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 17.1 million in 2010, Chile is one of the smaller countries in South America. Around 40% of the population live in and around the capital, Santiago. The country made a successful transition to democracy following the retirement of General Pinochet in 1989. Sebastien Pinera from the centre right party became President on March 11th 2010. This has ended two decades of rule by the centre left.Chile suffered a large earthquake in February 2010, which killed 500 people and caused US$30 billion of damage, which is around 15% of Chile's GDP in 2010. The economy has seen growth in the first quarter 2010 and has moved out of recession, although the earthquake has weakened this growth.Whilst the Chilean medical market for medical equipment and supplies, at US$453 million in 2010, is small by international standards, at a per capita level it is the highest in South America. Chile is one the region's better economic performers, and the EIU revised its estimates upwards in May 2010, GDP per capita being valued at US$11,330 in 2010. In Latin America, only oil-rich Venezuela has a larger figure. Chile has generally avoided regional trading blocs such as Mercosur, preferring bilateral agreements such as its Free Trade Agreement with the USA.From mid 2008 to mid 2009, a drop of 50% in global copper prices, upon which Chile's economy is reliant, and the world recession, shrank GDP for four quarters, and unemployment increased rapidly. However, by mid 2009 copper prices had recovered and activity bottomed out by the end of 2009.In 2009, the government activated a US$4 billion economic recovery package as a reaction to global financial problems. This included spending US$700 million on public works and tax incentives forSME's as well as subsidies for low income families.As in much of Latin America, healthcare provision is a complex mixture of public, private and social insurance, although the current government is implementing plans aimed at creating a more efficient public system. Chile has a relatively well-developed system of private health insurance, the ISAPRE system, although this has been hit financially in recent years. The ISAPRE system has come under criticism lately for treating patients unequally. The government plans to simplify it and make it fairer for all.Chile produces very little medical equipment, so the market is largely supplied by imports, with a US$382 million balance of trade deficit in 2008. The USA is the dominant supplier, accounting for 40% of imports each year. The European Union supplies a further 25-30%, of which Germany accounts for half. Please note: Report sections are periodically updated and some sections may have been updated more recently than the publication date given for the full report. More Information...MARKET OUTLOOK Key national data projections Current market size Unique 5-year market projections Market outlook Market structureIncluding statistical data on imports and exports Market accessIncluding distribution and medical device regulation Healthcare analysisIncluding demographics, healthcare system, health expenditure, healthcare infrastructure and personnel HEALTHC

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The Medical Device Market: Chile
Published on October 2010
Report Summary
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 17.1 million in 2010, Chile is one of the smaller countries in South America. Around 40% of the population live in
and around the capital, Santiago. The country made a successful transition to democracy following the retirement of General Pinochet
in 1989. Sebastien Pinera from the centre right party became President on March 11th 2010. This has ended two decades of rule by
the centre left.
Chile suffered a large earthquake in February 2010, which killed 500 people and caused US$30 billion of damage, which is around
15% of Chile's GDP in 2010. The economy has seen growth in the first quarter 2010 and has moved out of recession, although the
earthquake has weakened this growth.
Whilst the Chilean medical market for medical equipment and supplies, at US$453 million in 2010, is small by international standards,
at a per capita level it is the highest in South America. Chile is one the region's better economic performers, and the EIU revised its
estimates upwards in May 2010, GDP per capita being valued at US$11,330 in 2010. In Latin America, only oil-rich Venezuela has a
larger figure. Chile has generally avoided regional trading blocs such as Mercosur, preferring bilateral agreements such as its Free
Trade Agreement with the USA.
From mid 2008 to mid 2009, a drop of 50% in global copper prices, upon which Chile's economy is reliant, and the world recession,
shrank GDP for four quarters, and unemployment increased rapidly. However, by mid 2009 copper prices had recovered and activity
bottomed out by the end of 2009.In 2009, the government activated a US$4 billion economic recovery package as a reaction to global
financial problems. This included spending US$700 million on public works and tax incentives for
SME's as well as subsidies for low income families.
As in much of Latin America, healthcare provision is a complex mixture of public, private and social insurance, although the current
government is implementing plans aimed at creating a more efficient public system. Chile has a relatively well-developed system of
private health insurance, the ISAPRE system, although this has been hit financially in recent years. The ISAPRE system has come
under criticism lately for treating patients unequally. The government plans to simplify it and make it fairer for all.
Chile produces very little medical equipment, so the market is largely supplied by imports, with a US$382 million balance of trade
deficit in 2008. The USA is the dominant supplier, accounting for 40% of imports each year. The European Union supplies a further
25-30%, of which Germany accounts for half.
Please note: Report sections are periodically updated and some sections may have been updated more recently than the publication
date given for the full report.
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MARKET OUTLOOK
Key national data projections
Current market size
Unique 5-year market projections
Market outlook
Market structure
Including statistical data on imports and exports
Market access
Including distribution and medical device regulation
Healthcare analysis
Including demographics, healthcare system, health expenditure, healthcare infrastructure and personnel
HEALTHCARE DATA
A comprehensive tabula review of the market, including economic indicators, demographics, health expenditure, hospital and primary
care data, and healthcare personnel.
