Core Viewpoint - The Trump administration has initiated Section 232 investigations into imported robots, industrial machinery, and medical devices, which may lead to potential tariffs affecting Chinese medical device exports to the U.S. [1] Group 1: Impact on Medical Device Companies - The stock prices of the top ten medical device companies in A-shares showed mixed results, with Mindray Medical (300760.SZ) increasing by 4.75%, while the largest decline was seen in Yingke Medical (300677.SZ) with a drop of 2.54% [1] - According to the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Medicines and Health Products, China's medical device export value is projected to reach $24.1 billion in the first half of 2025, marking a 5.0% year-on-year increase. However, exports to the U.S. decreased by 4.41% due to escalating trade tensions, resulting in a market share contraction of 2.26 percentage points compared to the same period in 2024 [1] Group 2: Strategies of Chinese Medical Device Companies - Chinese medical imaging device companies have limited manufacturing presence in the U.S. and primarily rely on direct exports. The U.S. is also pushing for a return of pharmaceutical manufacturing [2] - The impact of potential tariffs varies among medical device companies; low-value consumables may face profit margin pressures, while higher-margin medical equipment companies might absorb tariff costs [2] - The China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Medicines and Health Products indicated that companies are restructuring competitive strategies through "technology tiers + global layout" in response to U.S. tariffs and technology restrictions [2] - Companies like United Imaging Healthcare have established a global service network with seven regional spare parts hubs and 32 country warehouses, while Mindray Medical is advancing its global strategy through digitalization and IoT technology [2] Group 3: Local Production and Market Adaptation - Mindray Medical reported that nearly 70% of its international revenue comes from developing countries, which have market capacities similar to China but with faster growth rates. The company plans to increase the number of countries with local production to 14, with 11 already initiated [3] - Steady Medical (300888.SZ) noted that its sales to the U.S. represent a small portion of its revenue and is closely monitoring the investigation's outcomes while shifting some medical consumables production to the U.S. and nearby regions to mitigate tariff impacts [3]
特朗普政府对进口医疗设备启动调查 中国出口企业影响如何
Di Yi Cai Jing·2025-09-25 09:19