Figures on this page were checked in September 2026. Sources are listed with each figure. Fiscal years in Pakistan run from July to June.
The short answer
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How big is it? | Part of a $445 million instrument industry |
| Where is it made? | Sialkot |
| Is the US a buyer? | The main buyers are dental supply companies and private label brands in the US and Europe. |
| Do you buy our goods? | No. We are your US partner, not a distributor. You sell directly to US buyers. |
| Our commission | 5 percent of paid orders from buyers we introduce |
Pakistan's dental instruments exports: the numbers
| Figure | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan's surgical and dental instrument exports, 2025 | About $445 million | SIMAP |
| Change in fiscal year 2025-26 (surgical and medical instruments) | Flat (down 0.03 percent) | Pakistan Bureau of Statistics |
| US imports from Pakistan of medical, optical and precision instruments, 2025 | $141.4 million | UN Comtrade data, via Trading Economics |
What the numbers mean
Many dental instruments sold in the US under well-known brand names are made in Sialkot. Buyers who deal with you directly pay less, and you earn more, than when the goods pass through several brand and trading layers.
Where it is made
Dental instruments are made in the same Sialkot cluster as surgical instruments, often by the same families. Makers produce forceps, elevators, scalers, curettes, mirrors, orthodontic pliers and complete kits for dental schools.
Where it is sold
The main buyers are dental supply companies and private label brands in the US and Europe. Across all products, the US bought $5.76 billion of goods from Pakistan in 2025, more than any other country.
Products we help you sell
- Extraction forceps and elevators
- Scalers, curettes and probes
- Mirrors, explorers and tweezers
- Orthodontic pliers and instruments
- Instrument kits for dental schools
Who buys dental instruments in the US
- Dental supply distributors
- Private label dental brands
- Dental school suppliers
- Online dental supply stores
Large US channels in this field
- Dental supply distributors such as Henry Schein, Patterson Dental, Benco Dental and Darby Dental Supply
- Private label dental brands
- Dental school and student kit suppliers
- Online dental supply stores
We name these companies and events to show the kind of buyer in this field. It does not mean we have a relationship with them.
A business partner, not a distributor
Many Pakistani dental instruments makers sell through distributors and importers. That can be good business, and we can help you win distributors as buyers. But when a distributor stands between you and the market, your name rarely reaches the end buyer and much of the value stays abroad.
We work differently. We are your US office and sales team, working for you:
| A distributor | Pak Export Partners | |
|---|---|---|
| Who owns the goods | The distributor buys your goods and owns them | We never own your goods |
| Whose name the buyer sees | Often the distributor's brand, not yours | Your company and your brand |
| Who sets the resale price | The distributor, with its own markup | You set your price. We add no markup |
| How they earn | A margin on every unit they resell | A monthly fee plus commission only on paid orders |
| Who keeps the buyer list | The distributor | You. Every buyer contact is in your monthly report |
Because we do not buy your goods, we have no reason to push your price down. We win when you get paid.
US rules to know before you ship
- Your factory must register with the FDA each year, list its devices, pay the yearly FDA registration fee and name a US agent. Most basic instruments are Class I devices, which usually do not need FDA premarket clearance but must still follow FDA quality rules.
- US Customs requires knives, scissors, clippers, surgical instruments and similar items to be permanently marked with the country of origin, for example by etching, stamping or engraving "Pakistan" on the item itself. A sticker is not enough.
- Buyers expect steel grade details, finish quality and ISO 13485 certification.
We are not a licensed customs broker or regulatory consultant. For work that needs a license, we coordinate licensed US partners and include them in your plan. See our US labeling guide and customs guide.
How we help
- A US company, Chicago address and US phone, so buyers deal with an American business
- A website and catalog with US sizes, US prices and quote forms, built to be found on Google
- Cold outreach to US buyers in this product line, with samples shipped from Chicago
- Buyer checks before you ship on credit
- Retail sales through Amazon USA or your own Shopify store, where it fits
We work with dental instruments makers and exporters anywhere in Pakistan, especially in Sialkot.
Commission for this industry
On our US Sales Desk plans, commission for dental instruments is 5 percent of paid orders from buyers we introduce. You pay nothing on orders that are not paid, and nothing on your existing buyers. See all prices.
Common questions
Are dental instruments medical devices in the US?
Yes. Dental instruments are regulated by the FDA as medical devices. The factory must register and list them with the FDA.
What commission do you charge on dental instruments?
Our Sales Desk commission for dental instruments is 5 percent of paid orders from buyers we introduce.
Do you buy dental instruments from us and resell them?
No. We are not a distributor. We never own your goods. You sell directly to US buyers, and we earn a monthly fee plus commission only on paid orders.
Can you help us sell to US distributors?
Yes. Distributors are often good buyers. We find them, present your products and follow up, and you keep the relationship and set your price.