Environmental Scan 2017: Human Capital Issues within the Medical Devices Sector
2.2 Exports and Imports of Medical Devices in Malaysia
2.2.1 Exports
The most significant contribution to the medical devices industry came from the exports market
as a big majority of the medical devices manufactured in Malaysia are meant for exports. The
total value of all medical device exports from Malaysia rose from RM 11.9 billion in 2013 to
RM 15.8 billion in 2016, registering a CAGR of 9.9%. Not only has the exports grown in terms of
volume but also in terms of sophistication of the type of medical devices exported. The key export
destinations for Malaysian medical devices include the US (26%), Germany (11%), Belgium (10%),
Japan (7%) and Singapore (6%).
Figure 2-7: Exports of Medical Devices, 2013 & 2016
13%
24%
5%
8%
13%
2013
Total Exports of
Medical Devices
RM11.9 bil
5%
60%
2016
Total Exports of
Medical Devices
50%
RM15.8 bil
7%
13%
24%
14%
5%
7%
50%
Surgical / Medical Gloves
Catheters,Syringes,Needles and Sutures
Electromedical Equipment
Opthalmic Lenses, Including Contact Lenses
Other Medical Instruments, Apparatus and Appliances
Source: MATRADE
Other Medical Instruments, Apparatus and Appliances include orthopaedic appliances, sheath contraceptives, respiration
apparatus, medical sterilisers, mechano-therapy appliances, massage apparatus, breathing appliances & gas masks, etc.
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