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May 11, 2026

China Hospital Equipment Bidding Update April 2026

Sector ReportEquitiesMacro Economic IndicatorsHealth Care

China's hospital equipment bidding fell 34% yoy in April 2026, continuing a trend of weakness that is pushing domestic brands like Mindray to seek growth overseas.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Overall bidding for medical devices in China remained weak in April 2026, declining 34% year-on-year.
  • 2.Patient monitors are a bright spot, maintaining >20% yoy growth for two months due to replacement cycles and trade-in funds.
  • 3.Domestic medical device brands like Mindray and United Imaging are pivoting heavily toward overseas markets to offset domestic cyclical weakness.

Table of Contents

  • Read across to Mindray and United Imaging
  • Detailed bidding data in nine categories
  • Bidding value by brand, domestic vs. MNC
  • Investment Thesis
  • Price Target Risks & Methodology
  • Disclosure Appendix

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Authors

Tianyi YanZiyi ChenMichael Zheng

Securities

300760.SZ688271GEHC

Themes

Domestic SubstitutionOverseas Growth PivotMedical Device Trade-in Program

Regions

Asia PacificNorth AmericaEuropeChinaUnited StatesIndia