KIMES BUSAN 2025: What Is the Busan International Medical Equipment Show?
KIMES BUSAN (Korea International Medical & Hospital Equipment Show Busan) is the largest regional medical device exhibition in Busan, organized by the Korea Medical Devices Industry Association. As a sister event to the Seoul edition of KIMES, it functions as a B2B platform where Korean suppliers can meet buyers from Southeast and South Asia at BEXCO in Busan.
Bangladesh's medical device market is growing at more than 15% annually and is now estimated at over USD 1.5 billion. With import dependence above 90% and Korean products still accounting for less than 5% of the market, the upside remains substantial. KIMES BUSAN offers a direct channel for business meetings with Bangladeshi hospitals and distributors.
300+ booths
Exhibition Scale
BEXCO
200+
Participating Firms
Domestic and global
15,000+
Visitors
Healthcare professionals
6 sectors
Exhibit Segments
Across med-tech
$1.5B+
BD Med-Tech Market
2025 estimate
90%+
Import Dependence
Medical devices
<5%
Korean Share
High growth potential
1:1 meetings
B2B Matching
Linked with KOTRA
Exhibition Segments at KIMES BUSAN
KIMES BUSAN 2025 Exhibition Layout by Segment
| Hall | Key Products | Bangladesh Demand | Representative Korean Firms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic Imaging | X-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound | Hospital imaging systems | Korea Corp Medison, Vatech |
| IVD | Hematology, immunoassay, POCT | Clinical laboratories | Bioneer, Seegene |
| Surgery & Therapy | Operating tables, lights, electrosurgery | OR equipment | Mediana, InBody |
| Dental Care | Dental chairs, implants, imaging | Expansion of dental clinics | Osstem, Dentium |
| Rehab & Elder Care | Rehabilitation devices, assistive tools | Growth in rehab medicine | Hubdic, Bit Computer |
| Hospital Facilities | Sterilizers, beds, furniture, IT | Hospital infrastructure | Panasia, JVM |
Bangladesh Medical Device Market Assessment
Public Healthcare Infrastructure
Hospitals800+ public
Beds150,000+
Health Budget2.5% of GDP
Core DemandBasic diagnostics
Private Healthcare Expansion
Private Hospitals5,000+
Growth Rate20%+ yearly
Premium DemandCT, MRI, ultrasound
Outbound Medical Travel1M per year
B2B Strategy for Medical Devices in Bangladesh
01
Expand Diagnostic Imaging Exports
More than 70% of Bangladeshi hospitals operate basic X-ray equipment, but CT, MRI, and ultrasound remain concentrated in large urban hospitals. Korean imaging devices such as Korea Corp Medison ultrasound systems, Vatech dental CT, and JVM digital X-ray solutions can offer 30-50% lower pricing than Japanese and European products while maintaining solid quality. KIMES BUSAN is an effective venue to demonstrate these products to Bangladeshi hospitals and distributors.
02
Target IVD Equipment and Reagents
Bangladesh's diagnostic testing market has expanded by more than 25% annually since the pandemic, driving demand for hematology analyzers, immunoassay systems, and point-of-care diagnostics. Equipment and reagent portfolios from Bioneer, Seegene, and SD Biosensor benefit from international certifications, which can support smoother registration with Bangladesh's DGDA.
03
Capture the Dental Equipment Segment
Bangladesh's dental market is a fast-growing niche, expanding by more than 30% annually. Korean implant brands such as Osstem and Dentium already have strong global standing, and interest among Bangladeshi dentists in Korean implants is rising. At KIMES BUSAN, suppliers can bundle dental chairs, imaging equipment, and implants into a more compelling distributor proposal.
04
Secure the Right Distribution Partner
The Bangladeshi medical device market is distributor-led. Market entry usually depends on exclusive or non-exclusive agreements with established players such as Techno Drugs, ACI Medical, and Orion Group. The buyer-matching function supported by KOTRA Dhaka at KIMES BUSAN can be used to identify and screen those distributors in person.
05
Prepare for DGDA Registration
DGDA registration is mandatory for exporting medical devices to Bangladesh, and the timeline differs by risk class from Class I to Class IV. Products with WHO PQ, CE, or FDA credentials may face a more streamlined process, so securing internationally recognized certification should be treated as an early commercial priority.
KIMES BUSAN B2B Process
KIMES BUSAN 2025 B2B Meeting Flow
Apply to Participate
Register with the industry association
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Buyer Matching
Submit to KOTRA in advance
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Exhibit and Demonstrate
Show working equipment
→↓
1:1 Meetings
Meet buyers directly
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Distribution Contract
Agency or exclusive agreement
KIMES BUSAN 2025 is a practical B2B platform connecting rapid growth in Bangladesh's healthcare market with the technological competitiveness of Korean medical devices. In diagnostic imaging, IVD, and dental care in particular, Korean firms can use the exhibition and KOTRA buyer-matching programs to build market share in Bangladesh.
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