Japan Dental Equipment Market Size

Japan Dental Equipment Market Analysis

The Japan Dental Equipment Market size is estimated at USD 5.80 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 7.32 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 4.75% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

• With the emergence of COVID-19, medical services other than COVID-19 were affected severely due to the restrictions put in place to check the spread of infection due to the SARS-CoV-2 virus in Japan, which impacted the work of the researchers and pharmaceutical companies, impacting the new ongoing diagnostic and treatment procedures for dental caries which impacted the market. The number of people visiting hospitals decreased during the pandemic when COVID-19 cases were high.
• For instance, as per the PubMed article published in October 2022, in the conducted survey, 21.5% of Japanese participants postponed dental attendance due to COVID-19. Also, dentists were advised to limit their dental practice to urgent cases only. This impacted dental consultation during the pandemic outbreak, hence leaving an impact on the market. Currently, the market studied has reached its pre-pandemic nature in terms of demand for dental equipment as COVID-19-related restrictions have been eased. Moreover, it is believed that the market will be registering significant growth in the coming years due to the increase in dental issues among the population and technological advancements in dental equipment.
• The factors impacting the growth of the dental equipment market in Japan are the increasing burden of oral diseases and the aging population, the growing demand for cosmetic dentistry, and technological advancements in dentistry.
• According to the September 2022 report published by the Internal Affairs Ministry of Japan, as of September 2022, the population of elderly people aged 65 and over was 36.27 million, which was an increase of 60,000 compared to the previous year (36.21 million), reaching a record high. Hence, the presence of a high geriatric population and continuous increase in their number is expected to play a significant role in the growth of dental equipment in Japan over the forecast period.
• Furthermore, an increase in strategic activities by the key players in Japan is expected to bolster market growth over the forecast period. For instance, in November 2021, Singapore-based Smile Cosmetics company Zenyum expanded its business in Japan. The company leverages the power of technology and a fast-growing network of dentists and orthodontists to deliver affordable and personalized dental products. Thus, such strategic expansions are expected to boost market growth over the forecast period.
• Several surveys have been conducted in Japan to understand the oral health. For instance, in January 2022, WhiteNote Media company had conducted a survey for knowing the frequency of brushing teeth in the country and among the surveyed people, over 24% people brush their teeth only once which is causing rising oral health concerns.
• Hence, an increasing number of disposable incomes has encouraged dental procedures, which is currently driving the dental equipment market. However, excessive costs involved in private health insurance and negligence towards oral health are expected to hinder market growth.