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In terms of trade, the United States - Peru Trade Promotion Agreement (PTPA) was enforced in February 2009; it was ratified by the United States in December 2007 and Peru in June 2006, and signed between both countries in April 2006. The PTPA eliminates tariffs and removes barriers to US services, provides a secure legal framework for investors, and strengthens protection for intellectual property. Also, Peru is a member of the Andean Community of Nations (CAN - Comunidad Andina), a South American trade bloc founded in 1969, with its headquarters located in Lima. Other CAN members are Bolivia, Ecuador and Colombia. CAN and the Common Market of the South (MERCOSUR - Mercado Comun del Sur), another South American trade bloc, have been working towards forming the Union of South American Nations (UNASUR - Union de Naciones Suramericanas), a South American equivalent to the European Union. In March 2011, UNASUR became a legal entity. The UNASUR members include CAN, MERCOSUR and other South American members.

The CIVETS markets are geographically diverse but in common offer medical device and equipment manufacturers strong reliance on imports and rapid growth rates. At a time when established first-world markets are experiencing growth of 0-3% and with long-term issues around reducing sovereign debt, CIVETS such as Turkey and Indonesia are offering medical market growth rates of 7.4% and 14.5% respectively in the medium-term, albeit from a lower value base. Of course, the political and health infrastructure in many of these markets is less stable and developed, and that is why this new report from Espicom is the perfect detailed briefing of significant long-term opportunities in these countries.

GlobalData's new report, "Australia Angio Suites Market Outlook to 2020", provides key market data on the Australia Angio Suites market. The report provides value, in millions of US dollars, and volume (in units) and average price data (in US dollars), within market category.

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Espicom Industry View Qatar is a small but rich state. It is strategically located in the Central Persian Gulf, near large petroleum deposits. Administratively, the country is divided into seven municipalities; Ad Dawhah, Al Khawr wa adh Dhakhirah, Al Wakrah, Ar Rayyan, Ash Shamal, Az Za'ayin and Umm Salal. The capital is Doha. Qatar has been ruled by the al-Thani family since the mid-1800s. Following the voluntary resignation of the Emir Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani in June 2013, who had been in power for an 18-year period, executive power rests with the 33-year-old Emir Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, who is the new chief of state, and Prime Minister Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al-Thani, who is the head of government. The Council of Ministers is appointed by the Emir. BMI believes that the government's increasingly assertive foreign policy in the Middle East raises some risks in relation to the outlook for regional political stability. Close ties with the USA and, to a lesser extent, with Israel, are unpopular domestically and could cause tension with other

Espicom Industry View: The Argentine medical device market ranks fifth in Latin America . Espicom forecas ts a high 2013-2018 CAGR of 10.9 % in U S dollar terms, fuelled by increasing health expenditure . Medical device imports are very high , although a relatively large domestic medical device sector is operational . The country has recovered from a severe economic crisis in 2002 but has not resolved its long-standing macroeconomic imbalances, which will affect the medical device market in the long-term.

Prices displayed include the multi-buy discount The Australasian Medical Device Market Reports provide the latest available data, expert analysis and our independent 5-year forecasts for key Asia markets. Each country report covers political risk, the business environment, and macro-economic and industry prospects set against assumptions for the global economy. Key uses of Medical Devices Reports Forecast the pace and stability of each Australasian country's economic and industry growth Identify and evaluate adverse political and economic trends in key markets, to facilitate risk mitigation strategies Assess critical shortcomings of each Australasian country's business environment that pose hidden barriers and costs to corporate profitability Contextualise individual Australasian country risks against their Asian regional peers using BMI's country-comparative risk ratings system Target business opportunities in the key-growth industry sectors Evaluate external threats to doing business in each Australasian country, including currency volatility, the commodity price boom and protectionist policies

Italy is the fourth largest economy in the EU-27, but it has underperformed in recent years, being the second weakest of the major EU-27 economies. Real growth is expected to contract in 2013; it contracted in 2012, stagnated in 2011 and 2010, and contracted in 2009 and 2008. Following the February 2013 parliamentary elections which resulted in a clear voter rejection of austerity, the coalition has pledged to do more to spur growth, implying an end to further fiscal consolidation. Although this will support short-term GDP growth, BMI believes that it also means the pace of structural reform implemented under former prime minister Mario Monti will slow dramatically, with negative implications for future growth and debt sustainability.

GlobalData's new report, "Mexico Orthopedic Procedures Outlook to 2020", provides key procedures data on the Mexico Orthopedic Procedures. The report provides procedure volumes within market categories - Hip Replacement Procedures, Knee Replacement Procedures, Shoulder Replacement Procedures, Small Joints Procedures, Arthroscopy Procedures, Cranio Maxillofacial Fixation (CMF) Procedures, Spinal Surgery Procedures, Trauma Fixation Procedures, Orthopedic Prosthetics (Amputation Procedures) and Orthobiologics Procedures (Bone Graft Procedures).

GlobalData's new report, "BRIC Spinal Surgery Market Outlook to 2020", provides key market data on the BRIC Spinal Surgery market. The report provides value, in millions of US dollars, and volume (in units) and average price data (in US dollars), within market categories - Spinal Fusion, Vertebral Compression Fracture Repair Devices and Spinal Non-Fusion.

