Pharmaceuticals Market Research (China)

China's demand for pharmaceuticals has grown at a fast pace in the past decade. In the next five years, both production and demand will continue to grow. This new study examines China's economic trends, investment environment, industry development, supply and demand, industry capacity, industry structure, marketing channels and major industry participants. Historical data (1994, 1999 and 2004) and long-term forecasts through 2009 and 2014 are presented. Major producers in China are profiled.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. INTRODUCTION

Report Scope and Methodology
Executive Summary

II. BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT

Economic Outlook
Key Economic Indicators
Industrial Output
Population and Labor
Foreign Investment
Foreign Trade
Financial and Tax Regulations
Banking System and Regulations
Foreign Exchange
Taxes, Tariff and Custom Duties

III. PHARMACEUTICALS INDUSTRY ASSESSMENTS

Pharmaceuticals Industry Capacity
Major Producer Facility Locations, Output and Capacity
Market Share of Key Producers
Potential Entrants
Major Foreign Investments
Technology Development
Pricing Trends

IV. PHARMACEUTICALS PRODUCTION AND DEMAND

Overview
Pharmaceuticals Production and Demand
Cardiovascular Drugs
Pain Control Drugs
Antibiotics and Anti-Infective Drugs
Hormones Drugs
Anti-Cancer Drugs
Vaccines and Biological Drugs
Respiratory Drugs
I.V. Preparations
Skin Preparations
Vitamins
Digestives
Antiseptics
Other Drugs Production and Demand
Pharmaceuticals Imports and Exports

V. PHARMACEUTICALS MARKET OUTLOOK

Pharmaceuticals Markets Outlook Overview
Government Regulations
Health Care Insurance Industry Overview
Consumer Spending Trends
Demographic Trends
Health Care Industry Trends
Hospitals and Hospital Beds
Physicians and Physician Visits

VI. MARKETING STRATEGIES

Distribution System in China
China's Distribution System
Pharmaceuticals Distribution Channels
Transportation and Freight Infrastructure
Communications
Market Entry Channels
Exporting to China
Export Market Overview
Chinese Trading Practice
Chemical Trade Companies
Import Restrictions in China
Technology Licensing
Technology Licensing Overview
Intellectual Property Protection
Joint Venture
Joint Venture Overview
Advantages and Disadvantages
Wholly-Owned Enterprises
Foreign Wholly-Owned Enterprises Overview
Advantages and Disadvantages
Other Market Entry Channels
Setting up Sales Offices
Selling to China Through Attending Trade Fairs
Contacting Chinese Companies
Advertising
Market Entry Strategies
Understanding Differences
Business Practice Differences
Knowledge of Regulations and Restrictions

VII. PHARMACEUTICALS PRODUCER DIRECTORY

Pharmaceuticals Producer Profiles
Distributors and Trading Companies
Research Institutions and Associations

LIST OF TABLES

I. INTRODUCTION

Economic Outlook Summary
Pharmaceuticals Supply and Demand Summary

II. BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT

Key Economic Indicators
Industrial Output
Population and Labor Force Trends
Foreign Investment and Loans
Foreign Trade
Key Commodity Exports from China
China's Exports to its Leading Trade Partners
Key Commodity Imports into China
China's Imports from Its Leading Trade Partners

III. PHARMACEUTICALS INDUSTRY ASSESSMENTS

Pharmaceuticals Industry Capacity
Major Producer Facility Locations
Major Pharmaceuticals Producer Output and Capacities
Market Share of Key Producers
Major Foreign Investments

IV. PHARMACEUTICALS PRODUCTION AND DEMAND

Total Pharmaceuticals Production and Demand
Pharmaceuticals Production and Demand
Cardiovascular Drugs
Pain Control Drugs
Antibiotics and Anti-Infective Drugs
Hormones Drugs
Anti-Cancer Drugs
Vaccines and Biological Drugs
Respiratory Drugs
I.V. Preparations
Skin Preparations
Vitamins
Digestives
Antiseptics
Other Drugs Production and Demand
Pharmaceuticals Imports and Exports

V. PHARMACEUTICALS MARKET OUTLOOK

Consumer Spending Trends
Demographic Trends
Health Care Industry Trends
Hospitals and Hospital Beds
Physicians and Physician Visits

LIST OF CHARTS

Pharmaceuticals Production and Demand Summary
China's GDP and Industrial Output
Industrial Output by Ownership
Foreign Investments and Loans
China's Imports and Exports
Pharmaceuticals Capacity in China
Pharmaceuticals Capacity, Output and Demand
Pharmaceuticals Production
Pharmaceuticals Exports and Imports
Pharmaceuticals Demand by Market in 2009