Vertical: HealthcareBase Year: 201811 Sections
Market Size (2018)
$1.87B
Projected (2025)
$7.03B
CAGR (2016–2025)
22.4%
Key Players
6+
OVERVIEW
Clear aligners are used to align and straighten teeth in order to position them correctly. These instruments are often used to correct crooked teeth, overbites, malocclusions, and other oral flaws. Aligners are made of clear plastic material from a mould or digital scan of the patient’s teeth. Clear aligners are nearly invisible when they are worn and that makes them popular among teenagers. Aligners are comparatively new orthodontic treatment opportunity which removes the need for attaching braces and brackets to the teeth.
An increase in the number of people with dental problems and the rising number of patients opting for clear aligners are expected to have a positive impact on the global clear aligners market. However, factors such as the limitations of clear aligners is expected to restrict the market growth during the forecast period. Entering developing economies is an opportunity for the global clear aligners market.
The Clear Aligner Market market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 22.4% from 2016 to 2025.
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View Subscription PlansThe scope of the global clear aligners market study includes the market size analysis and a detailed analysis of the manufacturer’s products and strategies. The market has been segmented based on product type, age, distribution channel, and region.
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Base Year
2018
Historical Period
2016 – 2017
Forecast Period
2019 – 2025
Primary Interviews
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Historical data (2016–2018) and forecast period (2018–2025)
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View Subscription PlansThere is significant number of players operating in this market all over the globe. Most of these players exist in the American region. There are a lot of large and small market players available in the market which provide a wide range of products for various applications.
Align Technology, Inc., Danaher, and Institut Straumann AG are the top players in the global clear aligners market, contributing a major share of the total global market.
The global clear aligners market is a very lucrative, attractive, and profitable market, both for existing players as well as new entrants. At the same time, intense rivalry among existing competitors has been observed. Our analysis revealed that market players have adopted different strategies to increase their business and position in the global clear aligners market. In recent years, strategic movements made by major players were product launches, acquisitions, and strategic agreements, which have been used as market penetration strategies and to reduce competition. The major players in the global clear aligners market are Align Technology, Inc., Dentsply Sirona, Institut Straumann AG, Clarus Company, Danaher, and 3M.
Companies are now entering into acquisitions and product launches to neutralize growing competition from customers, competitors, and to tackle the changing market dynamics.
Bargaining Power of Suppliers
Bargaining power of suppliers in the clear aligners market is low to medium. The number of suppliers in the market is low, giving limited options leaving suppliers with medium bargaining power. Another, factor affecting the bargaining power of suppliers is the supplier switching cost for buyers owing to the presence of a moderate number of raw material suppliers in the market. On the other hand, since high and digital materials are used for manufacturing of clear aligners only a moderate number of viable raw material substitutes are available, which further limits the bargaining power of suppliers in the market.
Bargaining Power of Buyers
The bargaining power of buyers is medium in the clear aligners market. The market has a large number of buyers comprising dental clinics, hospitals, and individual professionals. Due to technological advancement in dental devices, the successive rate of treatment of dental disorders has increased, which has increased the demand for dental devices in the market. There are clear aligners available in the market at a lower cost which allows the buyer with options rather than bargaining (for example local manufactures of clear aligners provide these devices and equipment at a relatively less price and offer the same quality of imaging). In addition, buyers are price-sensitive, which moderately affects their bargaining power in the market. There is a presence of high number of clear aligner manufacturers in North America, which provides products at a low cost. In addition, switching cost is moderate for buyers as many alternative clear aligners are cost-effective and easily available.
Threat of New Entrants
The threat of new entrants is medium in the clear aligners market. Any dental manufacturing company trying to enter the market is required to abide by mandatory regulatory standards. The clear aligners market is also characterized by a moderate degree of brand loyalty where establishing a brand name is difficult for newcomers. Thus, the above factors affect the entry of new players moderately.
Threat of Substitutes
The threat of substitutes in the global clear aligners market is moderate to high. The buyer’s inclination to substitute is moderate to high due to the high number of clear aligner products available in the market. There are various substitutes for clear aligners such as clear brackets, ceramic brackets, lingual braces. The lingual braces are mounted on the insides of the teeth so that they aren’t visible from the outside. As lingual braces are less noticeable than the clear aligners, they can be easily adopted by the patients. Thus, these factors affect the threat of substitutes.
