Unlock global business opportunities for Swiss medtech companies

The medtech sector is one of the fastest growing and most innovative in Central Europe. In the V4 countries, healthcare spending is increasing due to various reform and modernization efforts opening business opportunities for Swiss medtech SMEs.

The Brazilian medtech market is the largest in Latin America with 213 million inhabitants. The market outlook for medtech is promising and expected to grow at a 2021-2026 CAGR of 8.0%, adding up to a value of USD 5.9bn according to a forecast by Fitch Solutions (2022). This growth is enabled by an increasing demand for high quality medical devices and services, especially from the private health insurance market and an increase in government expenditure.

With the passing of the National Health Insurance Bill, South Africa has seen a policy shift that raises questions, but also offers opportunities to be explored. Download our factsheet to learn more about the healthcare system and the Medtech market in South Africa.

This factsheet presents a snapshot of the main opportunities in using Uruguay as a logistic hub for the region.

In the Q3 of this year, Switzerland Global Enterprise (S-GE) will publish a report on Opportunities in the U.S. Medtech Market.

Finland has a universal healthcare system that guarantees adequate social, health and medical services for everyone residing in the country. In recent decades, Finland has moved rapidly towards digitalization and eHealth solutions, ranking among the highest in European countries for health IT deployment. Find more information on business opportunities for Swiss companies in the Finnish eHealth in our factsheet below.

In recent years, Sweden has made significant efforts towards digitalization and eHealth solutions. The focus lies in improving patient access and convenience and reducing administrative burdens for healthcare providers. Sweden aims to lead eHealth by 2025. Policies and infrastructure for digital care are well developed. Find more information on business opportunities for Swiss companies in the Swedish eHealth in our factsheet below.

With a roughly 220 million population Pakistan has a growing healthcare market, thanks to rapid urbanization, rising middle class and increasing healthcare spending by the government. Our report provides pertinent information about Medtech and digital health, for companies contemplating a market evaluation or market entry.

The Large Hadron Collider at CERN near Geneva generates more international media headlines on science in Switzerland, but it is the country’s medical technology industry – MedTech in short – that is the nation’s real hidden gem. From syringes to specialist imaging equipment and pacemakers to orthopedic implants, Switzerland has companies specializing in nearly all areas of MedTech.

Australia has an advanced healthcare system, world-class health and medical research sector, and an entrepreneurial and successful technology sector. Our report provides you with an overview of the MedTech and Digital Health Sectors in Australia, as well as potential business opportunities for Swiss digital health companies in this market.

Thailand boasts the second-largest economy in South East Asia, which is expected to advance at a moderate pace in a post-Covid-19 context. With a relatively well-developed infrastructure, a free-enterprise economy, and generally pro-investment policies, the country is highly dependent on international trade.

The Philippines’ economy is considered one of the most dynamic economies in the region. In 2020, however, GDP contracted by an estimated 8.3% in real terms, due to the outbreak of Covid-19. Learn more about the healthcare system and the business opportunities in our report.

Vietnam’s internet economy is booming and currently accounts for over 8% of the country’s GDP. Vietnam is emerging as the one of the fastest digitalising economy in the world, and is the third most-funded internet economy in South East Asia after Indonesia and Singapore.

Singapore has formulated various roadmaps and strategies that have contributed to the development of the digital health sector. Learn more about the different measures and business opportunities in our market report.

Growth in the use of digital healthcare technologies in the country has opened up opportunities for Swiss companies. This report highlights the potential opportunities and also the challenges in the market and offers recommendations on market entry pathways.

Do you want to learn more about the health service landscape in the UK? It is a fact that digital innovation has the potential to revolutionise healthcare delivery. Our guide provides you with useful information and market insights for your business success. Download it now and benefit from our knowledge.

Chile offers Swiss medtech a relatively easy market entry and a high awareness of quality. In light of Switzerland's free trade negotiations with the Mercosur trading bloc, medtech exporters should keep Argentina on their radar.