Italy and the UAE deepen trade ties in orthodontics

Italy and the UAE deepen trade ties in orthodontics

- 47 Italian companies feature at AEEDC 2024

Dubai, UAE: Strengthening the trade relationship between the UAE and Italy, Italian orthodontics manufacturers have supplied nearly EUR 33 million worth of dental products to the UAE in 2023. Italian companies are set to showcase the latest innovations and products in the field of orthodontics at the AEEDC Dubai Conference 2024, the world's largest dental event held at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 6 to 8 February 2024.

The Italy Pavilion, organized by the Italian Trade Agency (ITA) in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) and UNIDI (the Italian Dental Industry Association), will feature cutting-edge scientific and industry innovations under the globally renowned "Made in Italy" brand. Italian manufacturers at AEEDC 2024's Italy Pavilion stand out for their commitment to sustainability in the dental industry, aligning with ITA's call for CO2 emissions reduction, minimized use of plastics, and reduced waste generation.

With a consistent Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of +3% over the last decade, Italy's dental exports sector demonstrates robust growth, increasing by 64% post-pandemic. Between 2021 and 2022, Italy’s dental exports to the UAE rose from a market share of 4.64% to 6.02%, underscoring the positive trade