Abstract
Given the lack of domestic production of medical devices in Croatia, the
reforms of recent years have been lucrative for overseas suppliers. This
report is ideal for executives wanting to understand the key drivers in the
medical market and have access to a wealth of statistical data, including
five-year market projections. Included with the report are 3 free quarterly
updated outlook reports, enabling you to keep up to date with market
developments for a year.
Includes 3 quarterly updated outlook reports!
The Republic of Croatia is located in South-eastern Europe and its population
stood at an estimated 4.6 million in 2006, of whom 15.6% was aged 65 or over.
Once a prosperous part of Yugoslavia, Croatia was ravaged by fighting after
declaring independence in 1991. The civil war which broke out between the
Croats and the Serbian minority, who were later aided by the Serb dominated
Yugoslav army, resulted in the country' s economy plunging into chaos and the
lucrative tourist trade collapsing. It also destroyed much of the
infrastructure in the east of the country and created another problem as
thousands of refugees massed, where towns and cities were destroyed.
Croatia has been able to resume talks with the EU regarding its accession
prospects, following the arrest of the war crimes suspect General Ante
Gotovina. It is hoping to become a member state by 2010. The government is
aiming to bring the performance of the healthcare system into line with that
of other EU member states through the National Health Strategy 2006-2011. The
World Bank will provide funding for this if the closely linked Sustainable
Health System Project is approved. Today funding for healthcare in Croatia is
principally through the compulsory health insurance system.
Given the lack of domestic production of medical devices in Croatia, the
reforms of recent years have been lucrative for overseas suppliers; imports
rose strongly after the fighting diminished in 1993, although they have
fluctuated since due to changing requirements under the various development
projects the country has undertaken. Currently around 85% of the medical
device market is supplied by imports. The general trend will continue to be
upward, however, in this stable and relatively wealthy regional market.
Small purchases of medical equipment and supplies are usually made direct by
hospitals and local health authorities. For larger items, a competitive tender
is issued by the Institute for Health Insurance, which has an advisory panel
to assess the requirements of the hospital sector. The appointment of a local
distributor will therefore be essential, to navigate the tendering process and
reach end-users throughout the country. A few larger companies, such as Astra
or Drager, have established their own local subsidiaries.
MARKET OUTLOOK
- Current market size
- Unique 5-year market projections
- Market outlook
- Market structure
- Including statistical data on imports and exports
- Market developments
- Covering recent and impending developments with respect to key issues
such as regulation, health facilities and government policy
- Key national data projections
BACKGROUND DATA
- Population data, including growth trends and age structure
- Demographic indicators detailing principal causes of death and morbidity
HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
- Health expenditure
- Expenditure by source of funding and type
- Hospital services
- Hospital data such as beds by type, specialty, patient admissions and
occupancy
- Outpatient care
- Medical personnel
- Data on healthcare professionals covering such areas as doctors by
specialty and dentists
ACCESSING THE MEDICAL MARKET
- Regulatory environment
- Distribution guide and trade fair information
- Domestic production
CONTACT DETAILS
- For healthcare organisations and trade associations
ACCESSING THE MEDICAL MARKET
- Regulatory environment
- Distribution guide and trade fair information
- Domestic production
CONTACT DETAILS
- For healthcare organisations and trade associations.
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Croatian medical device market
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- Over 25 years continuous medical device and equipment market experience
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