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China - Wheelchairs - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Jan 19, 2023

Wheelchair Price in China Grows 4% to $115 per Unit

China Wheelchair Export Price in September 2022

In September 2022, the wheelchair price amounted to $115 per unit (FOB, China), picking up by 4.1% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in June 2022 an increase of 6.8% against the previous month. The export price peaked in September 2022.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Japan ($233 per unit), while the average price for exports to Mexico ($62.2 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Indonesia (+7.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

China Wheelchair Export Prices by Type

Prices varied noticeably by the product type; the product with the highest price was invalid carriages motorised or mechanically propelled ($578 per unit), while the average price for exports of invalid carriages not mechanically propelled stood at $81.3 per unit.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for the following types: motorised invalid carriage (-0.1%).

China Wheelchair Exports

In September 2022, overseas shipments of wheelchairs decreased by -3.5% to 867K units, falling for the third consecutive month after two months of growth. Overall, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2022 when exports increased by 42% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at 973K units in June 2022; however, from July 2022 to September 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, wheelchair exports stood at $100M (IndexBox estimates) in September 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 when exports increased by 47% against the previous month. The exports peaked at 106M units in June 2022; however, from July 2022 to September 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

China Wheelchair Exports by Type

Invalid carriages not mechanically propelled (808K units) was the largest type of wheelchair exported from China, accounting for a 93% share of total exports. Moreover, invalid carriages not mechanically propelled exceeded the volume of the second product type, invalid carriages motorised or mechanically propelled (59K units), more than tenfold.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly growth rate of the volume of export of invalid carriages not mechanically propelled was relatively modest.

In value terms, invalid carriages not mechanically propelled ($66M) and invalid carriages motorised or mechanically propelled ($34M) appeared to be the most exported types of wheelchairs from China worldwide.

Motorised invalid carriage, with a CAGR of +1.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main product categories over the period under review.

China Wheelchair Exports by Country

The United States (348K units) was the main destination for wheelchair exports from China, with a 40% share of total exports. Moreover, wheelchair exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (37K units), ninefold. Mexico (34K units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 3.9% share.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: Germany (-0.2% per month) and Mexico (-1.1% per month).

In value terms, the United States ($34M) remains the key foreign market for wheelchair exports from China, comprising 35% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($7.7M), with a 7.7% share of total exports. It was followed by Japan, with a 6.6% share.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value to the United States was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: the UK (+1.3% per month) and Japan (-0.3% per month).

Wheelchair Market Overview

The Chinese wheelchair market is expected to grow significantly in the next few years, driven by a number of factors. Firstly, the country's ageing population is increasingly requiring mobility assistance, and wheelchairs are an essential part of this.

Secondly, China's rapidly growing economy is resulting in more people being able to afford wheelchairs and other mobility aids. And finally, the Chinese government is increasing its focus on improving disabled access, which will also drive demand for wheelchairs.

As a result of all these factors, it is expected that the Chinese wheelchair market will become one of the largest in the world in the next few years. This presents a huge opportunity for manufacturers and suppliers who are looking to tap into this growing market.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the wheelchair market in China. 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:

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in China
  • 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

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    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

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  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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