Turnover and export

Facts & Figures

Year	Total Turnover in Billions in Euros	Export Share in Billions in Euros	Employees
1997	2,01	0,80	13.265
1998	2,12	0,82	11.954
1999	2,11	0,95	13.216
2000	2,63	1,04	16.500
2001	2,79	1,22	16.411
2002	3,08 1)	1,378	17.000
2003	3,11	1,52	17.118
2004	3,20	1,60	17.151
2005	3,20	1,80	17.190
2006	3,50	1,90	17.500
2007	3,80	2,12	17.900
2008	3,90	2,34	18.700
2009	3,75	2,14	18.425
2010	4,013	2,341	17.992
2011	4,109	2,435	18.147
2012	4,369	2,684	18.488
2013	4,506	2,765	19.305
2014	4,637	2,895	19.625
2015	4,949	3,109	20.025
2016	5,050	3,206	20.176
2017	5,3	3,4	20.700
2018	5,32	3,4	21.000
2019	5,545	3,499	21.293
2020	4,818	2,921	20.861
2021	6,197	4,076	20.548
2022	6,268	3,994	20.440
2023	6,200	4,012	20.710
2024	6,300	4,028	20.755

^{1) incl. Revenues from owned foreign production}
_{Source: Certified Revenue Survey by the VDDI of its members}

On the economic situation of the German dental industry

The number of employees in the German dental industry grew slightly in the reporting year (2024–2025), both domestically and abroad, compared to the previous year, reaching 20,755 employees (+0.2% compared to 2023).

The total turnover of the industry rose slightly in 2024 to 6.3 billion euros, an increase of 1.6% compared to 2023. While foreign markets grew only slightly by 0.4% to 4.028 billion euros, the German dental industry fortunately recorded a nearly 4% increase in domestic sales, reaching 2.268 billion euros.

The export outlook of VDDI member companies remains positive: 55% of respondents expect an increase in foreign sales in 2025, and 34% forecast stable export conditions. The domestic market also shows promise: 45% of respondents anticipate rising revenues, while another 45% expect a stable development compared to the 2024 figures.