Boom expected on medical equipment market in Poland in 2013 - December 2011

In 2010 the overall Polish medical equipment market grew by 5% year on year. The increase primarily reflected imports, which grew by 6%, to PLN 3.9bn (€1.0bn). According to the most recent PMR report “Medical devices market in Poland 2012. Development forecast for 2012-2014”, the market experienced a greater rate of growth in 2011. There was a 30% increase in imports during the first half of the year. It is thought, therefore, that the overall medical equipment market in Poland will grow by more than 20% and that it will be worth more than PLN 5bn in 2011. Following a temporary slowdown predicted for next year, the market is forecast to enjoy growth of over 25% from 2013 onwards.