12 May, 2014

Shanghai Customs Region Imported RMB4.6b Medical Equipment in Q1 2014

In Q1 2014, Shanghai customs region imported medical devices and equipment valuing RMB 4.62 billion, resulting in an increase of 7,8% on YoY basis. Among the total import, RMB 1,7 billion was imported from USA (+6,1%), RMB 1,3 billion from EU (-6,2%), and RMB 0,7 billion from Japan (+6%). Import from USA, EU and Japan represents 81% of total import.

In Chinese hospitals, 100% of artificial hip or knee joints, 100% of pace makers and 90% of CT machines are imported. In Q1 2014, around RMB 0,56 billion of endoscopes were imported to Shanghai customs Region.

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