EU Bars Chinese Firms From Medical Device Public Procurement Over €5 Million Amid €60 Billion Market, China Opposes and May Retaliate

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Updated Jul 6, 2025, 08:55 AM

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The European Union has implemented a ban on Chinese companies participating in public procurement tenders for medical devices valued over €5 million ($5.7 million). This decision, activated on June 20, 2025, is a response to what the EU describes as unfair market access conditions for European manufacturers in China. The restriction affects a market estimated at €60 billion ($68.9 billion) annually and covers a broad range of healthcare products including surgical masks and X-ray machines. The EU's move is based on the International Procurement Instrument adopted in 2022, marking its first use.

Chinese exports of medical devices to the EU more than doubled between 2015 and 2023. In reaction, China's Ministry of Commerce expressed strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition to the EU's measures, labeling them protectionist and unfair. China has urged the EU to reverse the decision and has indicated it may take retaliatory actions, escalating trade tensions ahead of an upcoming summit. The China Chamber of Commerce to the EU also opposed the restrictions, emphasizing the negative impact on Chinese firms. This development highlights ongoing challenges in EU-China trade relations, particularly in the healthcare sector.

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