Middle East & Africa Dental Consumables Market

Middle East and Africa Dental Consumables Market Size

The dental consumables market size in the Middle East & Africa was worth USD 1.48 billion in 2023. The MEA market is poised to reach USD 1.80 bn by 2032 from USD 1.51 bn in 2024, growing at a CAGR of 2.21% during the forecast period.

MARKET DRIVERS

Dental tourism is the backbone of the flourishing medical tourism industry. The recent increase in demand for cosmetic procedures and the shifting subtleties of the patient's choice have affected the dental consumables market. So, the increasing wealth in the Middle Eastern nations will also reinforce the premium segment of dental consumables in these markets. Intensifying medical and dental tourism in developing countries, an increase in the aging population, mounting demand for Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental implant penetration rate, and government-supported dental reforms in developed countries are the key factors driving the regional market expansion.

Factors such as the growing population suffering from dental diseases such as edentulism, dental caries, and other periodontal diseases, the increased focus of various companies to launch their operations in the Middle East and African companies due to favorable government policies and profitable initiatives because of the untapped market potential in this region are favoring the dental consumables market growth in this region.

Many limitations have been observed in removable dentures, such as a high need for maintenance, lack of natural appearance, and discomfort. Due to this, the acceptance of dental implants is on the rise among patients and dental surgeons, which is expected to support the dental consumables market expansion in the Middle East and African countries. Moreover, the introduction of advanced therapeutic products, training workshops for dentists, availability of digital systems to be availed by dental laboratory professionals for adequate use insurance of advanced restorative equipment and products, favorable policies provided by dental service providers, a growing number of dental repair procedures, and growing dental tourism in emerging countries are some of the other factors expected to provide accelerate the growth rate of the MEA dental consumables market.

Furthermore, the increased use of dental implants in various therapeutic areas, increasing demand for advanced cosmetic dental procedures, the growing demand for prostheses, rise in non-communicable diseases (NCD) such as tooth decay, increase in the geriatric population, increased awareness of oral hygiene, and widespread use of computer-aided design in the dental consumables are further driving the growth of the market during the forecast period.

MARKET RESTRAINTS

The lack of awareness among the people regarding the available technologies in the market, the shortage of proper reimbursement policies by governments, and the rigid regulatory framework are significant challenges blocking the market's growth. In addition, one of the other significant challenges faced by the MEA dental consumables market is pricing pressure in some of the countries of this region, affecting significant players in the dental consumables market for the bearing of production costs.

REGIONAL ANALYSIS

The UAE dental consumables market is growing at a robust CAGR during the forecast period. Around 80% of adult UAE residents have dental problems. The Dubai Health Authority launched the DentOral to improve oral health. UAE imports most of the dental consumables; thus, there is a change for critical players to invest in the UAE. The UAE has a modern infrastructure for healthcare, which is solely propelling the market's demand.

The dental consumables market in Israel is one of the fastest-growing markets in the Middle East and Africa. The technological advancement in Israel is one of the factors boosting the market growth. The Dental Health Division, Ministry of Health, has started an initiative to promote dental health in the country. Israel is one of the leading countries in dental tourism as the price is low and the infrastructure is advanced. In addition, thematic dentistry is increasing in Israel, boosting the market growth.

The South African dental consumables market had the largest market share in Africa in 2019. The South Africa Dental Association promotes dental health in the country. Most dental consumables are imported from Germany; thus, there is an opportunity for new investment in the market. In addition, the South African Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry promotes cosmetic dentistry in the country.

KEY MARKET PLAYERS

A few of the prominent companies operating in the MEA dental consumables market profiled in this report are DENTSPLY International Inc., Biomet 3I, 3M ESPE Dental Solutions, Henry Schein, Inc., Kerr Corporation/Sybron Dental Specialties, Nobel Biocare, Patterson Companies, Inc., Septodont, Zimmer Dental, Straumann, Danaher, Sirona, GC Corporation, Heraeus Dental and Align Technology.

MARKET SEGMENTATION

This research report on the Middle East & Africa dental consumables market is segmented and sub-segmented into the following categories.

By Type

• Dental burs
• Whitening Materials
• Dental Anesthetics
• Dental Biomaterials
• Dental Syringes
• Dental Prosthetics
• Endodontics

By End Users

• Hospitals
• Research and Academic Institutes
• Forensic Labs

By Country

• KSA
• UAE
• Israel
• Rest of the GCC countries
• South Africa
• Ethiopia
• Kenya
• Egypt
• Sudan
• Rest of MEA