Even with Turkey's significant population growth, this country has transformed its healthcare sector over the past decade. As its economy flourished, there was a huge increase in spending on infrastructure - but is the distribution of this healthcare equal? And what opportunities could this provide for more undeveloped areas?

Germany has one of the most advanced economies in the world. GDP is estimated at US$3.6trn in 2013, equal to around US$44,000 per capita, making the German economy the fourth largest, behind the USA, China and Japan. As one of the world's largest exporters, the German economy has been hard hit by the poor global economic climate

Based in Prospect hill, Illinois, USA, Keebomed Inc. is the leading light in comprehensively catering to the myriad vet equipment needs of people worldwide. The online equipment supplier is high on offering quality equipment at highly discounted prices. The company replenishes its inventory with the most reputable and revered vet equipment manufacturers. The equipment listed on the website comes from top brands like Biolight, Choice med, Emperor, Carewell, Edan, Youbetter, GPC Medical, Read Eagle, Sinorgmed, Welld, Biocare, Kaixin and SonoScape, to name a few. Moreover, the company also offers pre used portable ultrasound machine, Chison Q5 for sale at the most affordable rates.

GlobalData's new report, "Mexico Orthobiologics Market Outlook to 2020", provides key market data on the Mexico Orthobiologics market. The report provides value, in millions of US dollars, and volume (in units) and average price data (in US dollars), within market categories - Bone Graft Substitutes, Viscosupplementation, Bone Allografts and Bone Growth Stimulators.

GlobalData's new report, "Mexico Diagnostic Imaging Market Outlook to 2020", provides key market data on the Mexico Diagnostic Imaging market. The report provides value, in millions of US dollars, and volume (in units) within market categories - Angio Suites, Bone Densitometers, C-Arms, Computed Tomography Systems, Contrast Media Injectors, Mammography Equipment, MRI Systems, Nuclear Imaging Equipment, Ultrasound Systems and X-ray Systems.

In 2010, the government fell out with the IMF over plans to cut the budget deficit through a tax on banks, rather than conventional austerity measures. Further tax increases, which were partly directed at the banks, hindered negotiations with the IMF over a Flexible Credit Line agreement and in January 2013 the IMF refused to issue the loan. However, Hungary raised US$3.25bn in February 2013 in its return to the international bond market.

India has the third largest GDP in Asia, behind China and Japan. Per capita GDP remains relatively low, however, at around US$1,488 in 2013. Economic growth hit a decade-low of 5.0% in 2012, but growth rates are expected to gradually pick up reaching 5.5% in 2013 and 6.0% in 2014. BMI is forecasting average real GDP expansion of 6.4% per annum over the next five years, driven, ultimately, by the Indian consumer. However, per capita income will remain less than a third that of China's at US$2,435 in 2018.

BMI believes that the biggest risk to Denmark's medium-term macroeconomic trajectory stems from ongoing economic and financial developments within the eurozone. Denmark has sizeable trade and investment linkage with the common currency bloc, and a major deterioration in growth in the core countries could push Denmark back into recessionary territory this year. Real GDP growth is forecast at 1.2% in 2013, with GDP reaching US$318.0bn, equal to US$56,668 per capita. Denmark joined the EU in 1973, but has so far declined to adopt the euro as its currency.

France ranks among the top five largest medical device markets in the world. Consumption of medical equipment and supplies is valued at US$14.9bn in 2013, equal to US$233 per capita. New measures have recently been taken to control spending on medical devices, similar to those already in force for pharmaceuticals. For this reason, the medical market is only likely to see moderate growth over the next five years.

Colombia is the third most populous country in Latin America, behind Brazil and Mexico, with a population of 48mn. The capital, Santa Fe de Bogota, has a population of around 7mn. The population is relatively young and growing rapidly thanks to a high birth rate and a low mortality rate.

Singapore announced the implementation of its first set of medical device regulations in November 2007, and starting August 2010, all medical devices need to be registered and all dealers (including importers and manufacturers) need to be licensed.

A forensic analysis with statistics on national and regional health infrastructure and provision. An essential source of highly detailed business data With the implementation of a universal healthcare system on the horizon, Vietnam's health infrastructure is looking up - but what affect will this have on the current infrastructure? And what changes can be seen at the varied regional and provincial levels?

Israel has the largest medical device market in the Middle East region. Much of the market, just under 83%, is supplied by imports, and a significant portion of these in value terms are dominated by "highend" products falling under the diagnostic imaging apparatus category. It also has important domestic manufacturing capabilities, with just under 300 medical device companies in the country, according to Ministry of Health estimates.

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GlobalData's new report, "Spain Ultrasound Systems Market Outlook to 2020", provides key market data on the Spain Ultrasound Systems market. The report provides value, in millions of US dollars, and volume (in units) and average price data (in US dollars), within market categories - B/W Ultrasound Systems (Portable Systems (B/W) and Stand Alone Systems (B/W)) and Color Ultrasound Systems (Portable Systems and Stand Alone Systems).