Dental amalgam Market Share

Dental Amalgam Market Overview

The Dental Amalgam market is projected to reach USD 560 Million by 2032 at 5.2% CAGR during the forecast period 2023-2032.

Dental amalgam consists of liquid mercury and alloy composed of tin, silver, and copper. Approximately 50% is elemental mercury. It is bound together with the alloy particles of silver or copper, or tin to form an amalgam. These filings are called silver fillings for the removal of the decay and shaping them for placement of the amalgam filling.

The increased number of dental problems and other periodontal diseases among various age groups is driving the Dental Amalgam Market. However, the high price of dental treatments is thought to hamper the global market growth. But the industrial players are implementing strategies to overcome the growth restricting factors. The higher penetration rate of dental implants in developed and developing countries will drive the market's demand in the forecast period.

The companies of Dental Amalgam Market are highly focused on growth strategies like product approvals, product launches, and other events. Other growth strategies include acquisitions, partnerships, mergers, and collaborations. These activities lead to the expansion of the market at the global level. The market players are anticipated to have robust growth opportunities with the rising demand for amalgam dental material in the future years. 

Study objectives:

• To provide a detailed analysis of the market structure along with estimated future growth forecast for the next 6 years about various segments and sub-segments of the global dental amalgam market.


• To provide insights about factors affecting the market growth.


• To analyze the global dental amalgam market based on various factors - Price Analysis, Supply Chain Analysis, Porters Five Force analysis etc.


• To provide past and estimated future revenue of the market’s segments and sub-segments with respect to four main geographies and their countries - the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific along with Middle East & Africa.


• To provide country level analysis of the dental amalgam market with respect to the current market size and future growth prospects.


• To provide country level analysis of the market which includes segmentation by particle shape, particle size, metals and number of alloy metals.


• To provide overview of key players and their strategic profiling in the market, comprehensively analyzing their core competencies, and drawing a competitive landscape of the market.


• To track and analyze developments which are competitive in nature such as joint ventures, strategic alliances, mergers and acquisitions, new product developments along with research and developments that are currently taking place in the global dental amalgam markets.

Dental Amalgam Market Segmentation

The global dental amalgam market is segmented on the basis of particle shape, particle size, metals and number of alloy metals. 

Based on particle shape, the market has been segmented as lath cut particles, spherical particles and admixed particles. 

Based on the particle size, the market has been segmented as micro cut, fine cut and coarse cut. Based on the metals, the market has been segmented as noble metals (gold, silver, and other), non-noble metals (copper, gallium, others). 

Based on the number of alloy metals, the market has been segmented as binary alloy, ternary alloy and quaternary alloy.

Dental Amalgam Market Regional analysis

US accounts for the maximum market share due to favorable reimbursement scenario and greater expenditure on healthcare. Europe is the second largest market due to large disposable income and rising awareness. Asia Pacific region is the fastest region because of large unmet needs which is led by China and India. The Middle East & Africa market is led by the gulf nations particularly Saudi Arabia and UAE. The poor regions of Africa are expected to be a laggard due to poor economic and political conditions.

Key Players of Global Dental amalgam Market

Key players profiled in the report are: 

• DMP dental


• Patterson dental


• APL Materials


• DMP


• Nanjing FoiNoe Co., Ltd.


• AT&M Biomaterials Co., Ltd. 


• BOME


• Kerr Corporation


• Benco Dental Supply Company


• Henry Schein, Inc. 

The report for Global Dental Amalgam Market by Market Research Future comprises of extensive primary research along with the detailed analysis of qualitative as well as quantitative aspects by various industry experts, key opinion leaders to gain a deeper insight of the market and industry performance. The report gives a clear picture of the current market scenario which includes past and estimated future market size with respect to value and volume, technological advancement, macro economical and governing factors in the market. The report provides detail information about and strategies used by top key players in the industry. The report also gives a broad study of the different market segments and regions.

Recent Development

In April 2022

The Conference of the Parties to the Minamata Convention on Mercury, a global environmental agreement limiting mercury emissions, added more requirements for the parties to decrease dental amalgam use while supporting a phasedown rather than a phaseout approach.

The Minamata Convention on Mercury, which the U.S. joined as a party in 2013, calls for a phasedown of dental amalgam through increasing prevention efforts, researching viable alternatives, and using other restorative materials; the convention's fourth meeting of the Conference of the Parties began with a virtual session in November 2021. Its second segment took place March 21-25, both virtually and in person in Bali, Indonesia, during w parties added new provisions to the convention.

Intended Audience

• Global dental amalgam, manufacturers & suppliers


• Research and development (R&D) companies


• Market research and consulting service providers


• Academic institutes and universities