Espicom's in-depth medical device market reports are ideal for executives wanting to understand the key drivers in medical markets and have access to a wealth of statistical data. Each report opens with an outlook section that provides analysis of the market, 5-year market forecasts, national data projections, market outlook and key developments such as regulation, health facilities and government policy. The report also provides extensive background information, population trends, health status, health expenditure, organisation & administration, hospital services, medical personnel, healthcare development, market access information, trade data and essential industry contacts. Included with the report are 3 free quarterly updated outlook reports, enabling you to keep up to date with market developments for a year. Kuwait is a small, oil-rich state in the Persian Gulf. It is one of the more politically liberal states in the region, and has strong ties to the West. The country has a well-developed hospital sector, much of which was redeveloped following the conflict in 1990/91; hospital renovation is ongoing although primary care provision is still lacking. Around 80% of the healthcare sector is run by the government, either directly by the Ministry of Health or through facilities administered by public oil companies.

The country has an unusual demographic profile, with the ‘local' population outnumbered by overseas workers; nearly three-quarters of the workforce is of foreign origin. However, expatriate workers tend to be highly-skilled, bringing modern, Western techniques to the Kuwaiti healthcare system, therefore enhancing its development.

There is a very low level of domestic production in Kuwait; the market is therefore heavily reliant on imports. In 2003, Kuwait imported medical equipment and supplies valued at US$99.0 million, over half of which consisted of medical equipment (HS9018); the USA and Germany were leading suppliers.