Tuesday, July 15, 2003

Research and Markets: Steady Growth in BRIC Markets Forecast to Erode Commercial Differences with Established Markets of North America, Japan and Europe

Research and Markets: Steady Growth in BRIC Markets Forecast to Erode Commercial Differences with Established Markets of North America, Japan and Europe

(PRWEB) May 5, 2005

(http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c16829 (http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c16829)) has announced the addition of The Market for Medical Devices & Equipment in Brazil, Russia, India & China to their offering

For years the huge markets of Brazil, Russia, India and China (the BRIC economies) have promised much and delivered little. Ongoing political and economic issues have held them back from realising their true potential in the global market. But is all that set to change. These markets have endless potential, considering that in less than 40 years time, the BRIC economies together could be larger than the G6 in US dollar terms, in US dollar terms, China could overtake Germany in the next four years, Japan by 2015 and the US by 2039!

This is evolution not revolution, and change will be progressive. Common characteristics to be found among the four markets include low levels of health expenditure, wide unmet clinical and social need and variable health provision. The real opportunities lay in the future, where steady growth in BRIC markets will erode the commercial differences with the established markets of North America, Japan and Europe.

Effective planning is vital, and impartial, thoroughly researched information is essential to fully appreciate the current status as a basis for future development. The Market for Medical Devices & Equipment in Brazil, Russia, India & China. In addition to highly detailed chapters on each market, this report provides a thought-provoking and comparative examination of the BRIC economies, putting opportunities into their current and future context.

Following a comparative overview, the report provides details for each country on the following areas:

Medical Device Market Outlook Background Data Healthcare System Accessing The Pharmaceutical Market Contact Details

For more information visit http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c16829 (http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c16829)

Laura Wood

Senior Manager

Research and Markets

Press@researchandmarkets. com

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