Healthcare
Serbia Export acts as a coordination platform that integrates pharmaceutical manufacturers, research institutions, medical technology providers, and distribution networks into a unified system, enabling reliable supply, regulatory alignment, and scalable healthcare solutions tailored to partner needs.
Sector Overview
The pharmaceutical and medical industry is an important part of Serbia’s manufacturing and healthcare sectors, generating approximately €3 billion in gross value added and employing more than 150,000 people across manufacturing and healthcare-related activities.
Production includes generic medicines, branded pharmaceuticals, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), medical devices, diagnostic equipment, nutraceuticals, and dietary supplements. The sector is supported by domestic manufacturers, research institutions, and internationally integrated companies operating in accordance with EU-aligned regulatory and quality standards.
Growing investment in pharmaceutical production, biotechnology, medical devices, and healthcare modernization continues to strengthen the sector’s export potential and international cooperation opportunities.
Pharmaceutical manufacturing
(generic drugs, branded medicines, APIs)
Production includes generic medicines, branded pharmaceuticals, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), over-the-counter products, and contract manufacturing services for domestic and export markets.
Biotechnology & biopharmaceuticals
(vaccines)
The biotechnology sector includes vaccine production, biologics, biosimilars, laboratory research, and biopharmaceutical development supported by scientific institutions and specialized production facilities.
Medical devices & equipment
(diagnostic devices, surgical instruments, hospital equipment)
Production and distribution activities include diagnostic devices, surgical instruments, hospital equipment, medical consumables, and healthcare technology solutions.
Nutraceuticals & dietary supplements
Production includes vitamins, minerals, herbal extracts, probiotics, functional formulations, and dietary supplements for preventive healthcare and wellness markets.