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Express Healthcare
|August 2025
India's medical device industry is witnessing remarkable growth, with a projected market size of USD 50 billion by 2030. However, despite the booming domestic ecosystem and advanced manufacturing capabilities, a significant share of medical-grade silicone and plastic components are still being imported. This dependency leads to longer lead times, higher costs, and supply chain disruptions — all of which can be avoided by partnering with Indian manufacturer like Ami Polymer Pvt. Ltd.
India imports a substantial volume of medical components annually. According to the Ministry of Commerce Total medical device imports in FY2024: Rs 63,200 Cr (-USD 7.6 Billion). Silicone and plastic-based medical components (estimated share): -Rs 7,000 Cr (-USD 850 Million) Key imported product categories include: Silicone tubing and hoses, Medical-grade molded parts (Mask, connectors, seals, and valves), Plastic injection-molded medical disposables, Catheter parts, gaskets, diaphragms, Nasal splints, wound drain tubes, and bulb suction devices
Despite Make in India and PLI schemes, many OEMs and hospitals still rely on imports from China, Germany, the USA, and Malaysia.
Why continue importing When India can manufacture?
This story is from the August 2025 edition of Express Healthcare.
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