Intensity of Rivalry
The degree of competition in the clear aligners market is high. The modest degree of product differentiation among existing players increases the intensity of rivalry in the market. Clear aligners’ manufacturing companies are trying to develop less expensive products to make procedures more affordable in developing region. In addition, brand loyalty moderately affects the market as buyers are inclined towards established MNC companies. To overcome the competition, players are engaged in developing their processes to lower their manufacturing cost. Moreover, the players are also developing more technology advanced devices for differentiating their products.
Market estimates by geography (2025)
InsightAmericas leads with $3.71B by 2025, while Asia Pacific is projected to grow fastest at a 28.2% CAGR.
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View Subscription Plans| REGION | 2016 | 2018 | 2025 | CAGR | SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle East and Africa | $68.30M | $200.78M | $437.55M | 22.9% | 6% |
| Americas | $671.60M | $1.81B | $3.71B | 20.9% | 53% |
| Asia Pacific | $150.26M | $581.13M | $1.40B | 28.2% | 20% |
| Europe | $248.15M | $709.35M | $1.48B | 22.0% | 21% |
| Total | $1.14B | $3.30B | $7.03B | 22.4% | 100% |
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View Subscription PlansTotal Market Size
$7.03B
| APPLICATION | REVENUE ($B) | GROWTH RATE | MARKET PENETRATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hard Type | $5.33B | 22.7% | 76% |
| Medium Type | $1.34B | 22.4% | 19% |
| Soft Type | $368.38M | 19.2% | 5% |
* Revenue projections based on 2025 estimates. Growth rates represent CAGR 2024–2030. Market penetration indicates current adoption rate within addressable market segments.
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Analytical insights on Clear Aligner Market covering market dynamics, competitive landscape, and strategic outlook.
The Clear Aligner Market market is projected to reach $7.03B by 2025, growing at 22.4% CAGR. The Hard Type segment holds the largest share.
Clear aligners are an alternative to traditional braces and are designed to arrange teeth into their proper position. Similar to braces, clear aligners are used as a gradual force to control tooth movement, but without metal wires or brackets. The aligners are made of a strong plastic material and are fabricated to fit each individual's mouth.
The clear aligners market is expected to be driven by the increasing healthcare expenditure, increasing youth & older population, and increasing prevalence of dental diseases and technological advancements. However, factors such as limitations of clear aligners and the grey market for dental distribution are expected to restrict the market growth during the forecast period.
Increasing expenditure on healthcare has minimized human efforts and increased the quality of patient care services. Moreover, advanced technology in the healthcare industry has improved and provided many facilities to patients as per their needs. For instance, in recent years, the Middle Eastern and African region has witnessed huge growth in healthcare expenditures by government and private sectors. According to the Official Portal of the UAE Government, approximately AED 3.83 billion (USD 1.00 billion) was allocated to the healthcare sector in 2015 in the UAE. Following the same course, AED 4.2 billion (USD 1.099 billion) was allocated for the healthcare and protection society in 2017. Factors such as increasing urbanization and developing healthcare infrastructure have led to the rise in healthcare funding in the African region. According to a report by the Health Policy Project published in May 2016, in South Africa, 48.3% of the total health expenditure was from the public sector, 49.8% from private sources, and 1.9% from donors in 2015.
Furthermore, in recent years, the Asia-Pacific region has witnessed a significant rise in healthcare expenditures by government bodies and private sectors. According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare 2019, Australia spent USD 180.7 billion on healthcare between 2016 and 2017. Therefore, rising healthcare expenditures globally is expected to increase the standard of living and would lead to a rise in healthcare spending which would eventually propel the market growth.
Clear aligners offer endless benefits over traditional wired orthodontic treatments. Additionally, they possess many potential risks which are likely to hamper the market growth. Clear aligners possess disadvantages such as long treatment time, due to poor compliance with doctors’ instructions, unusually shaped teeth, and dryness of the mouth. The use of clear aligners has also reported to have caused irritation of the soft tissue of the mouth and allergic reactions to the material used. These limitations and complications are hampering the growth of the market.
Updates related to technological advancements in dentistry have reached worldwide due to global connectivity. However, there are some areas in this industry where the implementation of these techniques is needed. This is mainly attributed to the slow adoption rate of new technology by dentists, especially in case of dental equipment and procedures. Such instances occur mostly in case of older generation dentists who refrain from adopting new technologies. Hence, this factor hinders the growth of the overall clear aligners market.
