Market Entry- Cosmetic Implants Market in Singapore: Analysis of Growth, Trends and Progress (2020 - 2025)

About the Market

As per the findings of the international society of plastic and aesthetic surgeons (ISAPS), in 2013, more than 23 million individuals underwent surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures worldwide. The rising number of cosmetic surgeries conducted around the world is the key factor boosting the global cosmetic implants market. The high cost of surgical devices and procedures and no guarantee of safety impede the growth of the market. Implant devices comprise approximately 60% of the surgical cost depending upon the type, size, and the manufacturer. At present, these devices do not cater to low-income groups. Implant devices such as buttock, dental, penile, breast, and facial implants (especially cheek and jaw) come with a risk of malfunction. To put this in perspective, during the post-approval safety studies performed by the U.S. FDA in 2009, Allergan Inc. reviewed 2,674 breast implant devices, out of which, approximately 900 (33.8%) were reported to have openings in the implant shell. Implant rupture is considered as one of the restraining factors to the growth of the breast implant market. Periodic up gradation of implant devices used in surgeries can lower the chances of malfunction, thus propelling the growth of the cosmetic implant market globally. Technological advancements shall open new avenues for the market, which shall cut down the cost of implant devices. Institut Straumann AG, Nobel Biocare Holding Inc., and Dentsply International Inc. cumulatively represented more than 49% of the market in 2013. Trends in the market are also influenced by other players such as Aesthetic and Reconstructive Technologies (AART) Inc., 3M Health Care, Allergan Inc., Implantech Associates Inc., GC Aesthetics, Mentor Worldwide LLC, Spectrum Designs Medical, Sientra Inc., and Zimmer Holdings Inc.

About the Geography

Singapore is a small, but wealthy nation with an open and trade-driven economy.  It is ranked number one by the World Bank to start and run a business.

Singapore continued to develop since 2010 due to its exports. However, growth in 2014-15 was slower owing to sluggish global economy and Singapore’s weak manufacturing sector. The government is attempting to restructure the economy by reducing dependence on foreign labor and increasing productivity in certain sectors. To boost FDI, the country offers tax concessions, easier loan, and foreign firm’s majority stake in a local company. The liberal laws of the country also make it possible for foreign nations to buy real estate. The government gives preference to investments in manufacturing and services activities as a part of a strategy to replace labor-intensive activities that have migrated offshore to countries like China.

The main challenges of doing business in Singapore are high excise taxes on some products, monopolies in certain sectors, and being an expensive place to do business in. However, it is the leading global business hub, which tells us about the strengths of Singapore’s market. It has Asia’s strongest Intellectual Property (IP) Protection along with low corruption and strong rule of law making it the most popular choice for investors in Asia.

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