2013-02-16 15:44:15 - Recently published research from Espicom Business Intelligence, "The Medical Device Market: Argentina", is now available at Fast Market Research

Espicom’s in-depth medical device market reports are ideal for executives wanting to understand the key drivers in medical markets and have access to a wealth of statistical data. Each report opens with an outlook section that provides analysis of the market, 5-year market forecasts, national data projections, market outlook and key developments such as regulation, health facilities and government policy. The report also provides extensive background information, population trends, health status, health expenditure, organisation & administration, hospital services, medical personnel, healthcare development, market access information, trade data and essential industry contacts. Included with the report are 3 free quarterly updated outlook reports, enabling you to keep up to date with market developments for a year.
With a population of around 41

million, Argentina is the fourth most populated country in Latin America, behind Brazil, Mexico and Colombia. About 37.9% of the population lives in the province of Buenos Aires, including the capital city. Argentina has one of the highest percentages in the region aged 65 and over (4.5 million in 2011), a significant customer base.


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Argentina has recovered well after an economic crisis in 2002, which affected the healthcare sector and medical device market. Imports reached US$435.3 million in 2009, after having fallen from US$362.4 million in 1999 to US$89.9 million in 2002.

In April 2010, the government announced a US$18.3 billion debt swap, having defaulted on its US$100 billion debt in 2001. By June 2010, 92.4% of the 2001 debt was sold on. In November 2011 Argentina received approval from Western governments to negotiate repayment of the remaining US$7 billion without the IMF reviewing its accounts. Investors may still be wary, however.

The country’s GDP is US$439.0 billion in 2011. Economic growth is expected to be relatively strong in 2011 (8.5%) and then moderate, between 3-4% up to 2016.

Inflation is a problem in Argentina. Government estimates are for 9.2% in 2012 but private investors estimate the rate much higher, at 25%. High public spending and the government use of central bank reserves to pay off debts are contributory factors. High inflation makes medical imports more expensive.

Healthcare providers either postponed spending plans or sought alternative suppliers after the economic recession. Argentina, however, has a medium-tech manufacturing sector which was able to supply many healthcare needs in lieu of expensive imports from the USA, although imports are once again recapturing market share. The US share of the import market was 30.5% in 2009, compared with 28.0% in 2003, but over 40.0% before the crisis. Alternative import sources have also been used, such as China or Brazil.

Local producers increased exports since the depreciation of the peso. In many cases, they re-established links with foreign clients. Most Latin American clients request small orders which are not attractive for foreign subsidiaries, but which local producers can fulfil. They also demand goods and services adapted to their lifestyle and wealth levels, which, on many occasions, cannot be offered by global companies which use standardised offers and high quality technological equipment. This is another area where domestic producers act.

Christina Kirchner won a second Presidential term as expected in the last general election on 23rd October 2011. The Minister of Health is Juan Luis Manzur.

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Partial Table of Contents:

Executive Summary
Key Background Data
Geographic
Political
Economic
Healthcare
Healthcare System
International Health Programmes
Multiphase Primary Healthcare Programme for Managing Chronic Non-communicable Diseases
Analytical Support for the Comprehensive Management of Cardiovascular Diseases
Provincial Public Health Insurance Development Project
Second Essential Public Health Functions Programmes Project
Prevention and Management of Influenza Type Illness and Strengthening of Epidemiological System Project
Strengthening the Basic Healthcare Strategy Project
First Essential Public Health Functions Programmes Project
Provincial Maternal – Child Health Investment Project
Primary Healthcare Reform Project
Health Expenditure
Marke t De velopments
Moderate GD P growth
High medical market CAGR
High medical import growth
Medical export fall
Me dical Marke t Analysis
Overview
The Market in 2012
Past Performance 2007-11
Future Performance 2012-17
The Argentine Market for Consumables
The Argentine Market for Diagnostic Imaging
The Argentine Market for Dental Products
The Argentine Market for Orthopaedic & Prosthetic Products
The Argentine Market for Patient Aids
The Argentine Market for Other Medical Devices
Annual Imports
Consumables
Diagnostic Imaging Apparatus
Dental Products
Orthopaedic & Prosthetic Products
Patient Aids
Other Medical Products
Monthly Imports
Annual Exports
Consumables
Diagnostic Imaging Apparatus
Dental Products
Orthopaedic & Prosthetic Products
Patient Aids
Other Medical Products
Monthly Exports
Domes tic Production
Production
Trade Associations
CACID
CAEHFA
Domes tic Manufacturing
National Manufacturers
INVAP
MEDIX
Micromedical
Tecme
Multinational Activity
Access ing the Marke t
Distribution
Trade Association
CADIEM
Trade Shows
EXPODENT
ExpoMEDICAL
Me dical De vice Re gulations
Competent Authority
Regulations
Methodology & Sources
Trade Code Classifications
Methodology
Sources
List of Tables
Espicom Analysis of the Argentine Medical Market, 2012
SWOT Analysis of the Argentine Medical Device Market, 2012
Summary of Key Data Projections, 2012-17

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