HS Code:
Mobile medical clinics, often classified under HS Code 8705 (Special purpose motor vehicles, including those for medical purposes), are specialized vehicles equipped with medical facilities to provide healthcare services in remote or underserved areas. These clinics are crucial for emergency response, rural healthcare, and disaster relief, offering services such as diagnostics, treatment, and vaccination programs. The category includes vehicles like mobile hospitals, dental clinics, and blood donation units, designed to bring medical care directly to communities in need.
Total Trade Volume
USD 250 million
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database & World Trade Organization Reports
USD 70 million
28% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 50 million
20% of total trade of total trade
Stable
USD 35 million
14% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 25 million
10% of total trade of total trade
Stable
USD 20 million
8% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
Average Rate
5.2%
Highest Rate
12% (imposed by certain developing countries to protect local industries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU Single Market or USMCA)
Rising demand due to global health crises
Increased production and export of mobile medical clinics to address pandemics and natural disasters, especially in developing regions.
2020-2022
Technological advancements in mobile healthcare
Integration of telemedicine and advanced diagnostic equipment in mobile clinics, driving up costs but also market value and demand.
2021-2023
Government and NGO partnerships
Growing funding and procurement by governments and non-profits for mobile clinics to improve healthcare access in remote areas.
2019-2022
The European Union announced a €50 million initiative to deploy mobile medical clinics across Sub-Saharan Africa to combat infectious diseases.
March 2023
Expected to boost exports from European manufacturers, particularly Germany and France, by 15% in the next two years.
The US Department of Health allocated USD 30 million for mobile clinic fleets to support disaster-prone areas following recent hurricanes.
September 2022
Increased domestic production and potential export opportunities for US-based manufacturers.
China launched a program to supply mobile medical clinics to countries along the Belt and Road corridor as part of its global health outreach.
January 2023
Strengthened China’s position as a leading exporter, with a projected 10% growth in trade volume for 2023.