The import volume of medical, surgical, or laboratory sterilizers to Brazil witnessed notable fluctuations from 2013 to 2023. It started at 44.33 thousand kilograms in 2013, seeing a significant rise and fall during this period, reaching 98.4 thousand kilograms in 2023. The year-on-year variations were apparent, with significant increases in 2014 (63.62%) and 2018 (134.79%), and declines in 2015, 2016, and 2019. However, a stabilizing trend emerged in the recent two years with a 3.44% increase in 2022 and a 3.26% increase in 2023. The CAGR from 2018 to 2023 was -0.1%, indicating a slight contraction over the last five years. The forecast from 2024 onwards projects a gradual increase with an average annual growth rate of 2.4%, culminating in a 12.6% rise by 2028.
Future trends to watch for:
- Enhanced healthcare systems in Brazil leading to increased demand for sterilizers.
- Potential impact of new regulatory policies or trade agreements affecting imports.
- Technological advancements that could either boost domestic production capacity or spur innovation in imported products.