Industry Analysis & Industry Trends
Most products manufactured in this industry are used by various types of medical institutions, among which general hospitals account for a dominant share. Almost all products produced in the industry are used for medical treatment and are mainly distributed to hospitals and medical institutions. Apart from some dental and suturing materials, most medical materials and supplies manufactured in China are low-end products with low technologies and low value added. This means domestic manufacturers have the same comparative advantages in manufacturing most of these products. However, as labor cost advantages disappear and the price of cotton and other raw materials increases, an urgent industry upgrade is needed.
In 2010, 159 out of 693 enterprises (or 22.9%... purchase to read more
Industry Report - Industry Products Chapter
Almost all products in this industry are used for medical treatment and mainly distributed to hospitals and medical institutions. Apart from some dental and suturing materials, most products in this industry are low-end products with low technologies and low value added. This means domestic manufacturers have the same comparative advantages in manufacturing most of these products.
The largest product segment is surgical dressing, including items such as adhesive plaster, absorbent cotton, and bandages, with a forecast 45% of total industry revenue in 2011. This is the largest product segment as these products are most widely used in clinical treatments.
Soft medical fillers are forecast to rank second in terms of industry revenue with a share of about 20% in 2011... purchase to read more