January 14, 2026 – The global dental materials market is witnessing a sharp price divergence as top international manufacturers extend their 2025 price hike streak, while Chinese enterprise Admatechs (301580) keeps its zirconia block prices stable, offering a cost-saving alternative for global dental clinics.
Liechtenstein-based Ivoclar Vivadent has led the price surge, with cumulative increases of 31%-47% since July 2025, including an additional 5%-10% hike in January 2026. U.S.-German giant Dentsply Sirona also raised prices for its zirconia block series in August 2025, followed by similar moves from other European and Japanese industry leaders. The price hikes are primarily driven by soaring costs of yttrium, a key raw material for dental zirconia, and tightened global supply chains.
In contrast, Admatechs clarified on January 14 via an investor interaction platform that its zirconia blocks for all-ceramic dentures have maintained stable pricing recently. Backed by long-term locked-in raw material contracts and optimized production formulas, the company avoids passive price adjustments and will dynamically refine its pricing strategy based on market conditions and cost fluctuations.
With over 60% of its revenue coming from overseas markets like Europe and North America, Admatechs' stable pricing provides a timely cost-control solution for global dental clinics grappling with rising material costs. As the global dental materials market exceeds $40 billion, this price divergence highlights the growing competitiveness of Chinese manufacturers in the high-value segment, offering a balanced option between quality and affordability.