China Dental Equipment Market Size & Outlook, 2023-2030

Systems & parts was the largest segment with a revenue share of 39.59% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the China dental equipment market based on dental radiology equipment, dental lasers, systems & parts, laboratory machines, hygiene maintenance devices, other equipment covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.

China is considered one of the favorable emerging markets around the world, mainly because of its large population, low cost of manufacturing, and strong R&D in the country. China’s population is aging, and like many countries, the major disease burden is chronic illnesses. Chinese contemporary culture greatly values the importance of the physical appearance of women and lays a strong emphasis on ideal beauty standards. Therefore, the country has become a hub for cosmetic dentistry procedures, and the major factor driving this market is increasing workplace competition.

According to recently released data obtained from the 4th National Oral Health Epidemiology Survey, dental caries and periodontal disease are still major diseases that affect oral health of Chinese people. The prevalence of caries was above 50% in all age groups.

Moreover, dental tourism has increased in China, as Americans travel to the country for treatment because of availability of advanced technology, high quality of services, and shorter waiting period for most procedures as well as ample availability of trained personnel. According to Ipsos, about 33% people in China reported that they visited or consulted with a dentist or dental surgeon once a year and 18% visited twice a year.