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Australia - Wheelchairs - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Apr 6, 2023

Wheelchair Price Fluctuates Wildly in Australia, Down to $378/Unit in 2022

Australia Wheelchair Import Price in December 2022

In December 2022, the wheelchair price stood at $378 per unit (CIF, Australia), shrinking by -32.8% against the previous month. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in July 2022 when the average import price increased by 49% m-o-m. The import price peaked at $599 per unit in October 2022; however, from November 2022 to December 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was the United States ($2,349 per unit), while the price for France ($41.7 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From February 2022 to December 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+2.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Australia Wheelchair Import Prices by Type

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplied products. In December 2022, the product with the highest price was invalid carriages motorised or mechanically propelled ($707 per unit), while the price for invalid carriages not mechanically propelled amounted to $237 per unit.

From February 2022 to December 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by invalid carriage (+0.1%).

Australia Wheelchair Imports

In December 2022, supplies from abroad of wheelchairs increased by 57% to 17K units, rising for the second month in a row after two months of decline. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in June 2022 when imports increased by 92% m-o-m. As a result, imports attained the peak of 19K units; afterwards, it flattened through to December 2022.

In value terms, wheelchair imports rose rapidly to $6.4M (IndexBox estimates) in December 2022. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in June 2022 with an increase of 34% m-o-m. As a result, imports reached the peak of $7.3M. From July 2022 to December 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Australia Wheelchair Imports by Type

In December 2022, invalid carriages not mechanically propelled (12K units) constituted the largest type of wheelchair supplied to Australia, with a 70% share of total imports. Moreover, invalid carriages not mechanically propelled exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, invalid carriages motorised or mechanically propelled (5.1K units), twofold.

From February 2022 to December 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the volume of import of invalid carriages not mechanically propelled was relatively modest.

In value terms, invalid carriages motorised or mechanically propelled ($3.6M) and invalid carriages not mechanically propelled ($2.8M) constituted the most imported types of wheelchairs in Australia.

Australia Wheelchair Imports by Country

China (7.6K units), France (5.9K units) and Taiwan (Chinese) (635 units) were the main suppliers of wheelchair imports to Australia, together accounting for 84% of total imports.

From February 2022 to December 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by France (with a CAGR of +54.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($2.1M), Canada ($1.1M) and the United States ($841K) appeared to be the largest wheelchair suppliers to Australia, together accounting for 64% of total imports.

Canada, with a CAGR of +13.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the wheelchair market in Australia. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 30922030 - Invalid carriages not mechanically propelled
  • Prodcom 30922090 - Invalid carriages motorised or mechanically propelled

Country coverage:

  • Australia

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Australia
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

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