Global Dental Acid Etching Agent Market Growth 2026-2032

The global Dental Acid Etching Agent market size is predicted to grow from US$ 254 million in 2025 to US$ 361 million in 2032; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.5% from 2026 to 2032.

In 2025, global Dental Acid Etching Agent production reached approximately 46.16 M units, with an average global market price of around US$ 5.61 per unit.

Dental acid etching agents are chemical preparations specifically designed for clinical dental restorations, orthodontics, and other treatments. Their core components are mostly aqueous solutions of weak or moderately strong acids such as phosphoric acid, citric acid, and maleic acid. Through controlled acid etching, cleaning, and roughening, they pretreat the surfaces of tooth enamel and dentin, creating a micron-level porous and rough structure. This enhances the mechanical bonding strength between dental adhesives and tooth structure, ensuring the bonding stability and durability of resin fillings, orthodontic brackets, veneers, and other restorations. They possess the core characteristics of controllable etching effects, high biocompatibility, and minimal pulp irritation, making them a fundamental material in modern dental adhesive restoration techniques.

The dental acid etching agent market is driven by factors such as the increasing demand for adhesive dentistry, advancements in dental materials, and the growing prevalence of dental caries and dental restorations. Adhesive dentistry involves the use of dental adhesives and bonding agents to achieve strong and durable bonds between dental restorations and tooth structure. Dental acid etching agents play a crucial role in the adhesive bonding process by creating microporosities on the tooth surface, improving the adhesion of restorative materials. Advancements in dental materials, particularly in adhesive systems, have contributed to the growth of the dental acid etching agent market. Manufacturers have been developing improved formulations with better handling characteristics, higher bond strength, and enhanced compatibility with various restorative materials. These advancements have led to increased adoption of adhesive dentistry techniques and subsequently boosted the demand for dental acid etching agents. The prevalence of dental caries and the need for dental restorations are also significant factors driving the dental acid etching agent market. Dental caries is a common oral health issue worldwide, and restorative procedures are often performed to repair and restore decayed or damaged teeth. Dental acid etching agents are an essential component in achieving a reliable and durable bond between the tooth structure and restorative materials, thereby improving the success and longevity of dental restorations.

LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “Dental Acid Etching Agent Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Dental Acid Etching Agent sales in 2025, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Dental Acid Etching Agent sales for 2026 through 2032. With Dental Acid Etching Agent sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Dental Acid Etching Agent industry.

This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Dental Acid Etching Agent landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on Dental Acid Etching Agent portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Dental Acid Etching Agent market.

This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Dental Acid Etching Agent and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global Dental Acid Etching Agent.

This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Dental Acid Etching Agent market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.

Segmentation by Type:

20% Phosphoric Acid

37% Phosphoric Acid

Others

Segmentation by Ingredient:

Phosphates

Citrate

Maleic Acid

Others

Segmentation by Form:

Gel

Liquid

Others

Segmentation by Application:

Hospitals

Dental Clinics

Others

This report also splits the market by region:

Americas

United States

Canada

Mexico

Brazil

APAC

China

Japan

Korea

Southeast Asia

India

Australia

Europe

Germany

France

UK

Italy

Russia

Middle East & Africa

Egypt

South Africa

Israel

Turkey

GCC Countries

The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.

BISCO

CAO

Dentsply Sirona

Ivoclar

Kerr

Kulzer

Mediclus

SDI

Spident

Ultradent Products

Vericom

VOCO

Solventum

Tokuyama Dental

GC International AG

Kuraray Noritake

COLTENE

SOBE

Medental

Longly

Enpunuo

Orthmay

北京安泰生物医用材料有限公司

杭州西湖生物材料有限公司

吉林省登泰克牙科材料有限公司

Key Questions Addressed in this Report

What is the 10-year outlook for the global Dental Acid Etching Agent market?

What factors are driving Dental Acid Etching Agent market growth, globally and by region?

Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?

How do Dental Acid Etching Agent market opportunities vary by end market size?

How does Dental Acid Etching Agent break out by Type, by Application?

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