WHX Osaka

As a brand-new exhibition under Informa Markets, one of the world’s leading organizers of professional trade shows, the Japan International Healthcare Exhibition (WHX Osaka) held its inaugural event in Osaka, Japan, in June 2025. 
This year’s exhibition brought together 425 leading companies from 46 countries and regions worldwide, including Japan, while attracting more than 9,500 cutting-edge professionals from the medical devices and healthcare sectors to explore the latest industry trends. Centered on key themes such as technological innovation, regulatory compliance, and global business expansion, the event not only provided Japanese companies with a robust platform for entering international markets but also offered international players a high‑value forum to gain insights into the future prospects of Japan’s healthcare industry, fostering cross‑border, multidimensional resource alignment and collaborative empowerment.

➢ Japan is the world’s fourth-largest medical device market. In 2024, its market size was approximately USD 35–40 billion, accounting for 6%–7% of the global market share. According to Fitch Solutions, by 2029, Japan’s market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.4% in U.S. dollar terms, reaching USD 42.9 billion. 
➢ In Japan, the population aged 65 and over accounts for 29.3%, while those aged 75 and above—“super‑elderly”—make up 16.8%. Consequently, demand for chronic disease management (such as diabetes and dementia) and long-term care is surging. The accelerating pace of population aging will drive demand for rehabilitation devices and chronic disease‑management equipment. However, domestic firms lag behind their European and American counterparts in innovation within emerging fields like AI‑powered healthcare and remote monitoring, potentially widening the import gap. 
➢ In 2024, the medical device market was valued at approximately US$26.2 billion and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1% from 2025 to 2029, reaching US$42.9 billion by 2029. Key segments include: diagnostic imaging equipment—accounting for 30%, with Canon Medical, Toshiba Medical, and other companies leading the market; cardiovascular devices and endoscopes, each representing 15%; and smart medical devices, which accounted for 30% of the Asian market share through Terumo’s stent products. The smart medical devices segment was valued at US$3.49 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach US$7.33 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 13.3%. 
➢ High-end medical devices are heavily reliant on imports, with an overall import dependency exceeding 50%. China has become the second-largest source of Japan’s medical device imports (accounting for 25% in 2024), yet its exports predominantly consist of low-value-added products such as massage devices, catheters, and cotton swabs. 
➢ The Japanese government anticipates that the signing of free trade agreements (FTAs), including the new Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, will open up markets. 
Provide more opportunities. 
➢ As a country with advanced medical capabilities yet grappling with severe population aging, Japan offers significant opportunities for international manufacturers and startups in the healthcare sector.

Previous period data:

425 high-quality enterprises from 46 countries and regions are exhibiting.

Over 9,500 leading professionals in the medical equipment and healthcare sectors

➢ Medical Devices and Equipment: Imaging & Diagnostics, Therapeutics, Endoscopy, Dentistry, Respiratory & Life Support, Surgical Instruments, Robotics, Aesthetic Medicine 
➢ Laboratory-related: laboratory equipment, diagnostic tests, reagents and chemicals, disinfection and sterilization. 
➢ Orthopedics and Physical Therapy: rehabilitation therapy, compression devices, orthotic appliances and equipment, patient transfer/mobilization. 
➢ Comprehensive Services: Artificial Intelligence and Big Data, IT Solutions, IT Systems. 
➢ Health and Prevention: prevention, post-diagnostic treatment, pharmaceuticals, diet and beauty, and anti-aging. 
➢Disposable and consumer goods: hygiene and protective equipment, wound care, and ongoing treatment. 
➢ Medical Device Design and Manufacturing: medical OEM/ODM, electronic components and materials, plastics, metals and tooling, AI/VR/wearable devices, safety and protective equipment, medical robotics and mechatronics, medical packaging/sterilization/disposable products, and healthcare‑related companies.

1. Complete the exhibition application form, ensuring that all information is accurate and error-free. 
2. Confirm booth information, sign the exhibition contract, and pay the relevant fees as stipulated in the contract. 
3. Handle matters related to booth registration, banner production, the official exhibition catalog, rental of exhibition equipment and booth construction, as well as exhibit transportation. 
4. Prepare exhibition materials such as brochures, posters, and business cards. 
5. Confirm the list of exhibitors and coordinate their exhibition schedules. 
6. If a visa is required, promptly arrange the necessary visa procedures for all exhibition participants. 
7. During the implementation phase, systematically advance all exhibition-related tasks to ensure the project is successfully launched and executed. 
8. Upon completion of the project, arrange for the issuance of invoices.