Europe Wheelchair Market Share and Forecast by 2028

The wheelchair market in Europe is expected to grow from US$ 1,165.1 million in 2021 to US$ 1,880.2 million by 2028; it is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 7.1% from 2021 to 2028.

People suffering from disorders such as spinal cord injury, paralysis, and arthritis require wheelchair for mobility. Thus, increasing prevalence of these diseases is propelling the demand for wheelchairs. As per the WHO, every year, 250,000–500,000 people in the world suffer spinal cord injuries (SCIs). As per an annual statement of the NHS Specialized Spinal Cord Injury Services for 2017–2018, ~2429 new patients were referred to eight specialist centers in England, which led to 864 new admissions. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), ~24 million adults have limited their activities due to arthritis, and more than 1 in 4 adults with arthritis report severe joint pain. Thus, increasing prevalence of disorders requiring mobility assistance is creating high demand for wheelchairs.

The current coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has been declared by WHO as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern according to the International Health Regulation. Also, the pandemic has halted the adoption of new medical device policy and delayed regulatory approvals and disrupted processes. For instance, Sunrise Medical a wheelchair company based in Germany has reported guidelines for handling wheelchairs during COVID 19 pandemic. These guidelines suggest proper cleaning and disinfection of a wheelchair is essential to prevent the spread of bacteria and viruses such as COVID-19. However, according to British Red Cross, in 2020, the organization provided wheelchair service to around 140 communities across the UK. Also, the organization supplied around 50,000 wheelchairs for patients with permanent as well as temporary mobility conditions. In addition, disrupted supply chains, extended lockdowns, and cancelling of other medical procedures have also negatively affected the growth of the Wheelchair market.

With the new features and technologies, vendors can attract new customers and expand their footprints in emerging markets. This factor is likely to drive the wheelchair market. The Europe Wheelchair market is expected to grow at a good CAGR during the forecast period.

Europe Wheelchair Market Segmentation  

By Product

• Manual Wheelchair
• Powered/Electric Wheelchair
  • Standard Powered Wheelchairs
  • Custom-Built Powered Wheelchairs
• Smart Wheelchair

By Type

• Centre Wheel Drive
• Front Wheel Drive
• Rear Wheel Drive
• Standing Electric Wheelchair

By Application

• Neurologically Impaired
• Handicap Patients
• Others

By End User

• Rehabilitation Centres
• Hospitals and Clinics
• Homecare
• Ambulatory Surgical Centres

By Usage

• Adult
• Paediatric

By Distribution Channel

• Retail
• E-Commerce

By Country

• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Spain
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe

Companies Mentioned

• Invacare Corporation
• Medline Industries, Inc.
• OTTOBOCK
• MEYRA GMBH
• KARMAN HEALTHCARE, INC
• Sunrise Medical
• LEVO AG
• Permobil
• Smile Smart Technology

Europe Wheelchair Report Scope