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Analytical Instrumentation The European Directive for water quality adopted in 2000, which requires all natural existing bodies of water to attain satisfactorily ecological state by 2015, is expected to drive the market for biological and toxic substances analytical instrumentation. Filters, Membranes and Water Reclamation Organic membranes for urban wastewater treatment and reclaimed water is an emerging market. A growing interest and acceptance in reclaimed water has been driving the market for disinfection technologies such as UV, ozone and chlorination as well as other membrane technologies including nano-filtration, micro-filtration, ultrafiltration and reverse osmosis. Membranes capable of treating wastewater discharged into sensitive ecological systems are also in high demand. This offers an important opportunity for U.S. companies, which are generally market leaders in this sector. Resources Return to top Union des Entreprises et Industries de l’Eau et de l’Environnement The French Federation for the Water and Environmental Industries [http://www.french-water.com] Canalisateurs de France (French Waterline Constructors Association) [http://www.canalisateurs.com] SNITER (Syndicat National des Industries du Traitement des Eaux) National Association for the Water Treatment Industry IFEP (The French Institute for Storm water) UAE (Union des Entreprises d’Affinage de l’Eau) French Water Quality Association [http://french-water.com/uae/uae.html] U.S. Commercial Service Trade Specialist: [Everett.Wakai@mail.doc.gov] – Phone: 33-1 43 12 70 45 Website: [http://www.buyusa.gov/france/en] 2/15/2008 Country Commercial Guide for France 52 INTERNATIONAL COPYRIGHT, U.S. & FOREIGN COMMERCIAL SERVICE AND U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, © 2007. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.
Medical Equipment (MED) Return to top Overview Return to top 2006 2007 2008* (estimated) Total Market Size 5,809 6,041 6,282 Total Local Production 4,812 5,004 5,204 Total Exports 2,127 2,212 2,300 Total Imports 3,124 3,249 3,378 Imports from the U.S. 937 974 1,013 Exchange rate: USD1.00 Euro 0.8 Euro 0.7 Euro 0.7 (Figures in USD millions. * indicates unofficial estimates) Total market demand in France for medical equipment was estimated at USD 6,041 million in 2007, with imports accounting for USD 3,249 million. Imports from the United States were forecast at USD 974 million, or 30 percent of total imports. This percentage is expected to remain approximately the same over the next three years, with overall demand growing at 4 percent annually. The best sales prospects for medical equipment include newly developed areas such as non-invasive surgery, orthopedics, and disposable medical equipment. Healthcare professionals are highly optimistic about new technologies such as telemedicine, which is expected to have a major impact on medical care institutions. The recent growth of American medical procedures and techniques in France such as (outpatient) same-day surgery should benefit American medical product manufacturers. Best Products/Services Return to top Diagnosis: The diagnostic sub-sector represents 35 percent of the total medical equipment market. State-of-the-art diagnostic medical imaging systems are in great demand. Applications for this technology already exist for pediatrics, cardio-vascular care, digestion, urology, and spinal/nerve treatment. As it is well accepted and effective, the demand for this type of technology will continue to grow. Health care professionals are very optimistic about a feature of medical imagery equipment known as "image networking." This will dramatically improve diagnostics by providing an image data bank that would enable a specialist to compare the image of a current case to hundreds of previous cases. Rehabilitation: This sub-sector represents 26 percent of the total medical equipment market. It includes all types of disposable medical products. The increasing elderly population reinforces the demand for all kinds of disposable equipment and supplies such as incontinence products and care kits used by nurses and families for home-care. 2/15/2008 Country Commercial Guide for France 53 INTERNATIONAL COPYRIGHT, U.S. & FOREIGN COMMERCIAL SERVICE AND U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, © 2007. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.
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