July 2026 | Medical Device Registrations Rebound Nearly 30% Month-on-Month, Korean Products Lead Imports

Recently, registration data for dental medical devices nationwide has shown a significant rebound, with 29 registrations completed in July, a year-on-year increase of 26.1%. This trend has been particularly prominent over the past fifteen months, with the average monthly registration volume rising to 23.8 cases, far exceeding the historical average. Behind the data lies a subtle shift in the structure of industry demand, which also sets the stage for the competitive landscape between domestic and imported products.

From a product composition perspective, South Korea contributed the most among imported products, with 8 cases accounting for nearly half; while domestic products held a slight advantage in quantity, they still showed deficiencies in high-end digital equipment. Implant-related products remain the mainstay of registrations, accounting for approximately 38% of the total, including various domestic and imported dental implants, abutments, and accessories. The changing proportion of such products reveals a shift in clinical technical demand.

Meanwhile, the parallel development trend of digital imaging and navigation systems is becoming increasingly evident. Both CBCT equipment and implant navigation system imports originated from South Korea, highlighting challenges for domestic products in these niche segments. Facing such a landscape, how technological innovation and supply chain layout within the industry will adjust merits continued attention...

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