DISTRIBUTORS
Details of the medical equipment distributors held in Espicom's database at the time of publication.
Table of Content
Contents
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY .. 1
Introduction 2
Medical Market Analysis 4
Size ... 4
Projections 5
Consumables .. 6
Diagnostic Imaging .. 6
Dental Products ... 6
Orthopaedic & Implantables 6
Outlook .. 9
Imports .. 11
Consumables 12
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Diagnostic Imaging 12
Dental 12
Orthopaedic Products ... 12
Others 12
Domestic Production . 20
Almed . 20
Amaro 20
Bio-Person . 20
Cila . 20
Dipromed ... 20
Ecodata Medica . 20
Esterical . 20
Madegom ... 21
Meditec .. 21
M'nchen Medical... 21
Oppici . 21
Baxter 21
B Braun Medical Chile ... 22
3M Acquires Chilean Provider of Disposable Surgical Products ... 22
FTA Developments ... 22
Exports .. 23
ACCESSING THE MARKET .. 25
Distribution .. 25
Medical Device Regulations 25
Healthcare Analysis .. 26
Demographics . 26
Population . 26
Birth Rate ... 27
Death Rate . 27
Infant Mortality ... 27
Life Expectancy at Birth . 27
Public Health . 27
Causes of death. 27
Incidence of Communicable Disease 27
Chileans Suffer From High Rates of Digestive Illness ... 28
Electronic Medical Device Treats Depression ... 28
HIV/AIDS ... 28
Healthcare System .. 29
Development of Public and Private Health Partnerships ... 31
SNSS / FONASA ... 32
Isapres... 32
Isapre Changes, Problems and Price Increases 33
The Reform ... 36
Financing Government Expenditure Law ... 37
Health Authority & Management Law ... 37
Health Guarantees System Law ... 37
Private Health Law 39
Rights & Duties Law .. 39
Health Expenditure.. 40
Health Expenditure Projections . 40
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Healthcare Infrastructure. 41
Inpatient Analysis... 41
Healthcare Personnel.. 42
Physician Projections 42
DIRECTORY .. 43
Trade Code Classifications .. 44
Methodology . 46
Sources . 46
List of Tables
Summary of Key Data Projections, 2010-2015 . 3
Summary of the Chilean Medical Device Market, 2010 4
Historic Market Estimates, 2004-2007 (US$ Millions) .. 5
Projected Medical Device Market, 2010-15 (US$ millions) .. 5
Projected Market by Category, 2008-15 (US$ millions) ... 7
Projected Market by Category per Capita, 2008-15 (US$) ... 7
Projected Market by Category, % of Total, 2008-15 . 8
Espicom SWOT Analysis of the Chilean Healthcare Sector, 2010 ... 10
Imports by Product Area, 2004-08 (US$000s) . 13
Imports by Product Area, 2004-08 (% of Total) .. 13
Imports by Product Area, 2005-08 (% Change, US$ terms) ... 13
Leading Suppliers by Product Area, 2008 (US$000s) 14
Leading Suppliers by Product Area, 2008 (% of Total) .. 15
Imports of Medical Equipment & Supplies, 2004-08 (US$000s) 16
Medical Equipment Import Trends .. 17
Leading Suppliers, 2008 (US$000s) . 18
Leading Suppliers by Category, 2008 . 19
Summary Demographic Data 2005-07 . 26
Projected Population, 2010-2015 . 26
Health Beneficiaries, 1990-2008 ... 31
Potential Projects for PPA Funding, CH$ Million ... 32
Isapres' Beneficiaries, 1990-2007 34
Beneficiaries by Isapre Type, 2007 .. 35
Major Structural Implementations, 2000-2010 36
The Five-Law Reform Bill, 2004 ... 36
Total AUGE Programme Patients, October 2007 ... 38
AUGE Pilot Programme Patients, August 2002-November 2004 .. 39
Healthcare Expenditure, 2006 .. 40
Projected Health Expenditure, 2010-15 ... 40
Hospitals and Beds, 2005-06 41
Hospital Bed Projections, 2010-2015 .. 41
Projected Number of Physicians, 2010-15 (000s)... 42
HS Trade Codes Used in This Report . 44
HS Trade Codes, Rearranged .. 45
List of Figures
Chilean Medical Device Market by Category, 2010 (%) 4
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Medical Equipment Imports, 1990-2008 (US$000s) 11
% Change in Medical Equipment Imports, 1991-2008 11
Pharmaceutical Imports, 2008 (As % of Total) ... 13
Imports by Product Area, 2004-2008 ( CAGR%) . 14
Leading Suppliers, 2008 (%) 15
Exports of Medical Equipment, 1990-2008 (US$000s) ... 23
% Change in Medical Equipment Exports, 1991-2008 ... 23
Leading Destinations, 2008 (%) ... 24
Healthcare Insitutions' Organisation .. 30
Isapres' Benificiaries, 1990-2007 . 34
Beneficiaries by Isapre Type, 2007 .. 35
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