Goldman Sachs
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
