Core Insights - The total import and export trade volume of China's medical devices in the first half of 2025 was $38.256 billion, remaining stable compared to the same period last year, with exports at $21.794 billion, up 4.78%, and imports at $16.462 billion, down 5.87% [1] Export Performance - Exports to the United States decreased by 6.34% year-on-year, primarily affecting non-essential products like massage and health care devices, while demand for medical institution products remained stable [2] - Exports to "Belt and Road" countries grew significantly, with a year-on-year increase of 9.35%, totaling $8.286 billion, accounting for 38% of total exports [2] - The top export markets included the United States ($4.771 billion, -6.34%), Japan ($1.311 billion, +2.63%), and Germany ($1.297 billion, +11.72%) [3] Product Export Breakdown - The leading exported product was massage devices, totaling $2.114 billion, down 6.45%, while other medical and surgical instruments saw a 15.32% increase [4] - Other notable exports included catheters and similar products ($1.207 billion, +10.94%) and diagnostic reagents ($0.842 billion, +6.73%) [4] Import Performance - The total import value of medical devices was $16.462 billion, with the United States, Germany, and Japan being the primary sources, despite significant declines in imports from these countries [6][7] - Mexico showed a notable increase in exports to China, up 12.78% to $1.276 billion, as some U.S. products produced in Mexico avoided tariff impacts [6] International Cooperation and Events - The association organized a delegation to Morocco to explore international markets and strengthen cooperation in the medical field [9] - The first China Medical Equipment International Cooperation Conference was successfully held, attracting representatives from 17 countries and regions [10] - A training session for medical device operation and maintenance was conducted for officials from eight Belt and Road countries, promoting international exchange and cooperation [11] Regulatory Changes and Opportunities - Recent regulatory changes in various countries present both challenges and opportunities for Chinese medical device exports, with Malaysia initiating a mutual recognition plan for medical device regulation [16][17] - The internationalization of Chinese medical devices is accelerating, with a focus on high-value consumables and high-end medical equipment, enhancing competitiveness in global markets [18]
中国医学装备协会:1-6月中国医疗器械进出口贸易额382.56亿美元
Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-08-12 06:36