Part 1: Explore the German Health Care Sector

Meet Companies and Experts from Germany’s Health Care Sector

On monday, 30. November,  the German-Danish Chamber of Commerce invited you on behalf of the German Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Action to meet experts and companies from the German Health Sector.

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This opportunity was exclusively arranged for UN procurement officers and business development staff. The participation was fully organized by the German-Danish Chamber of Commerce. This year’s format was online.

What business opportunities does UN procurement offer?

The UN’s growing procurement volume opens up business opportunities for German companies across various industries. The UN procures goods and services for its offices and operations worldwide through tenders. The healthcare sector and medical technology were particularly relevant topics during the event.

How large was the UN’s procurement volume in 2022?

The total value of UN procurement in 2022 was nearly USD 30 billion. This volume demonstrates that the UN is a significant international purchaser of goods and services.

How strongly were German companies represented in UN procurement in 2022?

In 2022, Germany reached a procurement volume of USD 372.07 million, ranking 19th on the list of countries. According to the source material, the potential for German companies was far from fully realized.

What presentations were on the agenda?

Mette-Kathrine Kundby and Iris Christiansen from the Danish-German Chamber of Commerce, along with Nadja Hedler from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, opened the event. Josefine Hintze from Germany Trade and Invest provided information on the market development program, while Hélène Pestel from Germany Trade and Invest spoke about international tenders. Peter Laser from SternMed GmbH shared his experiences doing business with the UN.