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Japan stands as one of the world's top contributors to the medical devices market. medical devices market in Japan is predicted to grow by JP¥695 billion (US$6.65 billion) between 2020-2024. This innovative industry continues to expand against the background of an ageing population and the unmet needs for minimally invasive treatment.

We have ranked the leading medical device companies in Japan by 2019 revenue, looking at their medical devices segment results only. The list below shows the top 10 leading Japanese medical device companies in 2020:

7. Omron

Established in 1933, Omron's primary business is the manufacturing and sale of automation  components, equipment and systems, but it is generally known for medical equipment such as digital thermometers,  blood pressuremonitors and nebulizers and holds an impressive 50% global market share of home blood pressure monitors. In fiscal 2019, with the demand for blood pressure monitors in China, Europe and Asia remaining high. Meanwhile, demand in Japan was sluggish due to the increase in consumption tax and other factors, while in North America, demand declined too.

5. Nihon Kohden

At number five is Nihon Kohden, a leading manufacturer, developer, and distributor of medical electronic equipment, including biometric equipment, biometric information monitors, and AEDs. Sales as the overall demand for medical equipment remained steady. However, the COVID-19 outbreak adversely affected national healthcare systems, so Nihon Kohden implemented its three-year mid-term business plan, Transform 2020 with the aim of achieving the transformation to a highly profitable structure through creating high customer value and improving productivity.

3. Nipro

With over 29,000 employees worldwide, Nipro serves the medical device, pharmaceutical, and pharma packaging industries. Nipro’s Medical Device business develops, manufactures, and sells medical equipment for injection-infusion and dialysis treatment, and products related to diabetes and cell cultures, as well as artificial organ-related products. In 2019, net sales from fiscal 2019 due to favourable medical and pharmaceutical sales.

2. Terumo

With nearly a century in business, Terumo is in second place. Based in Tokyo and operating globally, Terumo employs more than 25,000 worldwide to provide innovative medical solutions in more than 160 countries. The company started as a Japanese thermometer manufacturer and today it is a strong in cardiovascular areas such as catheters and stents. In fiscal 2019, due to the relatively strong performance and the fact that the impacts of the global COVID-19 pandemic felt during the fourth quarter were minimal.

1. Olympus

Beating Terumo to the top spot is Olympus. With the top share (over 70%) in gastrointestinal endoscopy, the company’s revenues . Growth was due to increased sales in for its Endoscopic Solutions Business, Therapeutic Solutions Business and Scientific Solutions Business. In 2019, announced its business transformation plan “Transform Olympus” in January 2019 to develop itself as a truly global med tech company. Going forward, Olympus is working to achieve sustainable growth based on this management strategy.

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