Domestic technical textiles Industry Segment-wise consumption of ...

Artificial kidneys
Domestic usage
Artificial kidneys (Quantity)
2007-08 2012-13
0.8 million
nos.
1.3 million
nos.
Artificial kidneys (Value) Rs 25 crore Rs 40 crore
Source: Industry survey, IMaCS Analysis
The potential market for artificial kidney industry in 2012-13 is estimated at Rs. 40 crore up from Rs.
25 crore in 2007-08 (E). In volume terms, the artificial kidney industry is expected to grow from 0.8
million nos. in 2007-08 to around 1.3 million nos. in 2012-13. No inflationary increase has been
assumed for the price of these products.
Key manufacturers
There are no manufacturers manufacturing the fabric for artificial kidneys in India.
Imports and Exports of Artificial kidney fabric
The estimated import figures for artificial kidney are as given below:-
HS Code Description
90189031,
90189099,
90181990
DIALYZERS FOR
HAEMODIALYSORS
Imports Imports
(Quantity) (Value)
2007-08(E) 2007-08(E)
0.8 million
nos.
Rs 25 crore
Source: IBIS, IMaCS Analysis
The artificial kidneys are primarily imported from Germany and Japan (35-40% share each) followed
by around Egypt with 20-25% share and Thailand with less than 5% share.
Quality Control and Standards – The product is based on international standards.