Although, it has been observed in the case of the US that Asian-Americans are quicker compared to the US adults when it comes to the adoption of technology. However, there is a potential to weaken this disparity throughout the nation to increase and improve technological awareness. Consumers’ health information technology (HIT) is getting low as users are not aware of the medical information online, and it lowers consumers’ interest as well. All these factors contribute to the lack of awareness among the masses, which, in turn, hampers the growth of the market.
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Profiles of 104 companies operating in the Clear Aligner Market market, including revenue, employee count, and market positioning where available.
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Company Headquarters: Washington, D.C., US Founded: 1969 Workforce: ~71,000 Company Working: Danaher designs, manufactures, and markets professional, medical, industrial, and commercial products and services all over the world. The company has five business segments, namely, life sciences, diagnostics, dental, water quality, and product identification. Its life sciences segment provides laser scanning, compound, surgical, and other stereo microscopes. It also offers dental implant systems, high-precision individualized prosthetics, and CAD/CAM systems under the brand name Nobel Biocare. The company operates through more than 20 subsidiaries in the global market.
Company Headquarters: Basel, Switzerland Founded: 1954 Workforce: 5,954 Company Working: Institut Straumann AG (Straumann) is a global leader in the field of implant, restorative, and regenerative dentistry. The company develops and manufactures dental implants, instruments, prosthetics, and dental biomaterials for use in tooth replacement and restoration. Straumann offers a diverse range of products and solutions for both conventional treatment and digital workflows, including guided surgery, intra-oral scanning, and CAD/CAM restorations. As of March 2017, approximately 17 million Straumann implants have been placed worldwide. Straumann has various international brands including Anthogyr, Medentika, Neodent, ClearCorrect, and Dental Wing. The company sells its products through a well-developed network of distribution subsidiaries and partners.
Company Headquarters: Pennsylvania, US Founded: 1899 Workforce: ~16,400+ Company Working: Dentsply Sirona is the world’s largest manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies, empowering dental professionals to provide better, safer, and faster dental care. Its products and solutions include leading positions and platforms across consumables, equipment, technology, and specialty products. Dentsply Sirona provides dental professionals with a comprehensive end-to-end solution offering. It develops, manufactures, and markets a complete line of dental and oral health products, including general dental supplies and devices, computer-aided design (CAD)/ computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) restoration systems (CEREC and inLab), and dental specialty products in orthodontics, endodontics, and implants. The company also spends over USD 125 million every year to advance dentistry and have the largest R&D platform with over 600 scientists and engineers.
Company Headquarters: Egypt Founded: 2012 Company Working: Clarus Company is an innovative dental company that specializes in cosmetic dental products. The company provides the latest technology in clear aligner treatments and manufacturing. Its products reduce the treatment time by 30% at a very economical price. Its standard clear aligners are made of traditional clear aligner sheets and are worn for seven days. Smart clear aligners are made of specially engineered clear aligner sheets. These are worn for 15 days. Smart clear aligners are 30% faster and require less time than any other aligner systems worldwide.
Company Headquarters: Maryland, US Founded: 1987 Workforce: ~2,500 Company Working: Novavax, Inc. is a biotechnology company that commercializes and develops vaccines to prevent a wide range of infectious diseases. It designs recombinant nanoparticle vaccine technology that produces a strong immune response against a variety of pathogens. It is partnered with leading biopharma organizations, government agencies, research institutions, and foundations, namely the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (US), the Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense (US), the Serum Institute of India Pvt. Ltd. (India), SK Bioscience (South Korea), CPL Biological (India), and Takeda Pharmaceuticals (US). It has seven research and manufacturing facilities. It has presence in regions namely North America, Europe, and the Middle East and Africa
Company Headquarters: New York, US Founded: 2003 Workforce: ~150 Company Working: Cleveland Biolabs, Inc. is an innovative biopharmaceutical company developing products to address immune system diseases and serious medical needs. It is specialized in offering products such as radiation injury products, immune-oncology, and orphan drugs. It has nine product candidates in its pipeline that have been developing directly through itself or its wholly owned companies, namely Incuron, LLC (US) and Panacela Labs, Inc. (US). It has a proprietary platform, namely the Advanced Immunomodulating Multi-Receptor System (AIMS) platform, which is designed to restore immune homeostasis. Moreover, it has collaboration with government agencies which supports the advanced development and procurement of new medical countermeasures including drugs, vaccines, diagnostics, and medical supplies in order to protect public health from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats.
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