The European Medical and Surgical Equipment and orthopaedic appliances industry (MSE)

During the past ten years there has been a strong growth in EU production and consumption in this industry. An ageing of the EU population, rising income levels, a higher level of health awareness, increasing technological innovation and harmonisation of regulations within the EU have acted as drivers of demand. Globally the USA dominates the industry, accounting for 60 per cent of the Triad production, compared to the EU’s share of about 25 per cent in 1994.