China was the largest outside supplier.
What this market covers
Systems used to record the shape of teeth and gums, including mixing machines, trays and materials. Clinics use them for crowns, dentures and aligners.
Typical segments
- Automatic mixing units
- Impression trays
- Impression materials
- Digital scan alternatives
Source: Eurostat
Why this market is moving now
- Extra-EU import value rose 39% from 2020 to 2025, a direct read on EU demand for sourced supply.
- Supply is concentrated: one country provided a large share of extra-EU imports in 2025.
Key figures
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| Figure | Value | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| The EU imported €96.7 million of products under CN code 34070000 (Modelling pastes, incl. those put up for children's amusement; preparations known as) from outside the EU in 2025. | 96.7 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Extra-EU imports of CN 34070000 were up 39% in 2025 compared with 2020 (€69.7 million), calculated from Eurostat values. | +39 % since 2020 | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 34070000 to countries outside the EU were worth €248.4 million in 2025. | 248.4 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Trade between EU member states in CN 34070000 (intra-EU arrivals) came to €234.4 million in 2025. | 234.4 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| China was the largest non-EU supplier of CN 34070000 to the EU in 2025, with €60.5 million, or 63% of extra-EU imports. | 60.5 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 34070000 to the United States were €74.7 million in 2025. | 74.7 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The average value of extra-EU imports of CN 34070000 was €3.52 per kilogram in 2025, calculated from Eurostat value and weight. | 3.52 EUR per kg | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Germany was the largest EU exporter of CN 34070000 to non-EU countries in 2025, at €102.1 million. | 102.1 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The EU had 63,227 enterprises in NACE class C3250 (Manufacture of medical and dental instruments and supplies) in 2023. | 63,227 enterprises | 2023 | Eurostat |
| EU enterprises in NACE class C3250 had net turnover of €105.31 billion in 2021. | 105.31 EUR billion | 2021 | Eurostat |
| NACE class C3250 employed 600,000 people across the EU in 2023. | 600,000 persons employed | 2023 | Eurostat |
| The US had 922 private establishments in NAICS 339114 (Dental equipment and supplies manufacturing) in 2025. | 922 establishments | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| NAICS 339114 employed an average of 16,369 people in US private industry in 2025. | 16,369 jobs | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| US employment in NAICS 339114 changed by +10% between 2020 (14,843 jobs) and 2025, calculated from BLS figures. | +10 % since 2020 | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| Average annual pay in US NAICS 339114 was $89,386 in 2025. | 89,386 USD per year | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| The FDA has recorded 12 510(k) clearances for devices named "dental impression". | 12 510(k) clearances | 2026 | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| 3 of those clearances were issued from 2021 to 2025. | 3 510(k) clearances | 2025 | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Chemoment Materials Co.,Ltd holds 1 510(k) clearances for devices named "dental impression". | 1 510(k) clearances | 2026 | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Crown Delta Corp. holds 1 510(k) clearances for devices named "dental impression". | 1 510(k) clearances | 2026 | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Exacta Dental Products, Inc. holds 1 510(k) clearances for devices named "dental impression". | 1 510(k) clearances | 2026 | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Handae Chemical Co., Ltd. holds 1 510(k) clearances for devices named "dental impression". | 1 510(k) clearances | 2026 | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Hyunjae Corp. holds 1 510(k) clearances for devices named "dental impression". | 1 510(k) clearances | 2026 | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Innotek Dental Corp. holds 1 510(k) clearances for devices named "dental impression". | 1 510(k) clearances | 2026 | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
Sources and method
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- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
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DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 34070000, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 96739266
- Figure 2
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 34070000, flow import, 2020 VALUE_IN_EUROS 69702029; 2025 VALUE_IN_EUROS 96739266
- Figure 3
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 34070000, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 248408375
- Figure 4
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 34070000, partner INT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 234368054
