The biotechnology market in United Kingdom

Biotech has been defined by the OECD as «the application of science and technology to living organismsas well as parts, products and models thereof, to alter living or non-living materials for the production of knowledge, goods and services ».

The global condom market has seen varying trends post-2020, with the UK experiencing a marked decline in supermarket and hypermarket sales of -10.6% by value and -14.3% by volume. Notably, new and smaller players in the UK, like Woowoo, have captured growth with innovative positioning focused on stigma-free female sexuality. In contrast, Durex, the dominant force with over 80% of sales, has witnessed competition from emerging brands. Despite the significant drop in condom sales during the initial lockdowns, a rebound occurred, with Boots reporting a doubling of sales in May 2021 compared to the same month in 2020, reflecting a catch-up effect post-lockdown rather than a sustained increase. Condom imports in the UK have primarily been sourced from Asian countries, with Thailand (48%), Malaysia (16%), and China (11%) at the forefront. Online search interest for "condoms" in the UK remained relatively stable, with no significant decline observed through successive lockdowns. Overall, the

The global dental implant market experienced a decline of 9.9% due to weaker demand amid the health crisis, according to Fortune Business Insights. However, in 2021, the market began to see a recovery, with the UK showing a particularly interesting trend: while imports continued to decrease, exports experienced an encouraging resurgence. The market is expected to grow at a steady rate, reaching a valuation of $3.9 billion by 2028. Despite the UK market being dominated by foreign companies such as Straumann, Danaher, Dentsply Sirona, BioHorizons, and Zimmer Biomet, domestic companies like OsteoCare are also making a mark. Innovations, like robot-assisted dental surgery and 3D-printed implants, are poised to disrupt the market further. The UK's trade with countries in this sector also shows a deficit, with noteworthy import sources from the USA, Sweden, and Switzerland, and exports primarily directed to the Netherlands, Ireland, Germany, and Spain. Trends in the UK Dental Implant Market: