63,227 enterprises
The EU had 63,227 enterprises in NACE class C3250 (Manufacture of medical and dental instruments and supplies) in 2023.
Eurostat105.31 EUR billion
EU enterprises in NACE class C3250 had net turnover of €105.31 billion in 2021.
EurostatWhy this market is moving now
- US employment in the core industry shifted +3% since 2020.
- Clinical research is active, with studies recruiting now.
What this market covers
Treatment that applies external pressure to the limbs to manage swelling, venous disease and lymphatic disorders. It covers garments, bandages and pump systems used in clinics and at home.
Typical segments
- Compression garments
- Compression bandages and wraps
- Pneumatic pump systems
- Lymphedema therapy
Who buys
- Hospitals and wound care clinics
- Home care patients
- Rehabilitation centres
Key figures
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| Figure | Value | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| The EU had 63,227 enterprises in NACE class C3250 (Manufacture of medical and dental instruments and supplies) in 2023. | 63,227 enterprises | 2023 | Eurostat |
| EU enterprises in NACE class C3250 had net turnover of €105.31 billion in 2021. | 105.31 EUR billion | 2021 | Eurostat |
| NACE class C3250 employed 600,000 people across the EU in 2023. | 600,000 persons employed | 2023 | Eurostat |
| The US had 3,528 private establishments in NAICS 339113 (Surgical appliance and supplies manufacturing) in 2025. | 3,528 establishments | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| NAICS 339113 employed an average of 105,116 people in US private industry in 2025. | 105,116 jobs | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| US employment in NAICS 339113 changed by +3% between 2020 (102,053 jobs) and 2025, calculated from BLS figures. | +3 % change | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| Average annual pay in US NAICS 339113 was $102,311 in 2025. | 102,311 USD per year | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| The FDA has recorded 22 510(k) clearances for devices named "compression therapy". | 22 510(k) clearances | 2026 | U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA) |
| 10 of those clearances were issued from 2021 to 2025. | 10 510(k) clearances | 2025 | U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA) |
| Foshan Hongfeng Co., Ltd. holds 2 510(k) clearances for devices named "compression therapy". | 2 510(k) clearances | 2026 | U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA) |
| Guangzhou Longest Medical Technology Co., Ltd. holds 2 510(k) clearances for devices named "compression therapy". | 2 510(k) clearances | 2026 | U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA) |
| Guangzhou Longest Science & Technology Co., Ltd. holds 2 510(k) clearances for devices named "compression therapy". | 2 510(k) clearances | 2026 | U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA) |
| Mego Afek holds 2 510(k) clearances for devices named "compression therapy". | 2 510(k) clearances | 2026 | U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA) |
| Shenzhen Dongjilian Electronics Co., Ltd. holds 2 510(k) clearances for devices named "compression therapy". | 2 510(k) clearances | 2026 | U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA) |
| Shenzhen Future Electronic Co., Ltd. holds 2 510(k) clearances for devices named "compression therapy". | 2 510(k) clearances | 2026 | U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA) |
| ClinicalTrials.gov lists 550 registered studies for the condition "venous insufficiency". | 550 registered studies | 2026 | U.S. National Library of Medicine (ClinicalTrials.gov) |
| 56 of those studies were recruiting participants when checked in November 2026. | 56 recruiting studies | 2026 | U.S. National Library of Medicine (ClinicalTrials.gov) |
Companies to watch
Foshan Hongfeng Co., Ltd.
2 FDA 510(k) clearances for devices named "compression therapy".
Guangzhou Longest Medical Technology Co., Ltd.
2 FDA 510(k) clearances for devices named "compression therapy".
Guangzhou Longest Science & Technology Co., Ltd.
2 FDA 510(k) clearances for devices named "compression therapy".
Mego Afek
2 FDA 510(k) clearances for devices named "compression therapy".
Shenzhen Dongjilian Electronics Co., Ltd.
