Clear Aligners Global Market Report 2026

Clear aligners are orthodontic devices used to gradually move and straighten teeth using controlled force. Made from durable plastic and customized to fit each patient's mouth, they are often used in a series, with each aligner gradually shifting the teeth until the desired alignment is reached.

The main product categories of clear aligners include ceramic braces, clear aligners, and lingual braces. Clear aligners are orthodontic devices designed to straighten and align teeth by applying controlled forces to guide tooth movement. They are manufactured using materials such as polyurethane plastic, polyethylene terephthalate glycol (PETG), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and others and are used by end users including hospitals and dental and orthodontic clinics.

Tariffs are impacting the clear aligners market by increasing the cost of imported raw materials such as polyurethane, PETG, and PVC used in aligner production. Segments like custom and hybrid aligners are most impacted, with regions like North America and Asia-Pacific experiencing higher import duties and supply chain disruptions. This has raised production costs and delayed product availability. On the positive side, tariffs are driving domestic manufacturing investments and encouraging innovation in locally sourced materials for aligner production.

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The clear aligners market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $7.14 billion in 2025 to $9.29 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 30.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to high cost of traditional braces, limited awareness of clear aligners, reliance on manual orthodontic treatment planning, lack of material variety, slow adoption in developing regions.

The clear aligners market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $25.66 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 28.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to advancements in digital treatment planning, rising disposable income and cosmetic dentistry awareness, development of new aligner materials like petg and pvc, integration of ai in orthodontic care, expansion of dental clinics offering clear aligners. Major trends in the forecast period include rising adoption of clear aligners among adults and teenagers, increasing demand for customizable and removable aligners, preference for aesthetic and invisible orthodontic solutions, growth in dental and orthodontic clinics offering aligners, innovation in material types for enhanced comfort and durability.

The rising prevalence of dental malocclusion worldwide is a key factor supporting the expansion of the clear aligners market. Malocclusion is a medical condition characterized by misaligned teeth and/or improper alignment between the upper and lower dental arches. The occurrence of malocclusion varies across geographic regions and age groups and remains one of the most common dental issues alongside dental caries, gingival disease, and dental fluorosis. For example, in October 2024, according to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, an Australia-based government agency, approximately 87,400 hospitalizations for dental conditions were recorded in 2022-23 that could have been avoided with timely care. Children aged 5-9 years experienced the highest rate of preventable hospitalizations at 12.3 per 1,000 population. This trend reflects increased adoption of clear aligners for correcting misaligned teeth, supporting the growth trajectory of the market.

Leading companies operating in the clear aligners market are focusing on developing technologically advanced solutions, such as 3D-printable models, to improve treatment precision and accelerate production timelines. 3D-printable models are digital designs created using specialized software and manufactured through additive printing processes, enabling highly customized dental aligner production. For example, in July 2024, Align Technology, a US-based medical devices company, launched the iTero Design Suite. This solution enables clinicians to design models, bite splints, and restorations for in-practice 3D printing, enhancing workflow efficiency and reducing time to treatment while improving patient experience.

In October 2025, Shanghai Smartee Denti-Technology Co. Ltd., a China-based provider of clear aligner technology and digital orthodontic solutions, entered into a partnership with Straumann Group to jointly develop a next-generation orthodontics platform, collaborate on clear aligner technology innovation, and enable a single-digit percentage equity investment by Straumann in Smartee. Through this collaboration, Smartee aims to strengthen its global manufacturing footprint, accelerate innovation, and scale its clear-aligner business. Straumann Holding AG is a Switzerland-based oral care solutions company supplying dental implants, CAD/CAM prosthetics, orthodontic aligners, biomaterials, and digital dentistry products.

Major companies operating in the clear aligners market are Align Technology Inc., Henry Schein Inc., Dentsply Sirona, Straumann Group, The 3M Company, Envista Holdings Corporation, 3Shape A/S, Argen Corporation, TP Orthodontics Inc., Great Lakes Dental Technologies, Toothsi, ezsmile, SmilePath, SLX Clear Aligners, NewSmile, Aso Aligner, Dr Clear Aligners, Star Smile, Orthodontic Solutions, Clearbite Aligners, Clove Dental, Zenyum, Wood Grove Dental Surgery, Angelalign, Keen Dental, Q&M Dental Holdings, Shenzhen Midway Dental Lab Co Ltd, RYO Dental Clinic, PlusDental, Straight Teeth Direct, Dentelia, DB Orthodontics, Oasis Dental Care, German Dental Clinic Ltd, Colosseum Dental UK (CDUK), Alpha Dental Group, Portman Dental Care

North America was the largest region in the clear aligners market in 2025. Western Europe was the second largest region in the global clear aligners market share. The regions covered in the clear aligners market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the clear aligners market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain

The clear aligners market consists of sales of Invisalign teen, Invisalign for adults, 3m clarity aligners, and clarity aligners. Values in this market are factory gate values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

Clear Aligners Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
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• The regulatory and investment landscape section provides an overview of the key regulatory frameworks, regularity bodies, associations, and government policies influencing the market. It also examines major investment flows, incentives, and funding trends shaping industry growth and innovation.
• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
• The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.
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• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
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• Expanded geographical coverage includes Taiwan and Southeast Asia, reflecting recent supply chain realignments and manufacturing shifts in the region. This section analyzes how these markets are becoming increasingly important hubs in the global value chain.
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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Product: Soft; Medium; Hard
• 2) By Age Group: Children Or Teenagers; Adults
• 3) By Material Type: Polyurethane Plastic; Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol (PETG); Poly-Vinyl Chloride (PVC); Other Material Types
• 4) By End-User: Hospitals; Dental And Orthodontic Clinics
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Soft: Removable Soft Aligners; Invisible Soft Aligners
• 2) By Medium: Customizable Medium Aligners; Hybrid Medium Aligners
• 3) By Hard: Retainer-Style Hard Aligners
• Companies Mentioned: Align Technology Inc.; Henry Schein Inc.; Dentsply Sirona; Straumann Group; The 3M Company; Envista Holdings Corporation; 3Shape A/S; Argen Corporation; TP Orthodontics Inc.; Great Lakes Dental Technologies; Toothsi; ezsmile; SmilePath; SLX Clear Aligners; NewSmile; Aso Aligner; Dr Clear Aligners; Star Smile; Orthodontic Solutions; Clearbite Aligners; Clove Dental; Zenyum; Wood Grove Dental Surgery; Angelalign; Keen Dental; Q&M Dental Holdings; Shenzhen Midway Dental Lab Co Ltd; RYO Dental Clinic; PlusDental; Straight Teeth Direct; Dentelia; DB Orthodontics; Oasis Dental Care; German Dental Clinic Ltd; Colosseum Dental UK (CDUK); Alpha Dental Group; Portman Dental Care
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
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