Core Insights - The total import and export value of China's medical devices reached $41.09 billion in the first half of 2025, with exports at $24.10 billion (up 5.0%) and imports at $16.99 billion (down 3.9%), resulting in a trade surplus of $7.11 billion [1] Group 1: Export Growth and Structure - Exports of medical devices continued to grow, with all months in the first half of 2025 showing positive growth except for February, indicating a stable external demand [2] - Exports to the U.S. faced challenges due to tariffs, with a 4.41% decline year-on-year, while non-U.S. markets showed strong demand [2] - The export structure improved, with significant growth in hospital diagnostic and treatment products, which reached $11.23 billion (up 8.2%), driven by high-tech products [4] - Exports of disposable consumables reached $5.27 billion (up 8.0%), while health recovery products saw a decline in export value to $4.68 billion (down 1.5%) due to price drops [4][5] Group 2: Market Diversification and International Presence - The export market remained dominated by the U.S., Japan, and Germany, with the U.S. accounting for $5.167 billion (21.44% of total exports), despite a decline in market share [8] - Exports to the EU reached $4.71 billion (up 11.2%), with high-end medical equipment driving growth [10] - Emerging markets showed increased penetration, with exports to ASEAN countries at $2.60 billion (up 1.8%) and to Latin America at $2.02 billion (up 13.8%) [11][13] Group 3: Import Trends and Domestic Innovation - Imports of medical devices totaled $16.99 billion, down 5.7%, marking three consecutive years of decline [19] - The decline in imports was particularly notable in categories like in vitro diagnostic reagents (down 19.4%) and imaging equipment [19][20] - The top three sources of imports remained the U.S., Germany, and Japan, accounting for 49.6% of total imports, with a notable decrease in import values from these countries [21] Group 4: Innovation and Globalization Strategy - The medical device industry in China is focusing on innovation and globalization amidst a complex international environment [23] - In the first half of 2025, 45 innovative medical devices were approved, with 83.3% being domestic products [23] - Companies are restructuring competitive dynamics through technology and global service networks, with significant advancements in high-end medical equipment [23]