China, India, Russia, and Brazil represent a total medical market of $10.8 billion says a new report from MarketResearch.com.  "The Market for Medical Devices in Brazil, Russia, India & China" asks how might the impact of the economic downturn affect these coutries? Where do commercial opportunities exist for medical device companies now, and what are the future prospects?
With a combined population of 2.7 billion people and  significant unmet medical needs, the challenges and opportunities of BRIC markets are considerable. The economic downturn has affected these markets varyingly; for example, the Brazilian import market may be affected by disadvantageous US exchange rates, but China is affected more by a weak economy in the United States, its major market. Significant growth rates, up to 9.1% in China for example, are impressive, but the low starting point—along with a range of other operational issues—means companies must be targeted in the opportunities they pursue.
This report provides a comprehensive examination of the market for medical devices and equipment in BRIC, covering all aspects of the operating environment from the regulatory situation through health provision/expenditure to domestic production. Importantly, each market evaluation includes 5 year growth forecasts and SWOT analysis.