- Figure 5
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 34070000, partner CN, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 60518056
- Figure 6
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 34070000, partner US, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 74655713
- Figure 7
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 34070000, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 96739266, QUANTITY_IN_100KG 274998
- Figure 1
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
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- Figure 8
DS-045409, reporter DE, product 34070000, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 102122216
- Figure 8
- Eurostat: Enterprises by detailed NACE Rev. 2 activity and special aggregates (sbs_ovw_act) (2026-11-04)
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- Figure 9
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C3250, indic_sbs ENT_NR, 2023, 63227
- Figure 10
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C3250, indic_sbs NETTUR_MEUR, 2021, 105308
- Figure 11
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C3250, indic_sbs EMP_NR, 2023, 600000
- Figure 9
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 339114, 2025 (2026-11-04)
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- Figure 12
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 339114, annual_avg_estabs 922
- Figure 13
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 339114, annual_avg_emplvl 16369
- Figure 14
QCEW 2020 annual_avg_emplvl 14843; 2025 annual_avg_emplvl 16369
- Figure 15
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 339114, avg_annual_pay 89386
- Figure 12
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration: openFDA 510(k) clearances, device_name "dental impression" (2026-11-04)
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- Figure 16
openFDA device/510k device_name:"dental impression", sum of counts by decision_date = 12
- Figure 17
openFDA device/510k decision_date 2021-2025 count = 3
- Figure 16
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration: openFDA 510(k) clearances by applicant, device_name "dental impression" (2026-11-04)
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- Figure 18
applicant.exact "Chemoment Materials Co.,Ltd" count 1
- Figure 19
applicant.exact "Crown Delta Corp." count 1
- Figure 20
applicant.exact "Exacta Dental Products, Inc." count 1
- Figure 21
applicant.exact "Handae Chemical Co., Ltd." count 1
- Figure 22
applicant.exact "Hyunjae Corp." count 1
- Figure 23
applicant.exact "Innotek Dental Corp." count 1
- Figure 18
Buyers and suppliers
Who buys
- Dental clinics
- Dental chains
- Dental distributors
Large non-EU suppliers to the EU
Companies to watch
Chemoment Materials Co.,Ltd
1 FDA 510(k) clearances for devices named "dental impression".
Crown Delta Corp.
1 FDA 510(k) clearances for devices named "dental impression".
Exacta Dental Products, Inc.
1 FDA 510(k) clearances for devices named "dental impression".
Handae Chemical Co., Ltd.
1 FDA 510(k) clearances for devices named "dental impression".
Hyunjae Corp.
1 FDA 510(k) clearances for devices named "dental impression".
Innotek Dental Corp.
1 FDA 510(k) clearances for devices named "dental impression".
What the full report covers
- 01Executive summary
The answer in one page: size, direction and what moves it - 02Market definition and scope
What is in and out of the European Union market - 03Market size, 2021 to 2025
Historical series and growth rates - 04Outlook to 2031
Base, low and high scenarios with stated assumptions - 05Rules, policy and deadlines
Regulation and programmes that change demand - 06Drivers and barriers
What accelerates or slows adoption, by customer segment - 07Prices, costs and margins
Unit economics where public data allows - 08Competitive landscape
8 to 12 company profiles with recent moves - 09Opportunities and risks
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Frequently asked questions
How big is the EU dental impression system market?
There is no single official market total. Eurostat trade data shows the EU imported €96.7 million of goods under CN 34070000 from outside the EU in 2025 and exported €248.4 million.
Where does the EU import dental impression system from?
China was the largest non-EU supplier in 2025. Other large suppliers included United States, Switzerland, Türkiye.
What is the average import price of dental impression system in the EU?
Dividing Eurostat import value by weight gives about €3.52 per kilogram for CN 34070000 in 2025.
Which EU countries export the most dental impression system?
Germany led EU exports to non-EU countries in 2025, followed by Italy, Netherlands.
How many dental impression system devices are cleared by the FDA?
openFDA lists 12 510(k) clearances for devices named dental impression.
Which companies hold the most FDA clearances for dental impression system?
By 510(k) count: Chemoment Materials Co.,Ltd, Crown Delta Corp., Exacta Dental Products, Inc., Handae Chemical Co., Ltd..
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