Germanys Medical Device Market Ranks as the Worlds Third Largest, Valued at US$8.0 Billion in 2004

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c10107) has announced the addition of Germany Medical Market Intelligence Report to their offering

(PRWEB) November 27, 2004 -- Despite economic problems and need for reform in many areas, Germany continues to be one of the worlds strongest health markets. Germanys medical device market ranks as the worlds third largest, valued at US$8.0 billion in 2004, around a quarter of the west European market. However, financial problems and healthcare reforms have negatively affected market development in Germany. The domestic medical equipment and device industry has largely managed to remain profitable and continue to grow based on a good export performance.

Industry associations report members are finding it hard to generate sales in the face of weak domestic demand and a squeeze on profits resulting, in part, from higher raw material prices and cost-containment policies enacted by the government. Uncertainty and financial strains in the health system have also led to an investment backlog. According to reports, demand for new medical devices, by hospitals in particular, remains weak.

MediSTAT currently reports on over 70 countries in more than 4,000 pages of in-depth market data. Incorporating primary source material with Espicom's vast healthcare business database, MediSTAT provides a complete review of key medical markets. Each extensive report includes vital market data, background information and statistics, population trends, health status, health expenditure, organisation & administration, hospital services, medical personnel, healthcare development, import & export figures and essential industry contacts.

1. Introduction
2. Background
3. Population
4. Health Status
5. Health Expenditure
6. Organisation & Administration
7. Hospital Services
8. Outpatient Care
9. Medical Personnel
10. Healthcare Development
11. Medical Regulations
12. Market Access
13. Market For Medical Equipment & Supplies
14. International Trade
15. Directory

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