Key View

摘要

Key View: Downside risks in Latin America's medical device market stem from political volatility and decelerating economic growth which will weigh on spending of medical devices. Risks posed by Covid-related impacts are diminishing, with low and sustained case levels reported across the majority of the region. However, upside risks continue to remain for suppliers of selected consumables, diagnostic imaging, therapeutic respiration apparatus, diagnostic tests and other medical devices, which will be offset by downside risks for suppliers of dental products and portable aids. The reintegration of the economy in Venezuela with the western world and a strong vaccination rates across Latin America will encourage growth. The increase in healthcare spending in Mexico, Chile and potentially Brazil will also be positive factors; however, less market-friendly policies will pose downward pressures on medical devices markets.