million in 2024 (82 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 16% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $90.2 million.
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 | $61.3M | 83 t |
| 2023 | $73.1M | 80 t |
| 2022 | $65.9M | 103 t |
| 2021 | $67.3M | 315 t |
| 2020 | $80.3M | 280 t |
| 2019 | $90.2M | 313 t |
| 2018 | $52.5M | 158 t |
| 2017 | $62.3M | 166 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports dental prosthetics from
Most of the value came from Switzerland (24%), United States (17%), Germany (10%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+87% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $15.0M | 25% |
| United States | $10.6M | 17% |
| Germany | $6.3M | 10% |
| Sweden | $4.9M | 8.1% |
| South Africa | $4.4M | 7.2% |
| Jordan | $3.5M | 5.7% |
| Italy | $2.5M | 4.1% |
| South Korea | $2.2M | 3.7% |
| Netherlands | $1.7M | 2.8% |
| China | $1.5M | 2.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $742.82 per kg, close to the world average of $654.71.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Dental prosthetics exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported dental prosthetics worth $8.4 million (22 tonnes). Most of it went to Ireland (24%), Germany (11%), Netherlands (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+153% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $2.0M | 24% |
| Germany | $924K | 11% |
| Netherlands | $882K | 11% |
| Brazil | $759K | 9.1% |
| United States | $368K | 4.4% |
| Australia | $360K | 4.3% |
| China | $347K | 4.2% |
| Italy | $292K | 3.5% |
| Czech Republic | $199K | 2.4% |
| Spain | $154K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom 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 Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported dental prosthetics worth $61.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 82 tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 193 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply dental prosthetics to the United Kingdom?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($15.0 million), followed by the United States (17%) and Germany (10%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 52 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 87% on the year.
What is the average import price of dental prosthetics per kg?
The average declared import value was about $742.82 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $654.71 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of dental prosthetics to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $62.3 million in 2017 to $61.3 million in 2024, a fall of 2%. The peak was 2019 at $90.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $69.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export dental prosthetics?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $8.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Germany and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $52.9 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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