Chinese Markets for Medical Equipment 2007

China's demand for medical equipment has grown at a fast pace in the past decade. In the next five years, both production and demand will continue to grow. This new study examines China's economic trends, investment environment, industry development, supply and demand, industry capacity, industry structure, marketing channels and major industry participants. Historical data (1996, 2001 and 2006) and long-term forecasts through to 2011 and 2016 are presented. Major producers in China are profiled.

I. INTRODUCTION
Report Scope and Methodology
Executive Summary

II. BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
Economic Outlook
Key Economic Indicators
Industrial Output
Population and Labor
Foreign Investment
Foreign Trade
Financial and Tax Regulations
Banking System and Regulations
Foreign Exchange
Taxes, Tariff and Custom Duties

III. MEDICAL EQUIPMENT INDUSTRY ASSESSMENTS
Medical Equipment Industry Structure
Market Size
Market Growth Drivers
Major Producer Facility Locations and Output
Market Share of Key Producers
Labor Costs
Potential Entrants
Major End-Users
Potential Entrants
Major Foreign Investments
Technology Development

IV. MEDICAL EQUIPMENT PRODUCTION AND DEMAND
Overview
Medical Equipment Production and Demand (Yuan)
Surgical Equipment
Surgical Hand Instrument
Orthopedic Instruments
Non-Electronic Diagnostic Metrical Instrument
Dental Equipment
X-Ray Equipment
Electro-Medical Equipment
Electrocardiographs (EKG)
Electroencephalographs (EEG)
Electromyography (EMG)
Ultrasonic Scanning Devices
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment (MRI)
Audiological Equipment
Endoscopes Equipment
Electronic Therapeutic Equipment
Electronic Physical Therapy Equipment
Intensive Care/Coronary Care Monitors
Patient Monitors
Surgical Life Support Systems
Other Medical Equipment
Medical Equipment Imports and Exports
Demand of Medical Equipment by Region in 2006
Pricing Trends

V. MEDICAL EQUIPMENT CONSUMPTION BY MARKET
Medical Equipment Markets Outlook Overview
Government Regulations
Health Care Insurance Industry Overview
Consumer Spending Trends
Demographic Trends
Health Care Industry Trends
Hospitals and Hospital Beds
Physicians and Physician Visits

VI. MARKETING STRATEGIES
Distribution System in China
China's Distribution System
Medical Equipment Distribution Channels
Transportation and Freight Infrastructure
Communications
Market Entry Channels
Exporting to China
Export Market Overview
Chinese Trading Practice
Chemical Trade Companies
Import Restrictions in China
Technology Licensing
Technology Licensing Overview
Intellectual Property Protection
Joint Venture
Joint Venture Overview
Advantages and Disadvantages
Wholly Owned Enterprises
Foreign Wholly Owned Enterprises Overview
Advantages and Disadvantages
Other Market Entry Channels
Setting up Sales Offices
Selling to China through Attending Trade Fairs
Contacting Chinese Companies
Advertising
Market Entry Strategies
Understanding Differences
Business Practice Differences
Knowledge of Regulations and Restrictions
Dealing with Governments

VII. MEDICAL EQUIPMENT PRODUCER DIRECTORY
Medical Equipment Producer Profiles
Distributors and Trading Companies
Research Institutions and Associations

LIST OF TABLES

I. INTRODUCTION
Economic Outlook Summary
Medical Equipment Supply and Demand Summary

II. BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
Key Economic Indicators
Industrial Output
Population and Labor Force Trends
Foreign Investment and Loans
Foreign Trade
Key Commodity Exports from China
China’s Exports to its Leading Trade Partners
Key Commodity Imports into China
China’s Imports from Its Leading Trade Partners

III. MEDICAL EQUIPMENT INDUSTRY ASSESSMENTS
Major Producer Facility Locations
Major Medical Equipment Producer Output
Market Share of Key Producers
Major Foreign Investments

IV. MEDICAL EQUIPMENT PRODUCTION AND DEMAND
Total Medical Equipment Production and Demand
Medical Equipment Production and Demand (Yuan)
Surgical Equipment
Surgical Hand Instrument
Orthopedic Instruments
Non-Electronic Diagnostic Metrical Instrument
Dental Equipment
X-Ray Equipment
Electro-Medical Equipment
Electrocardiographs (EKG)
Electroencephalographs (EEG)
Electromyography (EMG)
Ultrasonic Scanning Devices
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment (MRI)
Endoscopes Equipment
Electronic Therapeutic Equipment
Electronic Physical Therapy Equipment
Intensive Care/Coronary Care Monitors
Patient Monitors
Surgical Life Support Systems
Other Medical Equipment
Demand of Medical Equipment by Region in 2006
Medical Equipment Imports and Exports

V. MEDICAL EQUIPMENT CONSUMPTION BY MARKET
Total Medical Equipment Consumption by Market
Consumer Spending Trends
Demographic Trends
Health Care Industry Trends
Hospitals and Hospital Beds
Physicians and Physician Visits

LIST OF CHARTS
Medical Equipment Production and Demand Summary
China's GDP and Industrial Output
Industrial Output by Ownership
Foreign Investments and Loans
China’s Imports and Exports
Medical Equipment Output in China
Medical Equipment Production and Demand
Medical Equipment Exports and Imports
Medical Equipment Demand by Market in 2011

China has experienced over two decades of high economic growth, which has been stimulated by the consecutive increases of industrial output, consumer consumption and capital investment. China’s GDP has been growing at 11% per annum. National industrial output has been advancing at 10.3% annually and will continue to sustain a strong growth into the next decade. The fast-growing middle class is creating an enormous consumer society. As the fastest-growing economy in the world, the emerging market has attracted the attention of investors and corporations around the world for the last two decades.

To deepen the reform of state-owned enterprises is a long-term task and needs great efforts. The reform of state-owned economy has witnessed rapid changes in both economic and social aspects. The introduction of foreign advanced technology and capitals will continue to be favoured by the Chinese government and business community. New ways will be adopted to utilize foreign investment, including mergers, acquisition, and investment funds and securities investment. China will continue to improve its investment environment in the areas of legal system, intellectual property protection, foreign trade and investment regulation, infrastructure and financial system. China is the second largest foreign investment recipient after the United States in the world today. Given its vast market, the country provides tremendous opportunities for investment and trade both for the present and future.