GLOBAL DIALYSIS MARKETTRENDS & OPPURTUNITIES

January 2010 A&M Mindpower Solutions

Industry Overview
The global dialysis industry has grown noticeably in the past five years as governments bodies worldwide seek to provide adequate healthcare for the steadily increasing world demographic suffering from renal failure. World Market for Dialysis Equipment and Services, indicate that the dialysis market has experienced ~% to ~% growth per year in the past five years. The number of dialysis patients is growing steadily by about ~% to ~% per year in Europe, the United States, and Japan, and by ~% to ~% in the rest of the world. Peritoneal Dialysis At present, ~% of all dialysis patients undergo peritoneal dialysis (PD) as an alternative to hemodialysis. Majority of the home dialysis therapy today is PD only Global Demand for Dialysis Treatment According to a recent study, Latin America would be the fastest growing region with a CAGR of 10% followed by Asia Pacific ~% & Europe with a growth rate of ~%. Figure: Dialysis Patients Expected Growth by Regions

Patients Growth in %

Latin America

Asia-Pacific

Europe

North America

Worldwide

The Renal Dialysis Market In economies like US, Europe, Japan which are well established the renal dialysis population is increasing 3% to ~% every year. In faster growing economies with more population like China & India, the renal population growth is increasing by ~% to ~% every year. Fresenius Medical has a market share of ~%, while Baxter has ~% & Gambro ~% in 2008.

The report on dialysis concentrates on worldwide dialysis market scope, opportunities and developments in the market. It talks about the types of dialysis treatment (home hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis) with prevalence rate and expected demand. Further, the report analyses Renal Dialysis Product Sales in the United States. To understand players present situation, here we have profiled major players with their business overview, financial performance and recent developments. Future forecasting summarises the objective of the report with providing estimated market in next five years and help to form strategies accordingly.

Demand and Opportunities in United States In United States, the total number of hemodialysis patients increasing at 4% every year with approximately ~ hemodialysis patients. Figure 3.1: U.S. Dialysis Total Market (2007-2013)

Driving Forces for Dialysis Treatment Growing Rate of End-Stage Renal Disease Creating Demand for Hemodialysis Reimbursement for Chronic Home Haemodialysis Rising Incidence of Diabetes in Younger Populations Could Benefit Home Hemodialysis Hypertension Aging Population Decreasing Mortality Rates Industry Trends and Developments Market Competition Within the renal dialysis market Baxter, Fresenius Medical, Gambro, B. Braun and NxStage are the largest players. Fresenius Medical is the largest competitor with an estimated 30% market share, while Baxter has approximately 23% and Gambro has around 15% of the market. Figure: Global Hemodialysis Market Share in 2008 Figure: Global Peritoneal Dialysis Market Share in 2008 Figure: U.S. Dialysate Market by Players in 2008 Future Outlook of Dialysis Demand and Market Size In the United States, demand for home medical equipment is expected to increase 4-5% annually by reaching over US$~billion in 2014.

The report on dialysis concentrates on worldwide dialysis market scope, opportunities and developments in the market. It talks about the types of dialysis treatment (home hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis) with prevalence rate and expected demand. Further, the report analyses Renal Dialysis Product Sales in the United States. To understand players present situation, here we have profiled major players with their business overview, financial performance and recent developments. Future forecasting summarises the objective of the report with providing estimated market in next five years and help to form strategies accordingly.