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The Medical Device Market: Estonia
Management Report
Published: September 2009
Pages: 80
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Research from: Espicom
Sector: Medical Devices
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.
The Estonian healthcare system is currently being transformed from a state-controlled, hospital-based system to a decentralised, Western European-style model. The healthcare sector has been undergoing extensive restructuring since 2000 when the government announced its major reform plan, the Estonia Health Project 2015. Hospital and related bed numbers are gradually decreasing, as closures take place and the focus shifts towards primary care.
Estonia has a small yet well-established medical equipment industry, which should become more competitive in the future. Medical device legislation has been amended to harmonise manufacturing and marketing operations with those in the EU, following EU membership in May 2004. Western Europe has become increasingly important to Estonia in recent years, especially in terms of medical device exports. Germany, Finland and Sweden in particular have replaced the former Soviet states as principal export markets. This trend was initiated by the collapse of the rouble, but will continue with the strengthening of political and economic ties with other European countries.
Estonia has a small yet well-established medical equipment industry, which should become more competitive in the future. Medical device legislation has been amended to harmonise manufacturing and marketing operations with those in the EU, following EU membership in May 2004. Western Europe has become increasingly important to Estonia in recent years, especially in terms of medical device exports. Germany, Finland and Sweden in particular have replaced the former Soviet states as principal export markets. This trend was initiated by the collapse of the rouble, but will continue with the strengthening of political and economic ties with other European countries.