Short answer
Key takeaways
- 25–45% cost savings vs EU brands
- ISO 13485 and CE certified plants
- All categories from one source
- Reliable lanes to Ho Chi Minh City
Cost without compromise
Indian manufacturing combines skilled labour, mature supply chains and scale, so certified products cost far less than Western equivalents.
Certification and traceability
Leading Indian plants run ISO 13485 quality systems, CE technical files and batch traceability - the same evidence regulators ask for elsewhere.
Breadth of range
From forceps to hospital beds, India produces every surgical category, so buyers consolidate suppliers.
Logistics to Vietnam
Direct sailings and frequent air connections make Vietnam a dependable lane from India.
Why GlobalSurgicals
GlobalSurgicals has exported surgical supply since 2009, serves 90+ countries and responds to catalogue requests within one business day.
India compared with other manufacturing hubs
Other Asian origins can undercut India on a narrow set of items, but rarely match it across the full range. India covers every surgical category from one source, with English-language documentation suited to the Department of Medical Equipment & Construction (MoH) and established ISO 13485 and CE-certified plants.
What to verify before you commit
- Valid ISO 13485 certificate with the correct scope
- Named manufacturing address matching all certificates
- Reference customers in Southeast Asia
- A sample order before any bulk commitment
Sea freight
12–18 days
To Ho Chi Minh City from Mundra or Nhava Sheva. Best for FCL/LCL container orders and mixed-category shipments.
Air freight
2–4 days
From Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Delhi or Chennai. Best for urgent, tender or high-value orders.
Documents we provide for Department of Medical Equipment & Construction (MoH)
- ISO 13485:2016 certificate of the manufacturing site
- CE certificate or declaration of conformity per product family
- Certificate of Free Sale issued in India
- Technical file / product dossier formatted for the Department of Medical Equipment & Construction (MoH)
- Certificate of origin, commercial invoice and packing list
- Batch-wise certificate of analysis and sterilisation validation (for sterile items)
Where healthcare construction is growing in Vietnam
- Thu Duc - Ho Chi Minh City's new innovation district
- Hanoi - new provincial and private hospital campuses
Get the Vietnam surgical supply catalogue
Full catalogue and a CIF price list for Vietnam, sent within one business day.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get a surgical supply catalogue for Vietnam?+
Request it on the GlobalSurgicals catalogue form or WhatsApp our export desk. We send the full catalogue and a Vietnam price list (CIF Ho Chi Minh City) within one business day.
How long does shipping from India to Vietnam take?+
Sea freight to Ho Chi Minh City takes about 12–18 days; air freight about 2–4 days.
Is Indian surgical supply good quality?+
Certified Indian manufacturers supply hospitals across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia; always ask for ISO 13485, CE and test reports.