Dental Trade: March 2026 Import Value Up 98.9% Month-on-Month, “Tooth Fixation Devices” Account for 64% of Imports

In March 2026, following the seasonal adjustment of the Spring Festival, the total import and export value of the dental industry rebounded to 1.629 billion yuan, a month-on-month increase of 27.31%. Behind this data, the divergence between imports and exports is particularly evident: import value nearly doubled, while export value experienced a slight decline.

From a sub-category perspective, the import share of dental fixation devices has reached 64%, becoming the core driver of import growth. Meanwhile, traditional export products such as dentures still account for the vast majority of total export value, indicating a structural shift from export-driven to import-driven growth.

Amid the intertwined impacts of tariff policy fluctuations, demand-side structural adjustments, and seasonal recovery, enterprises are increasingly facing challenges in procurement strategies, category layout, and risk management. How to seize opportunities within this new landscape remains a key consideration for industry practitioners...

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