2 FDA 510(k) clearances for devices named "compression therapy".
Shenzhen Future Electronic Co., Ltd.
2 FDA 510(k) clearances for devices named "compression therapy".
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Frequently asked questions
How many compression therapy devices are cleared by the FDA?
openFDA lists 22 510(k) clearances for devices named compression therapy.
Which companies hold the most FDA clearances for compression therapy?
By 510(k) count: Foshan Hongfeng Co., Ltd., Guangzhou Longest Medical Technology Co., Ltd., Guangzhou Longest Science & Technology Co., Ltd., Mego Afek.
How many clinical trials study venous insufficiency?
ClinicalTrials.gov lists 550 registered studies.
How many US companies are in the compression therapy industry?
BLS counts 3,528 private establishments in NAICS 339113 (Surgical appliance and supplies manufacturing), the closest official industry.
How many EU companies are in the compression therapy industry?
Eurostat counts 63,227 enterprises in NACE class C3250 (Manufacture of medical and dental instruments and supplies).
Sources and method
The figures on this page come from the public sources listed below. Read how we work.
- Eurostat: Enterprises by detailed NACE Rev. 2 activity and special aggregates (sbs_ovw_act) (2026-11-04)
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C3250, indic_sbs ENT_NR, 2023, 63227
- Eurostat: Enterprises by detailed NACE Rev. 2 activity and special aggregates (sbs_ovw_act) (2026-11-04)
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C3250, indic_sbs NETTUR_MEUR, 2021, 105308
- Eurostat: Enterprises by detailed NACE Rev. 2 activity and special aggregates (sbs_ovw_act) (2026-11-04)
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C3250, indic_sbs EMP_NR, 2023, 600000
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 339113, 2025 (2026-11-04)
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 339113, annual_avg_estabs 3528
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 339113, 2025 (2026-11-04)
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 339113, annual_avg_emplvl 105116
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 339113, 2025 (2026-11-04)
QCEW 2020 annual_avg_emplvl 102053; 2025 annual_avg_emplvl 105116
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 339113, 2025 (2026-11-04)
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 339113, avg_annual_pay 102311
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA): openFDA 510(k) clearances, device_name "compression therapy" (2026-11-04)
openFDA device/510k device_name:"compression therapy", sum of counts by decision_date = 22
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA): openFDA 510(k) clearances, device_name "compression therapy" (2026-11-04)
openFDA device/510k decision_date 2021-2025 count = 10
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA): openFDA 510(k) clearances by applicant, device_name "compression therapy" (2026-11-04)
applicant.exact "Foshan Hongfeng Co., Ltd." count 2
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA): openFDA 510(k) clearances by applicant, device_name "compression therapy" (2026-11-04)
applicant.exact "Guangzhou Longest Medical Technology Co., Ltd." count 2
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA): openFDA 510(k) clearances by applicant, device_name "compression therapy" (2026-11-04)
applicant.exact "Guangzhou Longest Science & Technology Co., Ltd." count 2
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA): openFDA 510(k) clearances by applicant, device_name "compression therapy" (2026-11-04)
applicant.exact "Mego Afek" count 2
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA): openFDA 510(k) clearances by applicant, device_name "compression therapy" (2026-11-04)
applicant.exact "Shenzhen Dongjilian Electronics Co., Ltd." count 2
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA): openFDA 510(k) clearances by applicant, device_name "compression therapy" (2026-11-04)
applicant.exact "Shenzhen Future Electronic Co., Ltd." count 2
- U.S. National Library of Medicine (ClinicalTrials.gov): ClinicalTrials.gov API v2, condition "venous insufficiency" (2026-11-04)
query.cond=venous insufficiency totalCount 550
- U.S. National Library of Medicine (ClinicalTrials.gov): ClinicalTrials.gov API v2, condition "venous insufficiency", status recruiting (2026-11-04)
filter.overallStatus=RECRUITING totalCount 56
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