Emerging Medtech Hubs Around the Globe: Brazil

Exports: $847 million (2013)

Major Export Markets: Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, Venezuela

Local Players: Viotti

Regulatory Body: National Agency of Sanitary Surveillance (ANVISA)

Stat: Although suffering due to Brazil's strained economy, the country's medtech industry is expected to grow by a compound annual growth rate of 2.1% until 2019.

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