JERSEY CITY, N.J., Nov. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Indonesia’s medical technology (MedTech) import market underwent a profound transformation between 2021 and 2024, with total imports surging to a new high of $3.28 billion in 2024. This is according to a new report from Pure Global, “Indonesia’s Medical Device and IVD Import Market: A Data-Driven Analysis (2021-2024).“
The study highlights a period of intense volatility and structural change, moving from a market defined by the pandemic to one driven by a long-term modernization agenda.
Based on historical data, the market’s transformation occurred in three distinct phases:
- 2021 Pandemic Peak ($2.24 Billion): Demand was high, driven by pandemic-specific needs.
- 2022 Contraction (-19.9%): The market fell to $1.79 billion as post-pandemic normalization set in. Demand for pandemic-related items collapsed, with “Clinical Chemistry” (IVD/testing) plummeting by -72.6% and “Anesthesiology” (including ventilators) falling by -49.9%.
- 2024 Unprecedented Rebound (+77.8%): Following stabilization in 2023 ($1.85 billion), the market surged to $3.28 billion in 2024.
The report emphasizes that the 2024 boom was not a simple recovery but a fundamental shift in market demand.
The growth was overwhelmingly powered by specialties related to elective and high-acuity procedures, reflecting a move to clear surgical backlogs and a long-term government strategy to improve domestic hospital capabilities.
2024 High-Growth Segments:
- Orthopedic: +552.8%
- Dental: +186.4%
- General & Plastic Surgery: +102.9%
The “General & Plastic Surgery” segment is now the market’s largest by far, valued at $1.36 billion.
Shifting Competitive Dynamics
This structural change has significantly altered the competitive landscape for international suppliers:
- Greater China: Remains the largest supplier ($807.4 million), but its market share eroded from 33.3% in 2021 to 24.6% in 2024.
- United States: Emerged as a primary beneficiary. Grew +118.4% in 2024, boosting market share to 16.0%. Success was driven by aligning with high-growth Orthopedics (+902%) and General & Plastic Surgery (+182%) exports.
- Republic of Korea: Experienced the most volatility. Its market share dropped from 13.9% to 4.3% as its $231.1M Clinical Chemistry segment collapsed (-94.6%). It is now pivoting to new segments like Dental (+455%) and Orthopedics (+210%).
- Germany & Japan: Germany ($368.9 million) remains a stable, high-quality supplier, while Japan ($171.2 million) showed strong, consistent growth of +79.3%.
Questions This Report Answers
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How did Indonesia’s MedTech import market perform from 2021 to 2024?
Answer: The market was highly volatile. It contracted by -19.9% in 2022 to $1.79 billion, then rebounded massively with +77.8% growth in 2024 to a new peak of $3.28 billion. -
What caused the 2022 market contraction?
Answer: The end of pandemic-era emergency procurement. The “Clinical Chemistry” (IVD/testing) segment collapsed by -72.6%, and “Anesthesiology” (respiratory support) fell by -49.9%. -
What were the fastest-growing medical specialties in the 2024 rebound?
Answer: The boom was driven by elective and surgical procedures. Top-growing specialties included Orthopedics (+552.8%), Ear, Nose, & Throat (+267.4%), and Dental (+186.4%). -
Which country was the biggest winner from the 2024 market shift?
Answer: The United States. Imports from the U.S. grew +118.4% (the fastest among the top 5), capturing 16.0% market share. This was driven by a +902% surge in Orthopedic exports and a +182% rise in General & Plastic Surgery exports. -
What is the primary long-term driver for MedTech demand in Indonesia?
Answer: The Indonesian government’s Health System Transformation Agenda (HSTA). This national strategy aims to modernize hospitals and curb the $10.6 billion Indonesians spend annually on medical tourism.
Interesting Facts From the Report
- The Rise of New Hubs: Beyond traditional leaders, 2024 saw new supply hubs emerge. Imports from Mexico surged +468.4% and Ireland +185.8%, pushing both into the top 10.
- The Korean IVD Collapse: South Korea’s reliance on pandemic testing was exposed as its Clinical Chemistry exports fell from $231.1M in 2021 to $12.4M in 2024, a -94.6% drop in its main segment.
- A Market Transformed: The 2024 boom signaled a structural shift. The 2021 leader, “Clinical Chemistry” ($761.4M), shrank by over 70%, replaced by “General & Plastic Surgery” ($1.36B) and “Radiology” ($559.9M) as dominant segments.
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