In the first
semester of 2013, the Brazilian medical device sector increased 6,5% (compared
to the same period of 2012). This is according to Abimed (Brazilian Association
of High Technology Equipment, Products and Medical Supplies). This association
represents 150 healthcare companies which are responsible for almost 60% of the
Brazilian medical device sector.
According to
the report, the sales were also increased by 8,6% and the sector was
responsible for the creation of 3500 new jobs, both industrial and commercial
sector. These numbers are way above national economy average.
The healthcare
sector represents 0,6% of Brazil’s GDP, gathers 13 thousand companies
responsible for 120 thousand jobs and its revenue was about US$ 9 billion in
2012.
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