MEcareX – International Virtual Expo and Business Matching 22-25 March, 2022 Overview of South Asia Medical & Healthcare Industry Overview – India • India is the 4th largest market in Asia after Japan, China and South Korea, is estimated at about $11 billion. • India has a 75-80% import dependency on medical devices. • Electronics Equipment accounted for a major portion of imports followed by consumables and disposables. • The Indian Government aims at increasing the healthcare spending to 2.5 per cent of the GDP (gross domestic product) by 2025. • Huge opportunity to fulfil the growing demand in India's private (43,486) and public (25,778) hospitals, clinics and medical centers. • India is ranked 10th out of the top 46 countries in the world. • India ranked 7th amongst the leading 20 wellness tourism markets and 3rd in Asia-pacific market. Bangladesh Opportunities • Medical and Healthcare sector is expected to achieve one of the fastest growth rates in the world in the next 5 years. • Bangladesh's healthcare industry was USD 6.76 billion in 2018 (in terms of spending on the healthcare expenditure). • 85% of the medical supplies are imported from the USA, India, China, South Korea and the European countries. • As of the end of 2019, there were 255 public hospitals, 5,054 private hospitals and clinics, and 9,529 diagnostic centers registered under DGHS. Sri Lanka Opportunities • Sri Lanka has the fastest ageing population in South Asia. Population over 60 expected to double in the next 25 years, impacting Sri Lanka's health profile. • Rapid growth in Sri Lanka's private healthcare sector due to growing middle and upper-middle-income classes • Nearly 80% of Sri Lanka's medical and pharmaceutical requirements are imported • Private healthcare spending reached USD 1.9 bn in 2019. It is expected to rise to USD2.4 bn by 2024 • Due to limited supply of medications and medical specialists for non-communicable diseases, the country will see increased imports to fulfil the demand Benefits of Participation • An industry platform to connect you with buyers from South Asia & ASEAN at a reasonable cost • The right platform to increase brand exposure & explore market opportunities • You can meet with new suppliers, customers, and business partners under one platform. • Boost your business via Pre-fixed (3-5) B2B meetings on Bee2Bee platform. • You can share and obtain information about the current market and buying trends. • Promote your products internationally through our digital and social media campaigns. Buyers Profile Hospitals and Medical Institutions Clinics and Laboratories Medical Device Distributors and Agents E-commerce and E-tailers Government Agencies and Associations Hospitality, Hotels, Restaurants and Resorts Investment Companies Pharmacies   Medical Device, R&D Institutions and Manufacturers Universities and Research Institutions Importers   Note: Due to limited availability of space, applications are accepted on first come, first-served basis. Special Participation Charges - USD 500 Participation Deadline 10 February 2022 Downloads Brochure Factsheet Application Form For Space Booking and Show Information Zahir Merchant +91-9820028359 | [email protected] Pramit Wagh +91-9773494802 | [email protected] www.worldexindia.com/medhealthexpos © 2022 Worldex India Exhibition & Promotion Pvt. Ltd. All Rights Reserved.