Duoyimei Oil-free Silent Compressor shares with you the prospects of the oral industry in Kazakhstan

I.Population and eating habits in Kazakhstan

1. Population in Kazakhstan:
   The total population of Kazakhstan is about 20.28 million, of which Kazakhs account for 71.3%, Russians account for 14.6%, and urban population accounts for 64%. The population structure is young, with 0-15 years old accounting for 31.01%, and the population over 60 years old accounting for 12.62%, which is in a demographic dividend period. The foreign population mainly comes from Russia and neighboring Central Asian countries. The capital Nur-Sultan (327,000) and Almaty (235,000) are densely populated areas.
2. Eating habits in Kazakhstan:
   Traditional diet: mainly mutton, horse meat, dairy products (such as kumis), pasta (naan, pilaf), and spices such as cumin and pepper are often used in cooking. The traditional diet structure is rich in protein and fat, but the intake of vegetables is low, which may increase the risk of periodontal disease.
   Modern challenges: The prevalence of Western fast food and high-sugar foods has increased the rate of dental caries among children. Although official data is lacking, global trends show that the rate of dental caries among children in Central Asia is generally higher than 30%, and Kazakhstan may face similar problems.
   Cultural influence: Coffee or mint tea is often consumed in social occasions, and nighttime eating during Ramadan may aggravate dry mouth. Some regions still retain the habit of chewing khat leaves, which increases the risk of dental abscesses II.Kazakhstan’s economy and GDP

In 2025, GDP is expected to reach US$309.38 billion, a year-on-year increase of 5.6%, and per capita GDP is about US$13,000. The economy is centered on energy exports (oil and natural gas), accounting for 75% of total exports, the service industry accounts for 78%, and tourism and the digital economy are developing rapidly.
Health expenditure in Kazakhstan:
In 2024, health expenditure accounted for 3.7% of GDP, of which dental services accounted for about 8%. Basic dental examinations are covered by the National Health Insurance (SHI), but high-end services such as dental implants are paid for by the patient.
III. Current situation of dental industry in Kazakhstan

1. Number of dental clinics:
   There are about 873 registered dentists in the country, with a ratio of 0.727 per 10,000 people, which is lower than the EU average. There are about 500-600 dental clinics, mainly concentrated in large cities such as Nur-Sultan and Almaty, with private clinics accounting for more than 80%, providing services such as dental implants and orthodontics.
2. Largest dental hospital:
   Almaty Dental Hospital: The largest specialized hospital in the country, with digital scanners, 3D printing denture systems and other equipment, with an annual number of more than 20,000 patients, and is an important training center in Central Asia.
   Astana National Medical Center: A comprehensive hospital, the dental department is equipped with laser surgery systems and high-definition ultrasound diagnostic equipment, providing high-end implant and orthodontic services with a success rate of 85%.
3. Import of dental equipment:
   Import scale: In 2024, the import value of dental equipment will be about 12 million euros, 80% of which will be dependent on imports, and China is one of the main source countries (accounting for about 25%).
   Main types of equipment on the dental market in Kazakhstan:
   Digital equipment: Intraoral scanners and CBCT imaging systems account for 35% of imports and are used for precision implantation and restoration.
   Implantation systems: Swiss Straumann and Swedish Nobel Biocare dominate the market, accounting for 28% of imports, and the cost of dental implants is about US$800-1200 per tooth.
   Disinfection equipment: The demand for autoclaves has increased due to the epidemic, accounting for 18% of imports.
   Tariff policy: The import tax rate for medical equipment is 5%-15%, and the EU member state status simplifies the process. The delivery cycle of high-end equipment is about 2-4 weeks.
4. Future development prospects of the oral industry in Kazakhstan:
   Medical tourism: It is planned to attract 500,000 dental tourists by 2030, focusing on promoting dental implants and cosmetic dentistry, with prices 30% lower than in Europe.
   Technology upgrade: The government promotes the popularization of digital dentistry and plans to equip public clinics with AI-assisted diagnosis systems in 2025.
   Policy support: Universal health insurance expands coverage, the frequency of children’s dental examinations increases to twice a year, and remote dental consultations are introduced.
   Challenges currently facing the dental industry in Kazakhstan:
   Talent shortage: local dentists account for only 60% of practitioners, and the northern region relies on Russian experts, and the problem of talent loss is prominent.
   Cost pressure: high-end services such as dental implants are expensive, and ordinary residents prefer to choose Turkey or Russia for treatment.
   Regional imbalance: rural areas have only 1-2 clinics per 100,000 people, and the equipment and technology are backward.
   The dental industry in Kazakhstan presents the characteristics of “high-end and internationalization”. Digital equipment and medical tourism drive growth, but talent shortages and regional development imbalances restrict popularization. The government plans to improve the industry through international cooperation (such as China’s medical assistance projects) and technology introduction (such as AI diagnosis), while relying on Central Asian dental exhibitions (such as CADEX) to attract international investment. If local talent training can be strengthened, medical insurance coverage can be optimized, and the “Belt and Road” policy dividends can be used, the dental industry is expected to become one of the regional medical hubs by 2030. At present, the process of joining the Eurasian Economic Union will further integrate the market and create new opportunities for dental equipment imports and technology exchanges.
   Kazakhstan’s dental industry is in line with the high-end and international trends. DYM Medical Equipment (DYM) provides one-stop supporting services for high-end dental equipment.
   Filling the gap in digital equipment: Kazakhstan’s high-end dental market relies on imported equipment such as dental chairs, oil-free silent compressors, high- and low-speed dental handpieces, oral endoscopes, sewage treatment equipment, and waterless negative pressure suction machines. It provides Kazakhstan dentists with dental equipment with cost-effective digital solutions, which can replace high-priced products in Europe and the United States, and can achieve a cost-effective plan.
   DYM’s one-stop professional technical training support for high-end dental equipment can provide on-site technical training for local dental clinics and oral hospitals in Kazakhstan, alleviate the talent shortage of local dental equipment maintenance personnel, and effectively enhance customer stickiness.
   DYM has a rich variety of independently developed and produced dental equipment, with 18 years of production experience, which can quickly match the dental instruments or dental consumables required by local dental equipment agents, and can also radiate the entire Central Asian market with the regional advantages of Kazakhstan.