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The European medical devices market is the second largest in the world, preceded by the U.S. and followed by Japan. According to a report by the International Trade Administration (US Department of Commerce), the European medical devices market is expected to continue its expansion and grow by 9% every year.
The total European medical devices markets are estimated at 95 Bill. EUR. The leading EU markets are Germany, France, Italy, United Kingdom and Spain.
The European Union embraces a unique patchwork of markets, systems, regulations and mentalities, but also presents challenges and possibilities for the exporters of medical devices. A suitable consultancy firm with expertise in the medical devices sector is the key to your success
EU response to the coronavirus – strategic rescEU medical stockpile for ventilators, PPE products, vaccines et al hosted by 6 EU member states: Denmark, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Romania, Sweden
EU Commission extends customs and VAT exemption on the import of medical devices and protective equipment (PPE) from third countries until the end of April 2021
Information from BfArM on the use of mouth-nose covers, medical face masks and particle-filtering half masks – intended use, classification as medical device or protective equipment, the testing and certification and protective effect
Application portal for the fast track procedure of Medical Apps of the BfArM. More info.
The German Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM) has updated the instructions for manufacturers, importers and distributors for the special approval of medical mouth and nose protection (MNS) and filtrating half masks (FFP2 and FFP3). According to BfArM, there is currently no longer a supply bottleneck for these products in the current SARS-CoV-2 pandemic situation. Therefore, the special approval was adjusted accordingly. Read more (status Sept. 2020)
The Federal Ministry of Health (BMG) published a Sars-CoV-2 Drug Regulation on April 21, 2020. Also affected are specifications for medical devices in the context of the corona epidemic.
Europe Acts initiated Europe vs Covid-19, a free, Europe-wide platform for companies and hospitals offering or requesting medical products
GHX offers a free supplier list for healthcare providers – for face and eye protection, respiratory protection mask, surgical masks, hygiene supplies, disinfectants, disposable garments, cannulas, respiratory equipment, disposable gloves, protective covers for couches
Healthcare statistics of selected EU countries.
The medical devices markets of Germany, United Kingdom, France, Italy and Spain are the largest in Europe. Some of the best-known medical device manufacturers are based in these G5 countries and some major players from around the world have operations here. Nevertheless, small-to mid-sized medical device companies make up the majority of the industry.
Total population
Total expenditure on health
Total expenditure on health
2017
per capita (Intl.$,2017)
% of GDP (2017)
Austria
8,772,865
4,940
10,4
Belgium
11,351,727
4,507
10.3
Czech Republic
10,578,820
1,476
7.2
Denmark
5,748,769
5,800
10.1
Finland
5,523,231
4,206
9.2
France
66,804,120
4,380
11.3
Germany
82,521,656
5,033
11.2
Greece
10,768,193
1,517
8.0
Ireland
4,784,383
4,977
7.2
Italy
60,589,444
2,840
8,2
Luxembourg
590,667
5,783
5,5
Netherlands
17,081,508
4,911
10.1
Norway
5,258,317
7,936
10,4
Poland
37,972,964
0,907
6.5
Spain
46,528,024
2,506
8,9
Sweden
9,995,153
5,905
11.0
Switzerland
8,419,550
9,956
12,3
United Kingdom
65,844,144
3,859
9.6
Health Expenditure Profile European Countries Source: WHO 2020
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