Africa: Dental Fitting Market 2024

Dental Fitting Market Size in Africa

The African dental fitting market dropped to $X in 2023, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a remarkable increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Dental Fitting Production in Africa

In value terms, dental fitting production expanded slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production posted a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Dental Fitting Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2023, the amount of dental fittings exported in Africa expanded notably to X units, surging by X% against the year before. Overall, exports, however, saw a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, dental fitting exports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports posted a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Madagascar (X units) and South Africa (X units) were the key exporters of dental fittings in 2023, finishing at near X% and X% of total exports, respectively. Morocco (X units) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Benin (X%). Botswana (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Benin (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest dental fitting supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Madagascar ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Morocco, with a X% share.

In South Africa, dental fitting exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Madagascar (X% per year) and Morocco (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per unit in 2023, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per unit), while Benin (less than $X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Dental Fitting Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2023, purchases abroad of dental fittings decreased by X% to X units, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, dental fitting imports contracted notably to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, posted a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Nigeria was the main importer of dental fittings in Africa, with the volume of imports accounting for X units, which was near X% of total imports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Madagascar (X units), achieving a X% share of total imports. South Africa (X units), Mozambique (X units), Egypt (X units) and Algeria (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to dental fitting imports into Nigeria stood at X%. At the same time, Madagascar (X%), Mozambique (X%), Algeria (X%) and Egypt (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Madagascar emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, South Africa (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Madagascar (X p.p.) and Nigeria (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while South Africa saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X), Egypt ($X) and South Africa ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total imports. Algeria, Madagascar and Mozambique lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Madagascar, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per unit in 2023, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per unit), while Madagascar (less than $X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nigeria (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform