FIME 2016

Now in its 26th year, FIME is the largest medical trade exhibition in the Western Hemisphere, serving the entirety of the North, Central and South American regions. FIME's primary focus is across four medical industry sectors: technology, products and supplies, services and equipment.

The U.S. medical market is forecast to see steady growth over the next five years. Imports have been growing in line with the market, which remains by far the world's largest. Exports are continuing to rise as U.S. manufacturers seek out opportunities in emerging global markets.

At an estimated USD125.4bn in 2013, the US medical device market is the world's largest. Per capita expenditure, at USD392, is the second highest in the world, behind only Switzerland. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.1% over the 2013-2018 period.

Medical device imports increased by 4.6% to reach a record high of USD37,751mn in 2013. Imports increased at a CAGR of 4.3% over the 2008-2013 period. The running annual total reached almost USD40.0bn in the 12 months to February 2015, representing y-o-y growth of 6.2%. Imports have been rising steadily over the last eight successive quarters and with US purchasing power increasing as the dollar appreciates against the euro and the yen, the signs are that the market will remain buoyant throughout 2015-2016.