The global glucose excipient market is estimated to be valued at US$ 5,863.3 Mn in 2024 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 8.0% over the forecast period 2023 to 2030. Glucose excipients are sugars used as binders, fillers, and diluents in tooth restoration and dental implant materials. They impart desirable properties like stability, compressibility, and flow to dental materials. Growing prevalence of dental caries and other periodontal diseases have increased the demand for tooth restorations and implants, driving the need for glucose excipients.

Key Takeaways
Key players operating in the glucose excipient market are Polident D.O.O., Amt Medical SRL, Ivoclar Vivadent, VITA Zahnfabrik H. Rauter GmbH & Co. KG., Merz Dental GmbH, 3D Diagnostix Inc., Medical Precision Implants, FSM Dental Medikal Mak. San. Tic. Ltd. Sti., Yamahachi Dental Mfg., Co., Glidewell, Anthogyr SAS, Dentsply Sirona, 3Shape, Zimmer Biomet, SprintRay Inc., Thommen Medical AG, Institut Straumann AG, and Henry Schein, Inc.

The global glucose excipient market provides ample opportunities for key players to expand their product portfolio and geographic presence. With rising dental care expenditure and demand for minimally invasive procedures, manufacturers are investing in R&D to develop advanced glucose-based dental materials. The market is also witnessing increased adoption of customized dental implants and 3D printing technologies using glucose excipients.

Key players are focusing on partnerships, mergers, and acquisitions to strengthen their distribution networks in high growth regions including Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa and capture larger market shares. For instance, in 2022, Dentsply Sirona acquired Byte to expand offerings in clear aligners and orthodontic specialty.

Market Drivers
Growing prevalence of dental diseases and conditions such as dental caries, periodontitis, and tooth loss are the major drivers of the global glucose excipient market. According to the World Health Organization, oral diseases affect around 3.5 billion people worldwide with dental caries in permanent teeth being the most prevalent condition. Additionally, the market is witnessing favorable government initiatives to increase access to dental care services and rising dental tourism in low-cost countries.

Market Restrains
High costs associated with customized dental procedures and implants remain a key challenge restricting widespread adoption. Additionally, complications during and after dental surgeries pose a major threat to the market growth. Stringent regulatory environment for new product approvals also acts as a restraining factor. Lack of reimbursement for a majority of dental treatments in developing nations further hinders the market development.

Segment Analysis
Glucose excipient market is dominated by tablets segment accounting for nearly more than 40% of the total market share in 2024. Tablets segment is the most preferred dosage form for glucose excipients as tablets are easy to administer and convenient for patients of all age groups. Powder segment occupies the second largest share in glucose excipient market owing to wide usage of powders in production of capsules and solutions. Syrups is the third major segment driven by increasing demand of palatable dosage form for pediatric patients.

Global Analysis
North America dominates the global glucose excipient market and is projected to maintain its dominance during the forecast period. High healthcare expenditure, presence of major players, increasing R&D activities for drug development, and growing geriatric population are some of the key factors attributable to the large share of North America in the global glucose excipient market. Asia Pacific is expected to witness the fastest growth over the forecast period. Rising sales of generic drugs due to low cost of production in Asia, growing pharmaceutical industries, and increasing healthcare awareness will augment the growth of glucose excipient market in Asia Pacific.

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